Duration: 8 Days
Location: Panama
Price: US$ 1,890(AU$ 2,905)
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  • Inclusions:

    • All transport and transfers during the itinerary
    • 7 Overnight stays
    • Daily Breakfast
    • English speaking tour guide from day 2 to day 7 of the program

     

    Departures every Sunday*

    *Note: Minimum of 2 passengers required for a departure. Private services available at an extra cost.

  • Day 1 PANAMA CITY

    Individual arrival in Panama City. Meet and transfer to your accommodation. Evening at leisure.

    Day 2 PANAMA CITY – EL VALLE – PANAMA CITY (B)

    After breakfast drive westwards on the Panamericana to the crater village El Valle de Anton, where you will see a variety of flowers.

    This valley is famous for its orchids. We will take several short walks, for example Zoo „El Nispero“, the waterfall „El Macho“, the Pozos termales or „La Piedra Pintada“, so you can enjoy this wonderful landscape.

    Later afternoon you arrive back to the city.

    Day 3 PANAMA CITY (B)

    In the morning you will inspect this fascinating city which was built in 1519. The gorgeous view of skyscrapers, noble mansions and green hills will inspire you. First you get to see Panama Viejo founded in the 16th century.

    Then you will drive along the shore to the old part of the town called Casco Antigua. On foot you will see buildings from the 17th and 18th century, the remarkable cathedral and San José church with its splendorous altar.

    Afterwards the tour leads to the Causeway from which you have a wonderful view of the skyline of Panama City and continues to the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal, where you get a good view of how enormous ships move in and out of the canal.

    Day 4 PANAMA CITY – SOBERANIA NATIONAL PARK – GATUN LAKE – COLON (B – L)

    In the morning you set out to visit the Soberanía National Park. Once there, you will walk for about 1-2 hours.

    Afterwards we drive to Gamboa where you will enjoy a 2-3 hour boat ride on Gatún Lake. With a bit of luck you will see various animals and some vessels crossing the Panama Canal.

    Afterwards you will drive up north and stay near Colón for one night. The hotel is located directly on the shores of the Gatún Lake.

    *Note: Lunch is picnic style

    Day 5 COLON – SAN LORENZO – PANAMA CITY (B)

    A wonderful drive will bring you to the port of San Lorenzo. This port was the gathering point of the Peruvian treasures in the 15th century. These were shipped there on its way to the metropolis of the empire, and in addition, it was the control centre for the inspection of goods arriving from Spain. The ruin complex was built and set up in the middle of the tropical jungle and covers a set of fortresses, castles and military bases.

    Afterwards we drive back to Colón from where you undertake a train trip on the historical and original railway track to Panama City. This 1 hour train ride leads through the jungle and alongside the Panama Canal. This track was finished in 1855. The French Panama Canal company had acquired the railway line in 1880, as an avenue to build the Canal. In 1904 Americans bought the Canal and the railway line, operating it until 1979. In 1998, Panama privatised the railway line and renewed it completely. Since 2001, the track is accessible again and is a unique attraction.

    After this beautiful train trip, transfer to the Hotel Toscana Inn, which is located in the centre of the city where you find a lot of shopping malls, restaurants and bars.

    Day 6 PANAMA CITY – EMBERA INDIANS – PANAMA CITY (B – L)

    After breakfast you will drive up north towards Curutú, where you will get into small boats, which will carry you up the Rio Chagrés. Fascinating jungle landscapes surround you on this boat trip.

    While visiting the Emberá Indians you will get an insight into thousands of years of culture and human tradition, having already existed a long time before Europeans arrived. You will inevitably feel that you have stepped back hundreds of years.

    Day 7 PARTIAL PANAMA CROSSING (B – L)

    In the morning you set out on a very special experience – the partial crossing of the historical Panama Canal. You drive through a part of this technical marvel, pass different locks and hear interesting information about the history of the Canal.

    You will observe enormous cargo ships during their manoeuvres and will later enjoy lunch on the ship.

    Afterwards you return to the hotel and the rest of the day is free.

    Day 7 PANAMA CITY (B)

    During the day transfer to the International Airport. End of your journey or beginning of an extension program.

    End of our services

    Food Code = (B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch, (D) – Dinner.

    LHGTPTY001 *Please note, prices based on twin share, per person, seat in basis, mid-class hotels, low season. Optional tours can be included and are at extra cost. The itinerary & pricing can change at any time due to availability & of activities. Please check our website for full terms and conditions*

  • More on Panama:

    Panama is the southernmost country in Central America, Panama counts with one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the region – Panama City! A contrast between modernity and its colonial past. A tour of the world renowned Panama Canal will be part of your visit to the country.

    More on the visited cities:

    Panama City is the most cosmopolitan capital city in Central America and a gateway to tropical paradise. The city will show you the contrast between the past and the present – a financial destination and a busy port, with modern resorts contrasted against the colonial neighbourhood of Casco Viejo.

    Gatun Lake is a large artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama. It forms a major part of the Panama Canal, carrying ships for 33 km across the Isthmus of Panama.

    Colon is a Panamanian city and sea port beside the Caribbean Sea, lying near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. It is the capital of Panama’s Colón Province and has traditionally been known as Panama’s second city.

    San Lorenzo – once the chief Atlantic port on the isthmus of Panama, it is now an abandoned village at the historical site of Fort San Lorenzo. The fort’s ruins and the village site are located about 13 km (8 miles) west of Colón, on a promontory overlooking the mouth of the Chagres River.

    More on visas to Panama:

    Australian citizens do not require a visa for a stay of up to 180 days. For more information contact your nearest consulate / embassy.

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