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PANAMA ADVENTURE

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STUDENT TOURS TO PANAMA - ADVENTURE PROGRAMS

Explore Panama, the gateway to South America, on an adventure tour that reveals its famous canal, vibrant landscapes, and pristine Caribbean beaches.

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Sample itinerary for Panama Adventure trips

DAY 1 · DEPARTURE

  • Meet with your group at your local airport and take off aboard your flight to Panama.
  • Arrive in Panama and meet your Tour Director—it’s time to begin your trip!
  • Check in at your hotel to relax and unwind before dinner at the hotel restaurant.

DAY 2 · PANAMA CITY

  • Begin your day with breakfast and an orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
  • Dive into Panama’s biodiversity at the Biomuseo, a museum known for its unique architecture and colourful exhibits.
  • Wander the streets of Panama’s Casco Antiguo, a colonial quarter and UNESCO World Heritage Site, to find historic churches, panoramic views from the Plaza de Francia, and the vibrant Plaza Bolívar.
  • Discover the ancestral art of Mola embroidery at the museum, where the rich colours and unique techniques of the indigenous Guna people come to life.
  • Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 3 · PORTOBELO

  • Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
  • Travel to Portobelo to learn about the city's vibrant history, and explore its stunning colonial forts, bustling markets, and Afro-Caribbean culture.
  • Take a boat ride via motorized lanchas to a Caribbean beach to relax and swim in its crystal clear water.
  • Return to Panama City at the end of the day to enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant.

DAY 4· EMBERA

  • Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director.
  • Hop on your motor coach and travel to the Chagres River.
  • Engage with Panama’s Embera indigenous community through traditional dance performances, body art using "jagua" fruit, craft demonstrations, and insights into the use of medicinal plants from the village shaman.
  • See the passage of spectacular cargo ships on your visit of the Miraflores locks, one of the impressive locks of the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
  • Return to Panama City at the end of the day to enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant.

DAY 5 · GAMBOA

  • Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
  • Hop on your motor coach and travel to the village of Gamboa.
  • Hop on a lancha at the Gamboa Pier to explore the Panama Lake and Canal by boat, and discover the areas incredible wildlife, including its unique sound show.
  • Visit the Metropolitan Natural Park, a tropical paradise and urban wildlife refuge, which includes a spectacular 360 degree view of Panama City from the park's highest point.
  • Return to Panama City for a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant, followed by a good night's rest.

DAY 6 · SAN BLAS

  • Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
  • Hop aboard 4x4 SUVs for an early morning departure to the San Blas archipelago. Upon arrival at the port, you'll take a boat to the islands.
  • Meet the Indigenous Guna people over a traditional lunch. The Guna community, with around 62,000 people, lives along Panama's eastern Caribbean coast and on 49 of the 400 islands of the Guna Yala archipelago (also known as the San Blas Islands).
  • Take a boat tour to experience the pristine beauty of the San Blas Islands on a swim in a natural pool where you can admire the stunning corals and colourful fish. 
  • Enjoy a traditional dinner with the tribe, followed by a good night's rest in a cabin on El Porvenir Island. 

DAY 7 · SAN BLAS

  • Begin your day with breakfast in the community with your Tour Director and the Guna people. 
  • Take some time to appreciate the white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters of San Blas, where the serene atmosphere and vibrant Guna culture create a truly unique escape.
  • Time to return to Panama City. Take a boat back to the port, and hop on your 4x4 SUVs to your hotel. 
  • Enjoy some down time at the hotel before enjoying a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant.

DAY 8· CHORRERA - PANAMA CITY

  • Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
  • Head towards La Chorrera, where you'll explore a bromeliad plantation and marvel at the vibrant colours of this unique tropical plant.
  • Return to Panama City to enjoy some souvenir shopping in the afternoon, followed by dinner at your hotel restaurant. 

DAY 9 · PANAMA CITY

  • Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director.
  • With your head and luggage full of memories, make your way to Tocumen International Airport to catch your flight home.
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8 to 12 day trips
December to April
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