The land that united the oceans is now yours to discover. You'll see the diversity of Panama's landscapes, feel the warm hospitality of her people and take a trip through the Canal that changed world history. This Panama tour will open your eyes to one of our favorite Central American destinations.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Panama City

Board your flight for Panama City today. A Go Ahead representative will greet you and help you transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 - Gamboa Rainforest

Head to the Miraflores Locks this morning, where you might see a ship making the journey between the Caribbean and the Pacific. Enjoy an included lunch overlooking the locks before transferring to Soberanía National Park. Upon arrival in the park, you’ll embark an easy hike to the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore. This evening, get acquainted with your fellow travelers an included Welcome Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 - Gamboa Rainforest

This morning, you’ll get a glimpse of life in an indigenous community. The Embera tribe has lived in these jungles for thousands of years, and today, their lands are protected by government mandate. Known as the “keepers of the rainforest,” the Embera live in harmony with nature. You’ll discover the simplicity of the Embera way of life during a visit to a nearby village. Lunch is included during your visit.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 4 - Anton Valley

This morning board an aerial tram for panoramic views of the forest and the confluence of the Panama Canal and the Chagres River. You’ll also have free time to explore self-guided exhibits including a butterfly garden, an aquarium and an orchid sanctuary. This afternoon, enjoy a hike in the rainforest before transferring to the Anton Valley.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 5 - Farallón

Join a guided tour of the town of El Valle, including the Nispero Zoo, the Mozas waterfalls and a unique set of “square” trees. After lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll transfer to the tranquil town of Farallón, located on a white sand beach on Panama’s Pacific Coast.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 6 - Panama City

Transfer to Panama City this morning, stopping en route at La Chorrera to visit the local market. Upon arriving in the capital, embark on a guided tour starting in Casco Viejo, Panama City’s colonial core. Founded in 1519, Panama City served as the base of Spain’s operations to conquer South America. The town grew rapidly thanks to its status as a port-of-call for the Spanish Treasure Fleet, the annual convoy of galleons that shipped gold and silver from the New World to Spain. The wealth of the Treasure Fleet led to the creation of Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll visit the Plaza de Francia, a memorial dedicated to the French laborers who lost their lives in the first failed attempt to dig the Panama Canal. You’ll also stop in at the Church of San Jose, where you’ll marvel at a gorgeous golden altar; the seaside Las Bovedas (“The Vaults”), once a colonial prison and now a lively promenade; and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where gleaming white towers stand in contrast to the weatherworn colonial masonry of the church’s façade. Tonight, join an optional Folklore Show and Dinner where you’ll taste authentic Panamanian cuisine and enjoy traditional folk dances.
Included meals: breakfast

$59 USD

Folklore Show & Dinner Immerse yourself in the culture and folklore of Panama during a traditional dinner at Restaurante Las Tinajas. The word tinajas refers to the earthen jugs early Panamanians used to keep drinking water cool and fresh. At Las Tinajas, you’ll savor an authentic Panamanian experience as you dine on regional specialties and enjoy an included show highlighting the rich heritage of European and Native American cultures. You’ll see dancers in full polleras, the colorful skirts that remain the national costume of Panama. You might also see the colorful robes and fearsome masks of the famous Diabolicos Sucios dancers.

Day 7 - Panama City

Panama’s Caribbean coast opens its doors for you this morning. You’ll board a train bound for Colón City and the Caribbean coast. In Colón, board a bus for the coastal village of Portobelo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site once known for its famous fair. Your Tour Director will introduce you to the town, whose deep natural harbor made it a regular port of call for the Spanish Treasure Fleet. The town grew rich on gold and silver, but the city’s newfound wealth also made it a popular target for pirates and privateers. In 1668, Captain Henry Morgan led a formidable armada against Portobelo’s Spanish garrison. The defenders proved no match for Morgan’s forces, and though the town was sacked, the ruined forts still stand as a microcosm of Spain’s rise and fall in the New World. After an included lunch, return to Panama City by bus. The balance of the evening is free at leisure.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 8 - Panama City

Head to the port of Balboa this morning for a partial transit of the Panama Canal. Nearly 15,000 vessels pass through these waters every year, and during your voyage, you’ll get a glimpse of a waterway that fundamentally changed the course of world politics, economics and travel. The Canal cuts through dense jungle, so you may see exotic wildlife from the deck of your ship. You’ll pass through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks and enjoy lunch aboard your ship. Tonight, savor a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9 - Panama City

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.