Panama City To Bogotá Luxury Tours

The next day, start your exploration of Panama’s capital with a visit to the innovative biodiversity museum designed by “starchitect” Frank Gehry, and learn more about the country’s status as one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Later, enjoy an exclusive VIP tour of the Panama Canal where you’ll get a hands-on feel for the canal’s history, economic importance, and engineering brilliance. Enjoy exclusive access to view the ships up close as they sail through the Miraflores lock accompanied by an expert engineer, before learning about the canal’s history in an IMAX documentary. Then explore the canal’s head administrative building and the old barracks. For an additional insider experience, you may opt for a partial crossing of the Panama Canal in your own private yacht and accompanied by an expert engineer who will explain the canal’s history and intricate workings.

The following day, depart for the Chagres National Park, which is known for its rich biodiversity and high number of endangered species. Here, you’ll glide along Lake Alajuela in a traditional canoe, and head into the jungle to meet members of the Emberá indigenous community. Known as the Guardians of the Panama Canal Jungle, the Emberá people will open your eyes to their culture and traditions, sharing stories, dances, crafts and traditional food. Return to the city and savor a delicious meal at one of the top restaurants in the area.

The following day, embark on an all-day boating adventure to discover the archipelago of the Islas de Rosario. Made up of 30 idyllic isles, Blue Parallel has selected the most spectacular deserted and uncharted islands known only to local fishermen. Relax onboard your vessel and swim or snorkel alongside teeming schools of fish and bright coral reefs. Return to your resort in the evening to savor dinner at the property. For an additional luxury experience, stop at a private villa where you’ll have access to your own private inlet, perfect for swimming, and can enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by a personal chef. Return to Cartagena and relax at leisure before visiting one of the most iconic cocktail bars in the area and enjoying a recommended dinner.

The next day, wander the charming streets of the Getsemani neighborhood and take in the area’s colorful street art. Return to your hotel to relax at leisure before enjoying a private salsa class in a privately-owned 16th-century home. Salsa is an important part of Colombian culture, and this immersive experience allows you to learn the rhythms from professional dancers. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice your newfound salsa skills in a Colombian salsa club later in the evening.

Begin your exploration of Bogotá at the Paloquemao local market, one of the city’s oldest fruit markets, to learn about and taste a selection of the country’s unique tropical fruits. Continue to the Candelaria neighborhood for an interactive walking tour of this historic center which will showcase the area’s most iconic public buildings and historical plazas, including a plaza that hosts one of the city’s oldest markets. Stop at one of the neighborhood’s top restaurants for a special tasting-menu lunch before continuing to the famous Botero Museum and the legendary Gold Museum. Should you wish, you’ll also have the chance to visit the Colón Theater, Casa del Marqués and the Quinta de Bolivar, former home to Simon Bolívar, South America’s liberation hero.

The next day, end your luxury journey from Panama to Colombia with a private transfer to the airport for your international flight home.