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Itinerary:
DAY ONE
Arrive at Tocumen International, met by our staff
and Ground transfer to Hotel (Hotel Package you
pre-select)
Includes: Transfer, escort, hotel + tax, breakfast
package provided by the hotel.
Not included: Gratuities, mini bar, and additional
amenities in your Hotel & Room.
DAY TWO
9:00 am Pickup at hotel for City and the Panama
Canal Tour
Visit Old Panama, the first Spanish colony in the
Pacific of the Americas, then we will travel through
Panama’s Banking District, with over 98 banks, to
the second city of Panama -- Colonial Panama or
Casco Antiguo. Colonial Panama dates from 1673,
right after the Panama’s first city was ransacked by
the notorious pirate Henry Morgan. We will walk
around the complex ruins of the fortification of San
Felipe. You will get a feeling of New Orleans,
without Bourbon Street. Narrow, cobblestone streets
lined with French Colonial Building, all with
balconies.
Before lunch, we’ll visit Amador Causeway, one of
the most scenic locations in Panama City. We’ll make
a stop at Isla Flamenco for some duty free shopping
and pictures
12:30 pm Lunch at one of our favorite local Café’ or
Restaurants (Max $10 per person allowed for meals).
1:30 pm Tour continues thru the old Canal Zone,
residential area, and along former U.S. Military
bases to the Miraflores Visitor Center and Museum.
4:30 pm Depart for the Historic Balboa YMCA Arts and
Crafts. Walk & shop among vendors representing all
the indigenous groups in Panama.
5:30 pm Arrive Hotel
7:00 pm Dinner. Hotel pick up for Dinner at the
highly acclaimed Las Tinajas Resturant located in
the heart of Panama City. Not just great food & a
great atmosphere, but a continuation of the Panama
immersion through dance & entertainment!
Includes: Guide, driver, air-conditioned van or bus,
sodas, juice & water, entrances fees, and $10 max
lunch consumption & dinner with non-alcoholic
drinks.
Not included: Tips, lunch cost over the $10 per
person for lunch & alcoholic drinks. Dinner cost
over $35 per person.
DAY THREE
8:00 am Embera Indian Village, located at the river
banks of the Chagres River National Park.
We’ll travel by road for an hour to the township of
Corotu where we'll be greeted by the Embera Indian
guides.
9:00 am Depart by dugout canoe to the Village. Prior
to boarding, each will be given a life vest. After
boarding, we will travel 45 minutes up river,
passing our village located on the right side of the
riverbank. This is a travel back in time, as you
step onto this dugout canoe & pull away from the
slippery bank, you will be mentally transported to
1500 Panama. On our voyage, view the canopy jungle
reaching out over the Chagres full of wildlife;
Toucans, monkeys, Iguana, Sloth, or even a Cayman
quietly sliding back into the river to cool off.
Our destination is a jungle canopy trail full of
adventure & surprises. Our trail departs the
riverbank and enters the jungle with a slight
incline. Caution: Those with knee, angel or hip
injuries should consider this adventure with
caution, many roots & dips along this natural trail.
All participants that want to participate on this
trail must be physically fit, and able to bend, grab
and pull there bodies up & over the rocks. There are
some slippery & muddy areas, but you will be able to
wash off in a natural pool.
As you complete the trail, you will arrive at one of
nature’s gifts – a breath taking waterfall! Here you
can take swim or just wash off in the natural pool.
10:30 Depart for the village. Short canoe ride back
down the river, we will be met by the Village
community, adults & children.
Our guide will take us to the Community Hut, where
you will be able to leave you things. You’ll be
allowed some time to walk around the village to see
how the Embera live to interact with the community.
11:30 am Lunch. You’ll partake in a traditional
Embera lunch; fried Tilapia or Peacock Bass, along
with fried green plantains.
We’ll have a cooler with water & soda for you & our
guest. During lunch, Chief Antonio will share
information on the Embera way of life.
After lunch, its back to the Community Hut for
traditional dances & music.
Embera are world-renown for their arts & crafts.
Recommend: Bring small bills fro shopping. Any
purchases benefit the entire community.
2:00 pm Say our goodbyes! Depart for Panama City via
river to our departure point.
3:30 pm Estimated arrival back at your Hotel.
Evening & Dinner at Leisure.
Includes: Guide, air conditioned van or bus, park
entrance fees. Embera lunch, bottle water or soda.
DAY FOUR
Hotel pickup for the airport will be coordinated
according to the departure time of your flight.
Please do remember that all travelers need to be at
the airport two hours before estimated departure
time of your flight.
Includes: Driver, escort & transportation to the
airport
Not included: $20 airport tax (this has to be paid
at the
Ticket counter) & Luggage handling fees, if any.
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