The Best of Panama: Exploring Natural and Cultural Wonders
11 days
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Small Group Tour
The best of Panama awaits as you explore its capital city, search for rare birds in pristine cloud forests and meet indigenous people who share their history and culture.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Journey by boat to the Emberá Indian Village to learn about the customs, history and traditions of this indigenous tribe
- Enjoy a whitewater rafting adventure on class II and III rapids along some of Panama’s best rivers
- Explore the rainforest and mangroves overlooking the Caribbean Sea by hiking, snorkeling and kayaking
What's this trip about?
The best of Panama awaits as you explore its capital city, search for rare birds in pristine cloud forests and meet indigenous people who share their history and culture.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
Panama City Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
Activity note: Hotel check in from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon: After arrival and check in at the hotel, freshen up and relax. Please note that as this is an international travel day, nothing else is sche...
Day
2
Biodiversity Museum, History of Panama City, Casco Viejo
Panama City B,L,D Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles, approximately 1 hour, with stops at several sites.
Breakfast: At the hotel with coffee, tea, water.
Morning: 8:3...
Day
3
Emberá Indigenous Village, Colon
Colon B,L,D Melia Panama Canal
Activity note: Boat journey to Embera village takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Walking up to 2 miles, approximately 1.5 hours; stepping into/out of small boats.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning:...
Day
4
Fort San Lorenzo, New Caribbean Lock System, Kayaking
Colon B,L,D Melia Panama Canal
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles, approximately 1 hour; lake kayaking approximately 1 hour.
Breakfast: At the hotel with coffee, tea, water.
Morning: We’ll board a ...
Day
5
Transfer to Albrook, Fly to David, Arrive Boquete
Boquete B,L,D Hotel Panamonte Inn & Spa
Activity note: From Colon to the Albrook airport is approximately 45 miles; about 1 hour by bus. The flight to David usually takes just under 1 hour. From the David airp...
Day
6
Cloudforest Field Trip, Boquete Town, Coffee Farm
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Activity note: Walking up to 3 miles, uneven forest trails, undulating terrain; maximum elevation 4,000 ft.
Breakfast: At the hotel with coffee, tea, water. Other bev...
Day
7
Whitewater Rafting
Boquete B,L Hotel Panamonte Inn & Spa
Activity note: Class II & III whitewater river runs; approximately 2.5 hours round-trip driving to launch site; approximately 4 hours of rafting including safety orientation and demonstration. Depen...
Day
8
Transfer to Punta Robalo, Boat to Tranquilo Bay
Bocas del Toro B,L,D Tranquilo Bay Eco Adventure Lodge
Activity note: Bus transfer to Punta Robalo is about 82 miles; approximately 2.5 - 3 hours. Boarding 28-foot motorboats for a 45-minute transfer to Tranquilo Ba...
Day
9
Snorkeling Field Trip, Kayaking
Bocas del Toro B,L,D Tranquilo Bay Eco Adventure Lodge
Activity note: Motorboat transfer approximately 30 minutes. Snorkeling 1-2 hours; equipment is available but participants are welcome to bring their own equipment for better fi...
Day
10
Chocolate Farm, Fly to Panama City
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Activity note: Motorboat transfer to the cocoa farm and from the lodge to Bocas del Toro each takes approximately a 1/2 hour. Walking up to 2 miles, approximately 2 hours; easily na...
Day
11
Program Concludes, In Transit from Program
In Flight B
Activity note: Check out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. If you are an independent traveler (POP status), see “Ground Transportation from Last Location.”
Breakfast: ...
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Price per day$318
Last Updated: 1/3/2022
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Meals Included
- 26 Meals
- 10 Breakfasts
- 9 Lunches
- 7 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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