Classic Panama

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 9 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-43989
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Panama City, Panama
Ends Panama City, Panama

HIGHLIGHTS

Make an unforgettable visit to the Embera people – an Indigenous community who will welcome you with song and dance. Share a meal with the locals that showcases how they live in harmony with the environment.
Cruise along one of humanity’s greatest engineering marvels on a tour of the Panama Canal. Learn how the waterway was crafted and the process used to raise or lower the ships that pass through it.
Sample local Panamanian delicacies during a cooking demonstration in Penonome. Your host will talk you through all the tips and tricks needed to make favourites like Panamanian tortillas.
Learn about crafting a real Panama hat, also known as a Sombrero Pintao from a local maker in the town where they originated.
Visit a mask workshop in the city of Chitre, where these intricately detailed costumes are used to represent the devil in a range of religious and traditional festivals.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
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Starting and ending in Panama City, the "Classic Panama" tour is a guided explorer tour that takes 9 days. You will travel through Penonome, Embera Village and Panama City in Panama. "Classic Panama" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Hold onto your Sombrero Pintao as you embark on a nine-day adventure through the pearls of Panama. Start in the lively capital of Panama City and see how past and present merge, then head upriver to visit the Indigenous Embera people. Spend a morning learning about their sustainable way of life and village traditions, before travelling west to the artisan hubs of Penonome and Chitre. Sample favourites from Panamanian cuisine and visit workshops and museums that highlight local pottery and the real Panama hat. Finish your journey back in the capital with a cruise along the Panama Canal and toast to an incredible adventure.

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Day 1: Panama City
Day 2: Panama City
Day 3: Panama City / Embera community visit
Day 4: Penonome
Day 5: Penonome
Day 6: Chitre
Day 7: Panama City
Day 8: Panama City / Panama Canal
Day 9: Panama City

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nights)

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle , canoe , boat

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Panama City - Leader-led walk in Panama La Vieja and Casco Viejo
Panama City - Panama Canal Museum (entrance fee)
Panama City - Mola Museum (entrance fee)
Panama City - Embera community visit
Penonome - Cooking demonstration and lunch
Penonome - Hat maker visit
Penonome - Handicraft workshop visit
Chitre - Traditional mask workshop
Chitre - Herrera Museum
Chitre - Leather workshop
Panama City - Panama Canal partial transit

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Panama City are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Classic Panama tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Classic Panama tour. You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 59 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 12 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 12 November 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 59 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Classic Panama tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Classic Panama tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It's all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. There are a few long days of travel, as you'll be covering a lot of ground. You will, however, make stops at interesting locations to break up the longer drives. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
Central America is tropical, so expect a hot and humid climate. Make sure you protect yourself from the sun, wear comfortable, light clothing and stay hydrated – especially when out on walking tours.

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