Compare Grand tour of Panama by Audley Travel
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| Trip |
5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 18 days |
| Price From | $ 8,822 |
| Price Per Day | $ 490 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
Panama’s capital is the only city in Central America to have real heft on the global stage, and its mighty canal is undoubtedly an engineering tour de force. Comparatively few visitors venture farther afield, but our specialists have explored Panama’s remoter areas, from rainforests to coastal mangroves. They’ll tell you that other treasures lie in store on this twisting strip of land. They can suggest experiences beyond the city for your holiday to Panama, such as birdwatching around Gatún Lake (home to 385 species), exploring botany with the indigenous Emberá, and snorkeling with turtles in Bocas del Toro. |
Day 1 : Panama City
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Panama City. Arrive in Panama City today. You will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in a private vehicle.
Day 2 : Panama City
Today you will explore Panama City, taking in the colossal Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal, the remains of the original capital Panama Viejo which was sacked by Henry Morgan in the 1600's and the beautiful colonial quarter of Casco Antiguo.
Day 3 : Panama City
Today enjoy a partial transit of the Panama Canal, travelling from the Pacific through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks to Gatun Lake, the canal's watershed.
Day 4 : Coral Lodge
An early start this morning for your light aircraft flight to the San Blas Islands. Spend the day meeting the Kuna people, snorkel on pristine islets and enjoy a picnic lunch before you travel by boat onto Coral Lodge. All meals are included in your stay.
Day 5 : Coral Lodge
Day at leisure at Coral Lodge.
Day 6 : Panama City
This morning enjoy a short boat trip to the jetty at Miramar where you will be met and driven to Portobello to see the old Spanish fortifications used to defend against marauding pirates in colonial times. After lunch you continue back to Panama City.
Day 7 : Panama City
This morning you will visit the beautiful Soberania National Park for an easy hike along one of its famous birdwatching roads. After the walk you then take a boat ride on Gatun Lake, which was created for the Panama Canal in 1913 and is now a haven for wildlife as well as a transit for shipping.
Day 8 : Tranquilo Bay
Transfer to Panama City's domestic airport for your short flight to Bocas del Toro where you will be met and transferred by boat to the lodge.
Day 9 : Tranquilo Bay
Enjoy the wide range of inclusive activities on offer at Tranquilo Bay.
Day 10 : Tranquilo Bay
Activities at Tranquilo Bay.
Day 11 : Boquete
Enjoy a scenic journey by boat and road across the continental divide to the Pacific slope and the town of Boquete.
Day 12 : Boquete
Enjoy an easy trek on one of Central America's most beautiful trails today. You should see a variety of different landscapes and numerous bird species, perhaps even the elusive Quetzal.
Day 13 : Boquete
Day at leisure in Boquete.
Day 14 : Cala Mia
Transfer down from the cool highlands to the tropical plains surrounding David. From here you will be driven onto sleepy Boca Chica, where you travel by boat to Cala Mia.
Day 15 : Cala Mia
At leisure at Cala Mia.
Day 16 : Cala Mia
At leisure at Cala Mia.
Day 17 : International return flight
Travel back to Boca Chica by boat and then onto David airport by road for your short flight back to Panama City. Transfer to the international airport in time for your onward flight.
Day 18 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
