Tar Heel Travel
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Travel through one of the greatest engineering marvels of our time and journey through virgin rainforests and jungle-fringed beaches from Costa Rica to Panama. This luxury cruise itinerary combines tours of historic and cultural sites with visits to some of the most incredible nature preserves and rainforests in Central America. Witness an abundance of flora and fauna in Manuel Antonio National Park.
Discover the wildlife of the Osa peninsula and learn about the rainforest, sloths and chocolate on a variety of included excursions. Travel to two UNESCO-designated sites in Panama: Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection, and the historic district of Panama City. Finish with a specially arranged daylight transit of the mighty locks of the Panama Canal, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Lengthen your stay with pre- and post-tour extensions in San José, Costa Rica and Panama City, Panama.
Day 2 - San José | Puerto Caldera | Embark Wind Star
Day 3 - Quepos for Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 4 - Puerto Jimenez for Osa Peninsula
Day 5 - Isla Coiba, Panama
Day 6 - Cruise the Pacific Ocean
Day 7 - Panama City
Day 8 - Panama City | Canal Crossing | Colón
Day 9 - Panama City | Depart to home city
Base Price: $6,763, per person, based on double occupancy, includes $468 per person port tax.
- Single supplement fee of 160% for BX Deluxe, other categories are 200%
- Airfare additional
Discounts available:
- Save $500 per person with Special Savings, through June 17, 2024.
- Save $500 person with Full Payment Discount*, through June 17, 2024.
- *Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discount
Inclusions:
- 1 night in San Jose, Costa Rica at the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen and 7 nights aboard the Wind Star
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; complimentary alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages.
- See brochure for full details.
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
- All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received.
- If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
- If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email. This information must be provided in order to hold a room.