Day flight to Panama City. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

(Only Saturdays) After breakfast, transfer to Flamenco Marina for our Panama Canal Partial transit check-in. At this point, depart to Gamboa Town (Panama Canal Mid-section) by bus (45 minutes transfer). Upon arrival to Gamboa Dredging Division, begin this excursion through Gatun Lake located at 85 feet, nearly sea level. Travelers will be passing by Gaillard Cut also known as Culebra Cut because its curves resemble a snake and is one of the main points of interest for visitors because it was carved through the Continental Divide.


Once at Gatun Lake, sail through at the north end of the Gaillard Cut 13.7 kilometers on the way to Pedro Miguel Locks. In addition, observe the brand new construction among the Panama Canal, the Centennial Bridge, and then the boat will start to be lowered 27 feet in Pedro Miguel Locks and then enter Miraflores Lake, which is a small artificial body of fresh water that separates Pedro Miguel from Miraflores Locks. Next, the Pacific Queen will enter Miraflores Locks, where the boat will be lowered the last 54 feet until reach the Pacific Ocean. Pass under the Bridge of the Americas and will be able to admire the Bay of Panama and Panama City's spectacular skyline. The boat will disembark at Flamenco Marina where travelers will be met and transferred to the hotel.


NOTE: This is a southbound transit. In some occasions the transit will done the way around.
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Transfer to the airport for a flight to Bocas Del Toro. Upon arrival, the staff of Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge will be waiting to take passengers by boat to this amazing lodge, traveling through small canals, passing local communities and mangroves, while enjoying the colors of the Caribbean Sea. Arrive to Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge and have the afternoon free to relax or to participate in any of the lodge’s activities including fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, jungle hiking, Kayaking or surfing. In the evening, dinner in a candlelight setting will be served at the chosen restaurant. ...read less

Depart early in the morning to Isla Colon and start an adventure around one of the most beautiful Archipelagos around the Caribbean. Travelers will be impressed with the crystal clear waters that surround these islands and will fall in love with the Caribbean culture of its inhabitants. Visit “Dolphin Bay” during this tour, which is the main spot for dolphin watching.


The adventure will continue with the visit to Coral Cay, which is a lovely reef with lots of fish, corals and lobsters. Coral Cay has a rustic wooden-made restaurant on the sea, where one can delight the real Bocas Del Toro homemade seafood. After enjoying the delicious Bocas cuisine, head to the enticing sea to enjoy some snorkeling. Later, after a little walk through the jungle, find one of the most beautiful and largest beaches in Bocas del Toro’s Archipelago: The Red Frog Beach. Its name comes from the rare frog species: Dendrobates Pumilio which is abundant in this area.
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Take advantage of this day at leisure to enjoy the optional activities the lodge has to offer. The activities include: visiting some of the most exotic and isolated virgin beaches located in the different Islands of the Archipelago, snorkeling around the Coral Reefs of the bay to see lots of different kinds of corals, tropical fish and starfish, boat rides through the Island visiting Native Communities, hiking in the rainforest to see the flora and fauna, motorized Canoe River Trips to search for sloths and the white face monkeys, boat tours to meet dolphins in their natural living area or visiting Boca’s town to buy some handcrafts and admire its afro Caribbean colonial architecture style. If one so chooses, travelers can also choose to stay at their terrace and read a good book while enjoying the breathtaking landscape. ...read less

Day at leisure to enjoy the optional activities or simply relax

Transfer to the airport for a flight back to Panama City and then connect with the flight back home.