Day 1: Arrive at the Panama International Airport to be whisked away by your own private, air conditioned minibus to the luxurious
Hotel DeVille, located in an exclusive address in
Panama City. Enjoy the scenery of the city along the way as you travel to this hotel that specializes in service that will make you feel like the distinguished guest you are. Each room affords generous extra space, including all the appointments of a small residence.
Day 2: Today you will learn about Panama's vibrant past and current history on a full day city tour. Pirates, colonists, man made wonders and political history await you as you explore the modern Panama City center, International Banking area, the colonial city of Casco Antiguo, Amador Causeway, Las Americas Bridge, the Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks) and the ruins of old Panama City. Return back to the comforts of your Junior Suite at the Hotel DeVille and enjoy dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Day 3: Depart from Panama City to make your way to the famous Chagres River for a visit with one of the 5 remaining Indigenous tribes in Panama: the Embera Drua. A river trip in an authentic dugout canoe called a "Piragua" awaits to take you to the village where you will be introduced to the tribe's cultural traditions that have not changed in hundreds of years. Enjoy native food, hand crafts and botanical skills in this once-in-a-lifetime setting. Your day is not over yet as one of your highlights of the trip awaits. Travel back to the city in your private minibus to a waiting 36' Catamaran ready to set sail for a private Sunset Bay Cruise. Sit back, relax and enjoy the tropical Pacific breeze as you view the illuminated Bridge of Americas and the Bay of Panama, boasting the city's amazing skyline. Your gourmet dinner on this luxury yacht will be back dropped by the colorful sky as you watch the day disappear against the gently lapping waters. Return to the Hotel DeVille.
Day 4: Awake to greet the day with the promise of ultimate luxury as your private minibus picks you up to sweep you away to the Hotel
Bristol Buenaventura. The two hour drive will vanish before your eyes as you take in the country scenery along the famous Inter-American Highway. As you near the resort, lush vegetation will surround you reminding that you are far from the lights of the city. The Hotel Bristol Buenaventura is a deluxe resort at the edge of lakes and white sand beaches. Infinite possibilities await you at this newly constructed resort.
Day 5: Today your tour consists of NOTHING! That's right, relax in the sun at the Hotel Bristol Buenaventura!!!
Day 6: Did you miss that game of golf or want to snorkel the warm waters again? Today is another opportunity to take advantage of the immense opportunites at the Buenaventura Resort.
Day 7: Enjoy another indulging day at the beach. It's a tough life, but someone has to do it.
Day 8: Start planning your next trip to Panama as your private minibus picks you up for your last trip to the Panama International Airport. Roll down the windows to breathe in the last breathes of tropical air as you depart from an unforgettable vacation.