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2015 Apple Vacations Panama

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O P T I O N A L D A Y T O U R S These optional day tours include pricing from Panama City, Playa Bonita, Gamboa and from the Playa Blanca area. These tours are pre-bookable with Apple Vacations. PANAMA CANAL PARTIAL TRANSIT This tour begins at the Flamenco Resort and Marina. After a 45 minute drive to Gamboa, you will board a boat and enter the canal at Gaillard Cut, where the Chagres River flows into the canal. The Gaillard Cut (also known as Culebra Cut, because its curves resemble a snake) is one of the main points of interest for visitors, because it was carved through the Continental Divide and this section of the Canal is full of history and geological interest. While traveling the Cut's 8.5 miles, view the new Centennial Bridge. Next, enter Pedro Miguel Locks and then Miraflores Lake. Once in the Pacific Ocean, sail to the Flamenco Marina and disembark. On the way, pass under the Bridge of the Americas. Admire the Bay of Panama and Panama City's skyline. Includes round-trip transportation, bilingual guide, Panama Canal transit with all fees, lunch on board, soft drinks and water. Transits take place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from January-March and Saturdays from April-December. Duration: Half day, 6-8 hours Panama City/Playa Bonita/Gamboa from $200 † Playa Blanca from $263 † *Apple Vacations is represented in Panama by Gamboa Tours dmc and Aventuras 2000, independent destination management companies operating in Panama and providing services to Apple Vacationers. Excursions operated by local independent suppliers. Prices and excursions subject to change without notice. Some require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition. 8 G A M B O A T O U R S Upon your arrival in Panama, you will be met at the airport by a Gamboa Tours dmc* Representative. Your Representative will guide you to your shared hotel transfer and be available to book optional excursions and provide other important information. In cooperation with Gamboa Tours DMC, Apple Vacations offers a variety of optional day tours in Panama, as well as the fully escorted 7-night Highlights of Panama tour (see page 4). Visit applevacations.com for more detailed tour descriptions as well as additional tour options.

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