Self-Drive: Panama Adventure & Beach Explorer 15D/14N




Overview
Highlights
- Visit a picturesque, verdant mountain village: El Valle Observe the incredibly smooth transit of large ships through the locks Relax at an unspoiled, sandy beach in Las Lajas
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Trip includes
- 14B
- 3N in Playa Venao
- 14 Nights accommodation in hostel and 3-star hotels
- English-speaking guide during the tours
- Private Airport Transfers
- 2N in Las Lajas Beach
- 4N in Panama City
- 2N in El Valle
- Car rental intermediate categor from Day 4 to 14
- 3N in Boquete
Itinerary

Airport Pick-up and transfer to the hotel (B) Upon arrival at Tocumen International Airport, you will be met by our Spanish speaking driver who will take you to your hotel in Panama City Welcome to Panama!
Half day City & Canal Tour (B) The tour starts with the old colonial quarter, Casco Antiguo, founded in 1673 after the first spanish settlement was burned down by pirates It is home to the Presidential Palace, the National Theater, the Cathedral and lots of other...
Enjoy a day at leisure in Panama City (B) There are many things to see and do around Panama City You may tour sights such as the historical ruins of Panama Viejo, walk the enchanting streets of Casco Antiguo, visit the Metropolitan Park or stroll along the Amador Cau...
Take the Panamerican Highway towards the West (B) Delivery of the hired car at your hotel. (Please confirm all these details when booking.) You will cross "Las Americas Bridge" and leave Panama City behind as you follow the Panamerican Highway towards the West Just a...
Free Day in El Valle (B) A picturesque, verdant mountain village, El Valle is a great escape from the hustle and heat of Panama City. Optional activities in El Valle: • hikes to Cerro Gaital and la India Dormida • horseback riding. $10-20 per person • walk to the pre-...
Drive from El Valle to Pedasí Town (B) You will come back to the Panamerican Highway and continue to the West until reaching the town of Divisa, where you will make a left turn and drive to the town of Pedasi Along the way, you can visit the small town of La Pintada ...
Free Day in Pedasí (B) Free Day in Pedasí.
Free Day in Pedasí (B) Nearby activities include sport fishing, surfing, snorkeling, horseback riding and whale watching in season Pedasí is 30 minutes from Venao Beach, one of the best surfing beaches in Central America. Activities around Pedasi include: Drive to th...
Drive to Boquete (B) You will come back to the Panamerican Highway and drive towards the West until you reach David, where you take a right turn towards the mountains until you reach the town of Boquete Duration 06:00hrs.
Free Day in Boquete (B) Enjoy your time in Boquete to discover the town and take part in some of the many activities available like the daily group tours to explore the amazing world of coffee From its gathering in the fields by the Ngobe Indians to its roasting, you...
Free Day in Boquete (B) Free Day in Boquete.
Drive to Las Lajas Beach (B) Back to the Panamerican highway, you will drive 1 hour eastward before making a right turn to reach Las Lajas Beach Duration 2:35hrs.
Free Day in Las Lajas Beach (B) In Las Lajas you can do as much or as little as you want: You could just enjoy the beach and relax, join the locals in some artisanal fishing or ask the hotel to help you organize a mangrove tour that goes for 2-3 hours and is great if ...
Drive back to Panama City (B) You will leave the small town of Las Lajas and follow the Panamerican Highway towards the East, passing several towns and villages until arriving to Panama City Return of car rental at one of the rental car offices near your hotel.
Airport drop-off (B) Private transfer with Spanish-speaking driver to Tocumen International Airport Duration 01:00hrs.
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The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of Bamba, the tour operator.
Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by Travelstride in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by Travelstride will determine the cancellation fees applicable.
Cancellation for Bamba.
The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance. Cancellation fees for all Bamba products may vary without prior notice.
General cancelations by trip category (for Machu Picchu tours/treks see separate section below)
Cancellation by Client – Travel Passes:
- Cancellation before requesting any transfer/activity - Full Refund
- Cancellation after requesting any transfer/activity - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Day Trips (except Machu Picchu)
- 7+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
- Between 3 and 6 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 2 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Independent, Self-Guided Trips & Tailor-Made Trips*:
- 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 30% of total booking price
- Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
*Except Welcome Packages, Voluntour Trips, Air-Expeditions
Cancellation by Client – Welcome Packages, Private Tours & General Adventure Trips**:
- 90+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
- Between 30 and 89 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
**Except Galapagos Trips, Brazil Carnival Tours, Machu Picchu Tours/Treks
Cancellation by Client – bamba Authentic Adventures:
- 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 20% of total booking price
- Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Galapagos Trips & Voluntour Trips:
- 30+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Air-Expeditions:
- 365+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 90 and 364 days prior to trip departure - Charged 70% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 89 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Brazil Carnival Tours:
- 120+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 25% of total booking price
- Between 61 and 119 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 60 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Specific Cancellations & Changes For Machy Picchu Tours/Treks
Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu
Cancellation by Client
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trek departure - No Refund
Date Change (subject to availability of permits)
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged $180 USD
- Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $200 USD
- Between 0 and 6 days - Date changes cannot be made
Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $180 USD
- Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $200 USD
- Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)
Other Treks to Machu Picchu (Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle, Inca Quarry, Sacred Valley, Choquequirao)
Cancellation by Client
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Full Refund
- Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No Refund
Date Change
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $70 USD
- Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made (20% discount on booking another trek)
Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $50 USD
- Between 0 and 2 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)
Machu Picchu by Train Tours
Cancellation by Client
- 30+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged 80% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 2 days - No Refund
Date Change
- 30+ days prior to trip departure - No Fees
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged $75 USD
- Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made
For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Bamba at the following web address: https://bambatravel.com/terms-conditions/5c78342ec23e0e17d1092e9f.
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