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- 10-day trip
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Panama trip | Sailing along the San Blas Islands
Explore Panama's Caribbean by luxury private yacht! During this beautiful journey in Panama, you will start with a stay in the capital: Panama City. You will have a private excursion to Lake Gatun by the Panama Canal and, of course, visit the city's beautiful historic centre and the famous Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal. You will then fly by private plane to the San Blas Islands; a true paradise in the Caribbean. The islands are administered by the indigenous Kuna Indians. Here, upon arrival, you board your luxurious private catamaran, with which you will spend the next few days exploring. In consultation with the captain, you can determine the route along several paradise islands. During your sailing trip, you can swim and snorkel in the beautiful azure Caribbean Sea and completely unwind on the comfortable catamaran.
Travel programme
Travel overview
- Dag 1 - 2 Vliegreis naar Panama
- Day 3 Private excursion to Lake Gatún
- Dag 4 Privévlucht naar San Blas en start zeiltocht
- Dag 5 - 8 Luxe zeiltocht San Blas-eilanden en snorkelen in het Caribisch gebied
- Dag 9 Terug naar Panama City
- Day 10 Departure from Panama
- Day 11 Arrival
Air travel to Panama
Welkom in Panama! Uw rondreis begint in de grote metropool Panama City waar onze lokale vertegenwoordiger u welkom heet op de luchthaven. Daarna brengt een privétransfer u naar uw hotel. De komende nachten verblijft u in het oude stadshart van Panama Stad. Casco Viejo is een prachtige koloniale wijk, die sterk contrasteert met de moderne wijk met zijn hoge flatgebouwen met spiegelende ramen.
Na uw eerste overnachting maakt u samen met uw gids een privé stadstour waar ook de Miraflores-sluizen bij worden bezocht. Panama Stad staat natuurlijk vooral ook bekend vanwege het Panama Kanaal. Voor de Miraflores-sluizen liggen de grote containerschepen al klaar om door het Panama Kanaal te kunnen varen. De tour wordt ook gecombineerd met een bezoek aan het oude gedeelte van de stad en het moderne gedeelte met zijn vele wolkenkrabbers. Dit ‘Dubai’ van Latijns Amerika is volop in ontwikkeling en iedere maand lijkt er weer een nieuw gebouw bijgekomen in de skyline. Tijdens de tour is een lunch bij de Miraflores sluizen inclusief.
Inclusief:
• Meet & greet bij aankomst
• Privétransfer naar uw hotel
• Stadstour Panama Stad en Miraflores sluizen in privéservice inclusief entreegelden en lunch
• Overnachtingen inclusief ontbijt
Exclusive:
• Intercontinental flight to Panama City
Private excursion Gatun Lake
This day, you will embark on an adventure trip to the waters of the world's most famous man-made lake: Lago Gatún. You will board your private boat and, accompanied by the English-speaking captain, explore the lake and its history. A visit to Monkey Island will also be made. There is a good chance you will encounter a variety of wildlife, such as sloths, exotic birds, monkeys or crocodiles. During the excursion, it is also possible to go fishing, swimming and kayaking.
Included:
• Private boat trip on Lake Gatún, including transfers, an English-speaking guide and lunch
• Overnight stay including breakfast
Private flight to San Blas and start sailing trip
U wordt vandaag opgehaald door een privétransfer, deze brengt u naar de luchthaven vanwaar u met een privévlucht naar de San Blas-eilanden reist. Bij aankomst wordt u naar de haven gebracht waar uw catamaran op u wacht. U stapt aan boord van uw eigen privé-catamaran waar u de komende dagen de San Blas-eilanden op gaat verkennen. De allermooiste manier om dit paradijs te verkennen!
Het programma van de komende tijd ligt in uw handen. U kunt zelf met de kapitein bepalen wat de route is die u de komende dagen af gaat leggen. Zo zijn de eilanden die genoemd zijn voorbeelden, deze zijn niet verplicht.
