STYLE: Extension package
Trip Code: PATSPSO
DIFFICULTY RATING: 1 (easy adventure)
Start: Panama City, Panama
Finish: Panama City, Panama
Panama
Daily
4 Breakfasts (B)
Private Arrival/Departure Transfers
Hotel
Shared Bio-museum & Casco Antiguo Tour, Shared Agua Clara & Miraflores Visiters Centre Backstage & Shared Rainforest Discovery Center & Gatun Lake
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Travel to Panama City on this Chimu Adventure’s extension that allows you to see where the Pacific Ocean connects with the Atlantic Ocean thanks to the proficiency of the Panama Canal. You will be in awe of this modern city that has little remaining of its original city as you discover two of the canal locks in Agua Clara and Miraflores. Visit the remaining old quarter (Casco Viejo) to see cobblestone streets, palm trees and colonial buildings as well as eat in its many trendy restaurants and cafes. For a taste of Panama’s wilderness, you will also travel to the Panama Rainforest Discovery Centre with a naturalist guide for a day of birdwatching and animal spotting.
On this all-encompassing personalised itinerary, Chimu will provide travel logistics for your travel party for the duration of your journey, plus expert guides for all the major sightseeing as per itinerary. Each night you will stay in superior accommodation, handpicked by our experienced team for their creature comforts, convenient locations, and impeccable service.
Welcome to Panama City, the cosmopolitan capital of Panama. Situated on the Pacific Ocean and along the Panama Canal, Panama City is perhaps the most modern capital in all of Central America. The city was rebuilt after the original city (Panama Viejo) was destroyed by fire in 1671. The city’s old quarter (Casco Viejo) is what remains of the original settlement. Both areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today is an arrival day and you are free to explore at your leisure.
You will tour the city’s old quarter (Casco Viejo) including a visit to Plaza Francia, a square which commemorates the people of France who played a role in the construction of the Panama Canal. Here, you will also find the Canal Museum, where you can learn more about the construction of the canal. Today’s sightseeing will also take you to the Biomuseo, a museum which celebrates Panama’s natural history. The museum was designed by
world-renowned architect Frank Gehry and contains a number of indoor and outdoor exhibition galleries to explore.
Today you will head to the Agua Clara Visitor’s Centre, an observation centre located on the Atlantic Ocean and the site of one of the lock chambers of the Panama Canal. From here you can see cargo vessels transit the canal as well as take in breathtaking views of nearby Gatun Lake. In a projection room you can learn more about the history of the canal before taking an ecological walk. From Agua Clara you will head to the Miraflores Visitor’s Centre where you can see another lock from a different perspective. Here, there are four exhibition rooms and a movie theatre and you will take a special private visit to the canal platforms and control cabins.
Led by a naturalist guide, you will travel out of Panama City to Gamboa where you will walk the Pipeline Road to the Panama Rainforest Discovery Centre. The facility consists of a visitor centre, observation tower and a number of forest trails and is considered one of the best places to go birdwatching. Here you will have the opportunity to spot hummingbirds, manakins, anteaters, blue cotinga, trogons and toucans as well as aquatic birds such as wattled jacanas, least grebes, herons and snail kites. Other wildlife to keep your eyes peeled for include crocodiles, coatis, butterflies and monkeys. Afterwards, you will head to Gatun Lake and sail on the Panama Canal to the forest banks to look for capuchin monkey, three toed sloth and howler monkeys.
You will be transferred to the airport to depart for your next destination.
Discover the cosmopolitan, modern capital of Panama, Panama City
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed old quarter of Panama City, Casco Viejo
Learn about the construction of the Panama Canal at the Canal Museum as well as during a visit to two of the canal locks in Agua Clara and Miraflores
Spot unique bird and animals with the help of a naturalist guide at the Panama Rainforest Discovery Centre
We believe that appropriate accommodation should add to the authentic travel experience, as well as providing utmost enjoyment. For that reason our accommodation is scrutinised by our staff on the ground frequently, ensuring the properties adhere to our high standards. This key will help you understand the levels of accommodation available on this tour.
Comfortable properties with dependable facilities and service.
Comfortable properties with dependable facilities and service.
Luxurious properties with impeccable facilities and service.
Comfortable properties with dependable facilities and service
5 Days FROM NZD 2,779 Enquire NowTried & tested upmarket properties with above average facilities and service
5 Days FROM NZD 3,522 Enquire NowLuxurious properties with impeccable facilities and service.
5 Days FROM NZD 3,979 Enquire NowPrices are based on per person, twin share.
Prices are correct at time of publishing but are subject to change at any time.
All entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Inclusions
Private airport transfers
Accommodation with breakfast daily
Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide as detailed in itinerary
Other meals where stated
Exclusions
International flights
Visa & reciprocity fees
Travel insurance
Beverages
Personal expenses
Gratuities for tour guides & drivers
Any items not mentioned as included
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