Perfect Panama - 12 days

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12 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

6 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Panama City, Panama

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Highlights

Panama City - Discover the ruins of Old Panama, stroll Casco Viejo’s historic streets and watch ships transit the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal

Chagres National Park - Experience a dugout canoe journey to an Embera village, learning about indigenous traditions, crafts and daily life within the rainforest

Soberania National Park - Cruise Gatun Lake among transiting cargo ships and rainforest islands, spotting monkeys and birdlife before a guided jungle walk

Boquete - Learn about Panama’s highland coffee heritage with a guided visit to a plantation, following the process from bean harvesting to tasting

Boquete Highlands - Walk across hanging bridges in the cloud forest, enjoying views of waterfalls, rivers and Volcan Baru while your guide explains the ecosystem

Isla Colon - Visit Dolphin Bay, snorkel colourful Caribbean reefs and walk through Bastimentos mangroves to reach the famous Red Frog Beach

Itinerary

Discover Panama over 12 adventure-filled days. This immersive journey blends culture, nature and coast, from exploring Casco Viejo and watching ships pass through the Panama Canal to visiting Embera communities deep in Chagres National Park. You’ll cruise Gatun Lake, spot wildlife in Soberania, and head to Boquete for coffee, honey and cloud-forest hikes with views of Volcán Barú. The trip finishes in the Caribbean bliss of Bocas del Toro, with dolphins, snorkelling, mangroves and laid-back island time before returning to Panama City and flying home.

day 1Arrival in Panama City

On arrival at Panama City, transfers are not included and you will need to make your own way to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

OverNight

Panama City

day 2Panama City and the Panama Canal

day 3Chagres National Park and Embera Village

day 4Soberania National Park

day 5Panama City to Boquete

day 6Boquete Coffee Experience

day 7Boquete Honey & Butterfly Farm

day 8Boquete Hanging Bridges

day 9Boquete to Isla Colon

day 10Bocas del Toro

day 11Return to Panama City

day 12Departure from Panama City

What's Included

Accommodation

11 nights in 3-4 star hotels

Meals

11 Breakfasts and 1 lunch

Transport

All Transportation in AC modern vehiclesRiver transportation in Chagres National Park2 Economy Flights Panama City - David, Bocas del Toro - Panama City

Guide

Services of English-speaking guide during the tours

Others

All sightseeing as per the detailed itinerary

Entrance

Entrance fee to the Chagres National Park

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