Summary If you grew up in Panama or were stationed here with the military, a visit to your former home is a must. This package will give you a great tour of the Panama of yesterday...and today.
| | Duration: | 8 nights | | Luxury: | | | Focus: | Adventure, Family | | Areas Visited: | Panama City
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Santa Clara | | | A Canal Zonian's Homecoming | |
Canal Zonians Return Home
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These Accommodations...
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Day 1: Arrival in Panama City
You will be met at the airport by our representative and a private transfer will take you to your accommodations, the Country Inn & Suites. Majestically located at the pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, this is a very cozy 119-room hotel. All rooms have balconies, with views of their garden or of the Bridge of the Americas. Pool, jacuzzi, tennis court and near the Amador Boardwalk, one of the In-spots in Panama. American Breakfast included.
Day 2: Guided tour of Panama City and the famous Panama Canal
Along the way you will Visit Cosmopolitan Panama City, the International Banking center area, Casco Antiguo (Colonial City), Amador Causeway (Pacific entrance to the Canal), Las Americas Bridge, Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks) & the Ruins of Old Panama City. This tour includes: transportation, guide, and entrance fees. Duration: 8 hours approx.
Day 3: Panama Railroad Adventure & Portobelo Tour
Enjoy your transfer from Panama City to Colón in the Panama Canal Railway, one of the great train rides of the world. Along with its colorful history, the railroad follows a picturesque path across the Isthmus of Panama. The line flanks the Panama Canal passing through lush rain forest, cruising alongside the Canal’s locks, through the historic Gaillard Cut and gliding over slender causeways in Gatun Lake. After this wonderful adventure you will live the cultural experience in Portobelo and start your exploration of these ruins.
Day 4: Panama Canal Adventure
Depart from Panama City and travel to the Amador causeway, the pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. From here you will head to Balboa to the Administration building of the Panama Canal. Travel along the railroad passing by former military bases Albrook Airfield and Fort Clayton before arriving to the first set of locks. You will take a fast boat through the Panama Canal and through Gatun Lake. You will navigate your way up the waterway passing jungle islands and vessels making your way to Gatun Locks. This tour includes: Ground and Boat Transportation, Bilingual Guide, Box Lunch, Bottled Water and Entrance Fees. Duration: 8 hours approx.
Day 5: Free Day to explore Panama City on your own.
Day 6: Transfer to Farallon / Santa Clara Beach
Enjoy your private ground transfer as you explore the scenery of Panama in a private air conditioned microbus. Drive time is approx 2 hours. Your Lodging: Hotel Bristol Buenaventura
Day 7: Relax on the beach.
Day 8: Transfer to Panama City for your International flight home.  |