Discover Panama

Day 1 Welcome To Panama

Arrival at Panama International Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Margo Tours and transferred to your hotel in Panama City. Overnight at the Country Inn Amador with a spectacular view of the entrance of to the Panama Canal and the Pacific Ocean.

Day 2 Full Day City and Canal Tour

After breakfast our expert Guide will meet you for a City Tour. We will head toward Panama Viejo the first and one of the most important cities on the Pacific Ocean. Founded in 1519 it was destroyed in 1671 by Pirate Henry Morgan. We will then visit the modern Panama with its financial district, which is considered one of Latin America’s most modern cities. Our next stop will be Casco Antiguo or Colonial Panama The architecture of this area is exquisite including French, Italian and Spanish styles. Lunch at the exclusive Manolo Caracol - if you like seafood there is no better place. The last stop will be at the Miraflores Locks to witness the workings of the Panama Canal and visit the Administration Building and the old Canal Zone. Return to Hotel Country Inn in the afternoon. Overnight at Country Inn Amador.

Day 3 Portobelo with Train

Early pick up at your Hotel and transfer to the Train Station. You will board the transcontinental train in Balboa on the Pacific Ocean trough the route of the Canal until we reach Gatun in the Atlantic Ocean. Our driver and guide will wait for us there to take us to Portobelo.

During the 17th and 19thcenturies, the Port of Portobelo served as a Spanish Fortress and Caribbean terminal. Products such as species, gold and silver coming from Peru and other Spanish Colonies passed through to the pacific side to await ships to transport them to Spain. Portobelo was the victim of various pirate attacks, the best known being the attack by Henry Morgan. The small island of Drake, where his remains are located, is another attraction. We will visit all the ruins of the colonial port, the customhouse where the treasures and gold were stored and the Portobelo church, where the famous Black Christ statue rests. Return to the Panama by bus and arrived at Country Inn suites amador.

Day 4 San Blas

Early morning departure for a 20-minute flight to El Porvenir airstrip on Panama's Atlantic Coast. Transfer by motorised dugout canoe to the Kuna Lodge on the Island of Wichub-Wala. The lodge is in the core of the Kuna community and has a capacity for 24 guests. The Lodge has outside fresh water showers and toilets. Visit the surrounding islands and home to the Kuna Indian whose culture, traditions and beautiful beaches remain virtually untouched. Tour Grass Island and relax at one of the numerous beautiful beaches. . Lunch and dinner of delicious San Blas seafood. (BLD)

Day 5 San Blas

Rent (or bring your own) snorkelling gears and explore the beautiful reefs. You can also tour a neighbouring island and swim in the crystal clear waters. Relax in the white sandy beaches or in a hammock while enjoying the San Blas Islands. (BLD)

Day 6 Panama City

Early morning returns to San Blas for flight back to Panama City. Free afternoon for relaxing and shopping. Show and folkloric dinner at Tinajas Restaurant. Overnight Hotel in the city. (BD)

Day 7 Depart Panama

Transfer to the International Airport approximately two hours before your flight's scheduled departure time (No meals.)

Our Discover Panama program includes:

• Meet & greet upon arrival
• 6 nights of lodging in 4 Stars hotels and at rustic facilities at San Blas.
• Private transportation with a/c throughout the tour
• Meals as specified each day: breakfast, lunch or dinner
• Guided excursions as specified
• Entrance fees to national parks and other attractions as specified
• English speaking guide throughout the tour
• Information Kit
• All taxes

The program does not include:

• Optional activities
• International Airfare
• Departure taxes ($20.00 per person)
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal equipment
• Extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service)
• Gratuities

7 Days, 6 nights nights price per person