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Panama Tour Packages
Rates Validity: 01.08.2023 – 31.03.2025
1 – Panama Nature and Beach
Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days
Places Covered: Panama – Gamboa – Colon City
Day 01 : Arrive Panama
Arrival at Tocumen International Airport meet assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Panama
After breakfast, proceed to visit the ruins of the old city Panama Viejo, sacked by Henry Morgan in 1671 and declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Panama Viejo was founded in 1519 as the first Spanish city on the American Pacific. The city later became an important commercial center from where large amounts of gold were transported to the Caribbean coast to be shipped to Europe. In 1673 a second city was built in a more protected location which is today known as Casco Antiguo, also declared World Heritage Site due to its many historic features. We then continue on to visit the Amador Causeway, constructed by connecting the three islands of Naos, Perico and Flamenco using material excavated from the Panama Canal, from where you can see the Bridge of the Americas, Taboga Island and the buoys marking the canal’s waterway. One of the most interesting sites on this tour are the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal where you will witness the raising or lowering of a ship as it passes through this impressive engineering feat. The Miraflores Visitors Center also contains a Canal Museum which holds information on its history from the first construction efforts by the French to its upcoming expansion. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Panama – Gamboa
After breakfast, proceed to the pier in Gamboa to embark on an adventurous boat trip through the rainforest surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation and wildlife. On this tour you can observe a variety of marine and terrestrial bird species, sloths, monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles in their natural environment while the trip across Gatun Lake permits you to navigate the boat alongside the gigantic cruise ships and freighters transiting the Canal. After taking our time to marvel at the natural wonders this area has to offer we will be taken to the lake’s only houseboat to have lunch and relax a little bit before engaging in one of the exciting activities the afternoon has in store for us. You can choose to have a swim in the lake, take a canoe tour on Rio Paja or grab a fishing rod and set out for your “Big Catch”. We will arrive back to the pier in Gamboa in the late afternoon to make our way back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Panama – Colon City
After breakfast, we depart from your hotel directly to the train station of Panama to catch the train that go up to Colon City. The railroad leads alongside the canal through the heart of Soberania National Park and offers stunning views of the jungle and Lake Gatun. Transportation awaits you at the station in Colon and takes you directly to the Visitor Center of the Panama Canal Expansion on the Atlantic Side. In here you will witness the progress of the new set of locks, lively and through a video in the audiovisual hall, also you will find a exhibition room which explains what have been found during the excavation as well as what have done the Panama Canal to preserve species. Then continue towards Portobelo on the Caribbean coast. Portobelo was founded in 1597 and has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The fortifications which protected the settlement are considered the most important and rich fortifications of colonial times. The church of San Felipe de Portobelo is home to the Black Christ, patron saint of the region, and the local museum holds general information on colonial times. We depart towards the city of Colón. We take a brief tour of the Washington Walkway on Central Ave. where you can see the monument of Christopher Columbus. Later, we head back to the city by car. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Depart Panama
Departure transfer to onward destination.
TOUR ENDS
Includes
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 04 nights accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast at the hotels.
– Entrance fees.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– Amador Causeway.
– Adventurous Tour.
– Soberania National Park.
– Gatun Lake.
– Jungle Explorer Boat or Emberá indigenous community.
– Train Ticket for Panama – Colon City.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
– All taxes.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa (If any).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surchargeour rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.
