Panama City & All-Inclusive Playa Blanca

Breakfast at the hotel. Nature lovers have the option to head off on an optional daytrip* to the Gamboa Rainforest. For those who perfer the city, begin with a guided walking tour of Casco Viejo, the oldest part of Panama City. See the most emblematic landmarks of this charming neighbourhood such as Panama Cathedral, Santo Domingo Covent and the National Theatre. Admire the impressive Bolivar Palace and stroll through the narrow 17th-century streets to Paseo Las Bovedas, a waterfront walkway with views of Puente de las Américas where you can watch the ships lining up to enter the Panama Canal. Spend the remainder of the day exploring Panama City at your leisure. Overnight stay in Panama City.

*Optional Gamboa Rainforest Day Trip: Head to the rainforest to discover the abundant wildlife of Panama. Get up close to slow-moving sloths and discover many butterflies, orchids and frogs as you delve deeper into the verdant rainforest. Climb the observation tower for uninterrupted views of the canopy and enjoy an exciting high-speed boat cruise on the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake. Lunch included.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the day at your leisure, enjoying the delights of the city or setting off on an optional excursion to either the dreamy San Blas Islands or for an exciting Embera Indigenous Village visit.* Overnight stay in Panama City.

*Optional Full-Day San Blas Islands Excursion (shared service): Explore some of the world’s most remote and pristine islands. Set off early in the morning along the Pan-American Highway toward the port of Cartí. Board a motorboat and embark on an adventure to these tiny, untouched islands, where you can swim in breathtaking coastal scenery and relax under the palm trees on the shore. A traditional lunch is included. Return to Cartí and transfer back to Panama City.

Important: You will need to take your passport with you.

*Optional Embera Indigenous Village visit: Head deep into the rainforest to meet the Embera people, a unique tribe who will share their culture and history with you. Witness a traditional dance and enjoy an authentic Embera lunch as you get to know the locals.

Note: Today you can only choose one optional tour as they take place at the same time.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, check-out and transfer to Playa Blanca, a dreamy beach resort region on the tropical Gulf of Panama (approx. two hours drive). Check-in, begin your all-inclusive stay, enjoying all the amenities on offer at your hotel. If you'd like to stretch your legs, go off-property for an optional walking tour* of the Valle de Antón. Overnight stay in Playa Blanca.

*Optional tour of the Valle de Antón: Just 15 minutes from the hotel, traverse a dormant volcano to see incredible views over the valley below. Take advantage of the fresh mountain air, enjoying the flora and fauna before stopping at a local crafts market.