Explore Panama Expedition

Introduction

Get ready to enjoy a fascinating journey of Panama, beginning with an exploration of the iconic Panama Canal and the colonial charm of Casco Viejo.

Location
Duration
Expedition Type Adventures By Camps

Engage with the indigenous Embera people in their village, experiencing their traditional dances and culinary delights. Immerse yourself in history in the village of Portobelo, tracing the footsteps of Christopher Columbus and pirates, and unwind on a Caribbean beach. Depart with lasting memories of cultural immersion, historical discovery, and natural beauty.

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What’s Included

A fully supported expedition, from start to finish

Your expedition cost covers the incredible activities you’ll be taking part in, as well as the extensive support you’ll receive in the lead up to, and during, your expedition.

Don’t forget you’ll also need your vaccinations*, visas*, kit and some spending money. Do not worry, you will receive expert guidance on all of these once you sign up.

*You will be provided with further information should this be applicable to your destination of travel.

Flights
Travel Insurance**
Expedition Leader
Pre-Expedition Support
All meals in camp
Unlimited drinking water
All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary
All activities mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees for all sights mentioned in the itinerary
Transfers in private vehicles
Project costs and management
24 hour support throughout expedition

**Subject to USD$100 excess. Personal possessions not included.

Day	Activities	More details
Day 1	Arrive Panama	Arrive at Panama Tocument Intl Airport. Transfer to your hotel (30 minutes) and enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Day 2	Panama City	After breakfast, transfer to the iconic Panama Canal, an engineering feat and a crucial waterway linking the Atlantic to the Pacific in Central America. Explore the Miraflores locks and enjoy lunch at the fish market. Continue your discovery of Panama City by taking a tour of the colonial district of Casco Viejo with its cobblestone streets and ancient churches.
Day 3	Indigenous Encounters	Today is a day of culture exploration with a visit to the Embera village to meet the Embera people. An indigenous community that primarily inhabits the country’s mountainous and forested regions. Their way of life is closely tied to nature, focusing on subsistence farming and fishing. Spend the day with the community. Watch their traditional dance, enjoy a tour through their village characterised by stilt houses and have a traditional lunch – typically featuring freshly caught fish, deliciously fried over a wood fire and accompanied by crispy patacones (green plantains) served in banana leaves.
Day 4	Village of Portobelo	Depart for the village of Portobelo on the Caribbean coast. Walk in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus and the pirates as you go on a historical tour of the village and its fortifications. Get onboard a boat to be transferred to a white sandy beach for a picnic and free time in this Caribbean paradise. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 5	Departure	After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight home.