DAY 1:
Arrive Panama
Arrive
at Panama International Airport, where you will be meet by our
representative and transferred to your hotel in Panama City.
Overnight at the hotel in the city. (No meals.)
DAY 2:
Chagres National Park/Indian Village
After
breakfast visit a paradise found in its purest form. This tour
leaves Panama City at 8:30 AM and begins with a ride in a "piragua"
(a native boat) through 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 our
expert guide will explain the botanical trail and the culture
of this authentic Chocoe-embera village. In this village the
tribe will share their culture through dances, rituals, food
etc. You will have the opportunity to partake in "jagua" body
painting with vegetable ink. Arrival to Panama City is
estimated at 4:00 PM. (BL)
DAY 3: El Valle Mountain town
This
excursion begins early with a two and a half-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. This small town has a great variety of
attractions such as a mountain called the "India Dormida".
Upon arrival, visit the picturesque Sunday Indian market
where large selections of native handicrafts are on sale. The
tour continues with a visit to the ancient petroglyphs of the
El Chorro Macho Waterfall and a trip to the Nispero Garden and
Zoo where you can observe the golden frogs. Enjoy lunch at a
local Restaurant. Return to Panama City in the afternoon.
(BL)
DAY 4 San Blas Islands
Early
morning departure for a 20-minute flight to El Porvenir
airstrip on Panama’s Atlantic Coast. Transfer by motorized
dugout canoe to the Kuna Lodge on the Island of Wichub-Wala.
The lodge is in the core of the Kuna community and has a
capacity for 24 guests. The Lodge has outside fresh water
showers and toilets. Visit the surrounding islands and home
to the Kuna Indian whose culture, traditions and beautiful
beaches remain virtually untouched. Tour Grass Island and
relax at one of the numerous beautiful beaches. .Lunch and
dinner of delicious San Blas seafood. (BLD)
DAY 5 San Blas Islands
Rent (or
bring your own) snorkelling gears and explore the beautiful
reefs. You can also tour a neighbouring island and swim in
the crystal clear waters. Relax in the white sandy beaches or
in a hammock while enjoying the San Blas Islands. (BLD)
Day 6 Panama City
Early
morning return to San Blas for flight back to Panama City.
Free afternoon for relaxing and shopping. Show and folkloric
dinner at Tinajas Restaurant. Overnight Hotel in the city. (BD)
Day 7
Depart Panama.
Transfer
to the International Airport approximately two hours before
your flight’s scheduled departure time (No meals.)
The program includes
Meet &
greet upon arrival
6 nights
of lodging in nice and comfortable middle class hotels
Private transportation with a/c throughout
the tour
Meals as
specified each day: B=breakfast, L=lunch or D=dinner
Guided
excursions as specified
Entrance
fees to national parks and other attractions as specified
English
speaking guide throughout the tour
Information Kit
All
taxes
The
program does not includes:
Optional
activities
International Airfare
Departure taxes ($20.00 per person)
Meals not specified in the
itinerary
Alcoholic beverages
Personal
equipment
Extras
in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service)
Gratuities
