8 or 11 days
Panama City, El Valle de Antón, Gatún Lake, Portobelo
Completed in 1914, the Panama Canal revolutionized international trade by bridging the Atlantic and Pacific oceans between the Americas. But there is so much more to this isthmus nation, as you will discover on your in-depth expedition. Explore bustling Panama City and hike El Valle de Antón. Then focus your attention on the exotic wildlife as you come face to face with the variety of birds and animals at Rio Chagres and Metropolitan Natural Park.
Day 1: Fly to Panama
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Day 2: Panama City
Visit the Panamá Viejo Ruins and Museum
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Biomuseo
Explore Amador Causeway on your own
Day 3: Panama city • El Valle de Antón
Visit a pineapple farm
See a youth folklore dance show
Day 4: Panama City • Gatun Lake
Take a boat ride on Gatún Lake
Visit Metropolitan Natural Park
Day 5: Panama City
Visit the Panama Canal Administration Building
Visit the Miraflores Locks Visitor Centre at the Panama Canal
Day 6: Panama City • Chagres National Park
Visit an Emberá Indigenous Village
Day 7: Panama City • Portobelo
Go snorkeling
Visit the Portobelo ruins
Day 8: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
Day 8: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
Day 9: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
– Convento de la Popa
– San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Spend the afternoon exploring the more modern Bocagrande neighborhood
Day 10: Cartagena • Barú Island
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Relax and reflect with your fellow travelers
Enjoy lunch on the beach
Enjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing