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National Geographic Quest

National Geographic Quest departure schedule

(6) National Geographic Quest Itineraries

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Dec

From

AU$8,078

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Dec

From

AU$8,078

Top Highlights

  • Venture into remote wilderness: hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, and explore far from any inhabited places
  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute
  • Discover the wild rainforests of Corcovado National Park, which National Geographic dubbed “the most biologically intense place on Earth”
  • Explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take a Zodiac cruise up a wild river
  • Meet the Emberá people of Panama, who welcome us into their village, and meet others working to protect this eco paradise

Alaska

Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness

Duration

8 days
  1. May
  2. Jun
  3. Jul
  4. Aug
  5. Sep

From

AU$8,459

Prices are per person

Highlights

Alaska

Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness

Duration

8 days
  1. May
  2. Jun
  3. Jul
  4. Aug
  5. Sep

From

AU$8,459

Top Highlights

  • Hike through lush forests and muskegs, kayak into secluded inlets, and cruise by Zodiac among electric blue icebergs and curious wildlife
  • By special permit, spend a full day exploring Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
  • If schedules permit, our conservation partners from the Alaska Whale Foundation will come aboard to meet with us and speak about the local whale population
  • Discover Alaska’s seldom-seen, vibrant marine life revealed by our undersea specialist
  • Hike and kayak in the wild remote areas of Tongass National Forest by special permit

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

New and Noteworthy

New Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Duration

8 days
  1. Oct
  2. Nov

From

AU$9,446

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

New and Noteworthy

New Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Duration

8 days
  1. Oct
  2. Nov

From

AU$9,446

Top Highlights

  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute on Barro Colorado Island
  • Visit the palm-shaded Panamanian archipelago of Guna Yala (formerly San Blas Islands), an autonomous province that is home to the indigenous Guna people, and get immersed in local culture
  • Discover the coastal treasures and remote wilderness of Colombia, exploring vibrant villages, pristine beaches, and wildlife-rich jungles
  • Explore Colombia’s rainforests, among the most biodiverse on Earth, with almost 1,900 bird species and an astonishing list of approximately 450 mammals

Alaska

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

Duration

14 days
  1. May
  2. Aug
  3. Sep

From

AU$9,195

Prices are per person

Highlights

Alaska

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

Duration

14 days
  1. May
  2. Aug
  3. Sep

From

AU$9,195

Top Highlights

  • Hike the San Juan Islands, and cruise where killer whales reliably gather each year to hunt among the numerous uninhabited isles’ remote inlets and bays
  • By special permit, sail into Glacier Bay National Park and pass a full day taking in the grand scale of the mountains, fjords, and active glaciers
  • Spend an afternoon strolling the streets of the 100-year-old town of Petersburg learning about its fishing industry and Norwegian heritage
  • In Misty Fjords National Monument, kayak along sheer, glacially carved cliffs and forested backwaters
  • In British Columbia explore along the shores of forested islands to see whales, dolphins, bears, and eagles

California Coast

Wild Escapes

Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park

Duration

5 days
  1. Apr
  2. Sep
  3. Oct
  4. Nov
  5. Dec

From

AU$4,014

Prices are per person

Highlights

California Coast

Wild Escapes

Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park

Duration

5 days
  1. Apr
  2. Sep
  3. Oct
  4. Nov
  5. Dec

From

AU$4,014

Top Highlights

  • Explore the islands by walking miles of trails, paddling crystal-clear waters by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, exploring by Zodiac, or photographing breathtaking landscapes and bird colonies
  • Hike in a Torrey Pine grove, one of only two on Earth, and enjoy a picnic lunch with sweeping views of the natural harbor
  • See iconic animals such as the American bison, bald eagles, and the Channel Island fox
  • Visit the famous community of Avalon, a haven for movie stars in Hollywood’s golden era

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Wild Escapes

New Wild Costa Rica Escape: Exploring Guanacaste’s Natural Wonders

Duration

6 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

AU$6,297

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Wild Escapes

New Wild Costa Rica Escape: Exploring Guanacaste’s Natural Wonders

Duration

6 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

AU$6,297

Top Highlights

  • Navigate the pristine coastline of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, snorkel crystalline waters, and explore wildlife-rich parks and preserves
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystems while exploring via kayak and paddleboard, on foot, on horseback, and soaring by zipline
  • Spend an afternoon enjoying Isla Tortuga’s palm-shaded beaches before a barbecue dinner on the sand
  • Explore the volcanic landscapes of Rincón de la Vieja National Park and search for exotic wildlife, from monkeys to macaws