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Panama’s lush dense jungles and pristine coastlines are home to some incredible ecosystems, which means that it has some of the richest marine and terrestrial biodiversity on the continent. Panama City is famous for the impressive feat of engineering its canal and its long historical significance in the world of trade. The diverse capital combines with the West's pristine beaches, with warm Idyllic Caribbean waters, to make this itinerary the epitome of what Panama has to offer.
Special features of our 9 Day Best of Panama Tour:
Type of Tourism: Adventure, Culture, History, Beaches
Places to Visit: Panama City, Azuero, San Blas Islands
Duration: 9 Days and 8 Nights.
Type of Service: group tours.
Accommodation: 4 star hotels at every destination that you will visit. These hotels have been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel comfortable and your every need catered for!
Today is arrival day to Panama City! We will collect you from the airport and take you to the hotel in the centre, 30 minutes away. The guide will also provide important and useful information regarding the rest of the itinerary and what to expect on the tour!
After breakfast in the hotel, we will head to Panama Vieja's ruins, on the edge of the city, dating back to the 17th century. We will then head off to visit the famous Panama Canal, an incredible feat of engineering, one of the greatest and most expensive in history. We will stop at the Visitor’s Centre of the Miraflores Locks, where we can appreciate the ships sailing along the canal. We will head to the Amador Causeway, offering one of the city’s most impressive panorami...
Today, we will head to the domestic airport for a flight to Chitre. On arrival, we will head to the Cubita Boutique Resort & Spa.
After lunch, we will visit the San Isidro Farm, where Panama’s best rum is produced - Ron Abuelo. We will first visit the colonial house belonging to the distillery’s founder, Mr José Varela. We will continue through the plantations to the farms' mill. We will see the different stages of the rum production process, from...
After breakfast, we will head out on a tour to discover the territories of the fearsome Urraca, the master of wind, rain and thunder. The powerful Indian Chief of Veraguas was able to resist countless attacks from The Spanish during the colonial invasion, defeating Espinoza and the Governor of Pedrarias. We will then head to the Teacher's Training College, where wonderful paintings and murals of Roberto Lewis are exhibited. The tour continues to San Francisco de la Montaña, whe...
Early in the morning, we will head back to Panama City visiting La Pintada, El Caño, Agua dulce, Nata y Parita along the way. We will arrive in the afternoon at our hotel for a free evening in the city.
Bright and early, we will head to the domestic airport for a flight to Playon Chico, San Blas.
The islands of San Blas aren’t as well-known as many other Central American destinations, and that’s what makes them so special. The welcoming smiles of the people you’ll meet, the brilliant transparent turquoise water, and the soft, white sand make this a beachside paradise. This is the perfect place for wandering, relaxing and simply doing as little as poss...
The next 2 days are free days to enjoy the idyllic Caribbean beaches or the many optional excursions.
The next 2 days are free days to enjoy the idyllic Caribbean beaches or the many optional excursions and your final evening in paradise.
After breakfast, we will head back to the airport for our flight to Panama City, for your international flight back home or on to your next exciting destination!