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Independent Panama with the Pacific Coast 2027
9 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. Follow your independent spirit even further on the Pacific Coast of Panama to enjoy resort life between the lush tropical forests and white sand beaches. Take some free time for yourself to kayak, raft, surf, or dive! 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 06 Jan 27 — Friday 15 Jan 27 | Starting at $3,409 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 13 Jan 27 — Friday 22 Jan 27 | Starting at $3,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 20 Jan 27 — Friday 29 Jan 27 | Starting at $3,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 27 Jan 27 — Friday 05 Feb 27 | Starting at $3,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 03 Feb 27 — Friday 12 Feb 27 | Starting at $3,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 10 Feb 27 — Friday 19 Feb 27 | Starting at $3,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 17 Feb 27 — Friday 26 Feb 27 | Starting at $3,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 24 Feb 27 — Friday 05 Mar 27 | Starting at $3,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 03 Mar 27 — Friday 12 Mar 27 | Starting at $3,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 10 Mar 27 — Friday 19 Mar 27 | Starting at $3,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 17 Mar 27 — Friday 26 Mar 27 | Starting at $3,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 24 Mar 27 — Friday 02 Apr 27 | Starting at $3,149 | 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
- 3-night stay at a beachfront, all-inclusive resort
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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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–PANAMA CITY–PACIFIC COAST
• Journey to the Pacific side of Panama for some relaxation time on the beach at a deluxe all-inclusive resort. Nestled between lush, tropical forests and white-sand beaches, this is the perfect way to end your vacation.
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DinnerDay 7 PACIFIC COAST
• Enjoy two free days at your all-inclusive hotel to explore on your own.
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INSIDER PICKS
Unwind and recharge with some time by the pool or at the spa. Alternatively, the more adventurous may opt for kayaking on the Pacific, rafting, surfing, or diving
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 8 PACIFIC COAST
Free day.
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 9 PACIFIC COAST
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Panama City | Gamboa | Pacific Coast |
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.
