Winter Getaway in Panama 2023 & 2024
World Holiday
 7 Days • 7 Meals
Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Casco Antiguo in Panama City, discover the operational marvel of the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Lock Visitor Center and relax during a three-night stay at the Playa Bonita beach resort.

 Highlights
  • 7 Meals: 6 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours
  • Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Casco Antiguo in Panama City
  • Discover the marvel of the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Lock Visitor Center
  • Sail to the Pacific Ocean on a partial transit of the Panama Canal
  • Relax during a three-night stay at a beach resort

 Itinerary
Day 1  USA / Panama City, Panama
Depart the USA on your flight to Panama City. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a Mayflower Cruises & Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax and become acquainted with your new surroundings.
Day 2  Panama City
Depart the hotel with your local guide for a panoramic and walking tour of this historic city. Stroll through Casco Antiguo - the oldest section of Panama City and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Notice the architecture – from crumbling façades of days gone by to beautifully restored buildings in the classic style. See the locals as they go about their everyday life from selling crafts on street corners, to shopkeepers running their businesses. Continue to the Miraflores Lock Visitor Center where an expert guide helps you experience the construction history of the canal. From the balcony, you have a chance to see the operation of the lock, as you overlook this amazing architectural masterpiece. Meal: B
Day 3  Panama Canal Cruise
Today may well be a highlight of your trip! Depart for the Gamboa area and embark a ship to begin the partial transit of the Panama Canal, narrated by a local expert. Cruise through the Gaillard Cut, cross under the Centennial Bridge and transit the Pedro Miguel Locks.

Enjoy lunch onboard while experiencing the operation of the lock as you descend 30-feet in one step and reach Miraflores Lake. Enter the Miraflores Locks in the Pacific Ocean where you are lowered 60-feet in a two-step process. Sail on the Pacific Ocean, pass under the Bridge of the Americas and disembark at Amador Causeway in the Panama Bay. After an exciting day in the Panama Canal, return to the hotel by coach for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Meals: B, L
Day 4  Panama City – Playa Bonita
Depart the city and journey by coach to La Playa Bonita beach area. Enjoy the next three nights in the relaxed atmosphere of the resort. Meal: B
Day 5  Playa Bonita
Enjoy a full day at leisure, discovering all the amenities of the resort, or join an optional excursion to the Embera Indigenous Village. Mix and mingle with these happy people, living in the rainforest, with no “modern conveniences”. See some of their cultural dances and explore the area’s abundant variety of birds and wildlife during a trek through the untouched jungle and past sparkling waterfalls. Meal: B
Day 6  Playa Bonita
A final day of rest and relaxation on the beach or poolside is in store for today. Meal: B
Day 7  Panama City / USA
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Panama as you return to the Tocumen International Airport for your flight home. Meal: B
Day During Your Stay  Optional “All Inclusive” Upgrade
“All Inclusive” upgrade available at the Westin Playa Bonita for an additional $370 per person. The upgrade includes lunch and dinner daily (Days 4 - 6), unlimited premium drinks and premium house wines (all served by the glass), taxes and tips.
The upgrade is available on a per ‘room’ basis (both guests in the room must purchase it), and only to guests 18 years and older. Mini-bar items are not included in the “All Inclusive” option.

 Accommodations
Days 1 - 3  InterContinental Miramar, Panama City
Days 4 - 6  Westin Playa Bonita, Playa Bonita
 

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 Dates and Rates
Departure Dates Per Person twin Single Room Availability
January 18, 2024 Request a Quote $1,299 + $749 Available
January 25, 2024 Request a Quote $1,299 + $749 Available
February 15, 2024 Request a Quote $1,299 + $749 Available
February 22, 2024 Request a Quote $1,299 + $749 Available
February 29, 2024 Request a Quote $1,299 + $749 Available
March 7, 2024 Request a Quote $1,299 + $749 Available
March 14, 2024 Request a Quote $1,299 + $749 Available
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Optional Excursion* Embera Indigeneous Village: $175 per person



*Note: minimum number of guests required to operate

Passport & Visas: Each U.S. citizen must have a valid passport.  Expiry date of passports should be at least 6 months after the return date of tour. If you don’t have a passport, call our office and we’ll tell you how to apply for one. Some countries require visas for entry by U.S. citizens. We will send visa applications and instructions if a visa is required for your tour.  Holders of non-U.S. passports should contact their nearest consulate and inquire about the necessary passport or visa documentation required for entry into the countries visited.

NOTE: Due to airline security measures, your passport name must match your airline ticket name and your tour reservation name or you may be denied aircraft boarding.

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