Panama
Costa Rica Extension
You can extend your Panama Discovery tour with 5 days in nearby Costa Rica to experience the Arenal Volcano – the most active volcano in Costa Rica, which regularly puts on a stunning show of glowing lava flows. Relax in the naturally occuring Hot Springs and participate in a multitude of optional activities once you’ve
arrived.Includes a night in the capital San José.
Prices start from Nicaragua Caribbean Sea £540
Panama Beach Extension
Guanacaste Monteverde San Ramon San José
as the Three-toed Sloth Bear and the endemic Red-naped Tamarin. Enjoy a picnic lunch on an island in the canal with astounding views of the natural surroundings along the shore. In the afternoon visit the Miraflores Locks visitors centre for an insight into the Panama Canal. Fly to Chiriqui Province and transfer to the quintessentially Panamanian, picturesque town of Boquete, located on the eastern side of the dormant Baru volcano. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel Ladera. (B/L/D)
Day 5: Cloud Forest Canopy Zip-Lining – Coffee Tour Tree Trek this morning by zip-line – smoothly soaring the heights of the cloud forest from 14 different canopy platforms and discover a thrilling perspective of the native flora and fauna. This afternoon fully interact and experience the processes involved with making internationally-revered coffee at Lerida Coffee Estate. Your tour culminates with a freshly brewed coffee watching the spectacular sunset over the Baru volcano. (B/L/D)
Day 6: Continental Divide – Bocas del Toro Explore Finca Lerida, a privately owned reserve in Boquete. At an elevation of 2,286m, search for the elusive
Resplendent Quetzal amongst others in their cool, tranquil habitat of orchids, bromeliads and wild avocados. Drive to Almirante, Bocas del Toro, experiencing en-route the continental divide. Upon arrival in Almirante transfer by boat to the laid-back jungle paradise of Isla Colon on the Bocas del Toro archipelago and enjoy the hammocks on the upper deck; or mingle with the charming locals over a few drinks in the local town. Stay 2 nights at the Bocas Inn. (B/L/D)
Pacific Ocean
Day 7: Salt Creek Village – Bastimentos Marine National Park Depart by boat, traversing the expanse of Bastimentos National Park, Panama’s first marine national park. You reach Salt Creek by navigating through clusters of Red Mangroves, which protect rare and endangered sea creatures during their development stages. Arrive at the Cayman trail taking you through several stages of forest dynamics. A nearby lagoon is home to spectacled Cayman and Slider Turtle; on the floor you may even spot the endangered Poison Dart Frog famed for its brilliant and elaborate colours. Local handicrafts and woodcarvings will be available at
the end of your hike from the indigenous Ngobe community. In the afternoon snorkel amongst some of the crystal blue waters, spectacular reefs and acclaimed sea life. (B/L/D)
Day 8: Boca del Drago – Panama City Your final day begins with a boat ride to Boca del Drago, a tiny fishing community that overlooks the mainland. Visit Swan’s Cay, which serves as the only known rookery for the Red-billed Tropicbird and Brown Booby. Make your way along the coastline, with stops at the coral reefs and mangroves for snorkelling. Say goodbye to the Bocas del Toro this afternoon and journey by plane to Panama City for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the Holiday Inn Panama Canal. (B/L/D)
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Day 9: Panama City – London Return with Continental Airlines via Newark to London Heathrow. (B)
Minimum age:12. Colombia Costa Rica
Boca del Toro
Boca del Drago Salt Creek
Playa Blanca Panama City Chiriqui Panama Tortuguero Arenal
3 nights at the Royal Decameron Beach Resort. Prices start from
Prices are per person based on twin share on an All Inclusive meal basis.
£345 51
8-night Tour
Prices from 04 Feb '11 11 Mar 08 Jul
19 Aug 04 Nov 09 Dec
27 Jan '12 02 Mar
Mixed Board
The prices in the panel are only meant as a guide and may change. Please refer to page 17 for more information
Adult Tour Sgl Rm Sup 2835 2835 3045 3045 2860 2860 3010 3010
375 375 375 375 375 375 390 390
Prices are in £’s per person based on 2 adults sharing and include taxes and fuel surcharge and ATOL fee of £291 per person (reductions or increases may apply at the time of booking). Prices will vary within the date band depending on the departure date. For full details of our pricing policy and booking conditions, please refer to pages 119-124.
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