Grand tour of Panama
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Panama City. Arrive in Panama City today. You will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in a private vehicle.
Today you will explore Panama City, taking in the colossal Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal, 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.
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.
An early start this morning for your light aircraft flight to the San Blas Islands. Spend the day meeting the Kuna people, snorkel on pristine islets and enjoy a picnic lunch before you travel by boat onto Coral Lodge. All meals are included in your stay.
Day at leisure at Coral Lodge.
This morning enjoy a short boat trip to the jetty at Miramar where you will be met and driven to Portobello to see the old Spanish fortifications used to defend against marauding pirates in colonial times. After lunch you continue back to Panama City.
This morning you will visit the beautiful Soberania National Park for an easy hike along one of its famous birdwatching roads. After the walk you then take a boat ride on Gatun Lake, which was created for the Panama Canal in 1913 and is now a haven for wildlife as well as a transit for shipping.
Transfer to Panama City's domestic airport for your short flight to Bocas del Toro where you will be met and transferred by boat to the lodge.
Enjoy the wide range of inclusive activities on offer at Tranquilo Bay.
Activities at Tranquilo Bay.
Enjoy a scenic journey by boat and road across the continental divide to the Pacific slope and the town of Boquete.
Enjoy an easy trek on one of Central America's most beautiful trails today. You should see a variety of different landscapes and numerous bird species, perhaps even the elusive Quetzal.
Day at leisure in Boquete.
Transfer down from the cool highlands to the tropical plains surrounding David. From here you will be driven onto sleepy Boca Chica, where you travel by boat to Cala Mia.
At leisure at Cala Mia.
At leisure at Cala Mia.
Travel back to Boca Chica by boat and then onto David airport by road for your short flight back to Panama City. Transfer to the international airport in time for your onward flight.
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
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