Upcoming Overseas/Long Range Trips

Coiba, Diving and Eco Expedition, Panama. 2016

Sample Flight Itinerary:

Outbound

Depart LAX July 16, 11:29AM arrive PTY  July 16, 7:50PM (Flight duration 6h 21m)

Inbound

Depart PTY July 24, 7:53AM arrive LAX July 24, 1:04PM (Flight duration 7h 11m)

ITINERARY

July 16 (Sat): Depart LAX mid-morning, arrive Panama City in the evening, check into Toscana hotel (approx. 20 minutes away from the airport)

July 17 (Sun): 11am morning transfer to Puerto Mutis, mid-afternoon boarding M/V Yemaya II, enjoy late-afternoon mangrove sightseeing, evening departure to Coiba 

July 18-21 (Mon-Thurs): Begin 4 days of diving 3 to 4 dives daily, island visits and kayaking

July 22 (Fri): 8:30 am disembarkation, transfer to Gamboa Rainforest Resort by the Panama Canal, free program. Enjoy relaxing afternoon at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort overlooking the Panama Canal 

July 23 (Sat): Free day/optional extension (Gamboa Rainforest Resort)

July 24 (Sun): transfer to airport early morning, depart Panama City

Includes:

-Three meals per day, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks during the expedition. 

-World renown expert Dive/activities guide----Sten, the wanderlust viking.

-Tanks and weights

-Nitrox fills ($100 included)

-Unlimited use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment onboard

-Island visits during the expedition

-1 night accommodation with buffet breakfast in Toscana Inn Hotel, July 16

-5 nights accommodation on M/Y Yemaya II, Jul 17-21

-2 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in Gamboa Rainforest Resort, July 22-23

-Round-trip hotel-airport transfer, July 16 and July 24

-Round-trip ground transfer from Panama City to Puerto Mutis, July 17 and July 22

-Coiba National Park entrance fee ($20)

-Escort by Ocean Safari professional dive leader/photographer with unparalleled service

Exclusions:

-International air ticket

-Onboard telecommunications

-Onboard alcoholic beverages

-Dive equipment

-Travel and dive insurance

-Crew Gratuities

Fuel Surcharge:

-USD $100 if Brent Oil prices reach USD 100 per barrel;

-USD $160 if Brent Oil prices reach USD 120 per barrel;

-USD $220 if Brent Oil prices reach USD 140 per barrel.

Costs:

Master Cabin #1 cost: $3198 (2 spots queen bed)

Master Cabin #2 cost: $3098 (2 spots)

Standard Cabin with private bath: $2898 (4 spots)

Standard Cabin with shared bath: $2698 (8 spots)

Payment:

* For credit card payment please add 3%         

Cancellation Policy:

(trip insurance is available thru Ocean safari, please ask)

Before Jan. 15 2016, 1st deposit forfeited, no refund on first deposit

After Jan. 15 2016, 1st and 2nd deposit forfeited  (unless replacement can be found then 1st deposit forfeited)

After Apr. 15 2016, no refund (unless replacement can be found then 1st deposit forfeited)

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