Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival to Panama

Welcome to Panama! Upon your arrival at the Tocumen International Airport an EcoCircuitos representative will be there to meet and transfer you to your hotel in the city.

Day 2 Yoga Introduction & City Tour

In the morning after breakfast you will meet with your yoga instructor for a short introductory class on the Cinta Costera and to discuss program details. During the first session in the city, facing the ocean, we will do some grounding exercises and go through basic alignment adjustments. We will take the time to sooth the body from travel and remove any blockage or tension to get you started on this journey of light and joy. The idea is to create an intention for this journey. In the afternoon you will visit some of important historical sites in Panama City, such as Panama La Vieja, Panama’s first city and the first Spanish city to be established on the Pacific side. Then sacked and destroyed in the year 1671 by famous English pirate Henry Morgan, who took Fort San Lorenzo on the Caribbean side and proceeded to Panama City. You will visit Casco Antiguo Panama’s colonial quarters, where you will observe the distinct architectural designs of the French, Spanish and Italian styles. Afterwards you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)

Day 3 El Valle de Anton

Early in the morning you will go for a short hike into the forest where you will have your first yoga session. This will be a short hike with a warm Vinyasa movement flow series. This is a warm and lively fun way to experience nature. Let all the senses get involved in this bright greens, wet grass and sweet bird songs. After the yoga session you will be transferred back to your hotel where you will have breakfast. After breakfast you will travel west of Panama City on the Pan American Highway to the Cocle Province to El Valle. . El Valle, according to geologists is the crater of a dormant volcano and possibly the largest in Central America. Furthermore, El Valle attracts visitors for its cool and pleasant climate, the valley where El Valle town (over 600m above sea level) is located there are a number of attractions such as petroglyphs of pre-Colombian art, hot springs, waterfalls, rock climbing and a variety of hikes for all levels. El Valle is also known for the Golden Frog that is close to extinction and can only be found in two different areas in Panama. When you arrive to El Valle you will be dropped off at your hotel, where your true relaxation begins. At the hotel you will have a healthy/organic lunch with fresh fruits and juices. After lunch you will hike to the hot springs where you will have a relaxing afternoon in the hot water. After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel where you will have a sunset yoga session. This will be a sweet cool down and stretching session. Deeply meditative, connecting to the essence of this place. The stillness of the mountain will quiet of your bones. You will spend the night at hotel Los Mandarinos. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Yoga & El Valle

Wake up to the sounds of the natural environment surrounding you. Begin your day with a morning sunrise yoga session, before a day of relaxation and exploration. This session will be a heart opening sequence to wake up and receive the day with a curious inquiring mind. Today, take to discover El Valle at your own pace. Enjoy the spa in the hotel, go horse riding to a spectacular waterfall of 85 m, where you can enjoy a delicious bath, go hiking in the surrounding areas of the hotel or visit the local market, restaurants or cafes. Private yoga and meditation sessions will be scheduled throughout the day if you make an appointment with the yoga instructor. End the day with a sunset yoga session. This will be a sweet cool down and stretching session. Deeply meditative, connecting to the essence of this place. The stillness of the mountain, the quiet of your bones. You will spend the night at hotel Los Mandarinos. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Return to Panama City

After a peaceful morning of yoga and reflection you will be transferred back to Panama City. We will stop along the Pacific beach for an afternoon yoga session at the beach. This session will be a playful arm balance flow. Wash away inhibitions and just have some fun. After the yoga session we will have lunch and you will have free time to swim in the Pacific. We will continue our journey to Panama City in the late afternoon. In Panama City you will be dropped off at your hotel. Here you can prepare yourself for your departure the following day. (B,L)

Day 6 Transfer Out

At the appropriate time you will be transferred to the Tocumen International Airport for your flight back home. (B)

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