Panama City & All-Inclusive Playa Blanca
Panama in 9 Days • 7 Nights in Destination
Itinerary
Get a taste for the vibrant culture, natural beauty and bustling cityscapes of Panama on an adventure from Panama City to Playa Blanca. Stroll through the historic Casco Viejo and get up close to the magnificent Panama Canal, a true feat of engineering. After a slice of city life, head to dreamy Playa Blanca, on the Gulf of Panama, where an All-Inclusive stay awaits you.
Arrive at your UK/Ireland departure airport, ready for a flight to Panama City. Arrive in the capital of Panama, a metropolis of contrasts, home to the iconic Panama Canal. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Panama City.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a self-guided hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour of historic and vibrant Panama City. See the most emblematic neighbourhoods, soak up the views of the coastline and be sure to explore the prestigious Panama Canal.* Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, getting to know the oldest parts of the city in Casco Viejo. Overnight stay in Panama City.
* Does not include Panama Canal entrance fee. Price per person: $20.
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 Rainforest Day Trip.* Overnight stay in Panama City.
* Optional Full-Day San Blas Islands Excursion (shared service): Explore some of the worlds most remote and pristine islands. Set off early in the morning along the Pan-American Highway towards the port of Carti. Board a motorboat and set about exploring these tiny untouched islands where you can swim in the turquoise waters and relax amongst the palm trees on the shore. Traditional lunch included. Return to Carti and transfer back to Panama City. Note: You will need to take your passport with you. Price per person: £121.
* Gamboa Rainforest Day Trip: Head to the rainforest to discover the abundant wildlife of Panama. Get up close to slow-moving sloths at a sloth sanctuary and discover many butterfly, orchid and frog species 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. Price per person: £126.
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. Check-in, begin your All-Inclusive stay, enjoying all the amenities on offer at your hotel. Overnight stay in Playa Blanca.
All-Inclusive at the hotel. Spend the day relaxing at your leisure, soaking up the sunshine, swimming in the turquoise waters or simply relaxing on the beach. We recommend an optional visit to the Embera Indigenous village.* Overnight stay in Playa Blanca.
* 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. See traditional dancing and enjoy an authentic Embera lunch as you get to know the locals. Price per person: £126.
All-Inclusive at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure. We recommend relaxing on the beach and enjoying the fantastic facilities of your hotel. Why not treat yourself to a beach-side massage? Alternatively, we recommend an optional excursion to the beautiful Las Yayas Waterfall.* Overnight stay in Playa Blanca.
* Optional Las Yayas Waterfall Excursion: Experience the natural beauty of the amazing Las Yayas Waterfalls, which gush across the volcanic rocks into glistening crystal clear pools. Enjoy the refreshing climate and lush natural surroundings, take in the views from a small viewpoint and swim in the refreshing natural pools. Snacks included. Price per person: £106.
All-Inclusive. Spend the day at your leisure, taking time to enjoy the impressive facilities of the hotel and to relax on the wonderful beaches, where you can sunbathe and swim in the warm waters of the Pacific. We recommend an optional excursion to the beautiful Anton Valley *. Overnight stay in Playa Blanca.
* Optional Anton Valley Excursion: Set off to the Anton Valley, located west of Panama City and situated in the crater of a huge extinct volcano. The Anton Valley is a quiet town, located 1000 meters above sea level and surrounded by dense forests with bright streams. Visit the El Níspero Botanical Garden to admire the exotic fauna and flora, and explore El Chorro, where you can hike through the humid mountain forest, filled with volcanic hot springs. Stop for lunch (not included) in a picturesque village before visiting the Valley Handicraft Market, where you can purchase souvenirs. Price per person: £196.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the UK/Ireland. Night on board.
Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.
9 days trip including flights*
8 days and 7 nights in destination
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Panama City
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Panama City
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Playa Blanca
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Playa Blanca
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Playa Blanca
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Playa Blanca
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PTY - LON
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PTY - LON
* It may change depending of your departure city, departure date and arrival date.
The calendar does not display internal flights, trains or other transportation included in the itinerary.
Accommodation: 7 Nights
*In case the advertised hotels are not available they will be replaced by one of these alternative hotels with the same quality: Exe Oriental Panama, Victoria Hotel and Suites Panama.
Included activities
Guided walk of the old town
Guided walk of the old town
What's included: Transportation with guide/driver (bilingual) and a bottle of cold water per person. Not included: The return transfer in case the clients want to stay on their own in Casco Viejo for a longer period of time is not included.
Available Activities
Full-Day San Blas Islands Excursion
Explore some of the worlds most remote and pristine islands. From Carti, board a motorboat and set about exploring these tiny islands where you can swim in the turquoise waters and relax on the shore. Shared service. Lunch included.
What's included: Transport in 4x4 vehicle (shared 6 pax), lunch, boat tour, visit to 2 islands and natural swimming pool. Entrance to the Guna Yala community.
Gamboa Rainforest Day Trip (from Panama City)
Head to the rainforest to discover the wildlife of Panama. Get up close to slow-moving sloths, see the rainforest canopy from an observation tower and enjoy an exciting high-speed boat ride on the Panama Canal. Lunch included.
What's included: Private transportation with bilingual guide/driver, cable car, ecological exhibitions, boat ride on Gatun Lake and buffet lunch.
Embera Indigenous Village Excursion
Visit Embera Indigenous Village, deep in the Panamanian rainforest, to discover the unique local culture and to understand the realities of life in the rainforest. Lunch included.
What's included: Private transport with bilingual guide, boat trip, typical lunch, entrance to the Emberá village, tour of the village and surroundings.
Las Yayas Waterfall Excursion
Experience the natural beauty of the amazing Las Yayas Waterfalls, enjoy the spectacular lush rainforest environment and swim in the crystal clear natural pools. Snacks included. Minimum 2 people.
The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.
- International flights: UK/Ireland - Panama City - UK/Ireland. *more information
- 7 nights accommodation in Superior and Luxury category hotels.See hotels included
- 3 breakfasts and All-Inclusive in Playa Blanca. **more information
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- ATOL Protection.
*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase
Not included
Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
* If your destination is in the USA or Canada, or if your selected flights to a different destination have connections in the USA or Canada, it is mandatory to have an ESTA (for USA) or an eTA (for Canada) before travelling.
ESTA: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
eTA: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html
** Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
All Inclusive details: All buffet style meals / Open Bar – domestic beverages- including beer, and national liqueur, soft drinks and wine of the house at any of the hotel / Resort's outlets during their hours of operation / Unlimited use of non-motorized sports – during hours of operation / Table games / 1 a la Carte Dinner for every 3 nights stay or 3 A La Carte Dinner for every 7 nights stay / Drink will be served by glass / Bottles are not included. Alcoholic beverages are offered to adults only with valid ID card and over 18 years old. Not included: calls, laundry service, mini bar, babysitter, motorized sports, room service.
- Entry requirementsPassport with a minimum of six months validity.
- VisaNo visa is required for stays of up to 30 days.
- CurrencyUS Dollar and Panamanian Balboa.
- LanguageSpanish.
- Electricity110 V. Adapter required.
- HealthPlease consult your doctor regarding the vaccination against yellow fever and malaria prophylaxis. Travellers over 60 years must consult their doctor as the Yellow Fever vaccine can have serious side effects.
- Time zoneUTC - 05:00.
- Tourist Office websitewww.visitcentroamerica.com
Flights are non-refundable and non-amendable. Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
Children: 2 - 11 years.
If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +44 20 8068 3176 or via our contact form.
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