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Personalized tours, experiences and vacation packages to experience the true essence of Panama.<\/strong>
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Personalized tours, experiences and vacation packages to experience the true essence of Panama.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":893,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[41],"activities":[68,49,52,54],"trip_types":[48,47,50,57],"difficulty":[26],"trip_tag":[],"class_list":["post-888","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-panama-city","activities-adventure","activities-historical-canal","activities-history-nature","activities-indigenous-culture-hiking","trip_types-cultural-gastronomy","trip_types-culture-city","trip_types-culture-ecotourism","trip_types-nature-adventure","difficulty-easy","travel-monster-post","latest_post"],"packages_ids":[889],"trip_extras":[],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":true,"duration":14,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"code":"XPT-PAN-5D-001","price":820,"has_sale":false,"sale_price":0,"discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"USD","symbol":"$"},"duration":{"days":5,"nights":4,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"days"},"min_pax":2,"max_pax":12,"discount_value":0,"discount_label":"0% Off","primary_category":30,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"\n

Experience the best of Panama on a 5-day journey combining history, culture, nature, and authentic local experiences. Discover the Panama Canal, explore the charming streets of Casco Antiguo, connect with the traditions of an Ember\u00e1 Indigenous Community, and choose between exploring Portobelo\u2019s colonial heritage with the Caribbean landscapes of Venas Azules and Playa Blanca, or enjoying the natural beauty of El Valle de Ant\u00f3n, according to your interests and preferences.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shared Double Room<\/strong>
Included in the package price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private Single Room<\/strong>
Private single rooms are available with an additional supplement of USD$90 per person<\/strong>, subject to availability. This supplement will be confirmed after booking and paid directly upon arrival.<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"Meet & Greet service upon arrival at Tocumen International Airport.\nPrivate airport\u2013hotel\u2013airport transfers.\n4 nights of accommodation in selected hotel.\nDaily breakfast during your stay.\nWelcome dinner with cultural experience.\nPrivate transportation during scheduled tours.\nProfessional bilingual guide service.\nPanama City Tour & Panama Canal experience.\nEmber\u00e1 Indigenous Community cultural experience with lunch included.\nOne selected experience: El Valle de Ant\u00f3n nature tour with lunch included OR Portobelo historical & coastal tour with lunch included.\nEntrance fees to attractions included in the selected itinerary.\nPersonalized assistance throughout your stay in Panama.","cost_excludes":"International flights.\nTravel insurance.\nLunch during Panama City Tour.\nDinners, except the welcome dinner included in the package.\nMeals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary.\nPersonal expenses and souvenirs.\nOptional activities not included in the program.\nTips and gratuities (optional).","itineraries":[{"title":"Arrival in Panama","content":"\n

Arrival at Tocumen International Airport. Welcome reception and private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring traditional Panamanian cuisine and a folkloric show during your first or second evening in Panama.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"City Tour & Panama Canal Miraflores Locks","content":"\n

After breakfast, begin a journey through the contrasts of Panama\u2019s capital city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Casco Antiguo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Modern Panama City.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Amador Causeway with panoramic views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Panama Canal, one of the world\u2019s greatest engineering achievements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"title":"Authentic Ember\u00e1 Cultural Experience","content":"\n

    Travel to Chagres National Park<\/strong> to visit an Ember\u00e1 Indigenous Community and enjoy one of Panama's most authentic cultural experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ride a traditional dugout canoe along the river, learn about the community's ancestral traditions, enjoy traditional music and dance performances, savor a traditional lunch, and visit a beautiful waterfall where you can swim and cool off in the heart of the rainforest. End your visit by exploring the community's handcrafted artisan market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Experience Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Traditional dugout canoe ride on the Chagres River.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Visit to an authentic Ember\u00e1 Indigenous Community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Traditional music and cultural dance performances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Swim in a beautiful rainforest waterfall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Traditional Panamanian lunch included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Handcrafted artisan market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"title":"Personalized Experience","content":"\n

      Choose the destination that best matches your travel style.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Customize your journey by selecting one of these unforgettable full-day experiences, each including transportation, a professional guide, and lunch.<\/strong>
      \ud83c\udf3f Option A | El Valle de Ant\u00f3n: Nature & Tradition<\/strong>
      Discover El Valle de Ant\u00f3n, a charming town nestled inside the crater of an extinct volcano, renowned for its cool climate, mountain scenery, and natural beauty.
      Visit Cerro La Cruz Viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views of the valley, learn about the iconic Golden Frog, explore the local handicraft market, and unwind in the area's natural hot springs. Complete your journey with a traditional Panamanian lunch at a local restaurant.
      Experience Highlights<\/strong>
      Cerro La Cruz Viewpoint.
      Golden Frog Conservation Center.
      Local handicraft market.
      Natural hot springs.
      Traditional Panamanian lunch included.

      \ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f Option B | Portobelo, Blue Veins & Playa Blanca<\/strong>
      Discover the beauty of Panama's Caribbean coast with a full-day adventure that combines history, nature, and relaxation.
      Explore the historic town of Portobelo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, cruise through the crystal-clear waters of Blue Veins, and unwind on the white sands of Playa Blanca. Swim in the turquoise Caribbean Sea, enjoy the tropical scenery, and savor a delicious Caribbean-style lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Panama City.
      Experience Highlights<\/strong>
      Historic town of Portobelo (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
      Scenic boat tour through Blue Veins.
      Relax and swim at Playa Blanca.
      Crystal-clear Caribbean waters.
      Traditional Caribbean lunch included.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Farewell to Panama. End of services.","content":"\n

      Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at your hotel before checking out. According to your flight schedule, your private transfer will take you comfortably to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)<\/strong> for your departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As your journey comes to an end, we hope you leave Panama with unforgettable memories, authentic experiences, and a desire to return to this beautiful destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Experience Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Breakfast at the hotel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hotel check-out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Private airport transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Personalized assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}],"faqs":[],"group_size":"Included itinerary 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