Panama, From Panama City to Cartagena

A Central American Adventure: Between Panama City and Cartagena

Transfer from Tocumen International Airport to your hotel. Duration: approx. 40 mins.

Overnight stay at the hotel in a Superior Room.

Hotel: Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel 3* (or similar)

Departure from the hotel for a visit to the historic OLD quarter, the "Casco Viejo" for a walk through history: from Spanish colonisation and the golden age of piracy, to the more modern era of great advances in engineering with the construction of the Panama Canal first by France and then by the United States, both of which left their mark on the quarter's architecture and the country's culture. Duration: 4 hours.

Free afternoon.

Overnight stay at the hotel in a Superior Room.

Hotel: Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel 3* (or similar)

30 km from Casco Antiguo is the town of Gamboa, where our private boat will be waiting at the port to take us on a cruise on Lake Gatun, while our guide shares their knowledge of the natural surroundings of the lake and interesting historical aspects of the Panama Canal. On the way, you'll get a close-up view of the huge ships that pass through the canal and the banks where you may glimpse a crocodile or two. You'll visit different islands to meet white-faced capuchin monkeys, Geoffroy's tamarins and howler monkeys. You'll also have the chance to admire other animal species such as toucans, sloths, iguanas and numerous birds. Over the last two years, the "monkey island of the lake" has become a very famous tourist attraction, which is why, unlike other agencies, the expedition we offer has different timetables depending on the season and a more extensive circuit that delves into unexplored corners of the lake where there is lush vegetation. It's worth mentioning that the assigned guide is local, active and has the skills to locate and recognise species in the lake that are easily confused. After lunch in a local restaurant, your guide will take you to the Miraflores lock reception centre to watch the big boats sail by, this time from a different vantage point. We recommend that you bring warm clothing, as the air-conditioned temperatures at the Miraflores visitor centre is a little low. Duration: 8 hours.

Overnight stay at the hotel in a Superior Room.

Hotel: Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel 3* (or similar)

Transfer from your hotel to the pier. Duration: approximately 15 minutes. Ferry crossing. Duration: approx. 1 hour 20 minutes.

Once you arrive on the island, a member of the hotel staff will welcome you and accompany you to the lodge. Take advantage of the activities on offer at your lodge, including whale watching (July to October), snorkelling, visits to the surrounding islands, fishing and diving (not included). You can also enjoy the beach, go kayaking or paddle boarding, or take a stroll along the nearby footpaths and visit the village.

Overnight stay at the lodge in a treenest.

Lodge: Saboga Lodge (or similar)

Take advantage of the activities on offer at your lodge, including whale watching (July to October), snorkelling, visits to the surrounding islands, fishing and diving (not included). You can also enjoy the beach, kayaking, paddle boarding or take a stroll along the surrounding trails and visit the village.

Overnight stay at the lodge in a treenest.

Lodge: Saboga Lodge (or similar)

Take advantage of the activities on offer at your lodge, including whale watching (July to October), snorkelling, visits to the surrounding islands, fishing and diving (not included). You can also enjoy the beach, kayaking, paddle boarding or take a stroll along the surrounding trails and visit the village.

Overnight stay at the lodge in a treenest.

Lodge: Saboga Lodge (or similar)

Take advantage of the activities on offer at your lodge, including whale watching (July to October), snorkelling, visits to the surrounding islands, fishing and diving (not included). You can also enjoy the beach, kayaking, paddle boarding or take a stroll along the surrounding trails and visit the village.

Overnight stay at the lodge in a treenest.

Lodge: Saboga Lodge (or similar)

Transfer and ferry crossing. Duration: approx. 1 hour 20 minutes.

Transfer from the pier to your hotel. Duration: approximately 15 minutes.

Overnight stay at the hotel in a Superior Room.

Hotel: Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel (or similar)

Transfer from your hotel to Tocumen international airport. Duration: approx. 40 mins.

Flight to Cartagena.

Reception at Cartagena airport and transfer to your hotel in the centre of this enchanting colonial city. Duration: approximately 20 minutes.

Overnight stay at the hotel in a Standard Room.

Hotel: Hotel 3 Banderas 3* (or similar)

Let's follow in the footsteps of famous pirates and discover the 'Pearl of the Caribbean', a city with an exotic, mixed heritage whose wealth of culture is bound to amaze you. This excursion through the streets of the beautiful town of Cartagena takes us back to colonial times, with its colourful houses and lively parks. This is your chance to step back in time and relive some of the defining moments in the city's history, the second most important Spanish stronghold on the South American continent. Carthagena was repeatedly attacked by pirates, the most famous of the attackers being Francis Drake, branded a pirate by the Spanish and known as El Draque! We discover the beauty of its monuments, squares, churches and walls, witness to times gone by but still defying the horizon... Duration: 4 hours.

Overnight stay at the hotel in a Standard Room.

Hotel: Hotel 3 Banderas 3* (or similar)

Early departure from your hotel for La Boquilla. Arrival in this fishing village, home to an Afro-Carthaginian community. Today we're going to discover Colombian folk music through a traditional drumming workshop that will introduce you to the rhythms of Cumbia, Mapalé and other dances from the region. During the morning, we will also take a canoe trip through the mangroves, a favourite spot for observing the many species of birds. Transport: 20 mins - Duration: approx. 3 hours.

Overnight stay at the hotel in a Standard Room.

Hotel: Hotel 3 Banderas 3* (or similar)

Our stay is coming to an end...

Transfer from your hotel to Cartagena airport. Duration (approx. 20 minutes).

• Please note that the order of tours may change due to local constraints (travel time, weather conditions, etc.), however, all the tours mentioned in the programme will take place.
• Please note that there is no guarantee of breakfast if you leave the hotel early.