Visit the Panama Canal from the inside and learn about this marvel of ingineering from the 20th Century, taking a Backstage VIP tour at the Miraflor Locks. Visit the “Casco Antiguo”, a jewel of colonial architecture. Fly to Bocas del Toro, enjoy these beautiful beaches and some excursions there. Hotels selected are superior/luxury and with lots of character and activities are both outdoor/fun and some cultural aspects interesting for all the family!
Note: this itinerary includes 5 nights in Bocas del Toro as this is mandatory during the December holidays, however we can reduce to 3-4 nights (minimum recommended there is 3 nights) if you travel at a different time of the year.
Destinations and highlights: Bocas del Toro and a day in Panama City. A relaxing trip with slow pace, for beach and adventure lovers!
Upon arrival at the International Airport in Panama City our driver will welcome you and will transfer you to your hotel located in the historic “Casco Antiguo”. Time at leisure to enjoy the lively and atmosphere of this area.
Overnight at Hotel American Trade 4* sup for 2 nights – 1 Super Cuarto Double (2 Queen beds). Meals: None
Morning transfer to Miraflores Locks to enjoy a Backstage VIP tour. You will enjoy an exclusive 2 hours’ tour through the 4 exhibition rooms (seeing machinery etc) with explanation and personalized attention use of hearing aids, also enjoy an exclusive presentation in the theater of the CVM to see the movie of the canal.
Later visit the Casco Viejo, Panama City’s colonial quarter. At the Casco Viejo you feel set back in time as you admire the lovely colonial houses, the narrow roads and the impressive churches. You will get a good idea about Panama’s history by driving or walking through the main attractions of this quarter.
Note: Children under 12 years are not allowed in the tour for safety reasons. In that case we would organize a regular Canal tour.
Overnight at Hotel American Trade 4* sup – 1 Super Cuarto Double (2 Queen beds). Meals: B
Morning transfer to the domestic Airport to take a flight to Bocas del Toro. Enjoy scenic aerial views of the islands. On arrival at Isla Colon, we transfer you to the docks to board a boat to Bastimentos Island. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the beach!
Overnight at Red Frog Beach Resort 4* – 1 two-bedroom Villa. Meals: B
Day at leisure in this beautiful beach resort. Enjoy the blue turquoise waters of the Island and relax yourself at the beach.
Overnight at Red Frog Beach Resort 4* – 1 two-bedroom Villa. Meals: B
Today you will enjoy a family fun adventure in the Caribbean into the National Marine park. We visit Dolphin Bay to observe dolphins playing in their natural habitat. Then venture to Coral Cay for snorkeling and to enjoy the colorful Bocas del Toro underwater world. End the tour visiting the Zapatilla Keys, some of the most stunning islands of the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Lunch (not included in rates) can be enjoyed in an “over-the-water” restaurant.
Overnight at Red Frog Beach Resort 4* – 1 two-bedroom Villa. Meals: B
Take a boat to visit an operating chocolate farm to enjoy a chocolate tour. This tour takes you through a lush tropical rainforest to learn about native cacao (chocolate) production. From the vibrantly coloured pods to the fragrant fresh beans that are fermented, dried and roasted, you’ll be able to see up close the process of producing 100% pure chocolate. Lunch is included during the tour.
Overnight at Red Frog Beach Resort 4* – 1 two-bedroom Villa. Meals: B, L
Day at leisure in this beautiful beach resort. Enjoy the blue turquoise waters of the Island and relax yourself at the beach.
Overnight at Red Frog Beach Resort 4* – 1 two-bedroom Villa. Meals: B
Morning at leisure to enjoy the beach. You can also rent bicycles or explore more islands and beaches by water taxi. In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to Isla Colon and then short transfer to the airport to take a domestic flight back to Panama City. Upon arrival we transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel American Trade 4* – 1 Super Cuarto Double (2 Queen beds). Meals: B
Depending your flight schedule, we transfer you to the international airport Tocumen to take your flight back home.
danmunz123
Alexandria, Virginia
My wife and I used Pierre's former company Nica Adventures to arrange our 10th anniversary in Nicaragua and it was AMAZING so we did not hesitate to reach out to him when we wanted to spend a week in Panama with our 4yo daughter. Once again things were flawless. He did a great job of crafting a custom itinerary for our needs/preferences while also giving great advice and recommendations from his own expertise. We told him that we loved exploring cities and our daughter loved wildlife but would also need a bit of downtime, and he crafted the ideal tour. He made sure we saw all the major sites (Casco Viejo, the Panama Canal) while being sensitive to our family's needs. And they got the little details right too; we asked about a car seat for our daughter and sure enough, every transfer and tour van had the perfect car seat. We loved exploring Panama City and his recommendation of Red Frog in Bocas Del Toro was ideal for a few days of beachside relaxation. Pierre also reached out proactively during the trip to make sure we were doing well, and got in touch directly when Panama Air rescheduled one of our flights, ensuring we could make the most of our short travel delay. Central America is an amazing region of the world to explore and doing it with Costa Adventures makes it easy and amazing.
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