Affordable Panama & Colombia

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Spend 6 nights in Panama City and Cartagena! Spend the first half of your trip in beautiful Panama City. Visit all of the major landmarks, museums, and attractions. Be sure to visit the incredible Panama Canal! Then, hop on a plane to Cartagena, Colombia! Walk through the Old Town, then sip a coffee in the Plaza de la Aduana while you people watch! Fill your ...
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Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Spend 6 nights in Panama City and Cartagena! Spend the first half of your trip in beautiful Panama City. Visit all of the major landmarks, museums, and attractions. Be sure to visit the incredible Panama Canal! Then, hop on a plane to Cartagena, Colombia! Walk through the Old Town, then sip a coffee in the Plaza de la Aduana while you people watch! Fill your days with sunshine and sightseeing, and your evenings with delicious seafood. Peruse markets and shops in pursuit of the perfect souvenirs before it's time to fly home!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityPanama City
End CityColombia

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Panama City (PTY), out of Cartagena (CTG)
    • All airport transfers
    • 3 nights in Panama City at the Holiday Inn Panama Canal, or similar
    • One-way economy class flight from Panama City (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG)
    • 3 nights in Cartagena at the Sonesta Hotel Cartagena, or similar
    • Breakfast daily Want to add tours and 2 nights in Gamboa? Check out ourBest of Panama & Colombia

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Panama City!

Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, and start exploring!

Day 2 Panama City

Take today to explore Casco Viejo! The colonial old town has many landmarks and restaurant-filled plazas. A perfect way to spend a day!

Day 3 Panama City

Today, consider a visit to see the Panama Canal! You could also stroll through Panamá Viejo. Be sure to dine on ceviche tonight for your last meal!

Day 4 Panama City - Cartagena

You'll be transferred to the Panama City Airport for your flight to Cartagena! Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 5 Cartagena

Spend today exploring beautiful Cartagena! Visit Plaza Santo Domingo, where you can see "La Gordita Gertrudis" by Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero. Then, visit the Palace of the Inquisition, featuring a Baroque doorway.

Stroll to Plaza de la Aduana in the Old Town, find a restaurant, and sip a cocktail while you watch the action of the city's oldest square.

Day 6 Cartagena

Finish your Cartagena bucket list today! Visit the Cartagena Museum of Modern Art and Plaza San Pedro de Claver! Then, check out Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a stunning castle! Find a great waterfront restaurant tonight for your final meal, and celebrate the end of a fantastic trip!

Day 7 Depart Colombia

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home!

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Price From $1,126
Price per day$161
Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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