Discover Panama
Completed in 1914, the Panama Canal revolutionized international trade by bridging the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans between the Americas.
But there is so much more to this isthmus nation, as you will discover on your in-depth expedition. Explore bustling Panama City and hike El Valle de Antón. Then focus your attention on exotic wildlife as you come face to face with a variety of birds and animals on a canoe ride down the Río Chagres and as you explore one of the lush parks that surround the city.
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Day 1: Fly to Panama City
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
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Day 2: Panama City
Spend the afternoon exploring the more modern Bocagrande neighborhood
Visit the Panamá Viejo ruins and museum
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Biomuseo
Enjoy free time along the Amador Causeway
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Day 3: Panama City • El Valle de Antón
Travel on the Panamericana Highway
Visit a pineapple farm
See La Piedra Pintada rock wall with pre-Columbian stone carvings
Explore hiking trails in El Valle de Antón
See a youth folklore dance show
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Day 4: Panama City • Gatún Lake
Take a Gatún Lake boat ride
- Visit Monkey Island
Visit Metropolitan National Park
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Day 5: Panama City
Visit the Panama Canal Authority Administration Building
Participate in a cultural exchange activity with locals
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Cartagena Base Tour Component
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Day 6: Panama City
Visit Rio Chagres National Park
Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres
Visit an Emberá indigenous Village
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Day 7: Panama City • Portobelo
Go snorkeling
Visit the Portobelo ruins
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Day 8: Depart for home
Depart for home or extend your trip to Colombia
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
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Day 9: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Spend the afternoon exploring the more modern Bocagrande neighborhood
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Day 10: Cartagena • Barú Island
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Relax and reflect with your fellow travelers
Enjoy lunch on the beachEnjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Panama City
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
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Day 2: Panama City
Spend the afternoon exploring the more modern Bocagrande neighborhood
Visit the Panamá Viejo ruins and museum
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Biomuseo
Enjoy free time along the Amador Causeway
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Day 3: Panama City • El Valle de Antón
Travel on the Panamericana Highway
Visit a pineapple farm
See La Piedra Pintada rock wall with pre-Columbian stone carvings
Explore hiking trails in El Valle de Antón
See a youth folklore dance show
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Day 4: Panama City • Gatún Lake
Take a Gatún Lake boat ride
- Visit Monkey Island
Visit Metropolitan National Park
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Day 5: Panama City
Visit the Panama Canal Authority Administration Building
Participate in a cultural exchange activity with locals
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Cartagena Base Tour Component
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Day 6: Panama City
Visit Rio Chagres National Park
Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres
Visit an Emberá indigenous Village
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Day 7: Panama City • Portobelo
Go snorkeling
Visit the Portobelo ruins
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Day 8: Depart for home
Depart for home or extend your trip to Colombia
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
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Day 9: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Spend the afternoon exploring the more modern Bocagrande neighborhood
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Day 10: Cartagena • Barú Island
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Relax and reflect with your fellow travelers
Enjoy lunch on the beachEnjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Dinner on arrival day; breakfast and dinner on days 2, 4, and 5 (and days 8-9 with extension); 3 meals daily on days 3, 6, and 7 (and day 10 with extension); breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (2 with extension; 1 sightseeing tour led by a licensed local guide with extension)
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Entrances
Panamá Viejo ruins and museum; Biomuseo; pineapple farm; El Valle de Antón hiking trails; folklore dance show; park visit and hike; Gatun Lake boat ride; local exchange; Miraflores Visitor Center; Emberá Indigenous village; snorkeling adventure; with extension: Convento de la Popa; San Felipe de Barajas Castle; Barú Island; dinner experience
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Experiential learning
Local exchange; Emberá indigenous village
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
