Panama Discovery

Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Resort in Cocle, Panama

07 Nights / 08 Days

2+People

Panama Discovery

Panama Discovery

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 Panama City International Airport - Gamboa Rainforest

Welcome to Panama.
Transfer from International Airport. Not far from Panama's iconic City center and less than 1 hour from the Tocumen International Airport, roads lead way to jungle and the peaceful pulse of the Chagres River embracing the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. Spend 2 nights in a river view room complete with balcony and hammocks!
The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight :Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Day 2 Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Breakfast at Gamboa Rainforest Resort. After breakfast, you will enjoy experience the verdant rainforest of Gamboa from the on+site Aerial Tram
You will be able to take a ride of 1.2 km in the only cable car of Panama, a ?gondola,? learning about and delighting in the wonderful flora and fauna of this tropical paradise. After 20 minutes of ascent from the first station, you will arrive at the crest of the hill where you walk a small path that leads to the Observation tower, which has 10 levels on a spiral ramp. During the entire journey, you will be accompanied by a guide who will explain all the wild animals and plant life of this beautiful rainforest. Once on top you will see the breathtaking view of the beautiful Chagres River, a part of the Panama Canal, the Emberá Indian Village and the Town of Gamboa surrounded by abundant vegetation and the vivid sky that frames the majestic landscape. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Day 3 Gamboa / Playa Blanca, Cocle

After breakfast check out from the hotel and your driver will pick you up for a departure for the beach. Sit back and relax while our expert driver navigates Panama’s excellent roadways driving west to the Pacific side. Expected drive, approx. 2.5 hours to your beach resort on the Pacific Ocean. Arrival for check in to RIU Playa Blanca Resort.
Overnight : resort in Cocle

Day 4 & Day 5 Riu Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca is situated in the province of Coclé, a coastal area in western Panama known as the "Arco Seco" because it enjoys the best tropical climate in the country, with mild temperatures, warm beaches, plenty of sun and, as its name suggests, little rain.
The RIU Playa Blanca offers 573 rooms and modern facilities with a contemporary and fresh design. Guests enjoy a wide range of dining options distributed between the main restaurant with an international buffet and live show cooking stations, and the speciality restaurants: Asian, Italian and grill-steakhouse. What's more, there are five bars, including the Sports Bar which is open 24 Hours and the night club. The Riu Playa Blanca boasts three swimming pools, one with a swim-up bar, an extensive schedule of daytime and evening entertainment, the RiuLand kids' club, water sports, gym, 175 square metre conference hall, as well as free internet in the hotel lobby.
Enjoy two full days everything included!

Day 6 Panama City - City Tour

After breakfast, pick up for the transfer to the capital city. Our guided tour begins as we approach the metropolitan area and tour Panama City's most interesting places including:
Casco Antiguo: The oldest sector of modern Panama City, founded in 1673, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, known as Casco Antiguo or the Colonial area of the city. This beautiful area has several attractions that has a minimal grade, activity level. The area of Casco Viejo can be done on foot (leisure stroll) in 2 hours. In the Plaza de Francia (French Plaza) near the bay side, stands various monuments to recognition of the French effort and the entrepreneurs involved from the beginning of that effort.
Panama City: Is a beautiful, colorful and vibrant city. Built in 1519 by Pedro Arias Davila, a Spanish Govenor, who made it the Capital of the Republic of Panama. It is considered one of the most important cities in the Americas.
Miraflores Locks/ Panama Canal: This classic experience brings you to the very best that Panama has to offer: The Panama Canal. Participants will be able to witness the magnificent Miraflores Locks and most probably, its operation. An expert canal guide will take us back in time to be part of it. What a wonderful way to experience it's day to day operation. Based on Canal Operation registry for the day, hopefully you will be able to witness first hand a canal transit in motion.
Afternoon check in to Hotel located in the prestigious financial and banking district.
Overnight : Panama

Day 7 Panama City

After the Breakfast the day is kept free at leisure or you can go for shopping or optional Panama Canal Transit Tour.
Overnight : Panama.

Day 8 Panama City - International Airport

Following breakfast you will be Transfer to Tocumen International Airport for your return flight home.

Tour Departure Dates & Cost

This tour is tailored to your interest and schedule. This is a suggested itinerary. Please inquire for detailed cost & options.

Included / Not Included

Included

  • activities, nightly entertainment, room service + free Wifi)
  • 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners plus all non alcoholic and alcoholic national drinks & cocktails while at RIU Playa Blanca
  • Admission to Gamboa Rainforest Aerial Tram & Exhibits
  • Panama City Tour including admission to Miraflores Locks visitor center and museum
  • All transportation within Panama 
  • All Transfers from Airport to Gamboa Rainforest/Playa Blanca/ Panama City/(PTY) Panama's Tocumen International Airport*
  • Government Hotel Taxes

Not Included

  • International Airfare and taxes
  • Optional Activities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, etc.)
  • Gratuities and tips for drivers and guides
  • Departure taxes ($40.00 p/person in Panama)
Accommodation
  • 2 nights The Gamboa Rainforest Hotel 
  • 3 nights RIU Playa Blanca beach resort  
  • 2 nights accommodation Panama City at the deluxe hotel, Occidental Panama City
Meals

Daily breakfast is inclusive

  • all meals at RIU Playa Blanca - alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages + snacks 24 hours a day, daily resort
Visa Requirements

USA residents do not require visa for this tour

Important info
  • Trip Interruption Insurance is available and is highly recommended.
Pre & Post

Pre & Post accommodation and transfers available, please contact us for the details.

Optional Tours

Optional tours available please contact for the details

Traveling as a group? Call us to get group discounts!

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