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During this trip, you will experience the enchantment of the Caribbean San Blas Islands as well as the magic of Panama City. You will get what you need: a well-deserved rest while enjoying pristine beaches and learning about the local Kuna culture and traditions.
ITINERARY
Upon arrival in Panama, a representative will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your city hotel for your first night in Panama. Panama City is the capital and largest city in the country. It is home to a diverse blend of cultures and an enormous historical sector in the Old City. The lively and vibrant banking district on the other hand is very modern and often compared to Miami. Panama City is a thrilling location you will surely enjoy during your visit to this gorgeous country.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: NA
In the early morning, you will be picked up at your Panama City hotel to take you to the Cartí dock, it is a three-hour trip on paved road, which goes deep into the mountains and is a combination of nature and adventure. This trip is done in an SUV vehicle, driven by the Kuna people themselves who have all the experience and know the road very well. Once at the Cartí public dock, you will take a 30-minute boat ride to Wailidup Island. The pristine San Blas Archipelago includes picture-perfect tropical islands with white sand and coconut trees. Depending on whom you ask, the number of islands varies between 365 and 380, many of them with no people living on them. Less than 60 islands are inhabited by an Indian tribe, the Kuna. The Kuna is one of the best-preserved of all the indigenous cultures of the Americas. The Kuna people are so determined to protect their heritage that they have maintained their autonomy since the Spanish first arrived over 500 years ago. The San Blas province has its government – the indigenous independent congress – and each island is run by a chief. Tourism is limited to only a few of the islands. But with its turquoise waters, the white sand beaches dotted with palm trees, and thatched-roof Kuna villages, the San Blas Archipelago is worth a visit. Most of the hotels are owned and operated by the Kuna tribe and most offers rustic rooms built out of bamboo and board. Please note that on the San Blas Islands there are no ATMs and credit cards will not be accepted. Make sure to bring enough cash to pay for your drinks and additional expenses. Upon arrival at San Blas Island Lodge, lunch will be given at your preferred lodge. Spend the rest of the day at leisure snorkeling, swimming, and relaxing at your lodge. Three daily meals, as well as two daily tours to nearby islands and Kuna villages, are included in your package. Please coordinate these activities directly at the lodge.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day on the San Blas Islands. Enjoy the clear Caribbean water all by yourself or join one of the tours offered by your lodge.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning your lodge will take you back to Panama City. Continue your stay in Panama and the afternoon, you will start a tour of the city where you will visit the Miraflores Locks. The tour starts by driving 30 minutes to Miraflores Visitor Center to see the huge vessels passing the Panama Canal. The busiest hours are from 2 pm to 5 pm, so you will be able to see many ships getting lifted or lowered 16 meters in two distinct steps. You will enjoy the view of the Locks from a sheltered terrace and listen to the explanations of your guide. To complete the visit to the Canal you will visit the Museum and Visitor Center at Miraflores which gives you a good idea of the construction of the Canal – a masterpiece of engineering. You will also learn about the history of the canal and its significance for Panama and the entire world trade as well as about the current expansion project. After the visit to the Canal, you continue with your guide to the Amador Causeway, a road that connects three Islands in the Pacific Ocean and offers magnificent views of the Canal on one side and the skyline of Panama City on the other side. The tour continues to 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. After the visits, you will be taken back to your hotel. *This tour is only operated from Tuesday to Sunday*
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Tocumen Airport for your international flight back home
Hotels: NA
Meals: Breakfast
SERVICES
• Meet & Greet at the Airport
• 1 Night at The Global, Executive Room
• 2 nights at Wailidup Aqua Lodge in Over the Water Bungalow
• 1 night at Magnolia Inn, Standard Room
• Breakfast daily,1 lunch and 1 dinner
• 2 Shared Tours in San Blas
• Shared Miraflores Locks & City Tour
• Roundtrip land transfers to San Blas Island.
• Ground transfers on A/C motor coaches
• All taxes and service charges.
| • Personal expenses • Tips & Gratuities • Alcoholics drinks Important notes: • If you have any allergies or a special diet, please notify us at the time of the reservation. • It is understood that Toursfortheworld.com does not and cannot guarantee that suppliers performing services to the company in the Guna Yala Indian Region (San Blas) or other indigenous areas will have the necessary insurance to cover the risks of the participants. Therefore, the participant is solely responsible for any risks to their person and property-related their stay and movement in the mentioned areas. |
The Global Hotel
Wailidup Aqua Lodge – Over the Water Bungalow
Magnolia Inn