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Blas Kayaking / Romance
Family / Canopy
Tower / Canopy Lodge
/ Expedition Cruise /
Costa Rica-Panama Cruise / 2
Countries / Fly & Drive
/ Islands
Two Countries, One Adventure 14 Days/ 13 Nights
In Panama: A visit to the Embera community in Chagres National Park; El
Valle, a picturesque mountain town, and the San Blas Islands. Then in
Costa Rica you will visit Monteverde’s cloud forest and the Arenal
Volcano. This tour offers the best of two countries at a very affordable
price.
Day 1: Arrive to Panama
Arrive at Panama International Airport, where you will be met by a representative
and transferred to your hotel in Panama City. Lodging will be at a hotel
in the city.
Day 2: Chagres National Park / Indian
Village
After breakfast visit a paradise found in its purest form. This tour leaves
Panama City at 8:00 AM and begins with a ride in a "piragua"
(a native boat) along the route commonly used by the Indians for their
daily transport along the Chagres River. Hike through the forest with
a local indigenous guide, who is an expert at explaining the local botanical
novelties and the culture of this authentic Chocoe-Embera village. In
the village, the tribe will share their culture through dances, rituals,
food, etc. You will have the opportunity to partake in "jagua",
body painting with vegetable ink. Arrival back in Panama City is estimated
at 4:00 PM. (BL)
Day 3: El Valle Mountain Town
This excursion begins early in the morning with a two-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.
The cool and pleasant climate in this picturesque valley rises approximately
720 meters above sea level and has a great variety of attractions such
as Indian petroglyphs, hot springs, waterfalls, rock climbing and a variety
of hikes for all abilities. Upon arrival, visit the Sunday Indian Market
where large selections of native and national handicrafts are on sale.
The tour continues with a visit to the ancient petroglyphs
of the El Chorro Macho Waterfall and other areas of interest. Enjoy lunch
at a local restaurant. Return to Panama City in the late afternoon. (BL)
Day 4: San Blas Islands
Early morning transfer to the local airport 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 Wichub-Wala Island. This lodge is
located in the center 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 of the Kuna Indians whose culture, traditions
and beautiful beaches remain virtually undisturbed. Tour Grass Island
and relax at one of the numerous beautiful beaches. San Blas seafood is
featured at lunch and dinner. Spend the night at San Blas Hotel. (BLD)
Day 5: San Blas Islands
Rent (or bring your own) snorkeling gear and explore the beautiful reefs
of this area. You can also tour a neighboring island and swim in crystal-clear
waters. Relax on the white sand beaches or in a hammock under palms while
enjoying this unique destination. (BLD)
Day 6: Panama City
Early in the morning you will depart to Panama City from San Blas. Your
afternoon will be free for relaxing and shopping. A folkloric show and
dinner is offered at Tinajas Restaurant. Spend the night at a hotel in
the city. (D)
Day 7: Depart Panama/ Arrive Costa Rica
Transfer to the international airport approximately two hours before your
flight’s scheduled departure time. Transfer from Costa Rican airport
to Hotel Quality Real San Jose (or similar). (No meals.)
Day 8: Transfer to the Pacific Coast
Your lodging will be at Tamarindo Diria Hotel. This is an ideal place
to spend a peaceful, yet exciting stay on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast.
Remodeled with a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere, the hotel boasts of
fine national and international cuisine and a full breakfast buffet. Optional
tours: horseback riding, fishing and wildlife observation. (B)
Day 9: Tamarindo Diria Hotel / Mangrove
Estuary Tour
After breakfast visit the Mangrove estuary. Includes drinks, fruits, transportation
and park fees. (B)
Day 10: Shuttle Bus to Montverde Area
Lodging will be at Trapp Family Hotel (or similar), where you are surrounded
by the cloud forest. (B)
Day 11: Butterfly Farm Tour / Sky Walk
Visit the Butterfly Farm and Nature Center, where there is an extensive
collection of insects and a medicinal plant garden. Then in the afternoon
enjoy the Sky Walk Tour. Discover the outstanding views of the cloud forest
from the hanging bridges, platforms and trails in the forest canopy. The
ecosystem will be explained in a guided tour. (B)
Day 12: Transfer Arenal / Volcano Lodge
(or similar)
This is a scenic area offering a panoramic view of the Arenal Volcano
and the nearby tropical rainforest. The lodge is nestled in the forest
and all rooms have a terrace overlooking the volcano. (B)
Day 13: Transfer from Arenal to San José
Lodging at Quality Real San Jose for 1 night (B)
Day 14: Departure Costa Rica-
Transfer to the international airport approximately two hours before your
scheduled departure time. (B)