In this program you will enjoy some of the most popular places of Panama, you will be able to exprerience a fantasctic mix of ecological sites, rainforest, beautiful white sand beaches, history and ethnicity. Get to explore one the most beautiful places in the world The San Blas Archipelago where the guna indians have been calling home for centurie
DAY01: Sunday
- Arrival to Panama
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Hotel
- 3 Nights of lodging in The Hampton Hotel
Hampton by Hilton, Standard room
The Hampton by Hilton Panama, conveniently located in the El Cangrejo area, very close to Panama City's financial district and other important business and commercial areas. From this modern hotel in Panama, guests will enjoy fantastic connectivity throughout the city via the nearby metro station and easy access to Tocumen International Airport, just 14 miles away. Extensive shopping and dining opportunities and popular Panama attractions, including the Panama Canal, Casco Viejo, the Biodiversity Museum and the Miraflores Locks' Museum can all be easily reached from our friendly Panama City hotel.
Settle into a comfortable and spacious guest room at this hotel in Panama and enjoy contemporary amenities designed to help you relax and stay productive. Work in comfort at the ergonomic desk and check emails with free Wi-Fi, and after a busy day, get a great night’s sleep on the clean and fresh Hampton bed™.
Start your day right with Hampton’s free hot breakfast buffet, offering a delicious variety of hot and cold items, and buy snacks and sundries in the 24-hour Snack Shop. Take a refreshing dip in the sparkling rooftop swimming pool or energize with contemporary exercise equipment in the free fitness center. Stay connected in the free 24-hour business center, or organize a small business or social event in one of the hotel’s two conference rooms. A private dining area is also available, ideal for hosting a private breakfast, lunch or dinner.
DAY02: Monday
- Pre-Columbian & Colonial times
Today we will visit a manufacturing company that reproduces pre-Colombian art pieces, made of gold and silver; during the tour you can participate in the process of manufacturing; then we will go to Panama La Vieja, first city established in the Isthmus where we will walk through the historical ruins. This it was the capital of Castilla de Oro and operations center for the conquest of South America.
Then, we will tour the New Town, with its important banking and commercial center
Continue to the Casco Antiguo, a colonial area, which is the second oldest city of Panama, and is distinguished by its special architecture with Spanish and French influence. We will visit the Plaza de Francia, Paseo Esteban Huertas, the Plaza Bolívar, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza Herrera, San José Church, Altar de Oro, National Theatre and other parks and attractions. In addition, you can visit the Canal Museum and learn about its history. We will have Lunch at Casco Antiguo.
Includes: Transportation, Bilingual Guide (English), entrance Miraflores Visitor Center lunch at the restaurant and beverages
Departure time: 9:00 a.m.
Duration: 8 hours
What to bring: Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap, camera and cash for shopping
DAY03:Tuesday
- San Lorenzo Tour
Begin your day at 6:00 a.m. with a journey from Panama City to Colon on the historical train built in 1880 by a French company which was building the Panama Canal. The train journey takes about 1 hour, taking you to Colon, going through the jungle, the Soberania National Park and along the Panama Canal.
Fort San Lorenzo has been designated as government-protected since 1908. Currently, the ruins of Fort San Lorenzo and the Chagres village site are contained within the 30,000 acres (12,000 ha) of the
San Lorenzo Protected Area, all former Canal Zone territory
In 1980, UNESCO declared Fort San Lorenzo, together with the fortified town of Portobelo about 30 miles (48 km) to the northeast, to be a World Heritage Site under the name, Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama. The organization describes the fortifications as follows: "Magnificent examples of 17th- and 18th-century military architecture, these Panamanian forts on the Caribbean coast form part of the defense system built by the Spanish Crown to protect transatlantic trade.
Important Note: This tour operates only Monday through Friday.
Includes: Transfer from the Hotel - Train Station, one way by train from Panama to Colon, Gatun Locks visitor Center, lunch and refreshments, specialized guide, transfer back to the hotel
Departure time: 6:00 a.m.
Duration: 8 hours
What to bring: Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap, camera, bug spray and cash for shopping.
DAY04:Wednesday
- Transfer to Chitre
- Rum Road
- 3 Nights of lodging in Cubita Hotel
During this morning we will be transported to Azuero Peninsula. During our transfer we will appreciate amazing landscapes. The transfer will takes 4 hours approximately.
Rum Road
Once arrival, we will visit a local state than produce the best rum in Panama: Ron Abuelo.
