After breakfast, you have a free morning to explore on your own to get a feel of the land. Casco Viejo is the oldest part of Panama City, founded in 1673 after the original city was destroyed by pirates. It's a cultural hub with art galleries, museums, and theaters showcasing Panama's history and contemporary art scene 

We will get together for lunch at a local Panamanian restaurant. 

In the late afternoon, we'll go on a guided sunset bike ride with a local and learn about the rich history of Panama! They'll also be giving you some recommends on where to eat when you're on your own and keep an eye on stores you may want to purchase gifts and souvenirs since we'll be back to this area after our boat adventure!

Dinner will be on your own, but don't stay up too late. We have a very early morning the next day!

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

We'll hit the road early morning to the Port of Carti where we'll board our vessels and heard to our first San Blas island, Salardup Island.

Our I Travel By Boat guides will greet us with breakfast and go over the logistics of our trip. Afterwards, you'll have free time to relax, swim, snorkel, paddleboard or grab a nap. 

A delicious lunch will be cooked up by our boat staff and we'll get to spend some time getting to know our shipmates. In the late afternoon, a guided snorkeling tour will commence for those interested in learning more about the sealife surrounding these islands. 

On shore, we'll meet with our local Guna guides to learn about Guna history to help us prepare for the upcoming celebrations. 

We'll head back to our boat for dinner and lights out! 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will begin our morning sailing to our first island of the day, Coco Blanco. Once we arrive, you'll have time to swim and lounge around. It's a cute little small island that you can circle in about 10 minutes. 

After lunch, we will head to Isle Tigre to do a guided walking tour of a traditional Guna village. Because we are coming during their celebration week, we will have the opportunity to see a traditional dance take place in the main town square!

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

We'll head into the village after breakfast to watch the villagers, from youth to adults, reenact the battle between the Isla Tigre villagers and the Panamanian police 100 years ago. Translation will be provided by a local guide. You're welcome to watch the whole reenactment or walk around the village if you prefer to explore. 

Lunch will be served on board and then we sail to Waisailadub, which has one of the best snorkeling spots in all of San Blas. There's a forest literally underwater with what look like full grown trees you can swim among and discover.  You can again join a guided snorkeling trip in the afternoon or rest up for the evening since we are invited to join in the festivities on the island! This will be our last night on the boat!

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We'll start our 1 hour sail to Nargana bright and early to arrive at the plane landing strip where we'll have breakfast. Say goodbye to your lovely I Travel by Boat staff as we board our flight back to Panama City. 

Once we land, we will head back to Central Hotel to drop off our luggage and grab a quick bite to eat. Remember those recommendations from our bike tour on day 2!

Next we'll head over to one of the most iconic destinations that one needs to see when they think of Panama - the Panama Canal, specifically the Miraflores Locks. Our tour guide will talk to us about its history and importance to global maritime transportation. From this visitors center, we will be able to see the locks in action when a vessel passes through. 

Back at the hotel, you will have some downtime to relax and decompress after an early morning and packed afternoon. 

Then we'll head out together to have our farewell dinner! 

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

As with all good things, this too must come to an end. But don't worry, we'll have our memories and new friendships to remember this experience by! 

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we go our separate ways. 

Can't wait to see you on the next trip! 

Meals included: Breakfast