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Panama Teen Family Adventure
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8 Days & 7 Nights
Traveling with teens
is a great experience when the activities in the itinerary suit the interests
of the entire family. This Panama Adventure was designed with teens
in mind with activities to keep the whole family engaged.
Day 1
Arrival to Panama
Upon
arrival to Panama the group will be met in the Tocumen International airport by
your interpretive guide and escorted to your hotel. This evening we will
host a “Get Acquainted” event with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a tour
briefing.
Day 2
Chagres River and Emberá Indians
This
is a perfect opportunity to visit an indigenous village in the midst of a
wonderful natural setting that supports the harmony of their lifestyle and
traditions. Early in the morning guests are picked up at their hotel and
transferred to Port El Corotu on the shores of Madden
Lake, the main reservoir of drinking water for the cities of Panama and Colon.
Madden Lake also supplies 40% of the water required for the operation of the
Panama Canal. Here, we board a motorized piragua (dugout canoe) and travel up
the Chagres River to the Embera indigenous village of
Embera Drua or Tusipono. The boat journey takes us through the
rainforest of the 320,000-acre Chagres National Park, which is the largest of
the National Parks protecting the Panama Canal Watershed.
At
the Embera village we will be greeted with dancing
and music. We will learn about Embera customs and
their relationship with nature. There will be handcrafts available for sale and
we will have a chance to be painted with the traditional jagua,
a natural dye the Embera use to adorn their bodies.
After a lunch of fish , plantain, and fresh fruit
served in traditional style by the Embera, we visit
the nearby waterfall where we can take a dip in the crystal-clear waters of the
Chagres River before heading back to Gamboa.
Meals
Included: B,L,D
Day 3
White Water Rafting
First thing in the morning we’ll board a plane for the
short flight to the Chiriqui highlands where we’ll
embrace the mild climate of this beautiful mountainous region surrounded by
cloud forest and coffee fincas.
The Chiriqui province has the
tallest mountains in Panama and some of the countries longest rivers including
the Rio Chiriqui and the Chiriqui
Veijo. Whitewater rafting on these rivers is
exhilarating and world renown for easily accessible, non-stop, Class III-IV
rapids. The steep canyons and thick jungle provide a breathtaking setting
for the adrenalin packed trip. Along the way we’ll stop and swim in the
many swimming holes and at mid-day enjoy a riverside picnic lunch.
Day 4
Boquete Tree Trek and Bocas Del Toro
This morning we’ll take the skies using
the same technology that botanists and naturalists utilize to observe and study
the behaviors of wildlife in their natural habitat. Gliding through the
treetops of century-old forests, this vantage allows one to view the natural
landscape with its pristine rivers and waterfalls from a different perspective
as we move through the canopy bordering La Amistad National Park and Volcan Baru.
After a lunch prepared with fresh, organic, local ingredients we'll make the scenic drive over the Talamanca mountain range from Chiriqui to the province of Bocas Del Toro where along the way we’ll visit the Ngobe indigenous village of Silico Creek. Here we’ll see how the organic cocoa is grown and processed into chocolate. Once we reach the town of Almirante on the shores of the Caribbean we’ll take a boat ride from mainland Panama to the archipelago of Bocas Del Toro.
Day 5 & 6
Surfing Lessons (Dec
– Sept)
Discover your surfing potential with two full days of classes. Spend one full day learning the fundamentals such as paddling and catching waves, basic surf awareness, and how to stand up. The following day you will spend developing an understanding of the ocean, improving board control, and catching better waves for longer rides.
Day 7
Snorkeling / Panama
This morning we head out to explore the underwater world of
Bocas Del Toro. This archipelago contains
some of the most beautiful coral reef ecosystems on the planet teaming with
colors, shapes, and life. Vibrant sponges, fish, and sea creatures are the hidden
treasures to be found in this area. After
lunch at Yarisnori Restaurant in Boca Del Drago, we will make our way back to hotel for a quick
shower and to get ready for our afternoon flight back to Panama City.
Day 8
Departure
Today
we’ll say farewell to this enchanting country and return home, where you’ll be
eager to share your incredible Panama experiences.
Meals Included: B
Each departure itinerary may
vary slightly. Although the day in which a stop is listed may differ, you will
enjoy the same experiences listed here.