Best of Panama

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Nice Trip and amazing arrangements. Will love to travel again!

Alen John | Traveled in January

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12 daysDuration

Independent TourPrivate tour for one or two travelers

2 peopleMaximum group size

8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Panama City, Panama

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Highlights

Visit Miraflores Locks on Panama Canal and see large vessels making their way through it

Enjoy a canoe ride through Chagres National Park to discover an Embera indigenous village

Tour at a local farm to learn the coffee-making process and visit a butterfly house in Boquete

Hike through cloud forests, see the cascading waterfalls, and soak in the views of Volcan Baru

Spot lovely dolphins and walk through mangroves to reach Red Frog Beach in Bocas del Toro

Itinerary

Let the vibrant pulse of Panama inspire you on the Best Of Panama tour, a 12-day guided journey through the country’s most iconic highlights. Perfect for experienced travelers and seniors, this trip combines urban energy with natural wonders. Marvel at the engineering feat of the Panama Canal, explore the wildlife-rich jungles of Soberania and Charges National Parks, and enjoy a traditional canoe ride through lush rainforests. Savor the flavors of Boquete on a coffee and honey tour, then embark on a hiking adventure across hanging bridges in the cloud forests. The adventure continues with a boat tour of Dolphin Bay on Isla Colon, opportunities for snorkeling in Coral Cay, and relaxation on Red Frog Beach. The unique selling point? This tour offers an unmatched blend of history, biodiversity, and local culture, ensuring unforgettable memories from city to sea.

day 1- Panama City (arrival)

Make your own way to the airport for your international flight to Panama City. Enjoy in-flight meals and services. Upon arrival in Panama City, you will be met at the airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Panama City

day 2Panama City

day 3Chagres National Park

day 4Soberania National Park

day 5Panama City - David (by Flight) - Boquete

day 6Boquete

day 7Boquete

day 8Boquete

day 9Boquete – Bocas Del Toro – Isla Colon

day 10Isla Colon

day 11Isla Colon - Panama City (flight)

day 12Panama City – (departure)

What's Included

Accommodation

11 Nights Accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed standard hotels or similar

Meals

Daily buffet breakfast

Transport

All Transportation in AC modern vehiclesRiver transportation in Chagres National Park

Guide

Services of English-speaking guide during the sightseeing tour

Others

02lunches as per itineraryArrival and departure airport transfersAll sightseeing as per the detailed itineraryDomestic flights: Panama City David /Bocas del Toro Panama CityAll locally applicable taxes

Entrance

Entrance fee to Chagres National Park

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

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Alen JohnVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Jan 22, 2024

Excellent

Nice Trip and amazing arrangements. Will love to travel again!

Jan 22, 2024

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