Impressions of Panama
Experience the best of Panama: a country where ancient ruins, wild jungles, and modern cityscapes come together to create a culture unlike any other.
Get a taste for Panamanian life as you learn about the Panama Canal, canoe along Rio Chagres, and visit a local indigenous village. Throughout your journey, you’ll discover some of the plants and animals that add to Panama’s biodiversity./ / / / / /
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Day 1: Fly to Panama
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: Panama City
Visit Panamá Viejo, the ruins from pirate attacks on the original Panama City
Take a tour of Casco Viejo - Panama's Old Town
Visit the Biomuseo
Take a group photo by the Panama sign on the Amador Causeway
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
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Day 3: Panama City
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Boat tour around Monkey Island
Board a boat for an exciting, guided boat tour of Gatun Lake. Motor through a stretch of the Panama Canal and watch as massive tanker ships make their way to another ocean! Try to spot monkeys as your boat circles Monkey Island, then learn how so many species are able to survive in the middle of the Panama Canal.
Enjoy a hike in one of the parks that surround Panama City
Visit the Panama Canal Administration Building
Visit the Miraflores Locks Visitor Centre at the Panama Canal
Guided Tour of the Miraflores Locks
Add this in-depth excursion:
Folklore Evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Panamanian dinner. After dinner, an interactive dance show will make this a night to remember.
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Day 4: Panama City • Chagres National Park
Take a day trip to Chagres National Park
Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres
Visit an Emberá Indigenous Village
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Day 5: Panama City • Portobelo
Take a day trip to the Caribbean Coast
Go snorkeling
Visit the Portobelo ruins
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Day 6: Depart for Home
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Day 1: Fly to Panama
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: Panama City
Visit Panamá Viejo, the ruins from pirate attacks on the original Panama City
Take a tour of Casco Viejo - Panama's Old Town
Visit the Biomuseo
Take a group photo by the Panama sign on the Amador Causeway
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
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Day 3: Panama City
Add this in-depth excursion:
Boat tour around Monkey Island
Board a boat for an exciting, guided boat tour of Gatun Lake. Motor through a stretch of the Panama Canal and watch as massive tanker ships make their way to another ocean! Try to spot monkeys as your boat circles Monkey Island, then learn how so many species are able to survive in the middle of the Panama Canal.
Enjoy a hike in one of the parks that surround Panama City
Visit the Panama Canal Administration Building
Visit the Miraflores Locks Visitor Centre at the Panama Canal
Guided Tour of the Miraflores Locks
Add this in-depth excursion:
Folklore Evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Panamanian dinner. After dinner, an interactive dance show will make this a night to remember.
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Day 4: Panama City • Chagres National Park
Take a day trip to Chagres National Park
Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres
Visit an Emberá Indigenous Village
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Day 5: Panama City • Portobelo
Take a day trip to the Caribbean Coast
Go snorkeling
Visit the Portobelo ruins
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Day 6: Depart for Home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Dinner on arrival day; breakfast and dinner included days 2–5; lunch on days 4 and 5; breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by a licensed local guide; 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 2 experiential activities
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Entrances
Panama Viejo Ruins and Museum; Biomuseo; local exchange; hike in urban park; Panama Canal Administration Building; Miraflores Locks Visitor Center; Emberá indigenous village; snorkeling; Portobelo ruins
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.