Day 1: Arrival in Panama
A representative of Nativa Tours will drive you from Tocumen International Airport to the Best Western Plus Panamá Zen Hotel.
Day 2: Departure to Anton Valley
After breakfast, our driver will meet you at your hotel for your transfer to “Anton Valley”: a village inside the largest volcanic crater in the world. A three-mile crater that was created when the volcano exploded 5 million years ago. The product of this explosion is a deep valley surrounded by mountains and rich volcanic soil that sustains the flora and fauna of the area. The valley is fortunate to have a climate like spring all year round. Night at the Park Eden hotel.
Day 3: Pozos Azules
After your breakfast, your driver will pick you up and your tour to the Pozos Azules Waterfalls will begin, an impressive place with crystal clear waters.
At the end of the day, your driver will drop you at the Park Eden Hotel for your overnight stay.
Day 4: Return to the city of Panama
Take advantage of the free morning to rest or continue to know the Valle de Antón. After lunch, we will drive you back to Panama City, where you will spend the night at the Best Western Plus Panamá Zen Hotel.
Day 5: Departure to the San Blas
Our driver will pick you up around 05:15 a.m. at your hotel. After a 1 1/2 hours drive, you will enter the Guna region (Guna Yala). Then the road goes up and down for another hour to the Caribbean border: on the way a nice spot with a gorgeous view of the archipelago. At your arrival in Carti, you will get on board a Guna canoe, and ride to the sailboat. Welcome from your captain and aboard one of the sailboats of the San Blas Sailing fleet. You will sail on a sailboat on the San Blas archipelago and know the beauty of the 365 islands, of which only 10% are inhabited!
All meals and drinks on board are included.
Days 6 and 7: San Blas by sailboat
A unique experience: two days of sailing on the San Blas archipelago, which is located on the Caribbean Sea a few miles from the north coast of Panama, selected as the third most beautiful destination in the world! Visit the traditional Guna villages and learn more about the famous ¨Molas¨. Explore the deserted islands, go snorkeling, fishing and kayaking… and take advantage of moments to read and rest, far from mass tourism!
All meals and drinks on board are included.
Day 8: Return to Panama City
After breakfast, our captain will take you to Carti, where you will take a Guna motorboat to reach the pier Tupile, where our driver will be waiting to take you to the Best Western Plus Panamá Zen Hotel. You will have the afternoon free to rest or get to know the surroundings.
Day 9: Departure to Chitré, Province of Herrera
We will take you to the Marcos A. Gelabert Domestic Airport for your flight to Chitré in the Province of Herrera, located in the Azuero Peninsula, which also includes the Province of Los Santos, in addition to the South East of Veraguas. The Azuero Peninsula, Panamanian region known as the cradle of folklore due to these ingrained traditions, which include many of the most famous religious festivities in the country. Handicrafts are one of Azuero’s other great attractions. Parita, the oldest colonial village in Panama City, offers excellent craftsmanship. Overnight at Cubita Hotel.
Day 10: “Best of Azuero” excursion
Considered by many the “cultural heart of Panama”, the inhabitants of the Azuero Peninsula live their traditions and their folklore with great pride, and they express it in their day to day throughout the year. During this excursion, you will observe in detail the making of the ¨pollera¨, one of the most beautiful typical costumes in the world, visiting artisans who have dedicated their entire lives to making the costume. You will also visit the workshops of two local artisans who are dedicated to Panamanian folklore: one makes the masks of the “little devils” which are used for the dances of the “Diablicos Sucios” and the “Gran Diablo” and the other who makes the wooden drums that cannot be missing from the typical Panamanian music. Overnight at Hotel Cubita.
Day 11: Craft Tour
In an interactive workshop, you will learn directly from an artisan about the history of the Diablicos in the Azuero Peninsula, their use in the region’s folk dances, and how the terrifying masks are made. Then you will paint a devil mask which remains as a special souvenir to take home with.
At the end of the excursion, we will transfer you to Alonso Valderrama Domestic Airport for your flight to Panama City, where a driver will meet you for your transfer to your hotel in Panama City.
Day 12: Departure from Panama
At the appropriate time, transfer to Tocumen International Airport.
It includes
Transfers
Hotels
Daily breakfasts
Activities and tickets offered in the program
Sailboat
Domestic flights
Not include
Lunches (except days 5, 6, 7)
Dinners (except days 5, 6 and 7)
Entry taxes in San Blas 22.00 $ per person
Guide
Tips
International flights
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