The Best Of Panama - Trek International Safaris

The Best Of Panama
February 24 - March 2, 2016
ABOUT PANAMA
The word Panama means a coastal area with an abundance of fish, with two oceans and many rivers, bays and
lagoons in between, one can see why. With just over 3.5 million inhabitants it is one of the least populated countries in
Central America. However, more than half live in the Panama City-Colon corridor. Panama is the only place in the world
where you can see the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic and is only 50 miles across at its narrowest point.
Today Panama is a booming tourist destination second only to Costa Rica in Central America. There are jungles full of
bird and mammal life, as well as mountains featuring rows of delicious coffee plants. With all of its diversity and solid
infrastructure, Panama’s economy is very healthy with a third coming from the Panama Canal that is seeing its traffic
increase substantially.
PANAMA CITY
Panama City is the most international and urbanized
city in Central America and very influential in the finance
sector. We will begin our journey with three nights at
the intimate and upscale Bristol Hotel in the financial
district of Panama City. From here we will venture out to
the Panama Canal for a private partial transit on board
the historical Isla Morada Yacht once owned by gangster
Al Capone for smuggling rum from Cuba to U.S. This ful-
ly guided trip will offer informative views on the canal and
its massive expansion for the post-Panamax era. Our
adventure continues from Panama City with a half-day
guided fishing for peacock bass on Lake Gatun followed
by a shoreline lunch of your day’s catch. This is not really
a fishing trip, more of a catching adventure and despite
Gatun’s peacocks being smaller than normal size, these
fish are real fighters.
TROPIC STAR
Our trip will include a four night stay at the famous
Tropic Star Lodge who has provided the ultimate in offshore
and inshore fishing adventures for hundreds of guests for
the past 50 plus years. Located 150 miles southeast of
Panama City in the pristine, remote Darien jungle;
Tropic Star Lodge has more fishing world records than any
other resort. Their Pacific waters are famed for holding a
vast variety of treasured species including black marlin,
blue marlin and sailfish along with monster dorado, roos-
terfish and Cubera snapper which attract anglers from all
over the world. The lodge is situated on a hillside over-
looking beautiful Piñas Bay, from here you can snorkel,
kayak, bird watch, hike, or have a relaxing massage and
enjoy the pool. TSL accommodates 39 guests in 19 com-
fortable-appointed rooms and features two bars, large
restaurant and outdoor grill area for dinner under the
stars. Our adventurous group of 22 guests will have three
days of fishing on board their fleet of 31foot Bertrams,
you can book in groups of two or four.
THE ITINERARY
FEBRUARY 24:
Arrive Panama City and VIP tran-
fer to Bristol Hotel. Private dinner and introductions in
Bristol Hotel.
FEBRUARY 25: Early morning transfer to Miroflores
Lock and a private, four hour partial transit of the Pan-
FEBRUARY 26: Early morning transfer to Lake Gatun for
half-day peacock bass fishing trip. Shore-side lunch
included after fishing. Dinner at Tinajas.
FEBRUARY 27: Depart Panama City for morning charter
flight to Tropic Star Lodge. Welcome ceremonies and room
assignments. Buffet dinner poolside.
FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 1: Three days fishing in 31
ama Canal on board the historical 100 foot Isla Morada
foot Bertrams.
del Marisco.
and depart home.
Yacht. Lunch and beverages included. Dinner at La Casa
MARCH 2: Mid-morning charter back to Panama City
THE DETAILS
$11,995 per couple to include three nights
accommodations at the Bristol Hotel with breakfast,
dinners in Panama City, private transit of the
Panama Canal with lunch, half day peacock bass
fishing with shore lunch, four nights accommodations
at Tropic Star Lodge with meals/wines, three days
fishing with all tackle provided, charter flight to and
from Tropic Star and all VIP transfers. $9995 (two
couples per boat).
GETTING THERE
Panama City is easily reached from the U.S. with daily flights offered by American, United, Delta and Copa
Airlines. Trek Safaris will be glad to arrange your airfare in accordance with this itinerary.
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