Spend 14 days discovering Panama City and the surrounding area.
From Panama City to Santa Clara, via Portobelo and Valle de Anton, a busy but enjoyable program awaits you on this tour.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Discovery, Free time, Paradise Beaches.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Décembre.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane, Boat, Car.
DAMSELFLY TOURS
From 1420€ / person
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Detail of the stay : Spend 14 days discovering Panama City and the surrounding area. - 14 days
Welcome to Panama City
Welcome to Panama City!
A private shuttle will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel.
Travel time: approx. 30 minutes
Overnight at Hotel Best Western Zen 4*.
Breakfast included.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Discover the Colonial Center and the Panama Canal
In the late morning, you'll take a private excursion to discover the famous Panama Canal and spot wildlife on a magnificent boat trip and hike on Lake Gatún (with the chance to see howler and capuchin monkeys, sloths, toucans and other birds, crocodiles and turtles).
An artificial lake created some 100 years ago to build the canal, in which nature and animals have regained their rights.
Drop-off after your tour directly at the Gamboa Rainforest Hotel, where you will stay for 2 nights.
Afternoon at leisure in the Gamboa National Park surrounding your hotel: walks, waterfalls, sloth sanctuary..
Tour duration: 5h
Overnight at Hotel Gamboa Rainforest 4*.
Breakfast included.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day at Embera Community
Your driver-guide will pick you up to spend the day in one of the Embera villages, indigenous peoples preserved for centuries living in their own territories semi-independent of government.
On the program: swimming in a waterfall and the river that surrounds the village, and aday of sharing culture and natural medicine.
Return mid-afternoon.
Duration of day trip: approx. 6 hours.
Overnight at Hotel Gamboa Rainforest 4*.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Dinner on your own.
Departure for 4 days between the jungle and the Caribbean
You'll be picked up by your driver in the early morning, then off to the jungle and the Caribbean.
You'll discover the north Caribbean coast, famous for the historic ruins of Portobelo, but little-known for the beaches, coves and jungles of Chagres.
Animals (monkeys, sloths, toucans...) are a common sight, especially in the homes of your hosts.
Journey time: 2h
4 Nights at Hotel Vista Caribe 3*.
Breakfast included.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Walk between jungle and sea followed by a kayak or paddle outing
On this first full day, set off to explore the surrounding area, where you can stroll on foot between the jungle and the sea.
And if you like, you can rent a kayak or paddle and head out onto the water in the late afternoon to watch the sunset in peace and quiet.
Snorkeling and lounging in clear waters
Why not take a day off today?
Head to the deserted beaches for a snorkeling and lounging session.
On the agenda: swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing and more :)
And if you're a scuba enthusiast, rent some diving equipment and set off to observe the magnificent seabed.
Isla Mamey or Isla Grande? Why not both?
Why not take a trip to Isla Mamey or Isla Grande? Numerous boats are available to take you to the islands.
If you feel like it, you can also embark on a boat tour that will take you around the islands and leave you for a while on Isla Mamey, where you can take a stroll, go snorkeling...
Goodbye Caribbean, welcome to Valle de Anton
You'll be transferred to Valle de Anton in the early morning, after taking the return boat to the port.
Discover one of the mountains offering a breathtaking green valley.
The Valle de Anton offers many local activities and discoveries, including :
Delicious gastronomy with local markets
Waterfalls and trekking, bicycles - trekking entrance between 5 and 10 usd pp
Thermal waters - 10 usd pp
Butterfly museum, serpentarium etc ...- 7 usd pp
Travel time: about 3h30
3 Nights at Golden Frog Inn 4* Hotel
Breakfast included.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Hiking, waterfalls and breathtaking scenery
A valley means hiking!
Succumb to the many hikes available and discover the waterfalls along the way
Ps: don't miss the famous "India Dornida" hike!
And for the more sporty, you can also rent bikes and set off on a trek.
Butterfly museum, thermal waters...
If yesterday was too intense, take the opportunity to visit the butterfly museum, serpentarium...
Or visit the thermal waters of Valle de Anton: relaxation guaranteed!
Otherwise, we're sure you'll find plenty of trails to explore :)
Playa Santa Clara will charm you
For the bravest among you, wake up at dawn to watch the sunrise in the heights.
You'll be transferred to Santa Clara in the late morning. Journey time: approx. 45 minutes
In the afternoon, we recommend horseback riding or a fishing session.
2 Nights at Hotel Casa Mojito 3*
Breakfast included.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Santa Clara and surroundings
Steps: Santa Clara
Why not take a tour of the pineapple and other tropical fruit fincas, where you can have lunch if you wish?
Afterwards, we suggest a trip to the magnificent canyons not far from your hotel.
Surfing in Santa Clara before heading back to Panama City
In the early morning, you can go surfing or simply take a dip on the long stretches of beach.
If you're looking for a place to cool off in the water, skip it, as the water is usually warm.
Last stroll in Casco Viejo or Panama City before we leave
Free day in town: in the colonial center, museums, shopping, etc.
Transfer to Tocumen at the end of the day: approx. 30 minutes
You'll have a late check-out room until 5 p.m., so you can shower before your flight.