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Independent Panama 2026
6 days from Panama City to Panama City
Tour Description:
This Globus Independent tour begins in Panama City. Here, on the isthmus linking Central and South America, you’ll explore the colonial-style architecture of Casco Antiguo and hear the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise in the waters of the Panama Canal to follow in the historic wake of some 14,000 ships that traverse the engineering marvel each year. Venture into Gamboa Rainforest Resort in the heart of Soberania National Park. Cruise up the Chagres River in a dugout canoe to visit an Emberá Indian Village where ancient dances, mystical ceremonies, and medicinal plants are a way of life. Take some free time in Gamboa to fish, birdwatch, or kick back at the pool or spa. Aaaahh, Panama! Treat yourself to a tour that is exclusively yours with free time, me time, and optional adventures that speak to your independent spirit!
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Wednesday 29 Apr 26 — Tuesday 05 May 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 06 May 26 — Tuesday 12 May 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 13 May 26 — Tuesday 19 May 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 20 May 26 — Tuesday 26 May 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 27 May 26 — Tuesday 02 Jun 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 03 Jun 26 — Tuesday 09 Jun 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 10 Jun 26 — Tuesday 16 Jun 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 17 Jun 26 — Tuesday 23 Jun 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 24 Jun 26 — Tuesday 30 Jun 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 01 Jul 26 — Tuesday 07 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 15 Jul 26 — Tuesday 21 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 22 Jul 26 — Tuesday 28 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 29 Jul 26 — Tuesday 04 Aug 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 05 Aug 26 — Tuesday 11 Aug 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 12 Aug 26 — Tuesday 18 Aug 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 19 Aug 26 — Tuesday 25 Aug 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 26 Aug 26 — Tuesday 01 Sep 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 02 Sep 26 — Tuesday 08 Sep 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 09 Sep 26 — Tuesday 15 Sep 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 16 Sep 26 — Tuesday 22 Sep 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 23 Sep 26 — Tuesday 29 Sep 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 30 Sep 26 — Tuesday 06 Oct 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 07 Oct 26 — Tuesday 13 Oct 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 14 Oct 26 — Tuesday 20 Oct 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 21 Oct 26 — Tuesday 27 Oct 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 28 Oct 26 — Tuesday 03 Nov 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 04 Nov 26 — Tuesday 10 Nov 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 11 Nov 26 — Tuesday 17 Nov 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 18 Nov 26 — Tuesday 24 Nov 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 25 Nov 26 — Tuesday 01 Dec 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 02 Dec 26 — Tuesday 08 Dec 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 09 Dec 26 — Tuesday 15 Dec 26 | Starting at $1,759 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial features included in this tour:
- Guided city tour of Panama City’s Casco Antiguo historic district
- Visit to the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal
- Panama Canal partial transit cruise from Culebra Cut to the Pacific Ocean
- River cruise in a traditional dugout canoe to an Emberá Indian village
- Cultural immersion in Emberá traditions, dances, and jungle medicine
Notes:
•Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary. Local Guide service is provided in Panama City. Unless otherwise noted, some services may be shared with other travelers. •The day of operation for the Panama Canal Partial Transit may vary based on seasonality, weather conditions, and availability. When the transit is not available as scheduled on day 3, it will be confirmed on an alternate day.
•Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary. Local Guide service is provided in Panama City. Unless otherwise noted, some services may be shared with other travelers. •The day of operation for the Panama Canal Partial Transit may vary based on seasonality, weather conditions, and availability. When the transit is not available as scheduled on day 3, it will be confirmed on an alternate day.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
• Arrive in beautiful, colorful, and vibrant Panama City. Built in 1519 by Pedro Arias de Avila, a Spanish conquistador who made it his base for plundering Peru’s riches, Panama today remains one of the central hubs for commerce and trade in the Americas. Panama offers diverse natural wonders, a melting pot of cultures and historical as well as modern cityscapes
Day 2 PANAMA CITY
• After breakfast, your private city tour visits Casco Antiguo, the colonial area and oldest sector of modern Panama City, founded in 1673 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historic district was built as a protected walled city after Panama City was burned down in a pirate attack in 1671. Here, see the restored colonial buildings, churches, and historical monuments.
• Next, visit the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal to witness this engineering genius in operation. During your guided tour, learn about the history of the canal and its construction, and observe transiting vessels navigating the locks from just a few feet away.
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Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 PANAMA CITY–GAMBOA RAINFOREST RESORT
• Today, a special treat is in store when you board a vessel for a Panama Canal partial transit. Your boat will enter the canal at the Culebra Cut, where the Chagres River flows into the canal and where the canal was carved through the Continental Divide. Enter the Pedro Miguel Locks, where your vessel will be lowered approximately 30 feet into Miraflores Lake. Continue to the Miraflores Locks to be lowered almost 60 feet to the Pacific Ocean.
Please note: the day of operation for the Panama Canal transit may vary based on seasonality, weather conditions, and availability. When the transit is not available as scheduled on day 3, it will be confirmed on an alternate day.
• Disembark your ship and head to Gamboa Rainforest Resort within Soberania National Park.
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BreakfastLunchDay 4 GAMBOA RAINFOREST RESORT
• Enjoy a free day to take advantage of the resort’s many activities.
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INSIDER PICKS
Take your experience higher with an aerial tram tour above the canopy, go fishing, birding or visit the sloth sanctuary. Alternatively, simply relax by the pool or at the spa
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 GAMBOA RAINFOREST RESORT
• An enchanting journey takes you deep into the dense jungles of the Chagres, where the Emberá Indians have lived for centuries. The adventure begins with a river cruise up the Chagres in dugout canoes, the Emberá traditional hand-carved boats.
• Upon arrival at the Indian village, you will be taken back in time as you are immersed in ancient Emberá cultural dances and music that have not changed much since Columbus arrived in the 1500s. The Emberás will give you a glimpse into their mystical rituals and amazing knowledge of medicinal plants and other natural remedies. The Indians will invite you to explore the area’s abundant variety of birds and wildlife during a trek that takes you through the untouched jungle and past sparkling waterfalls.
• Top off your visit with a typical lunch in the village.
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BreakfastLunchDay 6 GAMBOA RAINFOREST RESORT
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Panama City | Gamboa |
Le Meridien Panama
Deluxe
Calle Uruguay Panama City Panama
Located on the edge of the Bay of Panama and overlooking the old and new quarters of the city. With 111 guest rooms that offer in-room amenities that are beautifully decorated and very comfortable.
Deluxe
Calle Uruguay Panama City Panama
Located on the edge of the Bay of Panama and overlooking the old and new quarters of the city. With 111 guest rooms that offer in-room amenities that are beautifully decorated and very comfortable.
