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Arriving on Fridays - 7 Days / 6 Nights

Featuring a Full City and Canal Tour, the picturesque town of El Valle, the San Blas Islands and more at a great price.

Day 1: Welcome to Panama

Arrival at Panama International Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Margo Tours and transferred to your hotel in Panama City. Overnight at Hotel Continental at Panama's financial district.

Day 2: Full Day City and Canal Tour

After breakfast our expert Guide will meet you for a City Tour. We will head toward Panama Viejo the first and one of the most important cities on the Pacific Ocean. Founded in 1519 it was destroyed in 1671 by Pirate Henry Morgan. We will then visit the modern Panama with its financial district, which is considered one of Latin Americas most modern cities.

Our next stop will be Casco Antiguo or Colonial Panama The architecture of this area is exquisite including French, Italian and Spanish styles. Lunch at the exclusive Manolo Caracol- if you like seafood there is no better place. The last stop will be at the Miraflores Locks to witness the workings of the Panama Canal and visit the Administration Building and the old Canal Zone. Return to Hotel Country Inn in the afternoon. Overnight at Country Inn Amador.

Day 3: El Valle, Mountain Town

This excursion begins early with a two and a half-hour drive along the Pan-American Highway to the beautiful mountain town of El Valle de Anton in the province of Cocle. According to geologists, El Valle is the crater of a dormant volcano, probably the largest in Central America. With a cool and pleasant climate, this picturesque valley rises 600 meters above sea level. This small town has a great variety of attractions such as a mountain called the "India Dormida" ( the Sleeping Indian)

Upon arrival, visit the picturesque Sunday Indian market where large selections of native handicrafts are on sale. The tour continues with a visit to the ancient petroglyphs of the El Chorro Macho Waterfall and a trip to the Nispero Garden and Zoo take a look at Panama's famous the golden frogs and tropical animals. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Panama City in the afternoon.

Day 4: San Blas

Early morning departure for a 20-minute flight to El Porvenir airstrip on Panama's Atlantic Coast. Transfer by motorized dugout canoe to the Kuna Lodge on the Island of Wichub-Wala. The lodge is in the core of the Kuna community and has a capacity for 24 guests. The Lodge has outside fresh water showers and toilets. Visit the surrounding islands and home to the Kuna Indian whose culture, traditions and beautiful beaches remain virtually untouched. Tour Grass Island and relax at one of the numerous beautiful beaches. .Lunch and dinner of delicious San Blas seafood. (BLD)

Day 5: San Blas

Rent (or bring your own) snorkelling gears and explore the beautiful reefs. You can also tour a neighboring island and swim in the crystal clear waters. Relax in the white sandy beaches or in a hammock while enjoying the San Blas Islands. (BLD)

Day 6: Panama City

Early morning return to San Blas for flight back to Panama City. Free afternoon for relaxing and shopping. Show and folkloric dinner at Tinajas Restaurant. Overnight Hotel in the city. (BD)

Day 7: Depart Panama

Transfer to the International Airport approximately two hours before your flight's scheduled departure time. (No meals)

Our Discover Panama program includes:

• Meet & greet upon arrival
• 6 nights of lodging in 4 Stars hotels and lodges.
• Private transportation with a/c throughout the tour
• Meals as specified each day: B=breakfast, L=lunch or D=dinner
• Guided excursions as specified
• Entrance fees to national parks and other attractions as specified
• English speaking guide throughout the tour
• Information Kit
• All taxes

The program does not include:

• Optional activities
• International Airfare
• Departure taxes ($20.00 per person)
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal equipment
• Extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service)
• Gratuities