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Panama Family Adventure

12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS

from US$ 2,120.00

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OUR PANAMA WITH KIDS FAMILY ADVENTURE

will be your most memorable family vacation ever! Read on!

For adventurous families, traveling to Panama with kids is an unforgettable experience. From a sailing tour to jungle hikes, historic train rides along the Panama Canal to overnights at an indigenous village and even a stay on the Caribbean islands of San Blas, paradise on earth (and I am not exaggerating!) – this trip has it all! Our Panama with kids Family Adventure offers amazing diversity in a relatively small area allowing families to experience incredible variety and adventure without the hassle of long transfers or additional flights.

From/To

Tour start & end: Panama City (international airport Tocumen – PTY)

Hotels on your Panama with Kids Family Adventure

Holiday Inn Express ***, Standard Room – Panama City, 4 nights
Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort ***, Standard Room – near Panama City, 1 night
Embera indigenous community, tent – Embera village, 1 night
Holiday Inn Express ***, Standard Room – Panama City, 2 nights
Nubesidub Lodge *, basic hut with shared bathroom – San Blas (Guna Yala), 2 nights
Gran Evenia Panama ****, Deluxe Room – Panama City, 1 night

TOUR MAP

of your Panama with Kids Family Adventure

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1

PANAMA CITY – TRANSFER IN (-)

Individual arrival at the international airport of Tocumen. Your driver will take you to your hotel in the city center where you will spend the first night of your Panama with Kids Family Adventure.

DAY 2

PANAMA CITY TOUR (B)

Today we take you on a Panama City Tour where you will:

– walk the old city center Casco Antiguo (UNESCO World Heritage site)

– try Ceviche at the Fish Market

– cycle the Causeway on Family bikes

– visit the Visitor Center at the Miraflores Locks of the world-famous Panama Canal

DAY 3

PANAMA CANAL & JUNGLE ADVENTURE (B/L)

The adventurous journey takes you to the waters of the artificial Gatún lake. Board a motor launch and experience history in the making as you pass huge container ships on their way from the Atlantic to the Pacific, go through tropical rainforest, and experience the jungle from up close. With a bit of luck you will encounter a variety of wildlife such as sloths, exotic birds, monkeys, or crocodiles in their natural habitat.

DAY 4

SAILING TOUR ISLA TABOGA (B/L)

Today, on your Panama with Kids Family Adventure, enjoy a catamaran trip to Isla Taboga. The island is located in the Bay of Panama. You will anchor in front of the island where you can go for a swim, sunbathe or simply relax on the catamaran. Later, enjoy unique views of the Puente de Las Américas bridge and the impressive skyline of Panama City. If the wind is favorable on the way back the sails will be hoisted! Open bar and entertainment for young and old included.

DAY 5

TRAIN ALONG THE PANAMA CANAL & SAN LORENZO (B)

Take a historic train ride from Panama City to Colón on the original railroad. The trip along the Panama Canal takes 1 hour and leads you through the jungle and across Lake Gatun. Later, a beautiful drive will take you to the San Lorenzo Fort from the 15th century. The ruins are located in the middle of the jungle and encompass a series of forts, castle buildings, fortifications, and walls that surround a bay.

Update June 2023: The train is currently not running so we will modify this tour for you!

DAY 6

INDIGENOUS EMBERA VILLAGE WITH OVERNIGHT (B/L/D)

Transfer to Lake Alajuela. From here, small dug-out-boats take you up the Chagres River. A fascinating jungle backdrop will accompany your ride. In the village of the Emberá tribe you will gain authentic insights into a culture that has inhabited this land long before the Europeans discovered the new continent. Visitors are greeted by rhythmic sounds of traditional instruments. Later, the kids can play soccer with the Emberá kids, swim in the river, and explore the area. Overnight in tents.

DAY 7

EMBERA VILLAGE – PANAMA CITY (B/L)

Enjoy a short rainforest hike in the morning. After lunch, you will leave the Embera community and return via canoe and car to modern Panama City.

DAY 8

METROPOLITAN NATIONAL PARK & BIOMUSEO (B/L)

The Metropolitan National Park is a 232 hectares forest located in Panama City. It is the perfect place for nature lovers as it offers several walking trails around the park for you to enjoy the great diversity of flora and fauna. You might see sloths, Mono Titi, agoutis, bats, and many colorful birds and trees. There are also two great lookout points in the park.

After a simple lunch, you will visit the Biomuseo at the Causeway at Amador, designed by world-famous architect Frank Gehry. 8 galleries explain the origin of the Isthmus and its huge impact on biodiversity for the entire planet.

DAY 9

PANAMA CITY – SAN BLAS ISLANDS (GUNA YALA) (B/L/D)

The San Blas islands stay will definitely be another highlight of your Panama with Kids adventure tour. The indigenous Guna tribe owns the islands. They are located in the Caribbean Sea and are breathtakingly beautiful. Early in the morning, a 2.5-hour ride in jeeps, first along the Panamerican highway and later on a windy twisty road through the rainforest, awaits you. Later, a simple boat takes you to the lodge in about 40 minutes. It can get wet! The island consists of just a handful of simple huts. You can walk around it within 5 min. Your hut is very rustic but clean. Electricity is available only a few hours a day. Enjoy the adventure!

DAY 10

SAN BLAS ISLANDS (B/L/D)

Day at leisure.

Relax. The crystal clear water of the Caribbean is perfect to go swimming or snorkeling. You can also book a tour to another island or an indigenous community.

DAY 11

SAN BLAS ISLANDS – PANAMA CITY (B)

In the morning you will return to the civilization of Panama City via boat and jeep. You will arrive in the city around noon. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 12

PANAMA CITY – END OF TOUR (B)

During the course of the day, transfer to the international airport for your departure flight. Time to say goodbye to Panama :(. We hope your Panama with Kids Family Adventure has been unforgettable. Hasta luego!

Price:

from US$ 2,120.00 per adult in a double / family room

from US$ 510.00 per child (3-5 years old)

from US$ 760.00 per child (6-11 years old)

Included services

Transfers in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles or boats (to/from San Blas might be more rustic)
English-speaking tour guide during excursions on days 2-3, 6, 8
9 overnight stays in middle-class hotels and 2 in a simple eco-lodge
Meals according to the description
All entrance fees