Highlights of Panama

Arrive in Panama City at any time. Check into our hotel and enjoy the city. Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting where you can meet the Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members.

Our journey begins, taking us to the mountain retreat of Boquete. A plethora of outdoor options await us here, including numerous hikes, whitewater rafting and a tour of a coffee plantation.

The picturesque town of Boquete is nestled in a green mountain valley, with a beautiful river running through it. The town is well-known for its cool, fresh climate and unspoiled natural environment, making it an outdoor lover’s paradise. There are numerous hiking tours to choose from, as well as horseback riding and whitewater rafting. It is also a good place to just relax in the mountain climate as a break from the lowland heat. For the coffee lovers, there are many plantations that offer tours of their factories as well as taste tests.

Estimated Travel Time: 9 hours
Approximate Distance: 700 km

We travel by means of buses and a boat to arrive at the Archipelago of Bocas del Toro. Our time here offers us plenty of opportunities to snorkel, scuba dive, or just relax on the beach.

The Archipelago of Bocas del Toro is made up of 6 islands, only 2 of which have roads and services for tourists. The islands are unique in many ways. The islands and closest shoreline form an isolated pocket of lowlands between the mountains and swamps of most of nearby mainland. As a result there is much wildlife found only in this region and nowhere else. The islands are mostly covered in rainforest, and have spectacular beaches perfect for sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling or diving.

Estimated Travel Time: 8 hours
Approximate Distance: 340 km

Fly back to the capital, where you will enjoy a half day tour of the Panama Canal. Visit the Miraflores Locks and the on-site museum.

The Panama Canal is a fabulous example of modern engineering and is considered to be one of the engineering wonders of the world. Many times before was a canal attempted to join the two oceans at this point. The first to try were the French, but they encountered endless trials and catastrophes, in the end claiming the lives of 22,000 people—and the canal was abandoned. The United States eventually completed the canal in 1914, and today it extends 80 km across the country. Gigantic lock systems raise and lower the water levels, allowing ships to go from lake to lake (the canal is made up of entirely fresh water), and eventually from ocean to ocean. According to statistics, more than 12,000 ocean-going vessels pass through it a year–over 30 a day! Watching a freighter pass through the locks is something not to be missed.

Estimated Travel Time: 3 hours
Approximate Distance: 380 km

Set off first by 4x4 vehicle along a rustic and scenic rainforest trail, then transfer to a boat before you reach the picture perfect white sand beaches and palm trees of the San Blas Islands. Surrounded by beautiful crystal clear blue waters, this is truly paradise for many.

Accommodation on the San Blas Islands is in very basic beach huts. There is no electricity and bathroom facilities are shared and very basic. It is recommended to bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Estimated Travel Time: 6 hours
Approximate Distance: 330 km

Take a morning flight back to the capital. Feel free to book any ongoing travel after 12 noon.

Estimated Travel Time: 3 hours
Approximate Distance: 330 km