Panama Vacation 7 Day "No Beach"

Day 1: ARRIVE PANAMA CITY (1 NIGHT)

You will be met at the airport by our tour manager/guide, where we will board our own private coach and transfer to our hotel in Panama City .

Day 2: ANAMA - CITY TOUR & PANAMA CANAL

This morning we will leave the Panama City Hotel to enjoy an Panama City Tour through one of Panama’s most unique tourism sectors. The tour will start at Panama la Vieja founded in 1519, the first city and Spanish settlement on the Pacific Ocean. This was the capital of "Catilla de oro" and center of operations for the conquest of South America. Next the group will explore the Casco Viejo a colonial area that represent the second Panama City, characterized by its spectacular architecture. A joyful Guided Walking Tour, which will include the Paseo de las Bovedas; the Plaza de Independencia; the Catedral; the Palacio Municipal; The San Juan Church, with its stuning golden Altar; the Arco Chato; the Convenio de Santo Domingo, home of the religious artifact museum; the Plaza de Francia, and Plaza Bolivar, home to the National Theater, San Francisco de Asis Church and some newly renovated colonial homes. At 12 mid day the group will stop at a traditional Panamanian restaurant for lunch! after lunch, the group will be taken to the Panama Canal Visitor Center in order to experience the Lock System and transit of large merchant ships for that afternoon.


Day 3: EL VALLE DE ANTON DAY TOUR.

Morning visit to picturesque El Valle, a town situated in the crater of a dormant volcano at 1.5 hours from Panama City. Scenic drive of the village’s charming homes. Visit the local artisan marketplace. Lunch. Enjoy a carefree leisurely afternoon at your resort.

Day 4: PANAMA CITY RELAXATION AND SHOPPING

Arrangements are made for you and your group to stay in the heart of Panama City. You will be off today to walk around the heart of Panama City. Malls and stores surround the area and you will have the opportunity to go shopping at walking distance from your hotel or simply relax. Keep in mind that the Republic of Panama is the Second largest trade zone of the world, thus it has a lot of products from Asia and other places of the world ready to be purchased in stores.


Day 5: CARIBBEAN - HISTORICAL SITE OF PORTOBELLO AND ZIP LINE

The group will once more be met by our private coach in order to take the group on a 45 min drive to "Costa Arriba". Within 45 min by land you will reach a tropical rain forest where you will be received by a local guide. Our local guide and now companion will explain the everyday life in the treetops where 75 percent of all rain forest species dwell. The group might even come eye-to-eye with monkeys some high above the forest floor and will view an abundance of plants and animals hidden at the tops of the tall rain forest trees. During the tour you will view and learn about other botanical treasures of Panama. You will also have an opportunity to view a large number of colorful and exotic tropical bird species, as the region features over 400 species, as well as the beautiful blue morpho butterfly. Comfortable clean rooms will be waiting an Eco Lodge at 200 ft above sea level inside a tropical rain forest for this night.

Day 6: EMBERA COMMUNITY TOUR

Panama offers a great activities on shore as well and is home to many indigenous tribes and cultures. Tour on a cayuco "handmade motorized canoe" up the Chagres River to the heart of the Chagres National Park to find the Indigenous village of Embera Drua. You will be greeted by colorful adorned locals singing and dancing. As we explore their market and village, we will learn about their traditions and relationship with nature.

Day 7: DEPARTING PANAMA CITY

Our enjoyable rewarding tour will come to an end as our tour guide accompanies the group to the airport for the return flight home.