Panama Canal Cruises: Excursions

This fully guided wilderness hike begins with a brief 20 minute train ride aboard the Historic White Pass and Yukon Route Railway. You’ll ride through the wilderness to the Denver Valley trailhead located in the Tongass National Forest. Your hiking guide will accompany you through the dense coastal rainforest filled with old-growth trees, moss beds, and other flora. On your 3 to 5 mile hike, the trail occasionally intersects with the raging Skagway River and lookout points provide spectacular views of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.

The hike can be done as a casual stroll through the forest or as a more aggressive hike, depending on your preference. There’s plenty of opportunity for photography and there is potential for wildlife sightings. Bear, moose, and mountain goats all call this valley home. Guides will provide information about the region’s natural and gold rush history. Enjoy a refreshment before boarding the train for your return trip to town.

Note: Participants must be at least 9 years of age and in good physical condition. Dress in layers and wear sturdy walking shoes. The train returns from Canada, all participants are required to carry a valid passport. Tour duration includes approximately three hours (3 to 5 miles) on the trail.

Hidden deep in the heart of the Sierra Mountains, this UNESCO protected reserve is home to abundant wildlife, rich flora and fauna and a completely unforgettable adventure. Using only the safest internationally-approved equipment, your highly experienced and entertaining guide will take you on an unforgettable journey though the stunning nature of Boca de la Sierra. After an approximately 80 minute scenic journey along the coastline of Los Cabos, a warm welcome awaits for you at the rustic base camp. Once suited up, take a short journey on board your original Unimog vehicle deep into the Canyon de la Zorra. Fly across open canyons and emerald green streams on double safety zip lines. Scale the rock face as you ascend specially designed climbing walls, race your friends on the tandem zip line, and prepare yourself for the ultimate adventure - a 98-foot rappel that will take you to the base of the canyon floor. Enjoy a well earned rest back at the base camp with light refreshments and a chance to view your professional photos. Return to your ship with long lasting memories of this truly unique outdoor adventure! Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age, weigh no more than 250 lbs. and be at least 4 feet tall. Must be in good health, and be able to walk uphill for 10 minutes and climb a steep ladder. This tour is not for guests with back, neck, heart or respiratory condition, seizures, physical disabilities or pregnant women. Bottled water, snack, lockers, gear and instructions are included. Guests are not allowed to bring their cameras; there will be professional photographs taken onboard. Participants will be asked to sign safety waiver before participating in the tour. Travel time is approximately 80 minutes each way. less

This tour offers an opportunity to enjoy the awesome natural beauty of the rainforest, uninhabited jungle rivers and caves once used by the ancient Mayans who inhabited this region. You'll depart your ship on a high-speed boat for the Sabun River. Once on the river, the boat will wind its way upstream along the jungle-covered banks, a sight directly from an Indiana Jones movie. After approximately 45 minutes, the boat will arrive at the Landings, a secluded farm located on a peninsula by the river. You'll have a short break to visit the farm and get familiarized with the 4 x 4 Land Rover which will take you on the next leg of your journey to the Mayan Groto Caves. The Land Rover, which is famous for jungle driving, is the perfect vehicle for the 50-minute drive through the lowlands and into the jungle mud trails. Once at the base camp, your guide will give you local knowledge as he leads your small group on a traverse over a foot suspension bridge across the river. After a short walk through the dense rainforest where many species of huge trees can be seen, you'll arrive at the beginning of the cave experience. The first cave tunnels through the mountain and emerges into a tropical bowl with cliffs on all sides. The Mayans used this location as a sanctuary with protective walls still evident. Within the bowl there are many caves to explore each with different stages of stalactite and stalagmite growth. After caving, you'll have an opportunity to swim in the cool river, relax, and have a snack before boarding a jungle truck for the return trip to Belize City. Note: Participants must be between the ages of 8 years of age and 65 years of age and weight less than 250 lbs. Guests must be able to drive manual/stick shift transmissions and show drivers license. If you have any previous heart conditions, back or leg problems or are pregnant, this tour is not for you. less

Begin your adventure of discovery aboard a sleek double-deck catamaran, the M/V Blue Manta. Listen to a narrated tour which recants the history of one of the oldest waterfront cities in the western hemisphere. Arrive at the Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) site and listen as your experienced guide provides safety briefing and demonstration. Then, board your two-person Paddle Board and walk your way through some of the world’s most beautiful waters. Purchase some food to feed the fish and watch them gather around you. Also, enjoy the opportunity to snorkel for a closer look underwater or bask in the sun on the uncovered top deck of the catamaran. Note: Participants must be at least 12 years of age, weigh no more than 220 lbs. and be in good health. All Paddle Boards accommodate 2 guests. The paddle board time is approximately 40 minutes. Bring a towel and wear sunscreen. Guests must sign a waiver release form. less

Join professional mountaineering guides for a three-hour trek through a glacial icescape. A scenic helicopter flight will take you to your trekking site. No experience is necessary, as guides will teach you the proper use of the mountaineering gear so that the remote areas of the glacier can be accessed. All you need to bring is a camera, a willing attitude and an appetite for adventure. For the more adventurous, there is the Extended Helicopter Glacier Trek which includes three hours of hiking and climbing over the rugged terrain of a glacier. Your guide will teach you basic climbing techniques enabling you to safely climb and descend the ice walls and lead your group on an exploration of the glacier’s most pristine and remote areas. Note: Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good physical condition. Flight time is approximately 35 minutes. Wind/water-proof outerwear, boots, gloves, ice axe, gaiters, crampons, harness and helmet are provided. This tour is non-refundable. This tour is not available in late September.Guests 250 lbs. and over are charged an additional rate to reserve two seats for safety and comfort. These spaces are capacity controlled. You will not be able to book this option online. Please call 1.866.625.1167 for assistance with these reservations. For more details about this tour please visit: www.helitrek.com
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This ATV adventure takes you through Cozumel's jungle to ancient Mayan holy grounds. All equipment and a safety briefing will be provided before riding your single-person ATV. Your guide leads you through the winding, narrow jungle paths overflowing with tropical vegetation and wildlife. Along the way, you’ll visit a partially excavated Mayan ruin. Note: Participants must be at least 16 years of age, weigh no more than 360 lbs. and present a valid driver's license. Closed-toe shoes are required. less