Luxurious Panama

After breakfast in the hotel, we will head to the ruins of Panama Vieja, 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 panoramic views of the canal. We will head to a local restaurant for a traditional lunch, after which we will finish the tour in the Old Quarter of Panama City, the UNESCO World Heritage site of San Felipe.

We will begin early in the morning by visiting the railroad station to take a classic train to Colón. Panama’s railroad was built during The California Gold Rush to transport goods and gold from the Atlantic to The Pacific. The railway follows the course of the canal and passes along the historic Culebra Cut and the spectacular Gatún Lake. The water from the lake is responsible for the lush vegetation in the area.  The visitors centre allows us to see the mammoth ships that pass through the canal, navigating the complex system of locks, as they pass through each section of this magnificent canal. We will be able to appreciate the current expansion works on the canal to allow the transit of even bigger ships along its waters. We will then head to Portobelo, founded in 1597 as a Caribbean terminal for the Isthmus of Panama's trade route. This quaint city surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and rolling hills still preserves remnants of a glorious past. Its colonial wooden houses around the ruins of San Fernando fort and San Jeronimo fort are the city's main attractions. We will then return to our hotel for the evening.

After breakfast, we will head to the domestic airport for a flight to David. On arrival, we will be driven to the Gulf of Chiriquí. Chiquirí Gulf is one of Panama's best-kept secrets and a fundamental part of the National Marine Park. The park is also famous for its remote, pristine, white sandy beaches surrounded by crystal-clear water, where you may swim amongst a variety of tropical fish. The perfect destination for snorkelling and other water sports.

Today we will head to Boca Chica, overlooking the Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine. The national park covers 150 km2 of transparent ocean, with 20 stunning islands of lush tropical rainforest and many palm tree lined white sandy beaches. The islands are a treasure of water and nature, where pirates raided the Spanish galleons.

Today is the final day of this incredible luxury tour. We will head back to the David Airport for your flight to Panama City, with a transfer to the international airport for your flight home or on to your next exciting destination!