Independent Panama with the Pacific Coast
Independent Panama with the Pacific Coast
Independent Panama with the Pacific Coast
9 Days
Visiting: Panama City, Gamboa Rainforest Resort, The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ILP2-2024
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Interests:
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Tour Overview
This Independence by Globus vacation begins in Panama City. Here, on the isthmus linking Central and South America, you’ll explore the colonial-style architecture of Casco Antiguo and hear the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise in the waters of the Panama Canal to follow in the historic wake of some 14,000 ships that traverse the engineering marvel each year. Venture into Gamboa Rainforest Resort in the heart of Soberania National Park. Cruise up the Chagres River in a dugout canoe to visit an Emberá Indian Village where ancient dances, mystical ceremonies, and medicinal plants are a way of life. Take some well-deserved I-time in Gamboa to fish, birdwatch, kayak, or kick back at the pool or spa. Follow your independent spirit even further on the Pacific Coast of Panama to enjoy resort life between the lush tropical forests and white sand beaches. Take some I-time for yourself to kayak, raft, surf, or dive!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Panama City,Panama
Location: Panama City, Panama City
• Arrive in beautiful, colorful, and vibrant Panama City. Built in 1519 by Pedro Arias de Avila, a Spanish conquistador who made it his base for plundering Peru’s riches, Panama today remains one of the central hubs for commerce and trade in the Americas. Panama offers diverse natural wonders, a melting pot of cultures and historical as well as modern cityscapes.
Day 2: Panama City
Location: Panama City
Meals Included: Breakfast
• After breakfast, your private city tour visits Casco Antiguo, the colonial area and oldest sector of modern Panama City, founded in 1673 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historic district was built as a protected walled city after Panama City was burned down in a pirate attack in 1671. Here, see the restored colonial buildings, churches, and historical monuments. • Next, visit the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal to witness this engineering genius in operation. During your guided tour, learn about the history of the canal and its construction, and observe transiting vessels navigating the locks from just a few feet away.
Day 3: Panama City,Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Location: Panama City, Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• Today, a special treat is in store when you board a vessel for a Panama Canal partial transit. Your boat will enter the canal at the Gailard Cut, where the Chagres River flows into the canal and where the canal was carved through the Continental Divide. Enter the Pedro Miguel Locks, where your vessel will be lowered approximately 30 feet into Miraflores Lake. Continue to the Miraflores Locks to be lowered almost 60 feet to the Pacific Ocean. • Disembark your ship and head to Gamboa Rainforest Resort within Soberania National Park.
Day 4: Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Location: Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• An enchanting journey takes you deep into the dense jungles of the Chagres, where the Emberá Indians have lived for centuries. The adventure begins with a river cruise up the Chagres in dugout canoes, the Emberá traditional hand-carved boats. • Upon arrival at the Indian village, you will be taken back in time as you are immersed in ancient Emberá cultural dances and music that have not changed much since Columbus arrived in the 1500s. The Emberás will give you a glimpse into their mystical rituals and amazing knowledge of medicinal plants and other natural remedies. The Indians will invite you to explore the area’s abundant variety of birds and wildlife during a trek that takes you through the untouched jungle and past sparkling waterfalls. • Top off your visit with a typical lunch in the village.
Day 5: Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Location: Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6: Gamboa Rainforest Resort,Panama City,Pacific Coast
Location: Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Panama City, The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Journey to the Pacific side of Panama for some relaxation time on the beach at a deluxe all-inclusive resort. Nestled between lush, tropical forests and white-sand beaches, this is the perfect way to end your vacation.
Day 7: Pacific Coast
Location: The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Pacific Coast
Location: The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Free day.
Day 9: Pacific Coast
Location: The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 5 lunches; 3 dinners
Notes
The day of operation for the Panama Canal Partial Transit may vary based on seasonality, weather conditions, and availability. When the transit is not available as scheduled on day 3, it will be confirmed on an alternate day.
Accommodation
Panama City:Le Meridien PanamaGamboa:Gamboa Rainforest ResortPacific Coast:Westin Playa Bonita
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
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