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Diving in Panama, two oceans
Coiba Island, Pacific Ocean; Isla Grande and San Blas, Atlantic
Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Eight days in Panama

Day
Activities
Pacific Ocean
Submerge in color , Coiba Island
First day
First day Arrive at Tocumen International Airport in Panama. Transfer to hotel. Double lodging in the Paitilla or Executive hotels. At 7:30 p.m. we leave to enjoy the night in Panama (cocktail and dinner included).
Second day
6:00 a 6:30 a.m. breakfast. 7:00 a.m. Leave early morning for Santiago. This is a 3 hours trip. In the bus, beverages and snack are available. We’ll take a boat at 12:00 m. and arrive to Coiba at 2:00. We’ll take the lunch at 3:00 p.m. After that (1) immersion (1 tank). Two alternatives are available for lodging: i) camping style in one of the nearby islands (for group of 10 and more), single or double accommodations available; and, ii) ranger station in Coiba, with air conditioner and bathroom (accommodations in group of six). In the night we enjoy a fire camp and local stories. Night diving available (it has an extra cost).
Third day

 

6:30 a.m. Breakfast.
Diver’s program. 7:30 a.m. leave to dive. Dive points are located far of ranger station (10 to 20 miles or more), then, to reach them we require between 30 minutes to 1 hour. Then, we’ll take lunch in the boat or in a near beach. Minimum (2) immersions. If the conditions are goods, it is possible to do other immersion, but it depends of the tides and currents. 4:00 p.m. we’ll return to ranger station in Coiba.
No diver’s program. After the breakfast, we’ll take the boat to Granito de Oro island. Hiking in the forest, snorkel, beach and much more. Our native guide is available if you would like a hiking trip to the nearly wilderness jungle.
Fourth day 6:30 breakfast.
Divers. 7:30 Leave for only one immersion (1 tank).
No divers. A short hiking in the forest, snorkel, beach, visit to Tito (a crocodile).
10:a.m. We’ll return to Puerto Mutis. 12:00 Lunch in Santiago City. 1:30 p.m. We departure to Ciudad de Panama. 4:30 arrive to the hotel in Panama. 5:30 p.m. City tour in Ciudad de Panama (The old town, Mi pueblito and Balboa). Dinner included.
 

Atlantic Ocean -- Isla Grande y San Blas
(Kuna Yala)

Fifth day

8:00 a.m. We leave from Isla Grande in the Atlantic Ocean. In the rout we visit the Panama Canal (Gatun Locks). We’ll visit Colon City and Portobelo ruins. Lunch in Portobelo at midday. 3:00 We’ll arrive to Isla Grande. Lodging in Bananas o Sister Moon hotels. One diving trip in the afternoon or in the night (1 tank).
Sixth day
6:00 breakfast. 7:30 a.m. we’ll leave from San Blas. We’ll navigate 50 miles. One diving immersion (1 tank). Many coral areas are available to explore with snorkel. Beverages, fruits, water, snaks and sandwiches are available in the boat. We’ll arrive at Porvenir town at 12:00 m. We have two alternatives for lodging: i) Nanulega hotel, or, ii) tents in the beach in Perro Island. 1:00 p.m. We continue our trip to Perro Island for lunch (salad, fish, chicken). 2:00 p.m. we arrive to Ustupo, where we’ll be for two hours and return to Perro Island or Nanulega to rest. In the night, We’ll enjoy barbecue, fire camp, guitar and plays.
Sixth day
6:00 breakfast. 7:30 a.m. we’ll leave from San Blas. We’ll navigate 50 miles. One diving immersion (1 tank). Many coral areas are available to explore with snorkel. Beverages, fruits, water, snaks and sandwiches are available in the boat. We’ll arrive at Porvenir town at 12:00 m. We have two alternatives for lodging: i) Nanulega hotel, or, ii) tents in the beach in Perro Island. 1:00 p.m. We continue our trip to Perro Island for lunch (salad, fish, chicken). 2:00 p.m. we arrive to Ustupo, where we’ll be for two hours and return to Perro Island or Nanulega to rest. In the night, We’ll enjoy barbecue, fire camp, guitar and plays.
Eighth day
7:00 a.m. flight to Panama. (This is the only fly from San Blas).
8:00 Arrive to Albrook airport. End of our tour.
We’ll offer transportation to Tocumen airport or hotel in Ciudad de Panama. Travel from local airport to Tocumen International airport, takes 45 minutes.

Price:
8 days (taxes included):
Diver, US$1,899;
snorkel, $1,599.
Group and staff * Minimun 6 divers. Bilingual, local guides. For groups of 8 and more, travel with us a Cordon Blue’s Chef. Don’t forget Travel documents (passport).
Include: Transportation Tocumen international airport – hotel in Ciudad de Panama – Isla Coiba – Hotel in Ciudad de Panama – Isla Grande (Atlantic Ocean) – San Blas – Albrook airport (local airport for domestics fly – Tocumen international airport. Lodging, feed, beverages (no alcoholic), snaks. Al equipment for diving and snorkeling. Suggested luggage
Two swimming suits, walking shoes, sun screen, insect repellent, flash light and new batteries.
Transport
Vans, bus or SUV and boats.