After a brief historical introduction on a colonial house, we will move in an ox cart of the cane to the Treasury. It will cover the distillery to learn about the different steps that are necessary to produce alcohol-based sugar cane: Milling, fermentation and distillation. Then visit the cellars where the rum aged and matured in oak barrels. Now is the time to try different rums produced here, such as: matures, 5, 7, and 12 years, we will try centuria, a hearth 30 years. After the tasting you will enjoy open bar cocktails and rum-based drinks and dry for complete this tour of rum.
Includes: Transfers, guide, entrance fees, traditional Panamanian lunch and refreshments,
Departure time: 1:00 p.m.
Duration: 4 hours
What to bring: Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap, camera, bug spray and cash for shopping.
Cubita Hotel, Standard room
Cubitá Boutique Resort & Spa opened on February, 2014 and have being designed to provide domestic and foreign a native experience with the comforts of a luxury hotel.
The design is inspired by elements of the pre-Columbian cultures of the region and the colonial architecture of Azuero. All materials related to the roots of the region were taken into account, such as: tile, brick, stone, clay, and how these elements were used in the construction of structures.
Cubitá name was taken from a tribe that inhabited the surrounding region the river La Villa, in the Azuero Peninsula and the logo was inspired by motifs of pre-Columbian pottery.
All Cubitá identity Group and its businesses revolve around the culture and history of our country, using elements reaffirm our roots, with the commitment to provide experiences according to the highest international standards of service.
DAY05:Thursday
- The Azuero Peninsula
During this journey you will know the most traditional products of the Province of Azuero. We will start seeing how It works extraction of salt from the Pacific Ocean using the same technique invented by the Indians long before the arrival of the Spaniards. After this activity, we will La Arena, a famous place for its pottery, appreciate a “trapiche” to see how Refreshing sugar cane juice called "Guarapo" occurs and how to cook honey reed; and finally learn how the famous "Bread of the Arena" is made and gives it its unique flavor.
Considered by many "the cultural heart of Panama", the people of the Azuero Peninsula, they are living traditions and folklore with pride and express in their daily lives throughout the year.
In the afternoon you will see in detail the preparation of the skirt, one of the most beautiful costumes world, visiting artisans who have devoted their life to the development of the dress. We will also visit two local artisans workshops dedicated to Panamanian folklore: One who manufactures “diablicos” masks used for dances Dirty Devils and the Great Devil; and another that manufactures wooden drums that are part of the typical Panamanian music.
Includes: Transfers, guide, entrance fees, traditional Panamanian lunch and refreshments
Departure time: 8:00 p.m.
Duration: 8 hours
What to bring: Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap, camera, bug spray and cash for shopping.
DAY06:Friday
- Iguana Island Tour
Iguana Island is called this way because of the huge amount of green and black iguanas in this island, an area of white sand and crystal clear water In this paradise you will find a huge diversity of animals such as crabs, birds (earwigs, also known as frigates, among other variety of migratory birds), corals and hawksbill turtles.
If you love adventure, you can snorkel, discover a great marine biodiversity, and see whales and dolphins. The vegetation in this island offers two paths; one of them is the famous Panama tree (Cedro Amargo) and fruit trees including: papaya, cashew, Curacao, plum, guava and coconut.
Includes: Land and boat transportation, entrance fees to national park, local choufer-guide and box lunch
Departure time: 9 a.m.
Duration: 7 hours
What to bring: bathing suit, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap and camera, insect repelent, towel, extra clothes
DAY07: Saturday
- Transfer to Panama City
- 2 Night of lodging in The Hampton Hotel
DAY08:Sunday
- The Panama Canal & the Surrounding areas
Today we will explore the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center and his 4 floors of exhibitions, it has an open deck on the top floor that offer a fantastic view to the ships crossing the Panama Canal. We will continue to the Pacific Viewpoint, were we will enjoy a unique view from the Puente de las Americas, we will take the way to Veracruz beach, from here we will appreciate a fantastic view from the Amador Causeway and its groups of island, we will continue to this areas and will have a stop at the handcraft market, we will move to the Administration Building.
Includes transportation, guide, lunch, entrance fees
Departure time: 8:00 a.m.
Duration: 8 hours.
What to bring: Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap, camera, water shoes, bug spray and cash for shopping.
DAY09:Monday
- Transfer to Tocumen International Airport
Services Included
- English speaking guide during the all program
- 3 / 2 Nights of lodging in The Hampton Hotel, with breakfast, taxes and wi-fi
- 3 Nights of lodging in Cubita Hotel, with breakfast, taxes and wi-fi
- Transfer from Panama City – Chitre – Panama City
- Half day pre-columbian and Colonial times, San Lorenzo Tour, Rum road, The Azuero tour, Iguana Island tour and Half
- Day of The Panama Canal and surrounding areas
- One way train ticket from Panama City – Colon in shared basis