Nature, Culture and Engineering Wonders of Panama: January or March 2027
Panama
Duration
10 DaysCategory
Guided tourFrench Accompanist
Date
Wednesday January 20 2027Description
At the Miraflores Locks, a container ship as tall as a building rises slowly, lifted by the water filling the chamber. A few minutes later the gates open and it glides toward the Pacific. The Panama Canal is a show in itself, and this stay gives you several angles on it, all the way to Gatún Lake, crossed by boat among islands where monkeys live.
Panama City is home base for all eight nights, in a single hotel. Casco Viejo lines up its flower-filled balconies and colonial squares facing the glass towers of the bay. You taste ceviche at the seafood market and a raspado in the shade, then shape your own chocolate bar. Guided days alternate with free days: the Emberá community welcomes the group on the lakeshore, a family farm in Capira shares its coffee and pineapples, and Soberanía National Park reveals sloths, colourful birds and howler monkeys along Pipeline Road.
A semi-escorted stay in French, for those who like to see a lot without changing hotels every night.
Highlights:
-Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal
-Casco Viejo, the UNESCO-listed historic district
-Boat ride on Gatún Lake and meeting with the Emberá community
-Wildlife of Soberanía National Park and a sloth sanctuary
-Alternating guided and free days
Accommodation categories:
Panama City: Best Western Zen Plus 4* or similar
The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!
The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, room categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.
Inclusions
Flights with Copa Airlines or another carrier- All transfers
- Motorcoach transportation
- 8 nights' accommodation
- 13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
- Services of a tour escort
- Scheduled activities (except optional ones)
- Panoramic tour of Panama City, Amador Causeway, photo stop at the Biomuseo and seafood market
- Casco Viejo with a refreshment break and the Miraflores Locks
- Introduction to Panamanian chocolate
- Gatún Lake boat ride and a day with the Emberá community (lunch, traditional knowledge, dances)
- Capira family farm with coffee tasting and traditional lunch
- Soberanía National Park, Rainforest Discovery Center, Pipeline Road and sloth sanctuary
- Lunch at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort and farewell dinner
- First checked bag fee charged by the airline
- Taxes and service fees
Exclusions
Travel insurance- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Audio guides
- Baggage handling
- Optional activities and excursions
- Contribution to the Quebec travel agents' client compensation fund (FICAV)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not listed in the inclusions
2 available departures
Itinerary
Flights – Arrival in Panama City (8 nights). Flights to Panama City, welcome by your French-speaking guide and hotel check-in. Free time.
Panama City. Panoramic tour: the Amador Causeway and views of the bay, photo stop at Frank Gehry's Biomuseo, seafood market and ceviche tasting. Stroll through the UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo with a raspado break. In the afternoon, the Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal and a Panamanian chocolate workshop. (B, L)
Panama City. Free day or optional excursion to the Caribbean coast: Fort San Lorenzo and Portobelo. (B)
Panama City – Gatún Lake – Panama City. Boat ride on Gatún Lake and monkey watching near Isla Mono. Meeting with the Emberá community, traditional lunch, forest knowledge and traditional dances. (B, L)
Panama City. Free day or optional excursion to the Antón Valley. (B)
Panama City – Capira – Panama City. Visit of a family farm in the Capira mountains: robusta coffee growing and tasting, the secrets of pineapple and a traditional lunch. Optional swim in a waterfall. (B, L)
Panama City. Free day, for example to visit the ruins of Panamá Viejo. (B)
Panama City – Soberanía Park – Panama City. Rainforest Discovery Center and its 30-metre observation tower, exploration of Pipeline Road, lunch at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort and visit of a sloth sanctuary. Farewell dinner. (B, L, D)
Panama City – Return. Transfer to the airport and return flights. (B)
FAQ
Two departures in 2027: January 20 to 28 (9 days, 8 nights) and March 16 to 25 (10 days, 8 nights, with an overnight return).
$2,999 per person in double occupancy and $3,699 in single occupancy, taxes and service fees included.
Yes. A tour escort travels with the group and a French-speaking guide leads the visits. The stay alternates guided days and free days.
All 8 nights are spent in the same hotel in Panama City, the Best Western Zen Plus 4* or similar.
The Caribbean coast with Fort San Lorenzo and Portobelo ($179) and the Antón Valley ($139), each with a minimum of 20 participants.
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