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Overview
This short but comprehensive package will allow to discover the main attractions of the city: the Panama Canal, one of the wonders of the Modern World, the lovely Casco Antiguo and enjoy nature visiting the Gatun Lake and the Aerial Tram.
Tours Activities
- Day 1-arrive in panama city
- Day 2- panama canal land divided
- world united
- Day 3- the old cities
- Day 4- a day with nature
- Day 5- end of your visit to panama
Duration
- 5 Days
Included
- A/C vehicle for tours and transfers
- English speaking tour guide for tours and transfer
- Tours mentioned in the description
Important Information
- Minimum 2 participants
- Rates and times are subject to change and will be confirmed upon request of the program
- Rates do not apply for the holidays season: Christmas, New year and Eastern Week.
- Cancellations received 10 or more days before the guest's arrival will NOT be charged. Cancellations received 9 or fewer days prior to guest arrival are non-refundable.
- Full payment 15 days prior to arrival
- 5 Days
Itinerary
- Day 1-Arrive in Panama City:
- Upon arrival at the airport in Panama City, you will be greeted by our local crew and escorted to your hotel in the city.
- Overnight at Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
- Day 2- Panama Canal land divided, world united
- The image conjured by Panama is generally that of the spectacular Canal, considered by many as one of the eighth wonder of the world, and rightly so. The Panama Canal cuts through one of the narrowest saddles of the Isthmus of Panama approximately 80 kilometers long, joining North & South America with the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans, bisecting the Continental Divide in short; The Land Divided, The World United.
- Today you will have a unique opportunity to traverse on board a comfortable car and travel from Atlantic to Pacific on a similar route once used by the Spanish Conquistadors and the 49ers seeking a short cut in search of Gold in the West.
- The Panama Canal Expansion was the largest project at the Canal since its original construction. The project created a new lane of traffic along the Canal through the construction of a new set of locks, doubling the waterway’s capacity, be a witness of this major undertaking by visiting the New Locks of the Panama Canal.
- These new set of locks will double the Canal’s capacity, having a direct impact on economies of scale and international maritime trade.
- The Observation Center is a park style concept based on open platforms and roofed terraces, built in an area of four hectares, 400 visitors, simultaneously, will be able to enjoy in this new center, and observe the new NEOPANAMAX vessels crossing, at the same time, from its privileged location, visitors see the majestic Gatun Lake, where ships continue their transit through the waterway.
- At Miraflores Locks, you will observe the gargantuan ships that make their way through the Panama Canal and visit the four exhibition halls, organized by themes that constitute the heart of the Miraflores Visitors Center.
- Notes: Depending on canal scheduling, you may or may not actually see vessels in the lock chambers. Overnight at Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
- Departure: 8:00am
- Duration: 5:30hrs
- Day 3- The Old Cities
- Few know of the amazing history of glory and tragedy that came to shape this country, once known as the Pearl of the Pacific, you will learn all about it on this excursion while visiting the “Two Old Cities of Panama”.
- Your first stop will be the “Old Panama Ruins”, founded in 1519 and destroyed by the infamous Welsh Captain Henry Morgan in 1671. This visit takes you to see the ruins of the churches and convents, colonial palaces, bridges and military buildings that attest to the grandiose past of this city. Here, a pause is made for a photo opportunity of this living museum.
- Continuing on this scenic get acquainted excursion, and on your second stop, you will walk through the streets of “Old French Quarter of Panama City”, founded in 1673 by French colonists. As we make our way along the coastline to El Casco Antiguo, take the opportunity to discover the tales of Gallantry and Piracy that wait in the narrow streets of Colonial Panama known as Casco Antiguo. On a leisurely 1 hour walk, appreciate the many changes of the city by viewing its unique architecture, influenced by a wonderful blend of French, Spanish and Italian styles. Appreciate the many changes of the city by viewing its unique architecture, influenced by a wonderful blend of French, Spanish and Italian styles.
- After your guided walk you will enjoy 1 hour time at leisure to explore on your own.
- Overnight at Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
- Departure: 8:00am
- Duration: 4hrs
- Day 4- A Day with nature
- The Gamboa Rainforest Resort is located in the vicinity of the historic Chagres River, alongside the Panamá Canal, in the midst of the fifty-five thousand-acre Soberanía National Park. Enjoy a day with nature experiencing two of the most popular attractions in Panama: boat trip on Gatun Lake and The Aerial Tram and its exhibits.
- The Aerial Tram allows you to discover the secrets of the upper forest canopy. Each gondola takes you from the shadowy forest floor through the under story and into the sun-drenched canopy. The boat trip on Gatun Lake slowly cruises the back channels, island and bays that make up this unique ecosystem all the way to the Monkey Island, get your camera ready for a close up!
- To complete your day, at the Sloth rescue center, you can learn how these adorable creatures which are usually sick, injured or orphaned, are rehabilitated and prepared to get back to their natural habitat. This center is run by run by the Pan-American Conservation Association this is the first sloth sanctuary in Panama.
- You can enjoy your lunch in one of the restaurants of the Hotel Gamboa Resort.
- In the afternoon, we will take you back to your hotel in Panama City.
- Overnight at Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
- Departure: 8:00am
- Duration: 6hrs
- Day 5- End of your visit to Panama
- Transfer to the airport will be schedule 3 hours prior flight departure
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