Panama History & Nature Tour

TPA07: 9 Days Private Tour of Panama City - Anton Valley - Chitre - Playa Bonita - Panama City
Tour Type: Private Tour, any part of the itinerary can be customized
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
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Day 1 Arrival in Panama City, Airport pick-up
When you land on Tocumen International Airport, you will see our driver waiting for you at the exit of the airport. After being transferred to the hotel, you can move freely in the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
Day 2 Panama Canal day trip
Today the guide will accompany you to have an unforgettable best Panama private tours to the Panama Canal. We will take a boat from the Pacific coast to the middle of the canal, and get a full view at how the boat goes through the two locks. First, drive to Flamenco Marina to board the boat, then cross the Bridge of the Americas to reach Miraflores Locks and Pedro Miguel Locks, and enter in Lake Gatun. On the way we will also see the Century Bridge and the Gaillard Cut. The Panama Canal day trip will end when we arrive at the Gamboa Dredging Division. After, go ashore and return to Panama City for a visit.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
Day 3 Close contact with Indians at Embera Village
Today we will have a close contact with native Indians. It will take about an hour to drive to the Gatun River Dock, followed by a 30-minute canoe ride from the dock to Embera Village in Chagres National Park. Here we will admire native American dance and music, learn about their ancient culture, such as the magic plant medicine therapy, and unique handicrafts. We will also hike through jungles and waterfalls there. After today's trip, we will go back to the hotel in Panama City. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
Day 4 Enjoy Panama City tour & Transfer to Anton Valley
After breakfast, we will visit the Ruins of the first Panama City - Panama Viejo, which was once destroyed by pirates. Then we will visit Panama City Old Town - Casco Viejo, which has many colonial buildings such as the Plaza de France, the Great Cathedral and so on. After lunch, visit the Panama Visitors Center at Miraflores Locks at Panama Canal to learn the Canal's history and to see how ships pass through the locks. After, drive for about 2 hours (130 km) to arrive at Anton Valley. Check into the hotel and have a good rest tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Los Mandarinos Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 5 Day tour to Anton Valley
As for today's arrangement of Panama private tours, we will have a full day touring around Anton Valley. In the morning, the guide will lead you to a frog conservation center that aims to protect critically endangered species, such as the rare Panamanian golden frog. Then we will go to visit a non-profit orchid garden dedicated to protect endemic orchid species. Next go to visit the Butterfly Heaven. The next stop is a local craft market, where you can find Kuna Yala's 'Mola' embroidery. In the afternoon, we are going to hike in the rainforest. After crossing several bridges, get to El Chorro Macho waterfall, where you can swim in the natural pool. At the end of the day, we will go back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Los Mandarinos Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 6 Take Anton Valley tour & Transfer from Anton Valley to Chitre
Today we are going to visit a village full of artists, where you can contact closely with the famous Panamanian hatters and watch the hat-making process. Next, we will see Panama's Legendary Cigar Rollers. Then drive north from Anton Valley for 2.5 hours (140 km) to Chitre and check into a hotel. Later, visit a local museum to learn about this area's pre-Columbian and colonial history. In the evening, you will watch folk dance show and singing performance over dinner, and see various traditional Panamanian drums.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cubita Boutique Resort & Spa
Day 7 Half day tour in Chitre
We will spend the morning of today's private tour to Panama with the Chitre women, observing how they make handwoven pollera dresses. After that, the guide will arrange a series of activities for you to experience the daily life of a Panamanian farmer. You have the option of touring the farm by riding a horse or seating in a carriage, milking cows or feeding the sheep, or preparing a lunch with farmers. At noon, sample local cuisine and famous rum cocktails. In the afternoon, you can have a rest in the hotel or travel nearby freely.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cubita Boutique Resort & Spa
Day 8 Transfer from Chitre to Playa Bonita, Back to Panama City
In the morning, we will drive about 3.5 hours (250 km) from Chitre to Playa Bonita. You can move freely on the beach after arriving at the destination. In the late afternoon, we will go back to Panama City. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro
Day 9 Departure from Panama City, Airport see-off
The driver will wait for you at the hotel lobby on time, then drop you off at Tocumen International Airport. Your best private tour to Panama will come to an end. May you have a nice trip home!

Meals: Breakfast
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Special Deal
10% off - book 60 days before, 5% off - book 30 days before
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Year RoundUSD3669 USD3299USD3229 USD2909
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
  • Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English-speaking guides as per itinerary
  • Service of private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for all tourist sites as per the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flight into and out of Panama
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Panama visa fee
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