Itinerary

Day 1 Panama City

Panama City is a curious blend of old Spain, modern America and the bazaar atmosphere of the East. Most of the interesting sights are In the old part of the city with its narrow, cobble-stoned streets and colonial buildings. The old historic city with the Salón Bolivar is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Panama Canal, to the west of the city, is 80km (50 miles) long and draws many visitors. A train or bus ride alongside or a boat trip on the Canal itself is memorable - the scenery is beautiful, and the mechanics of the Canal equally fascinating. There is a new Panama Canal Museum in the Casco Viejo area.

Airport transfer with private vehicle, and English speaking professional driver.

With its charming décor 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. The Country Inn Hotel Panama Canal is a short drive from the Tocumen International Airport and is only a few minutes from the Marcos A. Gelabert Domestic Airport. This Panama City hotel provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere sure to please business and leisure travelers alike. Each of the spacious guest rooms and suites at our Panama hotel features cozy country-style décor and, among other amenities, offers a private balcony, high-speed Internet access, cable TV and a coffee maker. Our suites in Panama City include microwaves or even fully-equipped kitchens.

Overnight at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Panama Canal.

Day 2 Panama City

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Panama Viejo, the first city founded in the isthmus by Spanish conquerors at the beginning of colonization. The remaining ruins are the ones left by Pirate Henry Morgan, who sacked the town in 1671. We will then head to the second colonial city of Panama, Casco Viejo, built in 1673 and will walk around the French Plaza and its monuments. The architecture of this area is exquisite including French, Italian and Spanish styles.

Overnight at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Panama Canal.

Day 3 Panama City

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to El Corotu on the shores of Madden Lake. Here, you board a motorized piragua (dugout canoe) and travel up the Chagres River to the Embera indigenous village of Embera Drua. The boat journey takes you through the rainforest of the 320,000-acre Chagres National Park, which is the largest of the National Parks protecting the Panama Canal Watershed. Along the Chagres River, you may be able to spot Little Blue and Green Heron, Great Egret, Anhingas, Neotropical Cormorant, Amazon, Ringed, and Green Kingfishers, along with Keel-billed Toucans and Ospreys flying above. At the Embera village you will be greeted with dancing and music. You will learn about Embera customs and their relationship with nature. There will be handcrafts available for sale and you will have a chance to be painted with the traditional jagua, a natural dye the Embera use to adorn their bodies. After a traditional Embera lunch you will be heading back to Panama City.

Overnight at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Panama Canal.

Day 4 Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca is set in the midst of a tropical paradise in Panama’s pacific coast, 75 minutes away from the city of Panama. Playa Blanca Beach Resort, Spa & Residences is the most important real estate development to date in the country.

Pick up from your hotel in Panama City and transfer to your hotel in Playa Blanca (1hr 45mins).

Royal Decameron Beach Resort, Golf, Spa, & Casino Panama offers a traditional All Inclusive experience and more. Located on 2 kilometers of secluded white sand beach, Royal Decameron boasts 8 large pools, 10 restaurants [8 a-la-carte], and 11 bars [including 1 swim up bar], all surrounded by lush gardens on a hill overlooking the Pacific ocean. When not relaxing on the beach or in the spa, you are invited to play a round on the on-site 18 hole golf course; take part in many organized activities, from volleyball to water aerobics; take advantage of the many free non-motorized water-sports options. At night, you can eat in one of the 8 specialty restaurants while your children enjoy the nightly kids show. After dinner, take in the sites and sounds of Panama at the nightly show (see a different show every night). Finally, you can play in the casino and dance the night away at the discothèque before retiring to your well appointed, comfortable guestroom.

Overnight at Royal Decameron Beach Resort.

Day 5 Playa Blanca

Enjoy some leisure time on the Pacific shores of Playa Blanca. Optional activities are available at your resort (watersports, snorkelling, kayaking).

Overnight at Royal Decameron Beach Resort.

Day 6 Playa Blanca

Enjoy some leisure time on the Pacific shores of Playa Blanca. Optional activities are available at your resort (watersports, snorkelling, kayaking).

Overnight at Royal Decameron Beach Resort.
    
Day 7 Playa Blanca

Airport transfer with private vehicle, and professional driver.

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Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).

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