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Arrival at Tocumen International Airport. Reception by the staff of Hover Tours International Corp. Transfer to City Hotel. Assistance with Check in. Overnight
Breakfast. During this day a visit to the capital is included, to see the most remarkable places of this cosmopolitan city. Starting with the Amador Causeway, worth admiring for its spectacular views of the city and the Panama Canal. A beautiful panoramic view of the city, with the ships waiting to enter the canal and passing under the Bridge of the Americas. The visit continues to the Miraflores Locks, where you will be able to appreciate the passage of the ships through this point of the canal and the operation of its locks. Continuation to visit the Casco Antiguo of the city, its colonial area, which actually was the second city of Panama and is characterized by its colonial architecture.
The visit continues to see what today is the Modern City of Panama, with its tall modern buildings, hotels and apartment blocks, banking area, restaurants and the promenade. After the tour, return to the hotel and free time to continue walking around the city. Free evening. Overnight
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Chagres National Park located 1:15 hours drive from Panama City. Upon arrival, we will board the famous “piraguas or canoes” which are the traditional Embera boats, carved in wood from a single tree trunk. During the 30 minutes of navigation on the waters of the Gatun River, which is part of the Canal Watershed, we will enjoy a spectacular view of the forest and all kinds of animals that inhabit this ecosystem. At the end of the trip we will see the “Emberá Querá” village, which means “Emberá Perfume”, where our cordial hosts are waiting for us. From this moment on, we will enjoy their music, dances, learn about their culture, traditions and tour the village to visit their usual residences and the “Chaman” or healer of the tribe, will talk to us about the healing power of the plants of the jungle. At lunch time, we will taste fish, product of the day’s catch, fried green plantain and fruits. The Embera people are excellent artisans, detailed and dedicated. This is an ideal place to buy handicrafts that are a true work of art and have been made with seeds, fibers, natural dyes and fine wood. When it is time to leave, we board the boat that will take us back to the mainland and there we will board the vehicle, return to Panama City and transfer to the hotel to enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport and flight to Colon Island, in the archipelago of Bocas del Toro, on the coast of the Caribbean Sea and near the border with Costa Rica. A beautiful and peaceful archipelago composed of more than 60 islands, islets and mangrove cays. The Spanish colonizers arrived here for the first time in the fourth and last voyage of Christopher Columbus to the new continent. From 1502, these lands were part of the Governorate of Veragua. In 1821, with the independence of the Captaincy General of Guatemala, the archipelago became part of this state, integrated as Costa Rican territory. However, in 1836 the neighboring Republic of New Granada took possession of the territory, which became part of the Department of Panama. In 1903, after the separation of Panama from Colombia, it became part of the Republic of Panama. In 1997, much of the territory was assigned to the indigenous community of Ngäbe-Buglé, which extends over the continental and mountainous territory of the central mountain range and the Caribbean coast. Arrival at the hotel in Isla Colon. Rest of the day at leisure to start discovering the beautiful corners of this archipelago, with various attractions. The small town has a typical Caribbean atmosphere, with wooden constructions, where you will find pleasant terraces, bars and restaurants where you can savor regional or international cuisine.
We will go to Dolphin Bay where we will see these wonderful species, then we will go to Coral Cay where we will have snorkeling with free time for lunch. We will continue our tour and go to Zapatilla Key, which will be the place where we will enjoy the paradisiacal beaches and finally we will visit the Island of the Sloths.
We will depart from Colon Island to Dolphin Bay to visit these species in their natural habitat.
Our next stop will be Cayo Coral. We will visit a coral reef garden where we will do our snorkeling activity (equipment not included). This is a very colorful site where you will find a varied and picturesque marine ecosystem. We will recharge our batteries with a typical Caribbean lunch. This lunch will be a restaurant located on the sea and offers one of the best views of the Bocas de Toro archipelago.
We continue to Cayo Zapatilla, a small island surrounded by white sandy beaches that will surely captivate you with its beauty.
The main attraction of Cayo Zapatilla is its abundant nature and exuberance. We will enjoy some free time on the beach.
First stop, Isla Pájaro, natural bird sanctuary, then we will go on an excursion to Boca de Drago which has an interesting history, we will go to Las Estrellas beach which is characterized by its crystal clear waters and abundance of sea stars and finally we will enjoy a delicious Caribbean lunch.
We will depart to Isla Pájaros, a natural bird sanctuary, where you will be able to observe different species of birds such as frigate birds, pelicans, charatas, gannets and swallows. We will make a tour around the island where you will experience the contact with nature.
The second point of this excursion is Boca de Drago, our guides will tell you the history of this site and its tourist attractions. Among the main characteristics of Playa de las Estrellas are the sea stars and its calm turquoise water.
The typical Caribbean lunch will be in a restaurant located on the beach, while enjoying a spectacular view of the Panamanian Caribbean.
Early breakfast as we will have a day of many activities. Check out at 07:45 am to take our transportation unit to the “TAXI BOAT” dock. Approx. 45 minutes motor boat ride to “ALMIRANTE”. Here our transportation will be waiting for us to take us to the area of “SAN SAN PONSAK” (Approx. 45 minutes). San San Pond Sak protects important samples of coastal ecosystems, including beaches that serve as nesting sites for sea turtles and coastal lagoons and rivers that serve as habitat for endangered manatees and numerous coastal seabirds.
Upon arrival at the facility, we will receive a short welcome briefing on safety rules and behavior in the area, as well as the characteristics and what we will see on the tour. We will then embark on a boat ride to the manatee observation platform (Approx. 40 min). We will go at a more or less average speed so that the guide can explain the wetland environment. When we get to the platform, we must keep quiet so that we can attract the manatees without scaring them. Here the guide will reinforce the information about the manatees with illustrated pictures of their feeding, reproduction, behavior and habitat. Here we will have time for a small coffee break. Here we will be about 45 minutes and return again to San San Pon Sak.
Once the adventure is over, we continue our land tour to our next destination (approximately 3.5 hours).
Today begins your adventure in the Baru Volcano National Park. The park is a scenic set of high ecological and geological value that protects a biological diversity with unique species in this area. The departure time is set at 0330 am, where we will make about 22 kilometers in the ascent to 3,474 meters above sea level and approximately 5 hours of duration of this unforgettable adventure.
The Baru Volcano due to the narrow Panamanian isthmus and the height of the volcano, on a clear day it is possible to see the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea from its summit being one of the few or almost the only place where you can live this experience in the Americas. Occasional granular snowfall has been recorded at the summit. The minimum temperature can drop below zero degrees Celsius during clear nights from December through March. Frost formation is frequent. The volcano is located at a distance of 50 km from the Pacific Ocean and 40 km from the Atlantic Ocean.
Arriving at the summit around 6:00 a.m.! Get ready! To discover and appreciate the splendor and the majestic Baru Volcano, from the point where the vehicles can arrive at 3400 meters above sea level, and this is where the third stage of your adventure begins, because very close to you, only 300 meters and 74 km from the top of the volcano, You will have to walk with your professional guide and safety equipment provided to arrive after 30 minutes to the geodesic point that is witness of your adventure and the amazement of the spectacle of seeing the rising sun illuminate your dreams.
Our safe return home begins from the summit to the point where our vehicles are located at 6:30am and from there we begin our descent to the community of Boquete. Arriving at approximately 0930am.
You will have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the hotel amenities or optional activities.
Free morning to enjoy the hotel’s amenities or optional activities.
At the stipulated time, you will be transferred back to the airstrip where you will take your flight back to the capital. Our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel in the city.
Breakfast. Free time until transfer to the airport for return flight.