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
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Panama City
Visit Panamá Viejo, the ruins from pirate attacks on the original Panama City
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Biomuseo
Take a group photo by the Panama sign on the Amador Causeway
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Day 3: Panama City
Visit a tropical research institute at Punta Culebra
Participate in a workshop with local scientists
Explore Panama City on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Boat ride on Gatun Lake
Board a boat for an exciting, guided boat tour of Gatun Lake. Motor through a stretch of the Panama Canal and watch as massive tanker ships make their way to another ocean! Try to spot monkeys as your boat circles Monkey Island, then learn how so many species are able to survive in the middle of the Panama Canal.
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Day 4: Panama City • Chitré
Travel to Chitré
Visit a local 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
Travel to Panama City
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Stop for a photo at the Panama Canal Administration Building
Hike to the top of Ancon Hill for a stunning view of the Panama City skyline
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Day 7: Panama City
Enjoy a hike in one of the parks that surround Panama City
Explore Panama City on your own
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 1 more day
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Day 8: Panama City • Chagres National Park
Take a day trip to 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
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Panama City
Visit Panamá Viejo, the ruins from pirate attacks on the original Panama City
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Biomuseo
Take a group photo by the Panama sign on the Amador Causeway
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Day 3: Panama City
Visit a tropical research institute at Punta Culebra
Participate in a workshop with local scientists
Explore Panama City on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Boat ride on Gatun Lake
Board a boat for an exciting, guided boat tour of Gatun Lake. Motor through a stretch of the Panama Canal and watch as massive tanker ships make their way to another ocean! Try to spot monkeys as your boat circles Monkey Island, then learn how so many species are able to survive in the middle of the Panama Canal.
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Day 4: Panama City • Chitré
Travel to Chitré
Visit a local 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
Travel to Panama City
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Stop for a photo at the Panama Canal Administration Building
Hike to the top of Ancon Hill for a stunning view of the Panama City skyline
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Day 7: Panama City
Enjoy a hike in one of the parks that surround Panama City
Explore Panama City on your own
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 1 more day
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Day 8: Panama City • Chagres National Park
Take a day trip to 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.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
