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8 days from $2,199 per person
Your small group escorted tour with 16 guests or less features deluxe hotel and resorts, 10 meals, in-depth sightseeing, full Canal transit with return by rail and all on-tour transportation.
Experience all that Panama has to offer… from two delightfully different perspectives. With no more than 16 guests, join your accomplished guide for a full-canal transit from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Explore the Caribbean coast and then board the historic Panama Rail for your return journey to our deluxe Pacific beach resort!
Panama City, Gamboa Rain Forest, Portobelo and Playa Bonita, Panama
Engaging Discoveries
- Step into history in Casco Antiguo, founded in 1673 and still graced with lovely Colonial-era architecture.
- Cross the Continent – TWICE! Travel from the Pacific to the Atlantic on a full Canal transit and return on the historic Panama Railroad.
- Feel the excitement of the Spanish Main as you explore ancient fortifications along the now-tranquil Caribbean coast.
- 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Day 1 - Welcome to Panama City
Check in to the InterContinental Miramar.
Day 2 - Old and new in Panama City
Marvel at the Miraflores Locks and watch ships transiting the Panama Canal as your guide shares history and insight. Cross the bay into Casco Antiguo , filled with cobblestone streets and 18th-century colonial architecture.
Meals B
Day 3 - Through the Panama Canal!
An unforgettable day unfolds as you journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic on a full Canal transit. Enter into the Miraflores Locks and through the Gaillard Cut to cross Gatun Lake. Upon arrival in Cristobal, it’s a scenic drive to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort.
Meals B,L
Day 4 - Gamboa Rainforest Resort
You have a full day at leisure to enjoy the fabulous amenities of your tropical resort. Relax poolside or join some of the available activities, like birdwatching, naturalist-guided wildlife tours and fishing on Gatun Lake.
Meals B
Day 5 - By rail from Portobelo to the Pacific
Explore the Caribbean town of Portobelo , rich with history and impressive ruins of Colonial-era fortifications. Visit the 17th century Custom House and see the amazing Christo Negro statue, which appeared mysteriously in Portobelo in the mid 1600s. Enjoy a seafood lunch and a lively performance of Afro-Caribbean dance by Congos, descendants of former slaves brought by Spanish Conquistadors. Then transfer to Colon Station for a transcontinental trip on the historic Panama Railroad, originally built in 1855.
This journey follows alongside the Canal through the tropical rainforest with superb views of the Canal and ship traffic. Upon arrival at Corozal Station, it’s a pleasant drive to the InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa.
Meals B,L
Day 6 - Unwind at Playa Bonita
Enjoy the pools and sports activities of your resort. Take a nature walk in the adjacent Punta Bruja Nature Reserve, or join an available excursion – like golf, deep sea fishing or bird watching.
Meals B
Day 7 - Another day in paradise
Enjoy another day at leisure before this evening’s farewell dinner at your resort.
Meals B,D
Day 8 - Adios Playa Bonita
Your journey ends this morning.
Meals B
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