Cruise with Ponant
Croisières et Yachting Panama Costa Rica
8 days / 7 nights
November to February
Embark at Colón, gateway to the Panama Canal, and discover its rich historical and commercial past.
That same evening, the Le Bellot sets sail for an unforgettable adventure.
The following day, you explore the San Blas archipelago, made up of over 300 idyllic islets with white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Observe the marine wildlife and meet the Kuna communities, keepers of ancestral traditions in their bamboo villages.
This first port of call offers total immersion, blending nature, culture and preserved beauty.
Archipel des San Blas, Panama
Experience the unique crossing of the legendary Panama Canal.
This feat of engineering, begun in 1880 and completed in 1914, links the Atlantic to the Pacific through its locks and the artificial Gatún Lake.
Made up of three tiers of locks, it allows ships to be raised to the level of the artificial Gatún Lake by these veritable “water lifts”, avoiding the formidable passage around Cape Horn.
Canal de Panama, Panama
Head for the Darién National Park region, remote and wild. The park offers varied landscapes: rocky coastlines, mangroves, rivers and mountain ranges.
Observe the exceptional flora and fauna in an intact natural setting.
Meet the Emberá Amerindian community and discover their songs, dances and craftsmanship.
This stage combines preserved nature, authentic culture and immersion in a region off the beaten track.
A unique moment where history, biodiversity and local traditions intertwine along the water.
Région du Darien, Panama
At Golfito, on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, venture into the heart of an intact primary rainforest, a true haven of biodiversity.
Observe monkeys, tropical birds and other exuberant species thriving amid lush vegetation, alongside preserved wild beaches.
Once banana plantation land, the region now reveals a rich and still-protected ecosystem, where every trail offers fascinating discoveries.
Explore the rivers and jungle trails, and meet local communities living in harmony with their environment, keepers of ancestral traditions.
Quetzal à Monteverde, Costa Rica
After Golfito, continue your cruise to Puntarenas aboard the Le Bellot.
Enjoy spectacular panoramas between sea and rainforest, and watch dolphins and tropical birds from the deck.
Relax in the refined comfort of the Bellot, with ocean-view cabins, panoramic lounges and a spa. The voyage is punctuated by the spectacle of the waves and the activities on offer on board.
Savour every moment of this unique journey, where luxury, nature and wonder meet all the way to Puntarenas.
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