OPTIONAL TOURS FROM PANAMA CITY

OPTIONAL TOURS FROM PANAMA CITY 2009 RATES

All rates per person. Minimun 2 passengers

Colon:

This tour will take you to visit the free zone in the Panama Canal (on the Atlantic side). Per person..US$62

Portobello: Full day

The city of Portobello, meaning beautiful port, was used when the Spaniards plundered South America from its inca Empire’s riches. Portobello, among other ports was the storage for these treasures before their long trip to Europe; being these the temptation for the buccaneers of the Caribbean. The tour will take you to visit the rods of San Lorenzo, our excursion includes visiting today’s Portbello, its church of the Black Christ and lunch at los Canones restaurant..$142

Contadora Island :

Full day excursion with air transportation and transfers..$279.00

Taboga Island:

Full day excursion including lunch, boat transportation..$99.00

Day tours thru Panama Canal:

- Half a day excursion by boat thru the Panama Canal:

For many, this tour is a once in a lifetime experience. Transiting by ferry through 2 sets of locks. This feat is accomplished on gravity alone, no water pumps are used. You will cross the Continental divide and thru the narrowest part of the Panama Canal. You viewing the sites and towns such as: the infamous dredging división of Gamboa, under the new Centennial Bridge, Pedro Miguel and also view the first bridge, That brough together, the east and west banks of the the Panama Canal, The Bridge of the Americas. Transfers to/from hotel are also included.

4 Hrs...US$223.00 (Children under 11 years old $115)

Departure dates for 2010: Every Saturday

- Full day transit Panama Canal...only once a month...please call... $295.00 (Children under 11 years old $124)

Departure dates for 2009:

Mar.15, Apr.19, Jun.21, Jul.19, Aug.16, Sep.20, Oct.20, Nov.15, Dec.20

Embera-Puru Indians:

Depart Panama by car, then by boat across the Lake and the Chagres River to the Embera Indian village. Here you will learn about their indigenous culture and traditions. Lunch at the Village in one of their Indian huts.(Aprox.times 8.30am to 4.30pm). Recommendations: You should wear short pants, sneakers or Tevas, T-shirt, cap or hat, sunblock, insect repellent and dont forget a bathing suit. Full day excursion to visit the Village (Full day by car and by boat)..........$196

Transcontinental Train:

Full day excursion. We will board the Transcontinental Train at the in Corozal train station in Panama City for a historical ride alongside the Panama Canal. This 8^th wonder of the world is famous for its breathtaking beauty and drama of its construction. Originally completed in 1855, The Panama Railroad became the first transcontinental railroad. The French Panama Canal Company purchased the railroad in 1880 to assist in their attempt to build the Panama Canal. In 1904, the United States purchased the New Panama Canal Company’s assets from the French, including the railroad. The United States rebuilt and operated the railroad until 1979, when it was transferred to Panama under the terms of the Panama Canal Treaty. In 1998, Panama privatized the railroad and awarded a 50-year concession to the Panama Canal Company, a joint venture of Kansas City Southern and Mi-Jack Products, to rebuild and operate the line. The new "reborn" railroad began operations in 2000. The spectacular views of this train ride will make this an unforgettable trip. Also visit the City of Colon including lunch at local restaurant. Cost per person..$199

BARRO COLORADO (6 Hrs approx., Mo, Tu, We, Sa, Su, departures at 6:30 a.m. min 2)

Barro Colorado Island (BCI) is located in the center of Gatun Lake. It was in 1923 when this area was declared a Biological Reserve and in 1943 the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute established its laboratories for Neotropical Research. With a specialized nature tour guide navigate in the Panama Canal and experience the big ships transiting the waterway. Once in BCI, explore its coves to look for monkeys, sloth, and other mammals. The avian life is outstanding. Admire countless species of tropical birds in their natural habitat……………….Cost per person $ 160 / reservation in advance…limit number of visitors are allowed per day.

EL VALLE DE ANTON CANOPY TOUR 8 Hours

You begin this adventure at El Chorro Del Macho Waterfall in El Valle de Anton where you begin your hike up to the steel-cable system distributed along the canopy of the forest. You travel safely from tree to tree, descending the mountain where El Macho Waterfalls starts. Cost per person $250.00

Recommendations: long pants, hiking boots or sneakers, insect repellent, hat, dry clothes in case of rain. Lunch Inc.

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