BEYOND THE CANAL
From $1,109/Person
Travel To Panama Exploring Rich Culture, History, Cuisine, And Nature At Your Own Pace
Travel to Panama for 8 amazing days! Beyond its namesake canal, this Panama vacation package presents exciting opportunities for experiencing its rich culture, history, cuisine, and diverse nature visiting Gamboa Rainforest and its Pacific Coast beaches. Explore bustling Panama City from its colonial old center to its modern restaurants and cafés. Witness the magnificent Miraflores Locks of the famed Panama Canal. Take in the natural beauty of Gamboa Rainforest via Aerial Tram. Enjoy days at lei…
Highlights
- Discover the treasures of Panama with a look at its namesake canal and beyond to bustling Panama City, the Gamboa rainforest, and Pacific Coast beautiful beaches
- Explore the modern metropolis of Panama City from its colonial old center to its modern restaurants and cafés
- Witness the magnificent Miraflores Locks of the famed Panama Canal
- Take in the natural beauty of Gamboa Rainforest via Aerial Tram
- Enjoy days at leisure at the spectacular Westin Playa Bonita Beach Resort and its surrounding areas
- Rest, relax, and bask blissfully on Playa Bonita just steps from the resort’s pool
Included
Hotel accommodation for 7 nights
Daily buffet breakfast
All transfers, touring and sightseeing via shared services with English-speaking guides
Sightseeing, including:
- Half day Panama City Tour
- Visit Gamboa Rainforest via Aerial Tram
Hotel taxes and service charges
Itinerary
Day01/08
- Day 01
Panama City
Transfer from the International Airport to your hotel in Panama City. The rest of the day is yours to delve into Panama City at your leisure. Take some time to stroll the Old Town of Panama City. Savor flavorful local cuisine in Panama City’s restaurants. Sit for a spell and take-in the ambiance at an open air café or enjoy some live music at one of the many bars. The options abound! - Day 02
Panama City
After breakfast, your half day tour takes you to the most interesting places in the city. You will see the Casco Antiguo, the oldest sector of modern Panama City, founded in 1673, a UNESCO world heritage site. Stroll through Plaza de Francia (French Plaza) near the bayside, and see various monuments in recognition of the French effort to build a canal in Panama. Then we head to the Miraflores Locks/Panama Canal: Here you will witness the magnificent Miraflores Locks. (B) - Day 03
Panama City | Gamboa
After breakfast, transfer from Panama City to Gamboa Rainforest Resort. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B) - Day 04
Gamboa
After breakfast, experience the verdant Gamboa Rainforest via Aerial Tram. Take a 20 minute ride through the rainforest and learn about the flora and fauna of this tropical paradise. Once atop of the hill, get to the 10-level spiral ramp observation tower. From here you have breathtaking views of the Chagres River, part of the Panama Canal, the Emberá Indian Village, and the Town of Gamboa surrounded by abundant vegetation and sky that frames the majestic landscape. (B) - Day 05
Gamboa | Playa Bonita
Transfer from Gamboa Rainforest Resort to Westin Playa Bonita. Enjoy days at leisure at this spectacular resort and its surrounding areas. Bask in the sun along Playa Bonita, just steps from the resort’s pool area. This private beach for hotel guests features lounge chairs, beach cabanas, and more. Exciting on property activities abound as well as optional excursions to further explore Miraflores Locks, the Emberá Indian Village or Gamboa rainforest. (B) - Day 06
Playa Bonita
Transfer from Gamboa Rainforest Resort to Westin Playa Bonita. Enjoy days at leisure at this spectacular resort and its surrounding areas. Bask in the sun along Playa Bonita, just steps from the resort’s pool area. This private beach for hotel guests features lounge chairs, beach cabanas, and more. Exciting on property activities abound as well as optional excursions to further explore Miraflores Locks, the Emberá Indian Village or Gamboa rainforest. (B) - Day 07
Playa Bonita
Transfer from Gamboa Rainforest Resort to Westin Playa Bonita. Enjoy days at leisure at this spectacular resort and its surrounding areas. Bask in the sun along Playa Bonita, just steps from the resort’s pool area. This private beach for hotel guests features lounge chairs, beach cabanas, and more. Exciting on property activities abound as well as optional excursions to further explore Miraflores Locks, the Emberá Indian Village or Gamboa rainforest. (B) - Day 08
Playa Bonita | Panama City to USA (or extend your stay)
Transfer to Panama City to board your flight back home. (B)
Notes
All rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Extra nights and triple occupancy available upon request. Rates are not valid during certain holidays and blackout periods.
Please call for special international airfares and domestic flights in Economy or Business Class.
Local departure taxes, local airport taxes, beverages, personal expenses and other items not mentioned above are not included.