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3 Dec 25, from 7,100 €
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A Tropical Odyssey in Central America

A Tropical Odyssey in Central America

  • Itinerary
    Colón to Belize City
    Duration
    11 days
  • Dates
    3 Dec 25 to 13 Dec 25
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Come aboard Le Champlain for an unforgettable voyage.

On this 11-day cruise aboard Le Champlain, you will sail the Caribbean Sea discovering the lush landscapes of Central America, exploring the region’s historical cities to learn more about their history, sharing with the local populations and creating unforgettable memories.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, dive into incredible Mayan history from Santo Tomás de Castilla, as you discover the pyramids and sanctuaries of the Quiriguá archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Puerto Limón, sail along the labyrinthine canals of the Tortuguero National Park, in the heart of a tropical forest featuring fascinating fauna and flora, or discover traditional cocoa growing in a Ngöbe village on the island of San Cristóbal, from Bocas Del Toro.

During your odyssey aboard Le Champlain, expect to hear birdsong and see dense tropical forests and the intertwined roots of mangrove burgeoning with life. On the Rio Dulce, aboard small local boats, discover gorges shaped by the river opening onto lush vegetation, a haven of peace for many birds, such as cormorants, egrets and pelicans. Another little-known and pristine paradise, in Honduras, La Ensenada invites you to discover a unique ecosystem, at theLancetilla Botanical Garden, the largest tropical gardens in the Americas. In Puerto Limón, the Puerto Vargas Reserve, in the Cahuita National Park, is home to exuberant wildlife, including howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, sloths, coatis, agoutis... mere steps away from idyllic beaches.

Fans of swimming and immaculate landscapes will not be left out either. In the Caribbean Sea, on the little volcanic island of Providence, a former buccaneer hideout off the coast off Nicaragua, make the most of the abundant turquoise waters and beaches fringed with coconut trees to immerse yourself in the gentleness of the Caribbean. Off the coast of Isla Utila, the Water Caye islet unfurls its stretches of white sand along an azure sea, truly an invitation to lose yourself in thought and relax.

From one port of call to the next, you will also be able to seize the opportunity to share unforgettable moments with local communities. In Santo Tomás de Castilla, the Garifuna community will welcome you with a unique performance of traditional dance and music aboard the ship.  In Panama, on the Bocas del Toro archipelago, famous for its rich underwater and terrestrial biodiversity, you will learn about a different history, that of the country’s largest indigenous community, the Ngöbe-Buglé.

 

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Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Central America

Colón to Belize City

Duration

11 days, 10 nights on board

Discoveries

Transfer from the port to the airport + flight from belize city to cancún

No single supplement, 500€ flight credit, PONANT Bonus 20%

Ref: CB225 - EC031225

Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • A tropical odyssey to discover the secrets of six Central American countries, including beaches of white sand, tropical forests, and a wealth of cultural heritage.
  • Exceptional biodiversity, fascinating wildlife (monkeys, sloths, armadillos, etc.), encounters with local communities (the Garifuna in Santo Tomas and the Ngöbe-Buglé in Bocas del Toro).
  • A few of the included excursions: the Mayan archaeological site of Quiriguá (UNESCO-listed), Tortuguero National Park, cacao cultivation in a traditional village, from Bocas del Toro.
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