Panama Canal Cruise & Panama: A Continent Divided, Oceans United (2012)

Panama City • Anton Valley • Gamboa Rain Forest • Panama Canal Cruise • Panama Railway Train
  • 11 days
  • from only:
  • $2445
  • $223 per day
    Small Ship Adventure Only
  • 11 days
  • from only:
  • $3095
  • $282 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your adventure
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your adventure with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of OAT adventures to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta

5hrs

Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, Newark, New York (JFK)

8hrs

Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, DC (Dulles)

7hrs

Denver

9hrs

Los Angeles, Portland, OR

10hrs

Miami

3hrs

Phoenix, Seattle, Tucson

12hrs

San Francisco

11hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Panama City, Panama. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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What to Expect
  • Physical requirements: This adventure is not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. You must be able to walk 3 miles unassisted over the course of each day, exploring on foot and standing for up to a half hour at a time. You must also be comfortable participating in 5-6 hours of daily physical activities. During our cruise of the Panama Canal, we’ll have the opportunity to explore via Zodiac and kayak. Agility and good balance are required for getting in and out of these smaller boats. We reserve the right for our Trip Leaders to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home if their limitations are impacting the group's experience.
  • Climate & terrain: February, March, and April are hottest during the day, with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees F. Humidity is quite high year-round in Panama, averaging about 80%. On land, we’ll travel over some rugged paths, as well as bumpy, unpaved, dusty roads—both by air-conditioned bus and on foot.
  • Pacing: 5 locations in 11 days with 1 one-night stay; early morning sightseeing on Day 8. We will cruise for a total of 3 days, for about 8-10 hours a day. There are several overland drives, including a 4-hour transfer to Panama City on Day 10. Some of the roads are bumpy and dusty.
  • Transportation: We spend 3 nights aboard a small ship, and we’ll also travel via air-conditioned minibus, train, Zodiacs, canoes, and kayaks.
  • Group size & leadership: 24 maximum with 1 Trip Leader.

Visa Information

U.S. citizens do not need a visa for this trip.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, do not travel with a U.S. passport, or will be traveling independently before/after this trip, then you may need a visa. Please check with the appropriate embassy or a visa servicing company. To contact our recommended visa servicing company, PVS International, call toll-free at 1-800-556-9990.


Vaccinations Information

For a detailed and up-to-date list of vaccinations that are recommended for this trip, please visit the CDC’s “Traveler’s Health” website.