Tour Arrangements Include: Deluxe hotel in Panama Gamboa Rainforest Resort – Historic 1 bedroom Villa with continental breakfast Partial** Panama Canal Transit with lunch All transfers with baggage handling throughout Services of SLT local representatives throughout SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty USTOA $1 Million Consumer Fund Protection Bond

The Panama Canal
ITINERARY - SAMPLE
Abbreviations:  B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner

1st Day (Fri) San Jose/Panama
Arrival in Panama, transfer to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. The resort lies in the middle of Panama's 55,000acre Soberania National Park, part of the Panama Canal Basin. Here the focus is on preserving the environment and creating a sustainable coexistence between nature and visitor. 110 luxury rooms along with 1 and 2 bedroom historic villa apartments compliment the onsite aerial tram, observation tour, orchid, butterfly and frog exhibits. There is also a fresh water aquarium, marina and model Embera India Village. Overnight Gamboa Rainforest Resort.

2nd Day (Sat) Panama Canal
Early morning pick-up at the hotel for the drive to Balboa, Pier 17, on the Pacific side of the Canal, where we board our boat which will take us on the world famous journey through the Panama Canal. Cruise through Miraflores Locks, which will elevate our boat to 85 feet above sea level before arriving at the Gaillard Cut, the narrowest part of the Panama Canal. At Gatun Lake, one of the largest man made lakes in the world, we will be able to see the Barro Colorado Island Nature Monument. Following lunch served on board the boat, we arrive at the Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side of the Canal. Descend, in a three-step process, to arrive at Cristobal where a comfortable coach bus is waiting to transfer us back to Pier 17 in Balboa. Transfer back to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort.. Meals BL

Please note: Actual timing of each transit is scheduled by the Panama Canal Commission 24 hours in advance. Occasionally, the Canal transfer is run in reverse, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Canal Transits are offered only on Saturdays. Full Transits are available one Saturday each month. "Partial" Canal Transits are offered on Saturdays when there isn’t a Full Transit. See schedule below.

3rd Day (Sun) Panama City/U.S.
Transfer to the international airport in time for your return flight to the U.S. or extend your stay in Panama to explore the untouched wonderous natural beauty of the rainforest, cloud forest and native indian heritage unique to Panama. Meals B

PANAMA CANAL FULL TRANSIT DATES

2010 Dates: Jan 16 Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19 Jul17, Aug 21 , Sep 18 Oct 16 Nov 20 Dec 18

Extra Night add $110

TOUR RATES* PER PERSON

Twin $699 -- Triple $679 -- Single $899

+Breakfast included
**In the event of a Full Transit, please add $125
per person. Extra Night add $110

Tour Arrangements Include: 3 nights at the historic and charming Hotel La Gran Francia Meals and tours are included as indicated in the itinerary Hotel taxes and entrance fees to national parks and other attractions All transfers and transportation including guide Services of SLT representatives SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty USTOA $1 Million Consumer Fund Protection Bond

NICARAGUA
GRAND GRANADAN
4 DAYS Arrive Any Day into Managuao

Abbreviations:  B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner

1st Day NICARAGUA
Arrival Managua, Nicaragua. Welcome transfer to the La Gran Francia Hotel located in the heart of Granada’s historic Parque Central.

2nd Day GRANADA
Enjoy old Granada starting with a visit to the main plaza flanked by the Cathedral and Episcopal Palace, the central park and public colonial buildings. At the Plaza of Independence, you’ll discover the remarkably restored Casa de los Tres Mundos. A short stroll will bring us to the historic Church of San Francisco-site of the pulpit from where the friar and historian Bartolomé de Las Casas preached. In the afternoon, meet our favorite local, Chico who has been providing visitors with nostalgic horse drawn carriage rides for over 25 years, a tradition dating back to 1524. Ride through the narrow streets of Granada’s natural colonial antiquity to the port and islets of Granada. Here a small motorboat ride on Lake Nicaragua will have you mazing through hundreds of small islands in the shadow of majestic Mombacho volcano, looming in the distance. Return to your hotel. Meals BL

3rd Day MASAYA VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK & MASAYA MARKET
Marvel at the expansion of the active Santiago Crater on our full day tour of Masaya Volcano National Park. Learn about Indian and colonial history and discover the animal life and vegetation that grow on the lava fields. Later lots of fun awaits you at the National Arts and Crafts Market of Masaya where beautiful fine hand stitched and embroidered linens are a must to buy. In the afternoon, visit Catarinathe majestic artist's colony along the crater above Laguna Apoyo. Enjoy the breathtaking view across and down into the lagoon and visit the artisans in Catarina and San Juan del Oriente where you can see and buy carefully designed and beautifully crafted bamboo and ceramic works of art. Return to your hotel. Meals BL

4th Day GRANADA / MANAGUA / U.S.
Whole morning free to enjoy the graceful charm of historic Granada just in front of your hotel. Afternoon transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Meals B

TOUR RATES* PER PERSON

Twin $699 --- Single $899

Child $399

(Single traveler supplement add $300 over single occupancy rate)