A Six-Day Land Journey
Panama City in Six Days
The Canal, the old quarter, rainforest lakes, and the Pacific pearl islands. Privately guided, thoughtfully paced, and handled door to door.
The Journey
Six days built around the best of Panama City and its surroundings, from the locks of the Canal to the whale waters of Las Perlas.
You stay in a comfortable Executive-standard hotel in the city with daily breakfast, and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle throughout. Airport transfers, four included lunches, and around-the-clock local support are all part of the package. Entrance fees are included everywhere except the historic churches of Casco Viejo, which charge a small $2 donation per person on the day, should you wish to enter.
Hotel is Executive Standard as priced below. Upgrades to a higher category are available on request.
Day by Day
Your itinerary
A relaxed rhythm: city and Canal, rainforest and river villages, then out to the Pacific islands and the Caribbean coast.
Welcome to Panama
Private transfer from Tocumen International Airport to your hotel in the city. Settle in and rest ahead of the days to come.
The Canal and the Old Quarter
The experience begins at the Miraflores Locks, where you watch ships rise and fall on the Panama Canal. In the afternoon, wander the cobbled streets of Casco Viejo, the restored colonial heart of the city, with its plazas, rooftops, and sea views.
Gatun Lake and the Wounaan
Board a boat across Gatun Lake to Monkey Island, home to several species of primates in the wild. Continue to a Wounaan village to meet an Indigenous community and learn about their crafts and way of life.
Isla Bolanos, Las Perlas
A ferry out to the Pearl Islands and a day on Isla Bolanos, with its clear water and quiet beaches. From July to October, optional whale-watching brings you close to the humpbacks that migrate through these Pacific waters.
Colon, Agua Clara and San Lorenzo
Cross to the Caribbean side to the Agua Clara Locks, the Canal's expanded set, then visit the Spanish colonial fort of San Lorenzo, a UNESCO site guarding the mouth of the Chagres River.
Farewell
Breakfast at your hotel and a private transfer back to the airport in good time for your flight home.
The Detail
What is included
Included
- 5 nights, Executive Standard hotel in Panama City
- Daily breakfast
- 4 lunches during the touring days
- Private air-conditioned transport throughout
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All entrance fees: Miraflores, Wounaan village, Las Perlas ferry, Agua Clara, San Lorenzo
- 24/7 local support
Not included
- International flights
- Casco Viejo churches ($2 per person, paid on the day if you choose to enter)
- Meals not listed above, and drinks
- Optional whale-watching (Las Perlas, July to October)
- Travel insurance, tips, personal expenses
Investment
Price per person
The more you travel together, the lower the per-person rate. Vehicle scales with your group: a private SUV or van for two to six guests, a minibus for eight to fourteen.
| Group size | Vehicle | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | Private SUV / Van | $1,370 |
| 4 guests | Private SUV / Van | $1,050 |
| 6 guests | Private SUV / Van | $960 |
| 8 guests | Minibus | $940 |
| 10 guests | Minibus | $890 |
| 12 guests | Minibus | $860 |
| 14 guests | Minibus | $830 |
Single traveller supplement: add $227 for the five nights in a private room.
Payment: Prices are per person in US dollars. A 7% processing fee applies to card payments at checkout; bank transfer and other methods are available and will be shared with you when you book.
Booking Terms
Deposit and cancellation
To reserve
A 30% deposit confirms your dates. The deposit is non-refundable. The balance is due 30 days before your arrival.
Peak dates
During peak periods, bookings are non-refundable in full.
If you cancel
- 30 or more days before arrival: you lose the deposit only.
- 15 to 29 days before: 50% of the total is due.
- 14 days or fewer, or no-show: 100% of the total is due.
To cancel or change a booking, write to info@ampatours.com.
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