From $1956.25 per person Double Occupancy
This itinerary combines the very best of Panama: Two Oceans, Pristine Islands and a Rain Forest. You will
start with the fascinating San Blas Islands off Panama’s Caribbean Coast. Home to the indigenous tribe of
the Kuna, San Blas offers both cultural and natural beauty. In Gamboa you will visit the dense rain forest
and it’s inhabitants: birds, monkeys, sloths and many more animals. At the end of your journey, you will find yourself relaxing at Playa Blanca, Panama’s whitest sand beach at the Pacific Ocean
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Day 1 Arrival in Panama City
After your arrival to Panama, your local representative will pick you up at the airport and transfer
you to your city hotel. Panama City is the capital and largest city in Panama. It is home to a diverse
blend of cultures and a vast historical sector in the Old City, a district famous for its Spanish fortifications
and several colonial buildings. Panama City is a location you will surely enjoy during your visit to this
gorgeous country!
With its charming decor and comfortable amenities, the Country Inn & Suites Panama Canal is located at
the entrance of the Panama Canal and is close to Panama business and leisure attractions. This Panama
City hotel provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere sure to please business and leisure travelers
alike. Take a sunset stroll on the Amador Causeway for a spectacular view of the Bridge of the Americas,
visit the Old Quarters of Panama, shop at nearby malls and markets, or visit the Smithsonian's Marine
Exhibition Center.
Overnight at the Country Inn & Suites Amador.
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Day 2 Panama City – San Blas
In the early morning you will be transferred to the domestic airport, where you will take a short flight to
the pristine San Blas Islands in the Caribbean. Here you will stay in a secluded and quiet lodge, where
you will enjoy the beautiful ocean view while balancing in a hammock.
Overnight at the Uaguinega Dolphin Lodge, 3 daily meals and 2 daily tours included. |
Days 3 – 4 San Blas
Enjoy two free days at the beautiful San Blas Islands. The pristine San Blas Archipelago includes picture perfect
tropical islands with white sand and coconut trees. Depending on whom you ask, the number of
islands varies between 365 and 380, many of them with no people living on them. Less than 60 islands
are home by an Indian tribe, the Kuna. The Kuna is one of the best preserved of all the indigenous cultures
of the Americas. The Kuna people are so determined to protect their heritage that they have maintained
their autonomy since the Spanish first arrived over 500 years ago. The San Blas province has its
own government – the indigenous independent congress – and each island is run by a chief. Tourism is limited to only a few of the islands. But with its turquoise waters, the white sand beaches dotted with
palm trees and thatched‐roof Kuna villages, the San Blas Archipelago is absolutely worth a visit.
At your lodge, tours to uninhabited islands, secluded beaches and Kuna villages are included. Other
tours may have an additional cost.
Overnight at the Uaguinega Dolphin Lodge, 3 daily meals and 2 daily tours included. |
Day 5 San Blas – Miraflores Locks ‐ Gamboa
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport where you will take your flight back to Panama City.
Upon arrival you will visit the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. The busiest hours at the lock s are
from 09:00 ‐ 11:00, so you will be able to see many o f the giant vessels passing the locks. At Miraflores,
the ships get lifted or lowered a total of 18 meters in two distinct steps. You will enjoy the view on
the locks from a sheltered terrace and listen to the interesting explanations of your guide. To complete
the visit to the canal, you will enter the Miraflores Museum and Visitor Center which gives you a good
idea on the construction of the Canal, a true masterpiece of engineering. You will also learn about the
history of the Canal and its significance for Panama and the entire world trade.
After the visit of the Panama Canal you will continue to the heart of the Soberania National Park where
you find your hotel for the next days: Gamboa Rainforest Resort.
Go beyond the expected resort experience at Gamboa Rainforest Resort. From this beautiful luxury hotel,
you have immediate access to Panama's pristine rainforest and the Panama Canal. You can explore
miles and miles of the Soberania National Park, meeting wild exotic birds and monkeys on expertly
guided tours and then return to the comforts of resort luxury. Gamboa Rainforest Resort brings you luxury
in the jungle. The lodge was built in the year 2000 with spacious modern rooms according to the
highest hotel standards. All the hotel rooms include balconies overlooking the enchanting Chagres River
and the Rainforest. Each balcony has a comfortable hammock, and a patio table with chairs. In addition,
each room has a large desk, easy chairs or love‐seat, mini bar, electronic safe deposit box, satellite TV,
crystal showers, hair dryers, makeup mirror, iron and ironing board, coffee and coffee maker and 24
hours Room Service. Gamboa Rainforest Resort offers three restaurants, Corotu, Chagres River View and
Los Lagartos as well as the Cascada Pool Bar and the Monkey Bar for relaxing cocktails. All the restaurants
provide a very particular atmosphere and offer some of the finest dining even in the remote Jungle
Resort.
Overnight at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort, 3 daily meals included. |
 Days 6 – 7 Gamboa Rain Forest
Enjoy two free days at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. The resort offers many optional tours to the rainforest, the Chagres River, Gatun Lake and the famous Monkey Island and even to villages of the Embera Indigenous Tribe.
Overnight at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort, 3 daily meals included.
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Day 8 Gamboa – Playa Blanca
Enjoy a last free morning at Gamboa. Around noon, you will be transferred from the heart of the Rain
Forest to the beautiful beaches of Playa Blanca. The drive on the Pan-American Highway leads over a few
hills down to the Pacific Coast. In less than 2 hours the nature around you changes completely from a
lush and dense canopy to bright white sand beaches.
Playa Blanca Hotel & Resort is a five star hotel where you will find everything you expect from a hotel of
this level, and even more. Spend a few special days with your family, friends or your mate enjoying the
sun, the beach, the fresh win d and a very personalized service! Have fun enjoying the numerous outdoor
activities, shows or simply take pleasure relaxing at the beach or at the pool. The rooms offer 2
Queen Size beds or 1 King size bed, A/C, Cable TV, safe deposit box, telephone, hair dryer. The All inclusive
plan overs foods, national and international beverages, accommodation, entertainment, duties,
unlimited activities in the hotel, non mechanized water sports, and much more! In the four restaurants
of Playa Blanca Hotel & Resort you can select from international cuisine: from seafood and tropical delights
to exotic cocktails & snacks, that will satisfy any and all of your tastes.
Overnight at the Playa Blanca Resort, all‐inclusive. |
 Days 9 – 12 Playa Blanca
Relax at the beach or at the swimming pool of the hotel and enjoy Panama at its best. Alternatively, participate
in the numerous activities that are included during your stay at Playa Blanca. There will be something for every taste.
Overnight at the Playa Blanca Resort, all‐inclusive. |
Day 13 Playa Blanca – Panama City – Departure
Today you will be driven back to the international airport in Panama City for your flight back home.
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