14 Day Panama & Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio 2018 Itinerary

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4 Panama City, 2 San Jose, 2 Arenal, 2 Monteverde, 3 Manuel Antonio

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Stay in Panama City, the vibrant and international hub of Central America Tour Old Panama (Panama La Vieja), see historically significant ruins of the former capital of Panama Walking tour of Casco Viejo, Panama City’s historic district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Discover Chagres National Park, in the eastern sector of the Panama Canal, home to the Embera village and people Tour downtown San Jose enjoying its many historical & architectural jewels Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops In Arenal, view the now-dormant conical-shaped Arenal Volcano Tour a coffee plantation and enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest At Manuel Antonio enjoy the beach and an exuberant tropical forest

What's this trip about?

    4 Panama City, 2 San Jose, 2 Arenal, 2 Monteverde, 3 Manuel Antonio

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus

Destinations

  • Central America

Trip includes

    • Flights Miami-Panama City, Panama City-San Jose-Miami Some departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 13 nights accommodations
    • 4 nights Panama City 2 nights San Jose 2 nights Arenal 2 nights Monteverde 3 nights Manuel Antonio Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers 20 Meals: 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour managers throughout Entrance fees per itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Panama
Depart for Panama. Arrive in vibrant Panama City, largest city and capital of Panama, home to the Panama Canal. This evening, meet with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for a briefing on your journey through Panama Overnight: Panama City

DAY 2, Saturday - Full Day in Panama City
Full day at leisure to explore Panama City and its surroundings on your own, or take an optional tour to the spectacular Panama Canal Partial Transit, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see this incredible accomplishment in engineering and one of the seven wonders of the Mod...
DAY 3, Sunday - City Tour of Panama City and Canal
This morning, depart for Old Panama (Panama La Vieja). The city was founded by Pedrarias Davila in August of 1519 and is the oldest Spanish settlement in the Pacific. See the Amador Causeway, a narrow land-bridge, built with rocks excavated during the construction of the...
DAY 4, Monday - Travel to Chagres National Park, Embera Village
Begin your Embera adventure with the arrival in the rainforest at Chagres National Park, in the eastern sector of the Panama Canal. Here, transfer to a "piragua" (paddle dugout canoe) that takes you on a journey into the jungle to meet the indigenous Embera tribe known a...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Flight to San Jose
Transfer to the airport for your flight to San Jose, in beautiful Costa Rica. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink and meeting with your Costa Rica Tour Manager Overnight: San Jose Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Wednesday - Travel to Arenal
Today, enjoy a brief panoramic tour of San Jose, with sights of the city including historic & government buildings and La Sabana, the public park. Next, depart for Arenal, enjoying the views of coffee and sugarcane plantations along the way. En route stop in Sarchi, ...
DAY 7, Thursday - Full Day in Arenal
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Arenal, famous for the Arenal Volcano. As Costa Rica's youngest volcano, it gained international notoriety in 1968 for its sudden eruption. Perhaps spend the day on the optional full day Cano Negro Boat Tour to learn more about the flora an...
DAY 8, Friday - Travel to Monteverde Cloud Forest
In the morning, embark on a brisk two mile walking tour of the Las Coladas trail in Arenal National Park to learn more about the flora and fauna while enjoying scenic views of the volcano. At the end of the trail, you may choose to participate in a rugged hike over the a...
DAY 9, Saturday - Full Day in Monteverde
Enjoy this morning at leisure, or choose to participate in one of the optional tours including the Selvatura Canopy and Hanging Bridges adventures. This stunning Cloud Forest boasts an extraordinarily diverse ecosystem, being home to 120 species of reptiles and amphibian...
DAY 10, Sunday - Travel to Manuel Antonio
Drive along the shores of the striking Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most beautiful places in the country with an exotic combination of exquisite beaches and an exuberant tropical forest. Travel through the scenic mountains to the ocean's shor...
DAY 11, Monday - Full Day in Manuel Antonio
Enjoy a day at leisure in Manuel Antonio. Perhaps relax at the beach while savoring the gorgeous surroundings. Consider joining the optional Catamaran Cruise that sails along the coast with picturesque views of the wildlife and vegetation. You can relax in one of the two...
DAY 12, Tuesday - Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
Today, tour Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa Rica's most visited conservation areas. Its large land and marine biodiversity and beautiful coral reefs make this one of the world's most impressive natural habitats. Your Tour Manager will lead you through the path...
DAY 13, Wednesday - Travel to San Jose
Travel back to San Jose today stopping in Maravillas de Costa Rica to shop for local crafts and souvenirs to bring back home. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city independently, revisit some of the galleries and museums or linger at a lovely restaurant for dinner tonight. The opportunities are endless in this energetic city Overnight: San Jose Meals: Breakfast

