Panama

Rainforest Explorers: The Best of Panama With Your Family

Program No. 23615RJ
Search for tropical wildlife alongside your family in Panama while also meeting members of an indigenous tribe, venturing through the jungle and voyaging part of the canal together.

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At a Glance

Did you know that Panama has over 975 different bird species, more than the U.S. and Canada combined? And that’s just one reason why this awesome country is perfect for every wildlife lover. On this exciting adventure with your family, journey into the jungle and rainforest to search for awesome animals like sloths, monkeys and iguanas. Along the way, get a temporary tattoo from an indigenous tribe, learn cool pirate history and spot marine life through your snorkeling mask as you make lifelong memories in this tropical paradise.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to three miles daily over uneven terrain; getting in and out of canoes/kayaks/motorboats; ascending/descending an 86-step canopy tower; snorkeling; some city walking and intermittent standing.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Experience a partial transit through the legendary Panama Canal and search for wildlife as you pass through its many lakes and locks.
  • Take your learning nice and slow at a sloth sanctuary where you’ll get up close and personal to these gentle creatures.
  • Enjoy a boat ride to an Emberá village – one of seven local indigenous tribes – to play fun games and learn about their traditions.
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Meals
26 Meals
9 Breakfasts
8 Lunches
9 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Aug 08, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024
  • Aug 08, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024
  • Jul 25, 2024 - Aug 03, 2024
  • Aug 08, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024
  • Dec 20, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
  • Dec 26, 2024 - Jan 04, 2025
3 nights
Panama City
Modern hotel located at Fort Amador, on the boardwalk overlooking the entrance to the Panama Canal and the Bridge of the Americas.
3 nights
Punta Chame
Cozy hotel on the western tip of Panama’s Punta Chame Peninsula. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of two Pacific beaches. The nearest beach is a favored spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing and it can be reached via a sidewalk (~ 550 feet/2-3 minutes on foot).
3 nights
Gamboa
Gamboa Rainforest Resort is strategically located on the banks of the Chagres River and the Panama Canal, near the Soberania National Park. The lush surroundings and quiet neighborhood are a nice refuge from the hustle and bustle of Panama City, just 30 minutes away.
3 nights
Panama City
Modern hotel located at Fort Amador, on the boardwalk overlooking the entrance to the Panama Canal and the Bridge of the Americas.
3 nights
Punta Chame
Cozy hotel on the western tip of Panama’s Punta Chame Peninsula. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of two Pacific beaches. The nearest beach is a favored spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing and it can be reached via a sidewalk (~ 550 feet/2-3 minutes on foot).
3 nights
Gamboa
Gamboa Rainforest Resort is strategically located on the banks of the Chagres River and the Panama Canal, near the Soberania National Park. The lush surroundings and quiet neighborhood are a nice refuge from the hustle and bustle of Panama City, just 30 minutes away.
3 nights
Panama City
Modern hotel located at Fort Amador, on the boardwalk overlooking the entrance to the Panama Canal and the Bridge of the Americas.
3 nights
Punta Chame
Cozy hotel on the western tip of Panama’s Punta Chame Peninsula. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of two Pacific beaches. The nearest beach is a favored spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing and it can be reached via a sidewalk (~ 550 feet/2-3 minutes on foot).
3 nights
Gamboa
Gamboa Rainforest Resort is strategically located on the banks of the Chagres River and the Panama Canal, near the Soberania National Park. The lush surroundings and quiet neighborhood are a nice refuge from the hustle and bustle of Panama City, just 30 minutes away.
3 nights
Panama City
Modern hotel located at Fort Amador, on the boardwalk overlooking the entrance to the Panama Canal and the Bridge of the Americas.
3 nights
Punta Chame
Cozy hotel on the western tip of Panama’s Punta Chame Peninsula. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of two Pacific beaches. The nearest beach is a favored spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing and it can be reached via a sidewalk (~ 550 feet/2-3 minutes on foot).
3 nights
Gamboa
Gamboa Rainforest Resort is strategically located on the banks of the Chagres River and the Panama Canal, near the Soberania National Park. The lush surroundings and quiet neighborhood are a nice refuge from the hustle and bustle of Panama City, just 30 minutes away.





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