Panama Highlights Tour

TPA01: 7 Days Private Tour of Panama City - Soberania National Park - Pearl Islands - Panama City
Tour Type: Private Tour, any parts of the itinerary can be customized
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
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Day 1 Arrival in Panama City, Airport pick-up
Our local driver will pick you up on time at the Arrival Hall of Tocumen International Airport. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. During the rest of the day, you can rent a bicycle to ride along the causeway.

Accommodation: Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
Day 2 Full day Panama City tour
The guide and the driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby on time in the morning to see the ruins of the first Panama City - Panama Viejo. It was the first city built by the Spanish invaders in the early times of their colonial period. Then we will visit Panama City Old Town - Casco Viejo, the second colonial city after Panama Viejo being destroyed. After having lunch, go to visit the Bridge of The Americas and Amador Causeway. Then the Panama Canal tour really starts. We will visit the Panama Visitors Center at Miraflores Locks at Panama Canal. We'll see a movie about the development of the Panama Canal, and visit the Canal Museum and the Observation Platform. Finally we will return to the downtown to travel around the bustling Panama City. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
Day 3 Experience Panama Canal tour
Today is the highlight of the Panama Canal tour. Firstly, drive to Flamenco Marina to take a ship to Gamboa Dredging Division in the middle of the Panama Canal. We will sail by the Bridge of the Americas and Panama Bay. When we arrive at Miraflores Locks, the ship will climb 54 feet into Miraflores Lake. Next, the ship will sail into Pedro Miguel Locks, where it will rise up 27 feet more into Gatun Lake as the water level rises. After reaching Lake Gatun, we will cross the northern end of the Gaillard Cut and reach Gamboa Dredging Division, where we will disembark. We will also sail by the Century Bridge on the way. After today's canal tour of Panama, send you back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
Day 4 Hiking tour in Soberania National Park & Boat tour in Gatun Lake
In the morning we will drive to Soberania National Park for a hiking tour. Wandering along the park's trails, you can look for the endemic animals, and admire the lush tropical vegetation. Then we will sail around Gatun Lake and explore Monkey Island and other islands. This area is home to monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles. Next we will arrange a sky tram for you to travel above the Gamboa Rainforest. As you pass through the canopy, you can see many beautiful birds, butterflies and, if you're lucky, sloths. Finally, go back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
Day 5 Indigenous Embera Village day tour
Today we will pay a visit Embera Village, which is located in the Chagres National Park. After about an hour's drive, we will arrive at Gatun River Dock. Then we need to take a 30-minute canoe ride to the Chagres River. After a long journey through the jungle, we will finally reach the Embera Village. Along the way you can enjoy a variety of exotic tropical vegetation and spectacular waterfalls. In the village you can learn about the history, customs and lifestyles of the native people and learn how they use plants to make herbs to cue diseases. You can also taste the local food, enjoy the distinctive aboriginal dance performances and appreciate their handicrafts. Finally we will go back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
Day 6 Free day at Pearl Islands
In the morning, the driver will send you to the dock. You need to take a 1.5 hour ferry to the Pearl Islands on your own and then tour around freely. This area, about 30 miles off Panama's Pacific coast, was once famous for being rich in pearls. The Islands contain Contadora, Saboga, Viveros and San Jose Islands, etc. All of them boast equally breathtaking scenes and soft, clean beaches. You can thoroughly enjoy a relaxing day and take part in various marine activities such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking and whale watching (July - October). In the afternoon, please take the ferry back by yourself to the dock. The driver will wait for you there and then send you back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
Day 7 Departure from Panama City, Airport see-off
Your canal tour of Panama will be over today. The driver will pick you up from the hotel on time and drop you off at Tocumen International Airport. May you a nice trip home!

Meals: Breakfast
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Special Deal
10% off - book 60 days before, 5% off - book 30 days before
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Year RoundUSD2869 USD2579USD2519 USD2269
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
  • Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English-speaking guides as per itinerary
  • Service of private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for all tourist sites as per the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flight into and out of Panama
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Panama visa fee
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