Experience Panama
Start by exploring what remains of the first European settlement on the Pacific coast at Panamá Viejo, then see life in Panama today.
Meet with a scientist at a tropical research center, travel to lesser-known Chitré to visit a local farm, and try your hand at pre-Columbian painting during a workshop with an artist. Then it’s back to the city to marvel at the passage of ships through the locks of the Panama Canal and discover the region’s flora and fauna in one of the lush parks that surround Panama City.
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Day 1: Fly to Panama City
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 2: Panama City
Visit the Panamá Viejo ruins and museum
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Biomuseo
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Day 3: Panama City
Visit a tropical research center
Participate in an interactive lesson with a scientist and learn about ongoing research
Visit a local fish market
Enjoy free time in Panama City
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Day 4: Panama City • Chitré
Travel to Chitré
Visit an area farm to learn about the agriculture of the Azuero Peninsula
Enjoy (and help prepare) lunch with locals
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Day 5: Chitré
Visit with local artisans and learn how traditional Panamanian crafts are made
Participate in a pre-Columbian painting workshop
Enjoy a folklore dance show
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Day 6: Chitré • Panama City
Return to Panama City
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Visit the Panama Canal Authority Administration Building
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Day 7: Panama City
Visit Metropolitan National Park
Enjoy free time in Panama City
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 1 more day
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Day 8: 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 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Panama City
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 2: Panama City
Visit the Panamá Viejo ruins and museum
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Biomuseo
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Day 3: Panama City
Visit a tropical research center
Participate in an interactive lesson with a scientist and learn about ongoing research
Visit a local fish market
Enjoy free time in Panama City
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Day 4: Panama City • Chitré
Travel to Chitré
Visit an area farm to learn about the agriculture of the Azuero Peninsula
Enjoy (and help prepare) lunch with locals
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Day 5: Chitré
Visit with local artisans and learn how traditional Panamanian crafts are made
Participate in a pre-Columbian painting workshop
Enjoy a folklore dance show
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Day 6: Chitré • Panama City
Return to Panama City
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Visit the Panama Canal Authority Administration Building
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Day 7: Panama City
Visit Metropolitan National Park
Enjoy free time in Panama City
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 1 more day
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Day 8: 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 9: 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 (8 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch on Day 4
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide
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Entrances
Panamá Viejo ruins and museum; Biomuseo; tropical research center; fish market visit; farm visit; visit with local artisans; pre-Columbian painting workshop; folklore dance show; Miraflores Visitor Center; park visit and hike (with extension: canoe ride; Emberá Indigenous village)
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Experiential learning
Interactive lesson with a scientist; fish market visit; farm visit; visit with local artisans; pre-Columbian painting workshop; folklore dance show (with extension: 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.
