Panama and Costa Rica Vacation
Overview
Highlights
- Panama has a range of landscapes to explore including the city, canal and the Caribbean.
- Visit the famous Panama Canal and Miraflores Locks- a staple in Panama’s culture & history.
- The Arenal Volcano’s perfectly symmetrical shape makes it a sightseer’s dream.
- The U.S. dollar is Panama’s official currency.
- The Celeste River combines the Buenavista River and Sour Creek forming a distinctive turquoise color you won’t want to miss.
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Tocumen Airport (PTY) and from Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
- 3 nights in Panama City at the Radisson Decapolis Hotel
- One-way economy class airfare from Panama City, Panama to San Jose, Costa Rica
- 3 nights in San Jose at the Best Western Irazu Hotel & Casino (breakfast daily)
Itinerary
Accommodation: Check In - Radisson Decapolis
Upon arrival, you'll take a cab to the Radisson Decapolis, your home for the duration of this trip. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. You will be conveniently located in the El Cangrejo area, very close to Panama City's financial district.
From your hotel, you will enjoy fantastic connectivity throughout the city via the nearby metro station and easy access to Tocumen International Airport, just 14 miles away. Extensive shopping and dining opportunities and popular Panama attractions, including the Pana...
Use today to visit the Miraflores Visitor Center which after almost 100 years still attracts visitors from across the globe. The Miraflores Visitor Center is the place to see how the Panama Canal works. From the observation decks, you can watch the lock gates open and...
Accommodation: Check In - Best Western Irazu Hotel & Casino
Relax on a quick one-way flight to Costa Rica. Upon arrival, you can begin the second leg of your adventure! The remainder of the day will be at your leisure.
We suggest visiting the Arenal Volcano. Stop along the way at the La Paz Waterfalls Gardens, an ecological theme park with beautiful waterfalls, a hummingbird garden and Costa Rica’s largest butterfly garden! The mighty Arenal Volcano will welcome you with its impress...
Home to over half the country's population, San Jose is a bustling city with lively markets, interesting museums and a colorful atmosphere. A good place to start exploring is the main plaza. Artisan booths are common here, so you never know when an art fair will pop u...
Depart Costa Rica today from Juan Santamaria Airport.
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Accommodation
Check in - Radisson Decapolis
Panama city, panama
The Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City boasts an unbeatable location just minutes from the world-famous Panama Canal, and only steps from premier downtown attractions, restaurants and shopping destinations. It is connected to the Majestic Casino and Multicentro Shopping Mall via a suspended glass walkway, and close to the Museo del Canal Interoceanico, the San Jose Cathedral and the Parque Natural Metropolitano.
A tropical oasis awaits at the Radisson Decapolis Panama City, an award-winning hotel boasting excellent on-site dining, a full-service spa, and spacious, generously outfitted accommodations. Accented by a chic, modern design and local Panamanian art, it boasts 240 spacious and elegant guestrooms with Spectacular Ocean or city views, an outdoor glass-bottom pool and whirlpool, world-class Aqua Spa and fully equipped fitness center, gourmet cuisine and much more.
Check In - Best Western Irazu Hotel & Casino
San Jose, Costa Rica
This San Jose, Costa Rica hotel provides comfortable accommodations, superb customer service and a centralized location.
The Best Western Irazu Hotel & Casino is located in the Central region of downtown San Jose, Costa Rica. It is near major attractions and only 15 minutes away from The San Jose International Airport (SJO).
All Payments are non-transferable and non-refundable except that for flights to/from the United States, you may cancel the ticketed reservation without penalty and receive a refund provided that you cancel the reservation within 24-hours after making it, if the reservation is made one week or more prior to a flight's departure. non-refundable All tours will incur a $50 fee per change to any land components plus any additional incurred costs. For air changes penalties vary. Minimum fee for changes to airline reservations is $100 per person per segment. Spelling corrections to clients’ names after tickets have been issued are subject to airline change fees. If documents have been issued a shipping fee will apply to send revised travel documents. Changes made inside of 45 days are considered a cancellation. Fees are subject to adjustment at any time at the Operator’s discretion. If you are booked in a double or twin room and your roommate cancels, you will be responsible for the single supplement. Name changes and transfers of reservations are not permitted.
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On departure day or later: 100% of total price
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