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
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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Includes meal(s): Breakfast
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. Later, disembark your ship and head to Gamboa Rainforest Resort within Soberania National Park.
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.
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Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy a free day to take advantage of the resort’s many activities.
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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
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
An enchanting journey takes you deep into the dense jungles of the Chagres, where the Emberá people have lived for centuries. Your 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 1400s. The Emberá will give you a glimpse into their mystical rituals and amazing knowledge of medicinal plants and other natural remedies. The locals 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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Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch
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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Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Free day.
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Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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