Costa Rica To Panama

Day 1 - San Jose

Day 2 & 3 - Tortuguero 

Days 4 - 6 - Turrialba

Days 7 & 8 - Puerto Viejo  

Day 9 - 11 - Bocas del Toro 

Day 12 & 13 - Boquete 

Days 14 & 15 - Panama City

Day 1 - San Jose

Today you will depart the UK on your international flight to San Jose, Costa Rica.

Day 2 & 3 - Tortuguero National Park  

Depart early in the morning to Tortuguero National Park. With canals, rivers, lagoons, beaches and dense rainforest, the area is incredibly diverse making it home to an abundance of wildlife. You may see (and hear!) howler, capuchin and squirrel monkeys, sloths, toucans, parrots and parakeets. In and around the water you may see caiman, river otters or manatees, as well as green, leatherback and loggerhead sea turtles that annually use the beaches as a nesting ground.  Your time here will be spent exploring the area on foot and by boat.  

Days 4 - 6 - Turrialba

Travel overland to the beautiful and secluded valley of Turrialba, where mountains and rivers provide exciting opportunities for adventure and nature watching. Spend time with the Mollejones community learning traditional cooking skills and their special way of life, next take to Pacuare River on a thrilling rafting adventure. 

Days 7 & 8 - Puerto Viejo

Travel to the Caribbean coast to the little-visited town of Puerto Viejo. This small town has a distinctively Caribbean vibe, with beach bungalow style accommodation and tiki bars playing reggae music. Enjoy wandering the streets of this laid-back town, or perhaps try surfing or head to nearby Cahuita National Park. You can also rent bikes locally as it’s a pleasant place to head out on two wheels. 

Days 9 - 11 - Bocas del Toro 

In the morning you’ll cross the Panama border and head to Bocas del Toro, an archipelago located in the Caribbean Sea made up of picturesque, palm lined beaches, coral atolls, mangroves and tropical forests. During your full day island hopping snorkelling trip, you may see dolphins, parrotfish, angel fish, nursing sharks, sea turtles, crabs, lobster, starfish as well as beautiful, multi-coloured coral. The following day you’ll travel to the mainland and into forest where you may see sloths, frogs and an array of birdlife on your hike to a cacao farm. Here the Ngöbe women show how they have traditionally been making chocolate for centuries. 

Days 12 & 13 - Boquete 

Your next stop is Boquete, located in the foothills of Baru Volcano, whose fertile lands have become renowned for coffee growing. While here you’ll get to visit a plantation to learn about the coffee production process and try some local blends. You will also take a walk in the area to meet the Ngöbe-Buglé indigenous peoples and explore the cloud forest with panoramic views over Boquete.

Days 14 & 15 - Panama City 

Fly to Panama City. Over the next two days you will explore Panama City’s main highlights, including the Panama Canal where we try and coordinate your visit to witness a cargo ship sailing through the lock. You will have time to take in the historic buildings of Casco Viejo, Panama City’s old town dating back to the 17th century. You’ll get to explore the colourful fruit market and stop for a simple meal at the seafood market to try some local dishes.

Day 16 - Depart Panama City 

You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. 

Day 17 - Arrive back in the UK

Today you will land back in the UK from Panama.

• International & domestic flights

• 15 nights’ accommodation 

• 25 meals; 15 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 3 dinners

• Tortuguero village visit, morning walk and guided boat trip on the canals

• Full day boat tour in Bocas del Toro, half day tour to cacao farm

• Guided walk and coffee tasting in Boquete

• Guided tour in Panama City including Miraflores Locks and visitor centre at the Panama Canal

• All car and boat transfers as per itinerary

• Excursions not included in itinerary

• 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