This Globus Independent tour begins in Panama City. Here, on the isthmus linking Central and South America, you’ll explore the colonial-style architecture of Casco Antiguo and hear the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise in the waters of the Panama Canal to follow in the historic wake of some 14,000 ships that traverse the engineering marvel each year. Venture into Gamboa Rainforest Resort in the heart of Soberania National Park. Cruise up the Chagres River in a dugout canoe to visit an Emberá Indian Village where ancient dances, mystical ceremonies, and medicinal plants are a way of life. Take some well-deserved I-time in Gamboa to fish, birdwatch, or kick back at the pool or spa. Aaaahh, Panama!
Panama City Roundtrip; 6 days
Highlights:
- Discover Panama City’s Colonial Heart - Stroll through the colorful cobblestone streets of Casco Antiguo, a UNESCO World Heritage “old town” lined with historic churches, plazas, and colonial architecture—immersing in centuries of Panamanian culture
- Cruise the Panama Canal & Locks Transit - Set sail through the legendary Panama Canal, witness the engineering marvel firsthand, and glide through the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores Locks, tracing the paths of over 14,000 vessels a year
- Relaxation & Recreation at Gamboa Rainforest Resort - Spend your free “I‑Time” at a lodge nestled in Soberanía National Park. Cast a fishing line, bird-watch from the canopy, visit a sloth sanctuary, or simply unwind poolside or in the spa
- Emberá Village Cultural Canoe Adventure - Take a handcrafted dugout canoe up the Chagres River to an Emberá Indigenous community. Experience tribal dances, medicinal-plant rituals, jungle wildlife treks, and a traditional village lunch—all deeply rooted in pre-Columbian heritage
