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A Journey in the Discovery is a Feast of Intense, Sensory Experiences: the Aroma of Remote Places, the Texture of Unknown Things, the Multicolor Tapestry of Nature, the Accent of Unheard Languages, the Exquisite Flavor of What Has Never Before Been Tasted and the Knowledge Absorbed; that is the Incomparable Feeling of Penetrating the Secrets of other Worlds. that Proximity is Life, It is Beginning and End. the Yearning for that Closeness is the Virtue and Spirit of the True Traveler and It is the Reason for the Journey Between the Seas. that Communion of Body and Spirit is Only Possible Within the Intimate Realm of a Compact Craft, Designed to Cover the Narrowest Marine Routes that Take Us to Pristine Lands.International airfare, gratuities for guides and staff on board, personal equipment
Day 1 : Arrival to Panama
Arrive to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City (pty). Be Met Outside Customs and Transferred to Your Hotel in Panama City
1 Night At the Bristol Panama (deluxe Room)
Day 2 : Panama City Tour - Flamenco Marina embarkation in the afternoon
09:00 - Hrs Pick Up At the Bristol Panama By Your Ancon Expeditions Guide. Today's City Tour Includes a Historical Walking Tour in Casco Viejo, Unesco World Heritage Site Including the Interoceanic Museum, Followed By Frank Gehry's Biodiversity Museum and Lunch At Causeway Amador.
14:00 Hrs. Embark the M/v Discovery At Flamenco Island. Sail the Tropical Waters of the Pacific Ocean Towards Contadora, Where the M/v Discovery Will Stay the First Night Before Navigating to the Darien Jungle. Take this Opportunity to Meet Your Expedition Leaders, the Crew and Your Fellow Travelers While You Savor Our Tempting Native Cuisine. (b,L,D)
Day 3 : Darien Jungle
Step Aboard a Time Machine and Travel Back More Than 600 Years to a Place that Not Many have Had the Privilege of Experiencing. More Than An Excursion, this is a Journey Into the Lives of the Embera Indians. a Proud People Who have Been Able to Maintain Their Traditions and Lifestyle as They Were Before the Spaniards Colonized the Region. These Natives are also Master Crafters of Cocobolo Wood Carvings and Basketry. After Motoring Up River You Will See the Village Emerging from the Jungle, as if By Magic. Keep Your Eyes Open Along the Way as the Region Offers Abundant Wildlife that is Particularly Active Along the River’s Edge. (b,L,D)
Day 4 : Pearl Islands - San Telmo & Mogo Mogo
Snorkel and Swim in the Waters of the Pearl Islands. the Archipelago Owes Its Name to the Abundance of Pearl Oysters Which Supported a Substantial Fishery in the Early 1900’s. On the Outer Portion of the Archipelago, the Islands of San Telmo and Mogo Mogo are Home to Some Pristine Beaches and Fertile Fishing Grounds. View the Remains of the Submarine Explorer Built in 1865 During the Civil War and Which Sunk Off the Coast of San Telmo During the Oyster Fishery of the Late 1800´s. (b,L,D)
Day 5 : Panama Canal Transit - Gatun Lake
Prior to the Construction of the Panama Canal, the Vast Jungle Area that is Now the Gatun Lake Was Teeming with An Overwhelming Abundance of Wildlife. as the Region Was Flooded to Create the Lake, Animals Took Refuge in the Mountain Peaks, Which are Now the Many Islands that Dot the Renowned Lake. Explore Gatun Lake and Kayak in Panama Canal Waters. Your Expedition Leader Will Take You On Board Small Crafts Past Lush Rainforests to Secluded Areas of the Lake to Witness First-hand the Splendor and Excitement of the Jungle. Exotic Birds, Monkeys, Sloths, Iguanas, and Crocodiles are Just a Few of the Animals that You Could See in Their Native Surroundings. the Sights, Sounds and Scents that Make Up this Beautiful, Tropical Jungle Will Engulf You. Cameras are a Must as this is Considered the World’s Premier Location for Viewing Monkeys and other Animals in the Wild. the Discovery Will Exit the Panama Canal in the Afternoon On Its Way to the Mouth of the Chagres River. (b,L,D)
Day 6 : Panama Canal - Gatun Lake
Prior to the Construction of the Panama Canal, the Vast Jungle Area that is Now the Gatun Lake Was Teeming with An Overwhelming Abundance of Wildlife. as the Region Was Flooded to Create the Lake, Animals Took Refuge in the Mountain Peaks, Which are Now the Many Islands that Dot the Renowned Lake. Explore Barro Colorado Island Where the Smithsonian’s Tropical Research Center is Located. Your Expedition Leader Will Take You On Board Small Crafts Past Lush Rainforests to Secluded Areas of the Lake to Witness First-hand the Splendor and Excitement of the Jungle. Exotic Birds, Monkeys, Sloths, Iguanas, and Crocodiles are Just a Few of the Animals that You Could See in Their Native Surroundings. the Sights, Sounds and Scents that Make Up this Beautiful, Tropical Jungle Will Engulf You. Cameras are a Must as this is Considered the World’s Premier Location for Viewing Monkeys and other Animals in the Wild. the Discovery Will Exit the Panama Canal in the Afternoon On Its Way to the Mouth of the Chagres River. (b,L,D)
Day 7 : Chagres River - Fort San Lorenzo
Experience the magnificent Chagres River which was used by the conquistadors to move their gold across the Isthmus of Panama en-route from Peru to Spain and by the gold prospectors who attempted a "short cut" from the US East coast to the gold fields of California. The river was the center piece of the colonial inter-oceanic route and is now the lifeline of the Panama Canal full of wildlife and tropical jungle. Explore Fort San Lorenzo which is located on a cliff at the mouth of the Chagres on the Atlantic side where your leader will offer details of the immense amount of history found on this area. The fort was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century to defend their well known gold trail. Later that evening, the Discovery will reposition to Colon, where it will spend the night before disembarking the next day. (B,L,D)
Day 8 : Portobelo - Caribbean
Wake Up to a Farewell Breakfast Before You Disembark the Discovery. Travel By Motor Coach to Portobelo and Enjoy this Town Located On Caribbean Waters Which Was Founded By Christopher Columbus On His Fourth Voyage to the New Continent in 1597. this Quaint Town is Rich in History as It Was the Site of Many Sea and Land Battles Between the Spanish Colonials and the Pirates and Corsairs Raiding the Spanish Main. Explore the Fortifications Built By the Spaniards to Protect Their Treasures and Visit the Church of San Felipe, the Sanctuary of the Black Christ. Later in the Afternoon, Board the Panama Canal Railway Train Back to Panama City. this One Hour Railroad Trip Will Allow You to Traverse the Picturesque Trans-isthmian Route from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. the Line Flanks the Panama Canal Passing Through Lush Rainforests, Cruising Alongside the Canal’s Locks, Through the Historic Gaillard Cut and Gliding Over Slender Causeways in Gatun Lake. Arrive to Panama City with the Train Around 18:15 Hrs and Be Transferred to Your Hotel in Panama City.
1 Night At the Bristol Panama (deluxe Room)
(b,L)
Day 9 : Depart Panama
Be Picked Up At Your Hotel and Transferred to Tocumen International Airport. Depart Panama.
| No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Above 12 years | $ 4360 / Adult |
* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.
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* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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