DAY 14, Thursday - Depart Costa Rica
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Optional Activities
Partial Transit of Panama Canal with lunch Transfer from your hotel to the Gamboa area. Here, board a ship that takes you on a partial transit of the Panama Canal. Begin at Gaillard Cut (Corte Culebra), one of the most important attractions of the trip with its long history and then cross under the Centennial Bridge (Puente Centenario) on the way to the Pedro Miguel Locks. When entering the Pedro Miguel Locks, experience a drop of 9 meters in one step into Miraflores Lake, an artificial lake that connects the Pedro Miguel Locks and the Miraflores Locks. Now, enter the Miraflores Locks in the Pacific Ocean where you’ll be lowered 18 meters in two different steps. Then, sail on the Pacific Ocean to the disembarkation point at Amador Causeway after passing under the Bridge of the Americas (Puente de Las Americas). This fascinating experience ends in Panama Bay. Transit route may change depending on date. Details to be advised locally. **Due to limited availability, advanced booking is recommended. OnDay : 2 Price : $159 Dinner in Casco Viejo This evening, travel to a local restaurant in Casco Viejo (Historic Panama), dedicated to the joy of dining. The kitchen is focused on the fresh, natural, national and seasonal products, with an open kitchen where you can see how dinner is prepared. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours including transfers. Included are round-trip transfers from your hotel. OnDay : 3 Price : $69 EcoTermales Hot Springs with dinner Spend this evening relaxing in the renowned Hot Springs of Arenal. The family owned EcoTermales has four different pools ranging in temperature from 91 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounded by the local flora of the forest. Private and secluded, these hot springs are a great way to wind down after a long day of sightseeing. While there, enjoy an included traditional Costa Rican dinner. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $54 Full Day Cano Negro Boat Tour Enjoy the peaceful sights and the sounds of the rain forest as you quietly float down the Rio Frio near the Nicaraguan border. A professional guide will share educational and interesting facts about the plants and animals encountered on the float. This area is abundant with bird species, including the Snake-Bird, Wood Storks, and Olivaceous Cormorants. Keep an eye out for the various monkey species, sloths, turtles, and caimans that live along the rivers banks. This tour also includes a typical Costa Rican lunch, along with regional fruit, juices, and coffee. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. This tour is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from the hotel. Please bring sunscreen, hat, and light clothes. Approximate tour duration is 7 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $60 Selvatura Canopy Tour Join this exciting tour to see the rainforest in a whole new way. Cross through the unique Cloud Forest's canopy while suspended from a high weight capacity zipline cable, maneuvering between the 15 platforms and 12 cables that span over 2 miles in length, making this extreme adventure one of the longest Zipline tours in the country. It is recommended that you wear hiking boots for this activity as you will be walking some distance through the forest between the Zipline cables. For some, this activity may be considered very strenuous and people with difficulty breathing, heart or other medical conditions, should consider not to choose this optional tour. Approximate tour duration is 2.5-3 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $44 Selvatura Hanging Bridges Tour Enjoy a walk among the treetops on this 1.9 mile trail, which boasts 8 different bridges at heights ranging from 36 to 180 feet. The Selvatura Hanging Bridges are the longest and the strongest bridge system in the country. The hanging bridges give you the unique opportunity to see plants and animals not visible from the ground. It is recommended that you wear hiking boots for this activity. For some, this activity may be considered strenuous and people with difficulty breathing, heart or other medical conditions, should consider not to choose this optional tour. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $27 Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise This morning, transfer to the Quepos dock where you will board your catamaran. The tour starts in Quepos at the Modern Marina Pez Vela, where this enormous catamaran is already warming up with live music, food and cold drinks. Head South around the coast and see Manuel Antonio National Park for a picturesque view of wildlife and vegetation. Feel free to relax in one of 2 Jacuzzis while enjoying the on board tropical bar. Also there is plenty of fun to be had on the two giant trampolines or race down the water cross slides from the second story of the catamaran. You will pass by panoramas adorned with islands, cliffs and rock formations. Drop anchor at Biesanz beach where you will have the opportunity to snorkel and enjoy sightings of colorful tropical fish in their natural habitat. A light lunch and drinks are included. Suggested items to bring: sandals, sunblock, towel, swimsuit, and Dramamine (if prone to seasickness). This tour may run in the afternoon depending upon the tides. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 11 Price : $75
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