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Best of Panama
8 days, Panama City to Panama City
Itinerary
Day 1Panama City
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Panama City/Bocas del Toro
Catch a flight to the archipelago of Bocas del Toro. The islands are mostly covered in rainforest and have spectacular beaches. There are plenty of opportunities to snorkel, scuba dive, or just relax on the beach.
The islands of Bocas del Toro offer much wildlife found only in this region, making it a unique place to explore. The islands are mostly covered in rainforest, and have spectacular beaches perfect for sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling or diving.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Day 3Bocas del Toro
Enjoy free time to explore these beautiful islands. Opt to take a boat tour of the area, go snorkelling, take a swim, or just lounge in paradise.
Free Time
Make the most of your time in paradise.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Bocas del Toro Boat Tour
50USD per personIn this full day excursion, explore the Bocas del Toro Archipelago by boat and discover this Caribbean paradise. One of the world's biodiversity hot spots, see dolphins and sloths in their natural habitat, go snorkelling in crystal clear water surrounded by colourful fish, fly underwater on an 'Anfibia board', and explore the uninhabited island of Cayo Zapatilla. Lunch is not included, but there are many great seafood options from restaurants over the water on Cayo Coral.
Red Frog Beach Visit
13USD per personTake a water taxi to Isla Bastimentos for a relaxing day soaking up the sun. Keep an eye out for wildlife during a short walk through the jungle before arriving at the stunning Red Frog Beach. With restaurants, a volleyball court, and a bar, this is the perfect place to chill out Bocas style!
Surf Lesson
45USD per personAlways dreamed of learning to hang ten? Grab a board and hit the waves during a two-hour surf lesson. With options for all experience levels, you'll be up riding the swells in no time.
Isla Bastimentos Canopy Tour
55USD per personEver wanted to feel like Tarzan and Jane? Reach speeds of over 65 kph on seven different zip lines through the jungle canopy, some up to 1000 ft long! Keep the adrenaline pumping on a swaying sky bridge, vertical rappel, and optional treetop obstacle course. After, opt to chill out on Red Frog Beach before heading back to the mainland.
Colón Expedition
40USD per personEnjoy a day out exploring Bocas del Toro's main island, Isla Colón. Playa Estrella (Starfish Beach) is known for its calm waters, swim and splash in the water while trying to spot some starfish. Relax on the sandy shore or snorkel some of the best reefs in Bocas del Toro. Move on to Isla Pajaros (Bird Island) and admire the lush vegetation that veils the entire island in a blanket of green.
Bat Cave Tour
35USD per personExplore a cave with an expert guide to get up close with bats. Learn more about some of the different species that call Bocas del Toro home.
Isla Bastimentos Tour
60USD per personZapatilla Adventure
45USD per personJungle Cacao Tour
35USD per personTake part in a walk through the jungle with an expert guide to learn the technique of creating 100% pure chocolate.
Sunset Snorkelling Tour
25USD per personExperience a Caribbean sunset on the ocean while relaxing on the boat, a SUP board, or experience it as you bob in and out of the water while snorkelling. Once the sun goes down, watch Bocas del Toro light up along the shore with a rum punch or beverage of choice in hand and cheers to a beautiful night in paradise.
Starfish Beach Visit
5-40USD per personStarfish beach is known for the hundreds of starfish that spend the day in the shallow, calm water of this isolated cove. You can reach the beach by boat, shuttle, bike or 4x4 – once you arrive, grab a drink and see how many starfish you can spot while swimming in some of the calmest waters of Bocas.
Bioluminescence Tour
25USD per personLearn about bioluminescence, micro-organisms that create light in the water, from an expert guide. Navigate by boat through the mangroves to the perfect spot to see the water light up. Stir up the water with your hand to light up the surrounding area or take a dip to see the glowing all around you like magical fairy dust.
*Please note this experience is seasonal.
Day 4Bocas del Toro
Spend another day exploring the archipelago.
Free Time
Get out and explore.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Red Frog Beach Visit
13USD per personTake a water taxi to Isla Bastimentos for a relaxing day soaking up the sun. Keep an eye out for wildlife during a short walk through the jungle before arriving at the stunning Red Frog Beach. With restaurants, a volleyball court, and a bar, this is the perfect place to chill out Bocas style!
Surf Lesson
45USD per personAlways dreamed of learning to hang ten? Grab a board and hit the waves during a two-hour surf lesson. With options for all experience levels, you'll be up riding the swells in no time.
Sunset Snorkelling Tour
25USD per personExperience a Caribbean sunset on the ocean while relaxing on the boat, a SUP board, or experience it as you bob in and out of the water while snorkelling. Once the sun goes down, watch Bocas del Toro light up along the shore with a rum punch or beverage of choice in hand and cheers to a beautiful night in paradise.
