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Stay at Al Natural Eco-Lodge
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Experience the past and present Panama City, then fly to Bocas del Toro and relax in the laid back culture of this Caribbean archipelago. You will stay in Al Natural Eco Lodge, where you can snorkel, swimm or hike at your leisure. At the end of the week return to Panama City for one more night before returning home.

Should you be interested, we offer another option of this tour with staying at Tranquilo Bay and includes an excursion to the picturesque Zapatilla Cayes in Bastimentos National Park.

 

Itinerary:

 

Day One

Early Arrival to Panama At the appropriate time our  representative will meet and assist you at the Tocumen International Airport. Then you will be transferred to Caesar Park Hotel or similar, or hotel of your choice, check in and overnight.

 

Day Two

Panama City - Tour After breakfast you will be met by your guide in the lobby of your hotel to begin your private whole day City Tour. You visit the famous first city of Panama (Panama La Vieja), this was the first Spanish city established on the Pacific side. Then sacked and destroyed in the year 1671 by famous English pirate Henry Morgan, who took Fort San Lorenzo on the Caribbean side and proceeded to Panama City. Then you will visit the second city of Panama, Casco Antiguo. This city was constructed strategically 1673 after Henry Morgan sacked the first city. It was built by the Spanish and then used by the French during the construction of the canal. Also used by the railroad workers. Here you will be able to observe the diverse construction styles and city layout.

 

Afterwards you will visit Ancon Hill to observe the city from one of the highest point in the city and then have lunch at a gourmet restaurant in the city, Manolo Caracol or similar.

 

Next you will proceed to visit the Miraflores Locks, the entrance to the Pacific side of the canal. Here you will learn and watch this engineering master piece in motion. Then you will visit the French Cemetery, where each cross represents 1,000 people who died in the construction of the canal.

 

Finally transfer back to your hotel. (B, L)

 

Day Three

Panama City - Today you will have a free day to enjoy at your leisure. You may explore the city, go shopping or just relax by the pool optional tours are available upon request.

Overnight your hotel. (B)


Day Four

Bocas Del Toro Early in the morning you will be met by our driver to be transferred to Albrook Domestic Airport for your approximately a one hour flight to Colon Island located in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago. Here you will be met by our local hosts and transferred to Al Natural. You will have a scenic half an hour boat ride to the lodge located in Punta Vieja on Bastimentos Island. This unique eco loge located between the forest and the sea tastefully combines the ancestral craftsmanship of the Ngobe-bugle Indians with new technologies such as solar power limiting its impact on the ecosystem. Check in and Overnight. Each natural house is unique, and made up of a terrace, private tiled bathroom with hot water shower, good lighting powered by a 12 volt solar powered electrical system, and a Queen size bed with a custom made mosquito netting. The rest of the day to explore the area. (L, D)

 

Day Five

Al Natural - Enjoy the day at your leisure. Snorkel the clear Caribbean waters right outside your cabin or take a stroll on miles of untouched white sand beaches. There are also kayaks available to discover and explore the tropical wonders of the area. (B, L, D)

 

Day Six

Al Natural Another day to relax at Al Natural, lay in your hammock and read your book, hike on the trails in the surrounding area in Bastimentos National Park, kayak or go for a swim. (B, L, D)

 

Day Seven

Return to Panama City At the appropriate time you will be transferred from Al Natural to Bocas Domestic Airport for your flight to Panama City. Upon your arrival you will be met by our driver and transferred to Caesar Park. Check in and overnight. (B)

 

Day Eight

Transfer Out - Today at the appropriate time you will be met in the lobby of your hotel by a driver and transferred to Tocumen International Airport for your flight home. (B)

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What's included & What is not:

The program includes:

·Meet & greet upon arrival

·7 nights of lodging

-Domestic flights per itinerary

·All land transfers per itinerary

·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

·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.

DATES

7 days / 6 nights

Private Tours
If you'd like to customize this itinerary & run it as your own Private Tour on dates you select, email us!

Land Costs

Quote on Request

Prices will differ based on the class of hotel accommodations in Panama City


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