Discover Panama
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Group Leader: Jessica Dietz
Requested Return Date: 6/19/2023
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Completed in 1914, the Panama Canal revolutionized international trade by bridging the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans between the Americas.
But there is so much more to this isthmus nation, as you will discover on your in-depth expedition. Explore bustling Panama City and hike El Valle de Antón. Then focus your attention on the exotic wildlife as you come face to face with the variety of birds and animals on a canoe ride down the Río Chagres and as you explore one of the lush parks that surround the city.
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Day 1: Fly to Panama
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Day 2: Panama City
Visit the Panamá Viejo ruins and museum
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Biomuseo
Take a group photo by the Panama sign on the Amador Causeway
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Day 3: Panama City • El Valle de Antón
Take a day trip to El Valle de Antón
Visit a pineapple farm
Explore hiking trails en El Valle de Antón
See a youth folklore dance show
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Day 4: Panama City • Gatun Lake
Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal
Learn about the different species on Monkey Island
Enjoy a hike in one of the parks that surround Panama City
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Day 5: Panama City
Stop for a photo at the Panama Canal Administration Building
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Hike to the top of Ancon Hill for a stunning view of the Panama City skyline
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Day 6: Panama City • Chagres National Park
Take a day trip to Chagres National Park
Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres
Visit an Emberá indigenous village
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Day 7: Panama City • Portobelo
Take a day trip to the Caribbean Coast
Go snorkeling
Visit the Portobelo Ruins
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Panama
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Panama City
Visit the Panamá Viejo ruins and museum
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Biomuseo
Take a group photo by the Panama sign on the Amador Causeway
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Day 3: Panama City • El Valle de Antón
Take a day trip to El Valle de Antón
Visit a pineapple farm
Explore hiking trails en El Valle de Antón
See a youth folklore dance show
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Day 4: Panama City • Gatun Lake
Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal
Learn about the different species on Monkey Island
Enjoy a hike in one of the parks that surround Panama City
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Day 5: Panama City
Stop for a photo at the Panama Canal Administration Building
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Hike to the top of Ancon Hill for a stunning view of the Panama City skyline
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Day 6: Panama City • Chagres National Park
Take a day trip to Chagres National Park
Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres
Visit an Emberá indigenous village
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Day 7: Panama City • Portobelo
Take a day trip to the Caribbean Coast
Go snorkeling
Visit the Portobelo Ruins
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Dinner on arrival day; breakfast and dinner on days 2, 4, and 5 (and days 8-9 with extension); 3 meals daily on days 3, 6, and 7 (and day 10 with extension); breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (2 with extension; 1 sightseeing tour led by a licensed local guide with extension)
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Entrances
Panamá Viejo ruins and museum; Biomuseo; pineapple farm; El Valle de Antón hiking trails; folklore dance show; park visit and hike; Gatun Lake boat ride; local exchange; Miraflores Visitor Center; Emberá Indigenous village; snorkeling adventure; with extension: Convento de la Popa; San Felipe de Barajas Castle; Barú Island; dinner experience
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Experiential learning
Local exchange; Emberá indigenous village
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
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