About the Journey 

Join Princeton Journeys and witness one of history’s greatest engineering triumphs, the Panama Canal. Aboard the National Geographic Quest, you’ll have the opportunity to transit the canal’s locks by both day and night, and benefit from a team of experts who will illuminate every nuance of the crossing. 

Beyond the steel and stone of the canal, discover the vibrant, biologically rich worlds of Costa Rica and Panama: snorkel colorful coral reefs, kayak and zodiac along wild shorelines, and trek into lush rainforests filled with monkeys, sloths, and colorful birdlife. Highlights of the adventure include an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute, the wild rainforests surrounding Corcovado National Park, UNESCO-designated Coiba National Park, and the chance to interact with local families living in remote communities.

Reservations

Registration is not yet open for this journey. Please request a brochure or email the Princeton Journeys team at journeys@princeton.edu to be placed on the early interest list.