Panama Canal Cruise with Big Sur and San Francisco Tour
Panama Canal Cruise with Big Sur and San Francisco Tour
Panama Canal Cruise with Big Sur and San Francisco Tour
22 Days Starting in Miami, FL, USA and ending in San Francisco, CA, USA
Visiting: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Estación de Puerto Caldera, Puerto Quetzal, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta, San Diego, Redondo Beach, Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach, Big Sur, Monterey, San Francisco
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TTHPA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Leisurely
Age range:
21-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
From:
$6238 (USD) including Flights from the UKTour Overview
This is adventure on a grand scale. From the palm-fringed shores of Miami to the steaming rainforests of Nicaragua, this epic journey will take you to breathtaking stretches of coastline, ancient gems of Central America, and the Golden State of California. Marvel at the engineering feat of the Panama Canal, see sloths in Costa Rica and feel the hairpin bends of Big Sur. You’ll have the chance to see volcanic peaks and Mayan ruins, explore traditional villages and Hollywood stars.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Uk To Miami
Location: Miami
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Croydon, Miami (4-star)
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Miami. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel for two-night stay.
Day 2 : Miami
Location: Miami
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Croydon, Miami (4-star)
We’ll take a guided city tour of Miami this morning. We’ll enjoy wandering Ocean Drive - famous for its 1930s art deco buildings - and soak in the buzzing atmosphere of cosmopolitan South Beach. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps head to Lincoln Road and take a bite out of freshly baked arepas (stuffed cornmeal cakes). Or relax by the sea and watch as teal waves lap endless sandy beaches.
Excursions & visits:
Guided city tour of Miami, including South Beach and Art Deco District (morning)
Day 3 : Miami - Fort Lauderdale
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
The morning is free for further exploration. This afternoon we head to Fort Lauderdale where we’ll board our ship. You’ll have time to settle into your cabin before we set sail this evening.
Day 4 - 5 : At Sea
Location: Cartagena
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
Two days to settle into ship life. Choose to relax, maybe in a comfortable coffee house or enjoy the superb facilities and wonderful live musical entertainment on board, as we sail southwards.
Day 6 : Cartagena, Colombia
Location: Cartagena
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
Smell the scent of bougainvillea as you explore the beautifully preserved city of Cartagena. Get lost in the maze of cobblestoned streets in the Old Town. See the imposing fort, or people watch in leafy squares. This UNESCO Heritage Site is full of rainbow colours and charm.
Day 7 : Daytime Panama Canal Transit
Location: Panama Canal
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
Relax on board as we navigate ‘one of the seven wonders of the modern world’. As we sail, take in the sights of colonial towns and historic fortresses, and listen to the sounds of the rainforest. Hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles and birds thrive along the length of the canal.
Day 8 : At Sea
Location: Panama Canal
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
A leisurely day at sea to enjoy the delights of the ship. Perhaps opt for a treatment at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon or sit on deck taking in the views.
Day 9 : Puerto Caldera (Puntarenas), Costa Rica
Location: Estación de Puerto Caldera
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
If you decide on one of many optional excursions, you could be keeping your eyes peeled for distinctive scarlet macaws as you walk on hanging bridges and through the stunning rainforests of Carara National Park. Or perhaps see Costa Rica’s most famous volcano, Arenal. You’ll get the chance to swim in natural hot springs, spot sloths and toucans, and feel the spray of cooling waterfalls.
Day 10 : At Sea
Location: Puerto Quetzal
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
A day to spend exploring the ship's facilities as we head towards Guatemala.
Day 11 : Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Location: Puerto Quetzal
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
Your choice of optional excursion could take you on a journey past magnificent volcanoes, cattle farms and sugar cane plantations, or to savour one of the freshest cups of coffee you've ever had at a coffee estate. Visit the Jade Museum and Factory in Antigua, the colonial capital. Or explore the substantial ruins of Iximché, the capital of the Kaqchikel Maya kingdom, to learn of Mayan rituals and cosmology.
Day 12 : Huatulco, Mexico
Location: Huatulco
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
Huatulco is known for its beautiful bays and beaches. Spend today relaxing on the sun-drenched coastline, with the jagged Sierra Madre Mountains as a striking backdrop; or maybe go in search for some of the 225 species of local birdlife that call this region home.
