8 Days, Colombia & Panama: Coral, Jungles, Canal by UnCruise Adventures.
And this tour offers it all: cultural exploration, great food, tropical rainforest, friendly people, spectacular wildlife, kayaking and snorkelling among tropical Caribbean islands, and more. Here’s details, from UnCruise Adventures:
Itinerary Overview
DAY 1 Cartagena, Colombia. Welcome to Cartagena! Pick up from airport, then it’s all smiles and champagne as you board the Safari Voyager, meet your crew, and settle in for the week ahead.
DAY 2 Cartagena/Archipelago of San Bernardo. A historical tour of the colonial walled city and UNESCO World Heritage site of Cartagena. Wander narrow streets with colorful houses. Visit the Palace of Inquisition, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, or the oldest church in the city. Afterwards, set sail for archipelago of San Bernardo. With its clear water and vibrant corals, kayaking, skiff tours, snorkelling and paddleboarding are options.
DAY 3 Capurgana/Sapzurro. Cruise the Caribbean coast of the Darien Gap to the tiny coastal towns of Capurgana and Sapzurro. Hike between the towns through the Darien Jungle, home to toucans, parrots, howler and squirrel monkeys. Or head to the white-sand beach for snorkelling and beachcombing.
DAY 4 Guna Yala, Panama. You’re in the Guna Yala (formerly the San Blas Islands)—360-islands dotted with palm trees, thatched roofs, coconut groves, white-sand beaches—perfect for snorkelling to see reef fish, corals, rays and sea turtles. You can meet with the local Guna people, learn about their culture, buy a locally-handcrafted “mola.”
DAY 5 Captain’s Choice/Panama Canal. Islands, forts, and sea life. Transiting the 48-mile, 8-hour passage is a bucket-list experience for many.

Heading out to kayak from the ship’s launching pad. (UnCruise)
DAY 6 Isla Taboga. Wake up to the “Island of Flowers.” Tour a historic village, and the thought-to-be second-oldest church in the hemisphere. Or, hike up the ridge to seek out views and World War II fortifications. Soak up this storied island before it’s time to settle in on deck in search of marine mammals and birdlife.
DAY 7 Darien Jungle. The Darien Jungle calls—and you’re headed straight into it by way of motorized canoe along the Mogue River. White ibis, pelicans, cormorants, blue herons and mangrove hawks and the sound of drums greeting you from the forest. Visit with Emberá villagers, a local community eager to share their heart, song and dance.
DAY 8 Panama City, Panama. Disembarkation. After one last freshly-baked pastry, transfer to Panama’s international airport, OR, begin your UnCruise hotel stay or land tour in Panama (ask for details).
UnCruise Adventures
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Phone: 888.862.888 (US/Canada); 800.5006.0006 (international toll-free)
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Email: [email protected]
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SM: @UnCruise, YouTube
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Length/Departs: 8 days; check with operator about the current status of this trip
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Accommodations: Small cruise ship
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Price: Check with operator