The tour starts in the traditional and commercial areas, banking area, and the modern Panama City where your hotel is located. Then, proceed to the Colonial area or "Casco Viejo" through the stretched streets, plazas and public parks. You'll see France Plaza, Las Bovedas and San Jose Church with its wonderful altar (all made of gold), the Flat Arc Cathedral Church and more.

Also, you will appreciate the biggest engineering structure, considered the '8th Marvel of the World'. Learn about its function and history. We will try to accommodate the schedule to see the vessels as they transit through the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal. Includes visit to the new Visitors Center.

For those wanting a full day experience, lunch is included in your tour. You will enjoy a delicious Panamanian lunch at a prestigious typical restaurant, followed by a visit to the ruins of Old Panama City, which were destroyed by pirate Henry Morgan in 1671.

Please Note: The order of the tour may be altered in order to see the vessels go through the Canal.

Depart Panama City traveling eastward to the bridge over Lake Bayano, the journey takes about 1.5 hours. Stop at the bridge (near the Kuna community of Madugandi) and take a kayak to cross the lake. It takes about an hour to arrive at the entrance of the Caves of Rio Tigre. Exploring the caves takes about three hours, including the return trip.

After lunch you will cross the river from where you can see the Embera villages on the riverbank, and then return to the bridge. The lake is very still and there is plenty of opportunity to watch the birds and animals and to enjoy the natural beauty of these surroundings. You arrive back in Panama City at 6 p.m. This is an outdoor activity in the tropics; light clothes, swimming suit, insect repellent, hat, sunscreen and very comfortable shoes are suggested. Camera in a plastic bag (to protect it from the water) Zip lock bags recommended.

Among the Panama Canal, there is one of the most remarkable natural reserves: Soberania National Park. This protected area is part of the basin of Gatun Lake. Although the protection of this forests started originally due to the maintenance of the Canal function, it has brought protection to one of the richest ecosystems of the world.

Soberania National Park offers you the Canopy Tower. On the top of Semaforo Hill, the tower allows you to watch the wildlife from a different view, closer and over the canopy of forest, exposing the fauna that is often difficult to see from the bottom. Also you can see Gillard Cut, the longest part of the Panama Canal, that actually is being widened.

Enjoy an American breakfast while looking at the magnificence of nature. Explore the natural trails around the area, and watch the exhibitions. The specialized nature guide will share information with visitors.