Panama Explorer Tour

Panama Explorer
Jungle - Beaches - Cities
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7 Days- $1475*

Panama is the heart of the world and bridge of the Americas. With its history as a major trade route for over 500 years, Panama is a melting pot of cultures and biodiversity. The Panama Canal is just the beginning of this eclectic adventure vacation. Relax on pristine tiny paradise islands, raft immaculate rivers, face an exhilarating zipline obstacle course, enjoy fabulous cheap shopping, take a dip in the hot springs, and relax (or surf) on the famous Red Frog Beach.

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Day 1 – Thursday – Panama City

This whirlwind adventure begins with your arrival in Panama City by meeting at Tocumen International Airport with a tour around the city and then transfer to your modest B&B for check in.  We’ll walk around this beautiful historic area, visiting the park and Pacific Coastline. After settling in, a memorable welcome dinner together at your choice of restaurants in the Spanish Colonial historic district of Casco Viejo awaits you.

Hotel: Hostal Urruca, Partial City Tour, multi-lingual Guide & Hostess (Meals: D)

Day 2 – Friday – Panama City

Discover the dynamic Panama City and its history. Head out at 9:15am to the ruins of Panama Viejo where Pirate Henry Morgan destroyed the original city. Then on to the Spanish Colonial Casco Viejo to learn the history of this world heritage site and explore the golden alter church, national theater, and the old French quarter. Here we’ll have a quick stop at the artisan market. We’ll eat at the historic Coca Cola Cafe; then it’s on to the Panama Canal for a visit to the Miraflores Locks- the 8^th wonder of the world. Watch the ships transit the locks and visit the canal museum. Next we check out the view of the city from the top of Cerro Ancon! For Miami inspired sunset views, we head to the Causeway Amador to dine on the peer among the big yachts.

Hotel: Hostal Urruca, Full day City Tour, Multi-lingual Guide & Hostess (Meals: B-L-D)

Day 3 – Saturday – San Blas
   

Our day begins at 5:30am as we embark on a relaxing awe-inspiring journey to the San Blas islands. We’ll arrive to the capitol island, El Porvenir, via a 20 minute plane ride. Then it’s off to visit your choice of 3 islands in the Cayos Limones (Lemon Keys) where we’ll photograph the amazing blue waters, tiny white sand beaches, and colorful Kuna Indian women. We’ll learn how these islands are formed, how to recognize a high quality mola (the Kuna quilting art), and relax on various beaches.

Hotel: Isla Diablo Eco Lodge, 3 island beaches (Diablo, Perro, and Pelicano), Multi-lingual Guide & Hostess (Meals: B-L-D)

Day 4 - Sunday – Boquete

After breakfast in San Blas we are taken by boat to the El Porvenir airport. Having arrived at Albrook airport, we then depart by way of another small plane on our way to Boquete’s flower and coffee covered mountain range. We’ll arrive to David’s airport and shuttle up to Boquete for check in. Now we’ll enjoy a leisurely drive all around the Boquete highlands passing millions of flowers and gardens, mountain estates, rivers, waterfalls, and coffee plantations. For lunch, feast on Boquete’s world famous strawberries and coffee, then tour a working coffee farm and roast your own cup! In the evening, we’ll reconvene for a cocktail at the African-inspired Zanzibar Lounge.

Hotel: Boquete Garden Inn, half day site seeing tour, coffee tour, evening cocktail, Multi-lingual Guide & Hostess (Meals: B-L)

Day 5 – Monday – Boquete/ Bocas del Toro

Wake up with a delicious garden breakfast and a visit to the Boquete International Flower Festival (or Mi Jardin es Su Jardin or White Water Rafting). We’ll meet at the hotel for checkout and begin our adventure on to Bocas del Toro. But first, we head out to the Caldera Hot Springs for a short hike and relax in the healing medicinal waters situated next to the Rio Chiriqui. We’ll dry off, enjoy local Panamanian cuisine and a few cheap beers, then continue on to Bocas del Toro through the lush rolling hills of the Gualaca cloud forest reserve. In Bocas, we’ll enjoy your pick of restaurants and relaxing on the hotel’s waterfront patio.

Hotel: Los Balcones, gardens (or river rafting), hot springs, Multi-lingual Guide & Hostess (Meals: B-L)

Day 6 – Tuesday – Bocas del Toro

Hold onto your pants because this is going to be a big day! A visit to Red Frog Beach is mandatory. To get our adrenaline pumping we start the morning either with surfing or the famed Bastimentos Sky Canopy Zipline and obstacle course overlooking turtle beach. This part of Panama is a nature/beach lover’s paradise and we have all day to take it in. Today is flexible depending on group interests, but for sure you’ll enjoy this beautiful beach plus some awesome bonding moments on the zipline. We’ll finish up back on the main island for our Farewell Dinner and bar hopping.

Hotel: Los Balcones, zipline, beach (surfing optional), Multi-lingual Guide & Hostess (Meals: B)

Day 7 – Wednesday – Bocas del Toro/Panama City

After breakfast, you’re transferred to the small airport for a 1 hour scenic flight back to the city. We’ll drop your bags off at the hostel, and if there’s time before your departure, stop at the mall for some quick bargain shopping. A Bilingual driver will transfer you to the Tocumen International Airport. Now it’s time to edit your amazing photos and begin telling your friends about your awesome cheap Panama vacation!

Hotel: Hostel Panama by Luis, shopping, return home, Multi-lingual Guide (Meals: B)