Day 13 : At Sea
Location: Puerto Vallarta
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
Another day to relax at sea. Maybe spend time watching recent-release films as we sail onwards.
Day 14 : Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Location: Puerto Vallarta
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
Once a small fishing village, Puerto Vallarta became a popular destination for the artists, writers and Hollywood stars of the 1960s. Explore the old town’s quirky shops and open markets or maybe snorkel in Los Arcos National Marine Park.
Day 15 - 16 : At Sea
Location: San Diego
Accommodation: Cruise ship
Accommodation Name: Zaandam
A final two days at sea to make the most of the ship. As we sail to California, maybe take in the BBC’s Earth in Concert and experience the natural wonders of the sea on the big screen.
Day 17 : San Diego - Hollywood - Redondo Beach
Location: San Diego, Redondo Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina (4-star)
We reach San Diego this morning and disembark. Our tour of the Californian coastline begins straightaway as we take in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood on a tour, walking in the footsteps of iconic movie stars. Afterwards, we’ll head to the sandy shores of Redondo Beach and our hotel for the night.
Excursions & visits:
Guided city tour of Hollywood (morning)
Day 18 : Santa Barbara - Pismo Beach
Location: Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach (3-star)
As we head along the Californian coast, following gorgeous beaches flanked by mountains, we’ll see the pretty harbour promenade and palm-fringed streets of Santa Barbara. Later, we’ll arrive at the classic beach town of Pismo Beach and our accommodation for the night.
Excursions & visits:
Visit to Santa Barbara (morning)
Day 19 : Big Sur - Carmel - 17-Mile Drive - Monterey - San Francisco
Location: Big Sur, Monterey, San Francisco
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Parc 55, San Francisco (4-star)
Today we’ll drive along the breathtaking, curving Big Sur coastline (the inspiration behind Jack Kerouac’s autobiographical novel) and make a stop in delightful Carmel. Then we’ll make the epic drive from Carmel to the old Spanish and Mexican capital of upper California, Monterey - a route which takes through to one of the loveliest stretches of road in the world. 17 Mile Drive snakes along the coastline of the Monterey peninsula, passing pebbled bays, craggy coves and cypress forests. We’ll reach the City by the Bay, San Francisco, this afternoon.
Excursions & visits:
Visit to Carmel (morning)
17 Mile Drive and visit to Monterey (afternoon)
Day 20 : San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Parc 55 (4-star)
On a guided tour of this iconic city, you’ll have the chance to sample delicious street food in China Town, wander through Union Square and admire the city skyline as you cross the famed Golden Gate Bridge. The rest of the day is free - and there’s so much to see and do. There’s notorious Alcatraz (you’ll need to book this independently before leaving the UK); you could wander up and down the iconic streets, including zig-zagging Lombard Street; or maybe walk around the eclectic district of Haight-Ashbury (the heart of America’s ‘counterculture’ in the 1960s), so beloved of hippies, artists, writers and musicians.
Excursions & visits:
Guided city tour of San Francisco (morning)
Day 21 : San Francisco - In-Flight
Location: San Francisco
Accommodation: Overnight flight
You’ll have some free time for some last-minute shopping before we transfer to the airport for the return flight home.
What's Included
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6 nights in hotels, 14 nights cruise on Zaandam and 1 in flight
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Titan tour manager
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International and regional flights as detailed. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow.
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Guided city tours of Miami (including South Beach and Art Deco District); Hollywood; San Francisco (including Golden Gate Bridge)
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Visits to Santa Barbara, Carmel and Monterey
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Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service
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Travel in destination by coach
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Porterage
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Meals
14 breakfasts (days 3-16); 13 lunches (days 4-16); 14 dinners (days 3-16)
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17-Mile Drive
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Any other items not mentioned
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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Dates & Availability
Wednesday - Wednesday
Mar 05, 2025 - Mar 26, 2025Book with Confidence
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Free Date Changes
Titan Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 75 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Titan Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform titan travel, 75 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Titan Travel requires a minimum deposit of 395 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of titan travel charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.