Trips in and around Panama City

Day 1:
Arrival. You will be met by our representative at Tocumen international airport, transportation to Panama City and installation in the hotel of your choice.
Day 2:
After breakfast
Full day city and Canal tour, first stop Panama Viejo, founded in 1519 it was destroyed in 1671 by pirate Henry Morgan.Then a visit of modern Panama with its financial district, considered one of Latin Americas most modern cities. Next stop will be Casco Antiguo or Colonial Panama with its exquisite French, Italian and Spanish architecture. Lunch at seafood restaurant La Rioja.
Last stop will be the Miraflores Locks to witness the workings of the Panama Canal and visit the Administration Building and the old Canal Zone.
if this day is a Saturday you may prefer:
A half day or whole day boat transfer on the Panama Canal including lunch, where you will be passing the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks and will finish your excursion at Flamenco harbor on the Amador Causeway. (extra 105$ or 155$)
Evening and dinner free
Day 3:
After breakfast
If this day falls on a Sunday we suggest a visit to the colourful Indian market of El Valle de Anton in the province of Cocle. A two and a half-hour drive along the Pan-American Highway to the beautiful mountain town which is according to geologists the crater of a dormant volcano, probably the largest in Central America. With a cool and pleasant climate, this picturesque valley rises 600 meters above sea level.
Visit of the picturesque Sunday Indian market with a large selection of native handicrafts. The tour continues with a visit to the ancient petroglyphs of the El Chorro Macho Waterfall and a trip to the Nispero Garden and Zoo take a look at Panama's famous the golden frogs and tropical animals.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Optional is a choice of outdoor activities like rafting, Tree Trek or relaxing on the beach.
Return to Panama city in the early evening.
Dinner free
if week day we suggest the Panama City and Canal Tour
Day 4:
After breakfast
A visit to the indigenous community of Embera Indians who live near Panama city in the National Chagres Park. Departure early by bus and transfer to a pirogue on the river. Arrival and typical lunch prepared by the Embera Indians. Their "medicine" man will show the plants he uses for healing, others will show their crafts like the tagua statues and wicker weaving.
Includes: ground and river transportation, soft drinks, lunch, and specialized guide.
Return to Panama city
Evening and dinner free
Day 5:
After breakfast
This visit will take us to Portobello (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), formerly Spain’s most important port in the new world. We will visit this historical town and the Church of the Black Christ, which is said to have miraculous powers.
We will then reach a typical Antillean island community called Isla Grande within a ten-minute ride on a cayuco (water taxi) where we will have lunch at one of the open-air restaurants. Rest of the day seeing the site, snorkelling and relaxing in its spectacular setting...so don’t forget your swimming gear!
Return to Panama city,
Evening and dinner free
Day 6
After breakfast
This tour begins early from your hotel with a drive to Soberania National Park in the town of Gamboa. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, you will walk along a birdwatching trail while a vehicle proceeds at some distance behind. Depending on the road conditions, the drive will continue to the Agua Salud River, where you can walk to a waterfall and enjoy a swim.
After box lunch, return to your hotel.
Evening and dinner free
or at extra charge a 3day visit to Bocas del Toro
Early morning departure for three days and two nights in Bocas del Toro,
upon arrival transportation to your local hotel. You will enjoy boat rides to
the nearby islands and spectacular beaches with of choice of water sports activities like scuba diving and surfing. short scuba course (optional)
or nature walks.
Meals free
Day 7:
After breakfast
Day off with the option of an extra excursion
Evening and dinner free
Day 8:
After breakfast
Possibility to visit artisans market.
Evening: Dinner at Tinajas restaurant with Panamenian folklore show
Day 9:
After breakfast
Transfer to the airport and check-in. Departure tax of 20$ per person.
Evening: arrival in the United States
or
Day 10:
Arrival in Europe