Experience the Highlights of Panama
Your trip starts with a visit to the incredible feat of engineering that is the Panama Canal. Explore the historic district, Casco Viejo, and take a motorised canoe trip into the jungle to meet the Embera indigenous people. Continue to Bocas del Toro, in the Caribbean Sea where your free time can be spent relaxing on the beach or arrange an island-hopping tour. Your journey continues to Boquete, in Panama’s lush highlands in Chiriquí province. Here you will have time to appreciate the outstanding natural beauty of the area on a day walk into the hills and a coffee tour, you’ll also meet some members of the Ngöbe-Buglé tribe.
Visit several regions in Panama
Accommodation detailed in itinerary
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9 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary
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Highlights
- Panama City – where old colonial buildings meet modern skyscrapers
- Relax on white sand beaches or explore the islands of Bocas del Toro
- Boquete and the Chiriqui Highlands – the best place in Panama to spot the quetzal
- Meet indigenous people from the native Embera and Ngöbe-Buglé tribes
What's Included
- International flights
- 9 nights’ accommodation
- 12 meals; 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches.
- Guided tour in Panama City including Miraflores Locks and visitor centre at the Panama Canal. Motorised canoe trip on Gatun River to the Embera Indian village.
- Guided walk and coffee tasting in Boquete.
- All car and boat transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary.
Prices from £3,749 pp
Excludes:
- Excursions not included in Bocas del Toro – speak to your travel specialist to arrange these prior to travel.
- International flights if not added.
- Meals not indicated in your itinerary.
- Local departure taxes payable locally.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc.
- Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary).
- Camera or video fees at any sites.
Quick Itinerary
Highlights of Panama 12-day Itinerary
Days 1-4 UK - Panama City
Arrive in Panama City, the capital of the country and one of the wealthiest cities in Central America. The city has a distinctively cosmopolitan feel with modern, high-rise buildings and up-scale restaurants standing in contrast to quaint, colonial architecture and local handicraft marketplaces.
Over the next three days you will explore Panama City’s main highlights, including the Panama Canal where we try and coordinate your visit with a ship sailing through. You will have time to take in the historic buildings of Casco Viejo, Panama City’s old town dating back to the 17th century, as well as visiting colourful, local markets. You will also head into the jungle on a motorised canoe to visit the Embera tribe to discover their traditional customs and enjoy a typical lunch.
Days 5-7 Bocas del Toro
Located in the Caribbean Sea, Bocas del Toro is an archipelago made up of picturesque, palm-lined beaches, coral atolls, mangroves and tropical forests. Home to dolphins, stingrays, nursing sharks, sea turtles, crabs, lobster, starfish and much more, the waters surrounding the islands are ideal for snorkelling or diving. You can take island-hopping tours, sea-kayak, stand-up paddle board or simply relax on the white sand beaches.
Days 8-9 Boquete
Travel overland to Boquete. Located in the foothills of Baru Volcano, these fertile lands have become a haven for coffee growers, and you’ll get to visit a plantation to learn about the production process and try some local blends. You will also take a walk in the area to meet the Ngöbe-Buglé indigenous peoples and keep a lookout for the elusive quetzal as this is the best place in Panama to spot them. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy including several hiking routes up the volcano, rafting, zip-lining and horse riding, so it’s an excellent place to extend your stay if you want to explore further.
Days 10-12 Panama City - UK
Fly back to Panama City. Indulge in the city's modern side by exploring the trendy neighborhoods of El Cangrejo and Obarrio, where you can find a myriad of dining options, nightlife, and shopping experiences. Don't miss the chance to savor delicious Panamanian cuisine, influenced by a fusion of cultures, at local markets and upscale restaurants alike.
The following day, transfer to Panama City airport for your onward flight. You'll land back in the UK from Panama on day 12.
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