Canal & Culture
Panama Escape
Overview
A unique experience in one of the most vibrant destinations in Central America. This Panama travel package offers a perfect combination of culture, nature and adventure — from the famous Panama Canal to paradisiacal beaches and rich historical heritage, including visits to emblematic Panama City and Taboga Island.
Trip Highlights
- Panama City tour — Casco Antiguo, the Golden Altar and the Old Panama ruins
- Miraflores Locks visitor center at the Panama Canal
- Emberá Quera Indigenous community visit by motorized canoe
- Catamaran sailing and beach time on Taboga Island
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Panama
Welcome to Panama! A land radiating with life, where cosmopolitan landscapes live in harmony with wild, untamed rainforests. Upon arrival, transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Day 2
Panama City and Canal Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the ruins of “Old Panama,” the first city on the Central American Isthmus, founded by the Spanish and later plundered by the pirate Henry Morgan in 1671. Continue to the “Casco Antiguo” or Old Quarter, built in 1673, with its Italian, French and Spanish colonial architecture, visiting churches including the famous Golden Altar, which survived Morgan’s plundering. The day ends at the Panama Canal’s Miraflores Locks visitor center, with its IMAX Theater and viewing platform overlooking ships passing through the locks.
Day 3
Emberá Village Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. An early-morning journey to the end of the Gatun River, where the Emberá Quera Indigenous Community is located, beginning with a 30-minute motorized-canoe ride through the flora and fauna of the region. Community members explain their culture, food and language, followed by a cultural presentation of traditional dances and music and a light, traditional lunch based on the catch of the day, with the opportunity to shop for handmade crafts.
Day 4
Catamaran Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Taboga Island is the best option for a beach day from Panama City. Sail aboard a maxi catamaran, lying on the nets or relaxing in the shade with music and a cool drink, before enjoying the sea and beach of Taboga Island and visiting a typical Panamanian fishing village.
Day 05
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and take a private transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Hotels Included
- Panama CityModerate: Novotel Panamá City, Superior room · Deluxe: Hotel Continental Panamá City, Deluxe room
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Private transfers
- Seat-In-Coach (SIC) tours
- Meet and greet
- Bilingual guide on each tour
- Entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Bank transfer or credit card fees
- Meals, beverages, tours, and transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Visa
- Travel insurance
- City taxes
Important Notes
- Check-in 3:00–4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM; breakfast served 7:00–9:30 AM (may vary by hotel).
- Children aged 1–10 are considered children; guests over 10 are counted as adults.
- Rates are based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together and are subject to availability.
- Package validity: until December 31, 2026. Not available during Carnival, December holidays, or public holidays in South America.
- Payment terms: 25% deposit at booking, 50% due 60 days prior to travel, balance due 45 days prior.
- Cancellation: 25% fee at 60+ days; 50% at 59–45 days; 100% within 44 days or no-show.
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