Classic Panama tour

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Explore the buzzing Panama City. Get up close to the enormous locks and tankers by transiting the Panama Canal. Meet the indigenous Kuna community on the San Blas Islands. Relax on the beautiful beaches of Bocas del Toros.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Explore the buzzing Panama City. Get up close to the enormous locks and tankers by transiting the Panama Canal. Meet the indigenous Kuna community on the San Blas Islands. Relax on the beautiful beaches of Bocas del Toros.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Panama City

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Panama City. Arrive in Panama City today where you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in a private vehicle.

Day 2 : Panama City

Today you will explore Panama's contrasting capital, taking in the remains of the original capital Panama Viejo which was sacked by Henry Morgan in the 1600's and the beautiful colonial quarter of Casco Antiguo.

Day 3 : Panama City

Today enjoy a partial transit of the Panama Canal, travelling from the Pacific through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks to Gatun Lake, the canal's watershed.

Day 4 : Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Take the short transfer to the Soberanía National Park where you enjoy a jungle boat excursion and guided walk on the Pipeline Road.

Day 5 : Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Embark upon a fascinating day travelling in a dugout canoe up the Chagres River to visit an Embera indigenous community.

Day 6 : Boquete

Transfer back to Panama City for your flight to David and onward transfer to Boquete.

Day 7 : Boquete

Enjoy a fascinating coffee plantation tour learning about the production of the regional coffee from bean to cup.

Day 8 : Boquete

Today take a guided walk in the cloudforest or try your hand at white water rafting.

Day 9 : Bocas del Toro

Transfer back to Panama City and on to Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast.

Day 10 : Bocas del Toro

At leisure in Bocas del Toro to explore the rainforest, beaches and experience the unique Panamanian Caribbean culture.

Day 11 : Bocas del Toro

At leisure in Bocas - you can hire kayaks and bikes to help you explore. To go further afield take a water-taxi to visit some of the beautiful beaches in the archipelago, or Bastimentos Island to discover the beauty of the rainforest and the mangroves.

Day 12 : Panama City

Fly back to Panama City and spend a final evening in the city.

Day 13 : International return flight

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Day 14 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,281
Price per day$377
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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