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Itinerary:
DAY 1: Arrive Panama
Arrive at Panama International
Airport, where you will be met by our
representative and taken to your hotel in Panama
City. A short briefing about the itinerary will be
given. Overnight at a hotel in the city.
DAY 2: Chagres National Park / Indian
Village
After breakfast visit a paradise
found in its purest form. The tour leaves Panama
City at 8:30 AM and begins with a ride in a
"piragua" (a native boat) along the route commonly
used by the Indians for their daily transport along
the Chagres River. A hike through a forest follows,
with a local indigenous guide and an expert guide to
explain the botanical novelties and the culture of
this authentic Chocoe-Embera village. In the
village, the tribe will share their culture through
dances, rituals and a typical native lunch. You will
have the opportunity to partake in "jagua", body
painting with vegetable ink. Arrival back in Panama
City is estimated at 4:00 PM. (BL)
DAY 3: El Valle Mountain Town
This excursion begins early with a
two-hour drive along the Pan-American Highway to the
beautiful mountain town of El Valle de Anton in the
province of Cocle. According to geologists, El Valle
is the crater of a dormant volcano, probably the
largest in Central America. With a cool and pleasant
climate, this picturesque valley rises 600 meters
above sea level and has a variety of attractions
such as Indian petroglyphs, waterfalls and hikes for
all abilities. Upon arrival visit the picturesque
Sunday Country Market, where large selections of
native and national handicrafts are on sale. The
tour continues with a visit to the ancient
petroglyphs of the El Chorro Macho Waterfall and a
hike up a nearby mountain with a spectacular view of
the valley. Before our departure, we will see the
rare “golden frogs” found only in this area. Enjoy
lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight at lodge in
El Valle. (BL)
DAY 4-5: DECAMERON Costa Blanca
Resort
The Pacific side’s most beautiful
beach just 90 minutes from Panama City and 45
minutes from El Valle. Here, we will enjoy the
facilities of this new, all-inclusive beachfront
hotel. Here you can walk the beach at sunset, sip a
piña colada under a palm umbrella on the beach and
enjoy water sports in the warm Pacific Ocean. Hotel
includes: open bar, snack grill and pizzeria, sports
equipment (sunfish, kayaks, windsurfers, mask &
snorkel), tennis, volleyball and discotheque with
shows and music every night.
Day 6: Posada del Cerro la Vieja
Pick up at Decameron for a surface
transfer to Posada del Cerro la Vieja in the forest
of Chiguiri Arriba. Enjoy a tranquil two-night stay
at this unique lodge. Discover the hotel’s
rejuvenating mud baths, nearby waterfall and enjoy
Panamanian cuisine in a remarkable setting on the
slope of La Vieja Hill. (BLD)
Day 7: Posada del Cerro la Vieja
Optional dawn hiking tour when the
nature is at its best. Pure Adventure! The rest of
the day can be spent exploring La Vieja Hill or
visiting Tavida Falls, where you will find tropical
birds, monkeys and lush vegetation. (BLD)
DAY 8: Panama City
Breakfast then return to Panama City
where you will be transferred to your hotel. Free
day for town exploration and relaxation. (B)
Day 9: Departure
Transfer to the international airport
approximately two hours before your flight’s
scheduled departure time. (No meals.)
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What's included & What is not: |
The program includes:
·Meet
& greet upon arrival
·Lodging
in clean and comfortable mid-class hotels
·Private
transportation with a/c throughout the tour
·Meals
as specified each day: B=breakfast, L=lunch,
D=dinner
·Guided
excursions as specified
·Entrance
fees to national parks and other attractions as
specified
·English
speaking guide throughout the tour
·All
taxes
The program does not include:
·Optional
activities
·International
airfare
·Departure
tax ($20.00 per person)
·Meals
not specified in the itinerary
·Alcoholic
beverages
·Personal
equipment
·Extras
in hotels (e.g., laundry, phone calls, room service)
.Medical, Evacuation and Trip Cancellation
Insurance.
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