2 – The Best of Panama Nature and Beach
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places Covered: Panama – Volcan Chiriqui – Boquete – Bocas del Toro
Day 01 : Arrive Panama
Arrival at Tocumen International Airport meet assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Panama
After breakfast, proceed to Reprosa Jewelry factory where reproduction of pre – Colombian pieces as well as original are created using the lost wax casting method. Then continue to visit the ruins of the old city Panama Viejo, sacked by Henry Morgan in 1671 and declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Panama Viejo was founded in 1519 as the first Spanish city on the American Pacific. The city later became an important commercial center from where large amounts of gold were transported to the Caribbean coast to be shipped to Europe. In 1673 a second city was built in a more protected location which is today known as Casco Antiguo, was also declared World Heritage Site due to its many historic features, such as the golden altar, the French Plaza, “Las Bovedas” dungeons, Plaza Bolivar, Parque Central and the old churches, cobbled streets and wide balconies. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Panama
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Amador Causeway from where you can see the Bridge of the Americas, Taboga Island and the buoys marking the canal’s waterway. The Causeway was constructed by connecting the three islands of Naos, Perico and Flamenco using material excavated from the Panama Canal. We will visit the BioMuseum, design by Frank Gehry and his only work in Latin America. The permanent exhibition is titled Panama: Bridge of Life. Eigh galleries and eight “artifacts amazement” tell us the origin of the Isthmus of Panama and its huge impact on biodiversity, it represents Central America nation’s rich diverse ecosystems. One of the most interesting sites on this tour are the Miraflores Locks of
the Panama Canal where you will witness the raising or lowering of a ship as it passes through this impressive engineering feat completed in 1914. The Miraflores Visitors Center also contains a Canal Museum which holds information on its history from the first construction efforts by the French to its upcoming expansion. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Panama – David Chiriqui – Volcan Chiriqui
After breakfast, proceed to Marcos A. Gelabert domestic airport for your one hour flight to David, Chiriqui. At your arrival, pick up and transfer to Volcan Chiriqui. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Volcan
After breakfast, proceed to engage on a short 2.2km loop trail of moderate difficulty that takes you through riparian habitat into mature 2nd growth forest and then into primary forest as you skirt the base of Mount Totumas. Majestic mature oak trees and bamboo understory. One of our better trails to spot Resplendent Quetzals and Black Guans. The short section of the trail leads you through a section of the reserve we are reforesting that was previously pasture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Volcan
After breakfast, proceed to transition from mature 2nd growth forest to primary forest. If you are lucky enough you will get the chance to spot of any of the three monkey species, quetzals, trogons, bellbirds, coati’s and tracks of big cats. The section with primary forest has stunning ancient trees that create cathedral acoustics where the song of the Black Faced Solitaire invariabally inspires the listener. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Volcan – Boquete
After breakfast, proceed to Boquete. At your arrival you do some visit before going to the hotel as visiting Mi Jardin es tu jardin ¨My garden is your garden to see different plants and flowers and do some panoramic route around the town also you will visit a coffee farm. Panama’s coffee has been considered to be the best coffee in the world for 3 years in row. Chiriqui, is the coffee province where the mayority of the plantation of coffee is produce. You will experience a complete coffee tour through their coffee farms, processing factories, roasting plants and tasting facilities. You will learn everything about coffee process, from when the coffee tree is planted and start growing, until the way coffee is brewed for you to drink it. You will be able to appreciate the importance of the Ngöbe Buglé indigenous that hand pick the red coffee berries when they are perfectly ripe. You will also have a glance of the shade grown technique which only allows the precise amount of sun on each coffee tree and protects the environment. And you will end with a cupping, in which you will sample different flavors and roasts. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Boquete – Bocas del Toro
After breakfast, proceed to Almirante in Bocas del Toro. In our way we will stop at the Cacao Farm for a visit. Here you get to see how the indigenous people live within the jungle while growing 100% certified organic shade grown cacao and making chocolate with it. The tour is more of a hike through the cacao farms and jungle where the guide goes through the surprisingly difficult process of growing, harvesting, fermenting, drying, roasting, and grinding process. You learn about what makes the farm organic, how the use of trees, plants, and animals help keep the organic system intact and how the indigenous people work within this system to produce some of the worlds finest cacao and chocolate products. The tour includes a traditional Ngobe Indian lunch consisting of local roots and it actually tastes wonderful. We
then continue to Almirante. At your arrival you will take a 20 minutes motorized boat that will take you to Isla Colon and where you will be picked up and transfer to your hotel at Bocas del Toro. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Bocas del Toro
After breakfast, proceed to experience the Panamanian Caribbean. Enjoy the culture, the nature and the overall beauty of these magical islands. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Bocas del Toro
After breakfast, free day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Bocas del Toro – Panama City – Depart Panama
Departure transfer to onward destination.
TOUR ENDS
Includes
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 10 nights accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast at the hotels.
– Entrance fees.
– Air Ticket for Panama – David Chiriqui and Bocas del Toro – Panama city.
– Local English/Spanish speaking guide.
– Old cities tour and Reprosa.
– Biomuseum & Panama Canal.
– Magical islands.
– Canal, Forest and Coffee farms.
– Old churches.
– Cacao Farm and jungle.
– Big Tree Loop Trail.
– Roble Trail.
– Cacao Farm Tour.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
– All taxes.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surchargeour rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.