Boat Tour and Hiking Through the Jungle
(5 Days / 4 Nights) Price from: $ 630.00
Inquire NowTour the old Panama City, with its convents, monasteries and public buildings of ancient architecture. Marvel yourself with a jungle tour by boat. You will see a lot of animals as White-faced Capuchin, Mantled Howler Monkey, Central American Spider Monkey, and Geoffrey’s Tamarind. Unforgettable!
Day 1: Welcome to Panama. Suites Ambassador, Suite (B)
Today at the appropriate time a CRS Tours representative will meet you at the Tocumen International Airport to assist and transfer you to your hotel located in Panama City.You will also receive an CRS Tours information kit. Once arrival, please check-in & overnight. Your transfer will take 25 - 30 minutes approximately. Small tropical country in size but huge in biodiversity, Panama offers the visitor an incredible and exuberant natural variety. An abundant vegetation and colourful variety of animals, gives you the opportunity to experience countryside vitality and the abundant Panamanian tropic. The ecologic richness is inherent of what lives in this biological bridge of numerous species which move between North and South America, since three million years ago. The great biodiversity that Panama offers is what propelled the Smithsonian Institute of the United States to establish in the country the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), operating since 1923. The contact with nature in this tropical paradise is a gratifying experience to whoever visits this country, which has destined more than 30% of the national territory to natural reserves.
Day 2: Half Day City Tour. Suites Ambassador, Suite (B)
Depart from the hotel to visit Panama Viejo, the first city founded in the isthmus by Spanish conquerors at the beginning of colonization. Few years following the discovery of the isthmus of Panama, Balboa went through the Darien jungle and discovered an ocean that was until then unknown to the Europeans, the American Pacific Ocean, named by them the South Sea. The first city built by the Spanish conquerors in the coast of said sea in 1619 was Panama, later invade d, looted and destroyed by the pirate Henry Morgan in 1671. The city was abandoned and its inhabitants were relocated in another city some kilometres to the West. From that old city remain the ancient architecture of the cathedral, convents, monasteries, public buildings and a bridge, all of them built from stone. Panamá La Vieja has been declared by the UNESCO as Patrimony to the Humanity. Tourists may visit the ancient stone buildings and walk through the ancient stone streets which are currently covered by grass. It will feel like a very ancient voyage.
Day 3: Jungle Boat Tour and Hiking. Canopy Bed & Breakfast, Standard Room (B)
Early in the morning you are picked up at the lobby of your hotel by the Naturalist Guide for a 45 minute drive to the town of Gamboa, where the Chagres River meets the Panama Canal. Here you board a boat and head off on an adventure that will include a expedition across Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal passing by gigantic cargo ships transiting the waterway, making contrast with the natural surroundings. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to spot Green iguana and Three-toed sloth resting on tree branches, Crocodile, Osprey in the hunt for Peacock bass, Snail kite and Keel-billed toucan among other wildlife. The tour boat will allow for close approximations to rainforest covered islands (former hill tops) in Gatun Lake to search for White-faced Capuchin, Mantled Howler Monkey, Central American Spider Monkey, and Geoffrey’s Tamarind. After the boat tour we will head to Soberania National Park for a hiking tour around the trails of the lush forest.
Day 4: Free Day at Gamboa. Canopy Bed & Breakfast, Standard Room (B)
Enjoy your free day at Gamboa area. You can arrange optional tours for having a new adventure and know more about the nature. Admire the landscaping, flora and fauna of this particular area.
Day 5: Transfer back to Panamá airport. Departure.
At the appropriate time, you will be transfer to Tocumen Intl. Airport. Check-out from the hotel and relax in your private transfer until you arrive to Tocumen Airport. You will arrive to the airport 3 hours before your flight for your check-in at your counter.
Includes:
- Personalized information, maps, brochures, vouchers.
- Land Transfer in and out from Tocumen International Airport (SIB)
- 4 nights lodging at hotels indicated at the preceding itinerary. Breakfast and local taxes.
- Half Day City Tour (includes: transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee to Panama La Vieja Visitor Center and Tower).
- Private Jungle Boat Tour and Hiking Tour (includes: Naturalist Guide, entrance fees to Soberania National Park, boat ride, private ground transportation, snacks and beverages)
Excludes:
- Optional activities
- Bank fees
- International taxes
- Departure taxes ($40.00 per person for Panama)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary & Alcoholic beverages
- Personal equipment
- Extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service, etc.)
- Gratuities
Price Conditions:
Price per person in US dollars, based on double occupancy.
Includes local taxes. Subject to availability.
Valid Rate All Year Round
US$ 630,00 per person
November 01, 2011 to October 31, 2012
Additional cost might apply if traveling between Dec 20 – Jan 05 or Easter week (Apr 01-08) 2012
Important Note:
What makes us different? You can customize your trip to fit your exact needs. Maximize fun time and minimize hassles, mistakes and travel time. Every detail from airport pick-up to adventure tours and activities are arranged by us to make sure the only thing you have to worry about is having fun. Use our quick and easy trip customization form and find out how affordable your dream Costa Rica vacation can be! With CRS you don´t just vacation in Costa Rica, you experience it!
What To Bring:
The most important things to bring are your travel documents: a valid passport, flight and hotel information, health insurance card and driver's license (if you plan on renting a car in Costa Rica). We advise you to make three copies of these documents. Put one copy in your carry-on bag, one copy in your suitcase and leave one copy at home.
Basic Tropical forests, colorful wildlife and spectacular beaches are part of daily life in Costa Rica. The climate varies depending on where you are, so pack accordingly.
1 Prepare for hot, humid summers. Shorts, T-shirts, sundresses, skirts and tank tops in lightweight fabrics should keep you cool. Take a sweater for evenings at a higher elevation.
2 Bring plenty of sunblock. Also include insect repellent, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and a swimsuit.
3 Take rubber-soled sandals or hiking boots for journeys into the rain forests. Flip-flops and sandals are great for resorts and hanging out by the beach.
4 Pack separate clothes for evenings. Simple dresses are great for women, while men will do well in long shorts and a button-down shirt.
5 Prepare for cool winters, particularly in the northern regions and at higher elevations. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are a must, while a fleece jacket or a sweater is advisable.
6 Take an umbrella if you plan to travel between May and November - Costa Rica's wettest period. A rain slicker will come in handy while hiking.
7 Take an electric converter and adapter.
