Day 1: Upon arrival in Panama City, Panama you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Bristol for overnight. Remainder of the day free to explore Panama City.

Day 2: Today ground transfer to the Gamboa Rain Forest Resort for overnight. This is a spectacular resort, located inside the Soberanía National Park and just besides the Chagres River and the Panama Canal.

Day 3: Monkey Island Tour. Overnight at the Gamboa Rain Forest Resort.

Day 4: Embera Indians Guided Tour. Overnight at the Gamboa Rain Forest Resort.

Day 5: Today ground transfer to the Pacific Coast. Arrive at Playa Bonita Intercontinental Beach Resort nestled on a secluded tropical beach.

Day 6-7: Free days to relax at the pool and beach. Optional tours are available at extra cost. Overnight at the Playa Bonita Intercontinental Beach Resort.

Day 8: Transfer to the Panama City International Airport for departure.

PRICE: Available upon request
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Costa Rica & Panama Combo

Day 1: Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will be met and transferred to Hotel Grano de Oro for overnight.

Day 2: Pacuare River Overnight (Class III-IV rapids): Paddle the first half of this spectacular river. Afternoon free to relax in a hammock or hike to hidden waterfalls. Overnight Rios Tropicales Rainforest Lodge in bungalow accommodations.

Day 3: Paddle out on a roaring section of the Pacuare River before transfering to the Southern Caribbean Coast. Overnight at Almonds & Corals Lodge Tent Camp.

Day 4-5: Free days to plan day excursions or to relax on the beach. Overnight at Almonds & Corals Lodge Tent Camp.

Day 6: Today transfer 1 hours to the border of Panama. You will meet your driver and transfer 2 hours through the Sixaola and Changinola river valleys then take a boat ride to the province of Bocas del Toro. Overnight Tranquilo Bay Eco Adventure Lodge.

Day 7-8: 2 full days of guided excursions. Overnight Tranquilo Bay Eco Adventure Lodge.

Day 9: Morning free at Tranquilo Bay. This afternoon boat and ground transfer to the local airport for a short flight to Panama City. Overnight Hotel DeVille.

Day 10: This morning you will transfer to the international airport in Panama City for departure.

PRICE:
$2925.00 per person / double occupancy
Price valid through October 31, 2009
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Adventure Panama!

Day 1: Upon arrival in Panama City, Panama you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Bristol for overnight. Remainder of the day free to explore Panama City.

Day 2: Morning ground transfer to the Gamboa Rain Forest Resort for overnight. This is a spectacular resort, located inside the Soberanía National Park and just besides the Chagres River and the Panama Canal.

Day 3: Morning Monkey Island Tour. This afternoon enjoy the Areial Tram Tour located on the property at Gamboa. Overnight at the Gamboa Rain Forest Resort.

Day 4: Free day to explore the area on your own or to book optional day tours. Overnight at the Gamboa Rain Forest Resort.

Day 5: Morning transfer to the domestic airport for the short flight to Playon Chico in the San Blas Islands. Upon arrival transfer to the Sapibenega Lodge for overnight. Afternoon tour to an indigenous Kuna village and to nearby islands.

Day 6: Free day to explore San Blas Islands. Overnight at the Sapibenega Lodge.

Day 7: After breakfast transfer to the local airstrip for the short flight to Panama City. Upon arrival connect with a short flight to Bocas del Toro. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Punta Caracol Aqua Lodge for overnight.

Day 8: Full Day Guided Tour to islands, Red Frog Beach, Dolphin Bay and excellent snorkeling at Coral Cay. Overnight at Punta Caracol Aqua Lodge.

Day 9: Free day to choose from a fascinating selection of day tours. Overnight Punta Caracol Aqua Lodge.

Day 10: Today transfer to the local airport for the short flight to Panama City. Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel Bristol for overnight. Remainder of the day free to explore Panama City or to do some last minute shopping.

Day 11: Transfer to the International Airport for departure.

PRICE: Available upon request
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Exclusive Getaway

Day 1: Upon arrival in Managua, Nicaragua (or Liberia, Costa Rica) take a scenic ride to Morgan's Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge located near San Juan del Sur, south of the Colonial City of Granada and Nicaragua's capital Managua. Overnight Morgan's Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge.

Day 2-4: The following tours are included: The Magic of Reforestation, Breakfast on the Farm, Riverbed Nature Walk and Full day excursion to Granada, markets and volcanoes. Overnight Morgan's Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge.

Day 5: Ground transfer about 3 hours to the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, for overnight. On a slender Pacific isthmus, on the Northern Pacific Coast, fringed by gold-sand beaches, Four Seasons introduces Costa Rica’s finest luxury resort.

Day 6-8: Free Days. With two expansive beaches, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica offers an enticing array of water sports daily. Overnight at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo.

Day 9: Transfer to the Liberia Airport for departure.

PRICE:
$3966.00 per person - double occupancy
Price valid through October 31, 2009
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Costa Rica & Panama cruises with Cruise West

Day 1: Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica you will be met and transferred to the Pacific Explorer. Cruise West offers an up-close, personal and casual cruise experience.

Day 2: Manuel Antonio National Park: Naturalists lead walks to outstanding wildlife viewing. There are over 100 mammal species and 180 species of birds here. Watch for monkeys, iguanas, agoutis, sloth, and the rare white ibis.

Day 3: Corcovado National Park: Discover Costa Rica's pristine rainforests, populated by a number of endangered species, including puma, tapir, poison dart frogs, crocodile, and jaguar.

Day 4: Golfo Dulce: Explore a mangrove forest by small craft or kayak, if the tide allows, and stroll through the beautiful gardens at Casa Orquideas or "Orchid House." See, smell, taste, and touch a wide variety of beautiful ornamental plants. Note: If the tide does not allow us to go up Rincon River, then we will visit Caña Beach, which is a private reserve and rescue and rehabilitation center for scarlet macaws.

Day 5: Isla de Coiba: Pristine waters, abundant sea life and over 15 species of coral surround the islets of Isla de Coiba National Park. Enjoy a day of island snorkeling and kayaking.

Day 6: Darien Jungle: Visit a remote Emberá village tucked away on the coast of the Darién Jungle. The Emberá villageers open their homes and hearts to welcome Cruise West friends. You will laugh with them, dance with them, and collect memories for a lifetime.

Day 7: Panama Canal and City: Drive up the Panama Canal and return transit of the canal by day boat through the most exciting parts, an unforgettable experience, especially aboard a small ship. In the afternoon, visit Panama City to shop at local handcraft and souvenir shops.

Day 8: Disembark: Transfer to the Panama City Airport for your return trip home.

Extension for the 9 night Itinerary:

Day 7: Panama Canal Transit: Transiting the Panama Canal is an unforgettable experience, especially aboard a small ship like the Pacific Explorer. Note: international maritime law gives priority to large vessels. The Pacific Explorer will be assigned transit based on that criterion and may transit the Canal at night, an exciting and impressive alternative to typical daytime passage.

Day 8: Portobelo: Sleepy Portobelo was once one of the richest ports of the Spanish Main, until plundered by Henry Morgan in 1671.

Day 9: San Blas Islands: Step ashore at a Kuna Indian village, which nearly overflows a tiny island. At an uninhabited island nearby, crystal-clear waters tempt you in for snorkeling.

Day 10: Disembark and transfer from Colon to the Panama City Airport.

PRICE:

Available upon request

Based on the lowest cabin category, upgrades are available.
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