National Geographic Small Ship Expeditions 2014-2015

ABOARD THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

» Discover hidden pools and waterfalls deep within the jungles of the

Osa Peninsula.

» Kayak around the tiny islands of the Gulf of Panama, and snorkel off

Isla de Coiba.

» Enjoy special access to the protected forests of Barro Colorado Island.

» Examine the fascinating lock system that made the Panama Canal

one of the greatest engineering achievements of its era.

“With its biodiversity, the Osa Peninsula [rated one of the 50 places of a lifetime] is

considered one of the planet’s most magnifi cent places.”

–ALVARO UGALDE, “STRIKING GOLD IN COSTA RICA,

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER, OCTOBER 2009

EXPEDITION TEAM & EXPERTS

A diverse team of experts

—from naturalists to

geologists—accompanies

these expeditions. On the

March 1, 2014 and January

3 and 10, 2015 departures,

we will also be joined by

writer and photographer Christopher P.

Baker. The Lowell Thomas Award 2008 Travel

Journalist of the Year, Christopher is one of

the world’s foremost authorities on Costa

Rica. He has authored guidebooks to Costa

Rica in the National Geographic Traveler

series and has been featured on the National

Geographic Channel, NPR, and dozens of

other radio and TV outlets.

COSTA RICA AND THE PANAMA CANAL

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