Isla Bastimentos Canopy Tour
55USD per personEver wanted to feel like Tarzan and Jane? Reach speeds of over 65 kph on seven different zip lines through the jungle canopy, some up to 1000 ft long! Keep the adrenaline pumping on a swaying sky bridge, vertical rappel, and optional treetop obstacle course. After, opt to chill out on Red Frog Beach before heading back to the mainland.
Bocas del Toro Boat Tour
50USD per personIn this full day excursion, explore the Bocas del Toro Archipelago by boat and discover this Caribbean paradise. One of the world's biodiversity hot spots, see dolphins and sloths in their natural habitat, go snorkelling in crystal clear water surrounded by colourful fish, fly underwater on an 'Anfibia board', and explore the uninhabited island of Cayo Zapatilla. Lunch is not included, but there are many great seafood options from restaurants over the water on Cayo Coral.
Bat Cave Tour
35USD per personExplore a cave with an expert guide to get up close with bats. Learn more about some of the different species that call Bocas del Toro home.
Colón Expedition
40USD per personEnjoy a day out exploring Bocas del Toro's main island, Isla Colón. Playa Estrella (Starfish Beach) is known for its calm waters, swim and splash in the water while trying to spot some starfish. Relax on the sandy shore or snorkel some of the best reefs in Bocas del Toro. Move on to Isla Pajaros (Bird Island) and admire the lush vegetation that veils the entire island in a blanket of green.
Isla Bastimentos Tour
60USD per personBioluminescence Tour
25USD per personLearn about bioluminescence, micro-organisms that create light in the water, from an expert guide. Navigate by boat through the mangroves to the perfect spot to see the water light up. Stir up the water with your hand to light up the surrounding area or take a dip to see the glowing all around you like magical fairy dust.
*Please note this experience is seasonal.
Zapatilla Adventure
45USD per personJungle Cacao Tour
35USD per personTake part in a walk through the jungle with an expert guide to learn the technique of creating 100% pure chocolate.
Starfish Beach Visit
5-40USD per personStarfish beach is known for the hundreds of starfish that spend the day in the shallow, calm water of this isolated cove. You can reach the beach by boat, shuttle, bike or 4x4 – once you arrive, grab a drink and see how many starfish you can spot while swimming in some of the calmest waters of Bocas.
Day 5Bocas del Toro/Boquete
Travel to Boquete where a plethora of outdoor options await, including numerous hikes, whitewater rafting, or visiting a coffee plantation.
Travel to the mountain retreat of Boquete. Nestled in a green mountain valley, this is an outdoor lover's paradise.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Day 6Boquete
Use a free day to enjoy numerous hikes or whitewater rafting. Opt for a tour of a coffee plantation.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Boquete, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like hiking, whitewater rafting, and visiting a coffee plantation. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Whitewater Rafting
65USD per personBuckle up your lifejacket, strap on a helmet and head out to where white water meets green jungle on Panama’s Chiriqui Viejo River. Paddle down Class III+ rapids and hold on tight as the expert guide sets a course past boulders and over waterfalls. Feel alive and enjoy the ride.
Hiking
40-85USD per personChoose from a variety of hiking tours, from low-impact routes through botanical gardens or challenging full-day trips to see waterfalls and unforgettable wildlife. Options include the Quetzal Trail (one of the most scenic hikes in Panama) or Baru Volcano.
Coffee Plantation Tour
30USD per personHead out into the hills to visit one of the many coffee plantations in the region. Learn about the production process and have a sample or two of the locally-grown "café" while taking in the beautiful scenery.
Lost Waterfall Hike
38USD per personDiscover three stunning waterfalls on this hike through the cloud forest. Trek through dense flora while keeping an eye out for local wildlife, before reaching the waterfalls for a refreshing swim. Dive in!
Horseback Riding
40USD per personThrow on some long pants, grab the reins and hop up on a well-trained horse. Trail ride through the scenic town of Boquete, home to the Barú Volcano National Park.
Day 7Boquete/Panama City
Travel to David and catch a morning flight to Panama City. Upon arrival, visit the Panama Canal including the Miraflores Locks and on-site museum. Enjoy a final evening with the group.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Panama Canal Visit
Visit the Panama Canal, including the Miraflores Locks and on-site museum. The Panama Canal is considered to be one of the greatest engineering wonders of the world. It extends 77km (48 mi) over a series of lakes and locks and connects the Atlantic (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. Discover the dramatic history of its construction, beginning with the French in the late 1800's, the official completion by the US in 1914, and what’s happened since. Witness a freighter, sailboat, or maybe even a submarine, transit through a lock. It’s an experience not to be missed.
Day 8Panama City
Depart at any time.