Days 6 to 8 – Panama Canal

There is something very moving, for children and adults, about seeing the Panama Canal for the first time.  The enormity of this engineering marvel boggles the mind.  The vast jungle that had to be divided, the massive locks, and the forty ships that pass through the canal every day, make for an unique testament to man’s achievement and how we are still so dependent on sea power for our needs.

You will learn about the history and also get to see:

* Miraflores Locks-it is a mile long, and is part of a lock system that takes ships from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and back again.  After watching a ship go through the locks, like a series of stepping stones because the waters are at different levels, be sure to go to the museum.

* See how the Embera Tribe lives. 

Explore their native dances and traditional artwork during your time in the village.  These friendly indigenous people will also go over how and why they moved to their current village on the Chagras River.

* Voyage across Gutan Lake in the Panama Canal, passing gigantic cargo and passenger ships.  Children are never disappointed with how immense some of these vessels really are.  Many dwarf everything in sight!

And of course you’ll see plenty of wildlife too – iguanas, crocodiles and peacocks just to name a few.

Day 9 – Depart Panama City for Home

Panama City has everything you could hope for in a modern capital city. Enjoy a bit of the nightlife, museums and culture before heading home.

This is sure to be a memorable, educational, and fun trip for the entire family.  Take plenty of pictures for the family scrapbook.

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