Inclusief:
• Privétransfer naar de luchthaven
• Privévlucht naar San Blas
• Privétransfer naar uw catamaran
• 6 dagen/5 nachten privé zeiltocht langs de San Blas eilanden op basis van volpension inclusief kapitein, matroos, kok en activiteiten georganiseerd door de catamaran
Luxury sailing trip San Blas Islands and snorkelling in the Caribbean
De komende dagen zou u bijvoorbeeld Cayos Coco Bandero, Cayos Chichime of Cayos Limon kunnen aandoen. Uw kapitein deelt graag zijn passie voor zeilen en zijn liefde voor de natuur met u, of het nu gaat om het ontdekken van nieuwe riffen, het genieten van spectaculaire zonsondergangen of een gezamenlijk diner onder de sterrenhemel van San Blas. Snorkelen is een van zijn favoriete bezigheden, en hij neemt u graag mee naar de mooiste riffen, waar u betoverd zult worden door de schoonheid en exotische onderwaterwereld.
Mocht snorkelen niets voor u zijn, dan kunt u vissen en genieten van de rust en ontspanning van deze wateren terwijl u wacht op de volgende vangst. Of u nu wilt deelnemen aan deze activiteiten of liever geniet van de ontspannen sfeer van het zeilen, hij staat altijd voor u klaar om van uw vakantie een onvergetelijke ervaring te maken.
Included:
• 6 days/5 nights’ private sailing trip around the San Blas Islands on a full-board basis, including a captain, deckhand, cook and activities organised by the catamaran
Back to Panama City
U vaart vandaag terug naar de haven, waar u aan wal gaat. Uw prachtige San Blas ervaring zit er op en u neemt afscheid van de bemanning. Vervolgens reist u weer per privévlucht naar Panama Stad. De komende nacht verblijft u in het luxe Sofitel hotel gelegen in het oude gedeelte van de stad. Het hotel heeft een fijn zwembad om even te ontspannen, maar u wandelt ook zo door de koloniale straatjes van de oude stad.
In de avond hebben we een dinerreservering gemaakt bij Aya la Vida gelegen in het historische Casco Viejo. Het restaurant staat bekend om zijn gebruik van verse, lokale ingrediënten en biedt een culinaire ervaring die de rijke en diverse tradities van de Panamese keuken weerspiegelt. Een mooie afsluiting van uw reis.
Included:
• Private flight to Panama City
• Private transfer to your hotel
• Dinner at Aya la Vida restaurant
• Overnight stay including breakfast
Accommodations
Hotel La Compañia
Three different eras of Panama's history come to life at Hotel La Compañia, where opulent modern design breathes new life into a historic location. Discover spectacular rooms with private balconies, vibrant Casco Antiguo views and diverse design in each wing of the hotel. The...
Three different eras of Panama's history come to life at Hotel La Compañia, where opulent modern design breathes new life into a historic location. Discover spectacular rooms with private balconies, vibrant Casco Antiguo views and diverse design in each wing of the hotel. The accommodation offers a unique blend of contemporary luxury and historical grandeur. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and modern amenities. The hotel's five restaurants draw on the same historical inspiration, such as the stone interior of the Spanish church El Santuario or the old-fashioned wood and copper furniture of the American Bazaar. Head to the rooftop pool and bar for the ideal vantage point over the thriving Casco Antiguo district, where nightlife, luxury dining and world-renowned archaeological sites lie side by side.
Your stay: 3 nights
Sailing Marea
Sailing Marea is a luxury catamaran that sails through the San Blas Islands of Panama. The boat features comfortably furnished guest rooms that are equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy high-quality meals while on board. Additional facilities and services...
Sailing Marea is a luxury catamaran that sails through the San Blas Islands of Panama. The boat features comfortably furnished guest rooms that are equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy high-quality meals while on board. Additional facilities and services include Wi-Fi access, a kitchen, and a rooftop.
Your stay: 5 nights
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo - Panama City
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo - Panama City is ideally located in the heart of Panama's historic Casco Viejo district, a UNESCO protected area, with shops, restaurants, bars and attractions within walking distance of the accommodation. The rooms and suites are modern, stylish and elegantly decorated and each equipped...
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo - Panama City is ideally located in the heart of Panama's historic Casco Viejo district, a UNESCO protected area, with shops, restaurants, bars and attractions within walking distance of the accommodation. The rooms and suites are modern, stylish and elegantly decorated and each is equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, Bose Sound Dock, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and a marble bathroom. Enjoy dinner at the hotel's restaurant, which serves delicious authentic and traditional Panamanian dishes with an emphasis on seafood, or relax in one of the bars with a refreshing cocktail. Additional amenities and services include a swimming pool, sky bar, spa, beauty salon, scuba diving and use of quads.
