9 Day Customized Vacation to Panama

Central America > Panama

Panama’s territory twists in an S-curve for 480 miles, linking Costa Rica to Colombia. To the north, lies the warm Caribbean Sea. On its southern side, the sunny Pacific. Down its length, the misty peaks of the Cordillera Central slope to lush coastal plains. Woodlands cover approximately 30% of the mainland, with 1,500 islands sparkling offshore.

Pricing starts at:

$3,417

Pricing Estimate
BASED ON 2 PEOPLE

$3,640

per person

Pricing Estimate
BASED ON 4 PEOPLE

$3,417

per person

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Sample Itinerary. All of our journeys are individually custom tailored.

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN PANAMA CITY

• Arrive at the international airport in Panama City, Panama (PTY). Flight arrangements made independently.
• Upon arrival, airport reception outside the customs / immigration area.
• Private transportation to Panama City’s historic Casco Viejo district to the American Trade Hotel. Transportation time is approximately 30 minutes.
• Check in for a three-night stay at American Trade Hotel (one double-occupancy Super Cuarto).
• Evening at leisure in Panama City

Overnight American Trade Hotel

Day 2: PANAMA CITY

• Breakfast at American Trade Hotel
• Morning departure for a group-basis tour to the Panama Canal, where you will board a ship that will take you through part of the canal. During this five to seven- hour tour (depending on waiting time at the locks) you will first pass through part of Lake Gatún, through the Gaillard or Culebra Cut, underneath the majestic Centennial Bridge, and through the continental divide to the Pedro Miguel Lock. As you approach Flamenco Island, you will pass under the Bridge of the Americas. Lunch will be served aboard the ship. Departure time to be determined locally.
• Evening at leisure in Panama City

Overnight American Trade Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3: PANAMA CITY

• Breakfast at American Trade Hotel
• Depart for a guided tour of Panama City’s historic Old Quarter or Casco Viejo, which dates to the 1600s. This neighborhood, undergoing an era of restoration, is known for its historic churches, plazas, and mansions. Visit the French Plaza, the Las Bovedas dungeon, Plaza Bolivar, the Parque Central, and noteworthy churches. The Panama Canal Museum is also located here. The Casco Viejo is an excellent place to shop for handcrafts.
• Continue on to a privately guided tour of the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal. Here you will witness the raising or lowering of a ship as it passes through this impressive engineering feat completed in 1914. The Miraflores Visitors Center also contains a Canal Museum, which holds information on its history from the first construction efforts by the French, to its new expansion completed in 2016.
• Evening at leisure in Panama City

Overnight American Trade Hotel (Breakfast)

Day 4: PANAMA CITY TO COSTAL CHIRIQUI

• Breakfast at American Trade Hotel
• Departure by private transport to the airport. This transfer takes approximately 20 minutes.
• Fly from Albrook (PAC) to David (DAV). Flight arrangements to be confirmed.
• Upon arrival, airport reception outside the luggage claim area and private resort transfer to Isla Palenque. Your transfer will consist of a one-hour drive to the port in Boca Chica and a 15-minutes boat ride to the island.
• Check in for a five-night stay at Isla Palenque (one double-occupancy beach front Casita). Isla Palenque is located in the Gulf of Chiriquí, close to Boca Chica in Panamá. Rooms offer views of the sea or the pool area, private bathrooms with a hairdryer and free toiletries, safety deposit box, linen and a fan. The concierge will provide you with iPad and there is free Wi-Fi access available in this resort. Isla Palenque full board program includes group-basis guided touring and three meals daily. Lodge amenities: seven beaches, kayaks, paddle board, fishing gear, nature trails, and secluded spots to practice yoga. Eden, the on-site restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.