From clear turquoise seas and cosmopolitan city to the coffee farms and cloud forests of Chiriquí, Panama can be as relaxed or as thrilling as you wish.
Panama is a fascinating combination of historic and modern. Staying in four star hotels in the city and a beautiful mountain lodge in the country, spend the week with us exploring Panama City, the Canal and more temperate Chiriquí province.
Activities include: visiting charming historical Casco Viejo, learning about the Canal at Miraflores Locks, experiencing the jungle with the native Embera tribe, hiking and exploring the beautiful, mountainous landscapes around the small town of Boquete, zip-lining over a forest full of century-old trees, waterfalls and abundant wildlife, visiting a working coffee plantation, super fun white water rafting, navigating massive ships and viewing the surrounding exotic rainforest on a boat ride on Gautan Lake.
Location
Panama is the southernmost country of Central America, bordering Colombia to the southeast and Costa Rica to the northwest. It shares a coastline with the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Because it bridges North and South America, Panama is often referred to as the “Crossroads of the Americas”. The 51 mile (82km) Panama Canal bisects the Isthmus of Panama and connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. This canal is one of the most important maritime shipping routes in the world. Panama has the unique distinction of having the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean and set over the Atlantic.
Culture
In the history of the countries of Latin America, Panama has served as a meeting point and has had its culture forged by various cultures and traditions that combined to create unique complexity and exotic environment. The country’s ethnic diversity is reflected in the traditional products found there, such as woodcarvings, ceremonial masks and pottery as well as in its distinctive architecture, cuisine and festivals
Weather
Panama’s dry weather is primarily defined by its two seasons: dry and wet. The rainy season typically lasts from May to December. The dry months are typically between January and April. While the seasons are defined as “rainy and dry”, the country does not experience rain or drought every day, depending on the year and the region
Pricing
- Single supplement $350.
- $75/pp (cash, USD) for gratuities will be collected at the start of the program.
- Quad occupancy per room max: 2 adults per room plus 2 children ages 12 or under.
- 3rd & 4th pricing based on ages 3+
*Please note pricing subject to change
Price includes: Lodging, full time CRKA guides/naturalist, daily transfers to activities, all activities listed above, all Glatt kosher meals under strict suprevision, gratuities and all taxes & fees.
Price does not include: Airfare, miscellaneous hotel charges and optional tours.
Adventures are moderate and appropriate for all age groups.
*Custom group departures available year round upon request. Private or small groups of 2-13 participants & large private groups of 14 +
Airfare: please note airfare is not included in the price of your tour. Airlines that service Panama are American Airlines, Copa, Delta, United, Avianca, and Jet Blue.
Please feel free to contact CRKA for help with airline information and ticketing.
Accommodation: Our coffee eco-resort is an ideal place for rest and relaxation at the Boquette. The resort has been designed so that each room has a panoramic view. The resort is close to many of the main attractions in the area yet maintains a silent tranquility.
All rooms at the resort are spacious Junior Suite class rooms. Rooms are equipped with two queen sized beds, air conditioning, satellite television, hot water, hair dryer, telephone. Some rooms are designed for wheelchair access.
Laundry service is available to hotel guests. All meals, activities and davening will take place at our conference center complete with beautiful panoramic views. Ask one of our travel experts to go over the program details to make sure this tour is truly the right one for you.
*Please note that the itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the tour operator.