Your stay: 1 night
Experiences
Lake Gatun
Today, you will embark on an adventure trip to the waters of the world's most famous man-made lake: Lago Gatún. You will board a speedboat and, accompanied by the English-speaking captain, explore the lake and its history. You will encounter a variety of animals, such as sloths,...
Today, you will embark on an adventure trip to the waters of the world's most famous man-made lake: Lago Gatún. You will board a speedboat and, accompanied by the English-speaking captain, explore the lake and its history. You will encounter a variety of animals, such as sloths, exotic birds, monkeys or crocodiles. You will also make a stop to admire nature or swim.
Destinations
San Blas Islands
Few places on earth are as idyllic as this archipelago of hundreds of small islands, some just big enough for a single palm tree. Of course, most islets are a bit larger and they are bursting with greenery, paradisiacal beaches and excellent swimming and snorkelling waters. What is also special about the archipelago is that it is traditionally inhabited by the Kuna Indians, known for their colourful attire. The islands form an autonomous province in Panama over which the Kuna Indians have their own right of disposition.
Panama City
Panama City is a modern metropolis on the Pacific Ocean and the Panama Canal, the world’s most famous shortcut. In ‘Casco Viejo’, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll find old Spanish colonial buildings and various government buildings. From this old quarter, situated on a peninsula, you can see the many skyscrapers of the modern city in the distance. This ‘Dubai’ of Latin America is undergoing rapid development, and every month it seems as though a new building has been added to the skyline. One of the liveliest neighbourhoods is ‘Bellavista’, where you’ll find plenty of restaurants and bars.
What makes Panama City special is that, right in the heart of the city, you’ll find a tropical forest where you can go for lovely walks and even spot wildlife (including many exotic birds, iguanas and sloths). A walk through the city’s ‘green heaven’ also takes you to a lovely viewpoint from where you can see the Panama Canal and the Miraflores Locks; next to the latter is a museum about the construction of the canal that you certainly shouldn’t miss.
Just outside the city lie the ruins of Panama Vieja, the remains of the town originally founded by the Spanish, before the pirate Henry Morgan burnt it to the ground.
Panama
Colourful Panama forms the land bridge between North and South America and is world-renowned for the world’s most famous ‘shortcut’: the Panama Canal. Panama City is often referred to as the ‘Dubai of the Western Hemisphere’, a cosmopolitan city where there’s always something happening and skyscrapers seem to be springing up like mushrooms. Yet the city also has a historic centre, ‘Casco Viejo’, which is listed as a World Heritage Site; the best boutique hotels can be found in this part of the city. Just a 30-minute drive away lies the world’s most accessible tropical rainforest, which, despite its proximity to the city, is an excellent place to explore the country’s diverse flora and fauna. The jungle has been inhabited by the Embera Indians for centuries.
On the Caribbean coast and on the San Blas Islands lives another indigenous tribe: the colourful Kuna people. The lodges you’ll find here are rustic yet situated on idyllic little islands, where you’ll spend a few days amongst this remarkable community. The word ‘Panama’ is said to mean ‘abundance of fish’. Water and the coast are therefore key elements of your trip to Panama; the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean are just 80 kilometres apart, and there are hundreds of small islands off the coast.
Panama trip | Sailing along the San Blas Islands
We offer the described trip from €9,495 per person.
The price is indicative and is subject to factors including availability and travel dates.
Included
• Binnenlandse privévlucht zoals genoemd in het programma
• 9 overnachtingen in zeer goede en bijzondere accommodaties, waarvan 5 nachten op uw eigen privé-catamaran inclusief kapitein, matroos en kok
• Alle maaltijden zoals genoemd in het programma
• Alle genoemde, benodigde privétransfers
• Alle excursies zoals genoemd in 'programma', waaronder stadstour Panama Stad, privéboottocht Lake Gatun en catamaran avontuur
• Entreegelden nationale parken voor geplande excursies
• Meet & greet bij aankomst
• Reserveringskosten (t.w.v. €50,-)
Positieve impact van uw reis:
• Bijdrage positieve impact van €50,- per persoon middels de Avila Foundation
Not included
• Intercontinental flights
• Room category upgrade
• Travel and/or cancellation insurance
• Seat reservations on flights
• Meals not specified and optional excursions
• Personal expenses/tips
• Contribution to the Calamity Fund (€2.50 per booking)
• SGR contribution (€5 per person)