Connecting Continents: Bogotá, Cartagena, Portobelo & Panama City

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Bridging Central and South America, Colombia and Panama share a fascinating history replete with Conquistadores searching for gold and pirates assailing historic forts. They are also home to dynamic modern cities with delicious local specialties and lively markets. Learn about the storied past of these two countries while indulging in their contemporary delig...
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    Bridging Central and South America, Colombia and Panama share a fascinating history replete with Conquistadores searching for gold and pirates assailing historic forts. They are also home to dynamic modern cities with delicious local specialties and lively markets. Learn about the storied past of these two countries while indulging in their contemporary delights and bio-diverse environments.

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Day 1 : Bogotá

Upon arrival at the International Airport El Dorado, you'll be met by your guide and will be taken to your hotel. Your guide will assist you at the hotel with the registration procedures (check-in) and give you a detailed itinerary of all the services included in your...

Day 2 : Bogotá

After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby for your "Must Sees of Bogotá Tour". This morning tour begins with a transfer to the famous and well-preserved historical colonial neighborhood of La Candelaria. Steeped in history, this area is a must for photographers wi...

Day 3 : Bogotá

After breakfast, we'll explore more of the city with a Sunday bike tour. It begins with a panoramic view of Bogotá and the vast plateau of the northern area of the city. It's a pleasure riding on the "Ciclovia" bikeway as many avenues are closed to car traffic. Enjoy ...

Day 4 : Bogotá, Cartagena

After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby for your transfer to the airport. He will assist you at the airport during the check-in at the airline counter to help you connect to Cartagena. Upon arrival at the Rafael Núñez Airport, you'll be met by your driver and ta...

Day 5 : Cartagena

In the morning, meet your guide for the Getsemani Street Art Tour. You'll enjoy a walk through this burgeoning hipster district, an outer walled neighborhood with Spanish colonial architecture. This was an extension of the "Centro Histórico" (downtown) and originally ...

Day 6 : Cartagena

Meet your guide for the Colonial City Tour. It begins with a visit to the "Convento de la Popa", where the city's highest point is located and you can enjoy the best views of Cartagena. This convent was built in the 17th century by the Augustinian Monks. We'll continu...

Day 7 : Cartagena, Potobelo

After a leisurely breakfast, your guide will meet you at the lobby for your transfer to the Rafael Núñez Airport for your 90 minute flight to Panama City. Upon arrival and clearing customs, meet your driver (with sign) in the arrivals hall for your transfer to Portobelo. After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is free for relaxing or exploring on your own.

Day 8 : Portobelo

Today you'll have a tour of the city and learn about the fascinating history of the Custom House. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Portobelo served as a Spanish fortress and Caribbean port. Products such as spices, gold and silver coming from Peru and other Spanish...

Day 9 : Portobelo

After breakfast, we'll head to Drake Island for a snorkeling tour. There will be a certified Dive Master on board and snorkeling gear will be provided. This island was named after Sir Francis Drake, the English admiral most famous for defeating the Spanish Armada. The...

Day 10 : Portobelo, Panama City

In the morning, enjoy a tour of Historic Portobelo and San Lorenzo Forts. After passing through old military ground you'll arrive at the Fort of San Lorenzo; a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built at the mouth of the Chagres River. This Spanish bastion served to fortify ...

Day 11 : Panama City

During your half-day morning tour you'll visit the ruins of Old Panama, climb the Cathedral tower (optional), visit the Old Panama Museum* and then continue to Casco Viejo (the old city compound), which dates back to the late 1600's. Your bilingual guide will describe...

Day 12 : Panama City

Today, enjoy a full-day Camino de Cruses Trail Tour with a specialist guide. The 8-mile Camino de Cruces Trail takes you through 4,000 hectares of primarily tropical forest that connects the Metropolitan Natural Park and the Soberania National Park. Freshwater birds c...

Day 13 : Panama City

After breakfast, you'll have a private transfer to the airport for your outbound flight, returning home or onward to your next Avanti Destination!

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Last Updated: 10/30/2019

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