10 Day itinerary in Panama, Central America & Caribbean
Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Panama City to Bogota, immersing yourself in vibrant cultures, lush landscapes, and rich histories. This seamless travel pass offers unique experiences, including exploring Panama Canal’s marvels, snorkeling in San Blas Islands’ crystal waters, discovering M... Read More
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Get to know one of Medellin’s major markets
Discover Manizales, the heart of Colombia’s coffee region
Discover Bogota by bike
Swim in crystal clear waters with tropical fish
Get to know one of Medellin’s major markets
Discover Manizales, the heart of Colombia’s coffee region
Discover Bogota by bike
Swim in crystal clear waters with tropical fish
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Day 1: San Blas Islands, Panama
Duration: 3 Days
Departure Time: 05:00 - 06:00
Transfer from Panama City to San Blas Islands (L/D)
You will be picked up at your accommodation in Panama City early this morning and take an exciting ride through the jungle on 4x4 transportation. We will then make a stop to pass through immigration formalities and pay the entrance fees to Kuna Yala Islands (not included). We will continue our way to the dock where you will meet your boat to take a shared transfer to your island.
Note: Please note that there will no longer be a stop at the supermarket to avoid unnecessary time loss and to be able to arrive at the port as soon as possible. Therefore, we encourage you to purchase supplies to take with you to the island (snacks, drinks, water) the day before the tour.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: San Blas Islands, Panama
San Blas Yanis Island Budget Experience 3D/2N
San Blas Islands Tour (B/L/D)
Enjoy a fresh breakfast with the sounds of the waves on the shore before going on an exciting tour. Afterwards, if time permits, opt to swim or snorkel around your island in the crystal clear turquoise waters to spot colourful tropical fish among coral reefs or simply spend time relaxing on a hammock. You can also hire a boat and visit a traditional Kuna Yala village of this archipelago, where you can purchase handmade souvenirs to contribute to the community (optional activity at extra cost, inquire upon arrival). Spend the evening watching the horizon turn different shades of red and pink as the sun sets over the Caribbean.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3: Panama City, Panama
San Blas Yanis Island Budget Experience 3D/2N
Transfer from San Blas Islands to Panama City (B/L)
Say goodbye to your piece of natural paradise this morning for your scenic one-hour return trip to the dock by boat and 4x4 transportation ride back to Panama City, and be dropped off at your accommodation in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Medellin, Colombia
Panama City to Medellin
Type: Flight
Time: 10:30, 15:00
Duration: 1 Hours
Transfer from Panama City to Medellin
You will be transferred to Panama City airport in time for your flight to Medellin.
Day 5: Medellin, Colombia
Medellin City Tour
Departure Time: 8:00, 8:30
Duration: 4 hrs
This Medellín City Tour will take you to iconic places such as the Parque de las Esculturas, also known as Plaza Botero, an urban space that exhibits 23 sculptures by local artist Fernando Botero. You will also visit the Parque de Los Pies Descalzos, a space full of gardens and bamboo that invite children and adults to play barefoot and connect with nature. Other important attractions that you will see during this tour of Medellín are the Parque de Los Deseos, located next to the House of Music, the Planetarium, the Explora Park and the University of Antioquia. To end this visit to the iconic places of Medellin, we will take you to the Cerro Nuibara where you will find Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a typical town in the department of Antioquia (known as paisas), with a variety of restaurants and souvenir shops to take home. During the tour, you can take the Metro and the Metrocable, an aerial public transport system that connects to the outer zone of Medellín, where you can see the city from above and learn more about its social composition and its development in today's society. This city tour is the perfect introduction to Medellín, as it provides travelers with an overview of the most important points of interest and attractions in the city.
Day 6: Manizales, Colombia
Medellin to Manizales
Type: Bus
Time: 04:31, 05:00, 06:46, 08:01, 14:01, 15:30, 17:31, 19:31
Duration: 5 Hours
Transfer from Medellin to Manizales
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Bogota.
Day 7: Hacienda Venecia, Colombia
Manizales Coffee Experience 2D/1N
Coffee Tour (L)
In the morning, you will be picked-up from your accommodation and transferred to Hacienda Venecia, a working coffee farm with 100 years of history and tradition, declared part of the cultural and landscape heritage, by UNESCO in 2009. During the 3-hour tour, you will receive a detailed explanation about the processing of coffee, which includes learning the culture, history and varieties of coffee, watching the roasting process, experimenting with scents and flavors, walking through the coffee plantations and visiting the wet mill, where the coffee is washed, dried and packaged. You will also visit the main house gardens which hold 100 years of history, and are a symbol of the typical architecture of the region. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and overnight at the Hacienda.
Meals: Lunch
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Day 8: Manizales, Colombia
Manizales Coffee Experience 2D/1N
Transfer to Manizales & End of Trip (B)
Make your own breakfast before saying goodbye to your new friends. After checking-out from your accommodation, you will take a shared transfer back to Manizales 17:00 where this amazing adventure will come to an end.
Note: A transportation is available at 14:00 from Hacienda Venecia to the main highway (included in the value of the package) where you can take a bus to Manizales (not included).
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Bogota, Colombia
Manizales to Bogota
Type: Bus
Time: 06:30, 08:00, 10:30, 15:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00
Duration: 6 Hours
Transfer from Manizales to Bogota
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Bogota.
Day 10: Bogota, Colombia
Bogota City Day Trip
Departure Time: 9:00
Duration: 4 hrs
The panoramic tour through Bogotá begins in 93 Park, a well known commercial area packed with restaurants and high-end stores. You will also visit the T Zone of Bogotá, very sought out by tourists thanks to its enchanting bars and cafes. The next stop of this Bogotá City Tour will be the emblematic neighborhood Usaquén, a place where you will appreciate Bogota’s creativity expressed through its beautiful artisanry. Right after, you will head to the city center to walk around the streets of La Candelaria, known for its particular colonial balconies and for being one of the areas that has best conserved the past of this capital city. In downtown Bogotá, you will also visit the Bolívar Plaza and the Chorro de Quevedo, two must-see tourist spots in the Colombian capital. Finally, you will make your last stop at the Monserrate station and, if you choose (the cable car or chairlift is not included in the price), you can go up to one of most breathtaking lookout points in Bogotá, located at 3,150 above sea level. Upon finishing the tour, the driver and guide will be waiting to take you to a central meeting point in the city.
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