Day 1: Saturday
Make your way to the starting hotel in Panama City to meet the group and prepare for the upcoming adventure.
*airport transfers can be arranged
Day 2: Sunday
We have a full day to explore the fantastic city! Starting with the Miraflores Locks and museum. We will follow the Panama Canal to Punta Culebra (owned by the Smithsonian) where we might see sloths, iguanas and some of Panama's marine life while learning about the history of Panama, the canal, and the ships passing through. Have lunch on the Amador Causeway with fantastic views of the city skyline before a final stop in old town (Casco Viejo) for a tour that will take you back in time. Enjoy your 2nd night in the city.
Days 3: Monday
Spend the day and night in El Valle, one of the world’s largest volcanic craters with its waterfalls, mud bath, spa treatments and Panama’s most famous market. Take one of the great hikes where you might catch a view of both oceans or enjoy mountain biking in the valley. There’s even a
night hike for the adventurous!
Day 4: Tuesday
We will be in Pedasi, located near the southern tip of Azuero Peninsula, for lunch. Spend the afternoon horseback riding on the beach, whale watching in season, kayaking or hit the popular beach, Playa Venao! Night tours go turtle watching in season. Tuesday night, Pedasi.
Days 5, 6: Wednesday, Thursday
In the morning we will take advantage of the unique opportunity to get close to nature by visiting Isla Iguana, bring your snorkel! This is the best protected reef in the Bay of Panama and home to a Frigate bird colony. After lunch we head to Santa Catalina, famous for surf and the gateway to the poor man’s Galapagos. Thursday, choose to from diving or snorkeling in Coiba National Park, then hike some of the hidden trails on the island. Other options include learning to surf, trying your luck fishing off this famous fishing coast or go kayaking!
Day 7: Friday
We will leave Santa Catalina early to have more time to check out the islands in the Bahia de Chiriqui. We'll snorkel and kayak (both included) along great bays and nice beaches. Enjoy the night in one of the most tranquil places in Panama.
Days 8, 9: Saturday and Sunday
Fresh air, fresh food, and refreshing spa treatments complement the two National Parks that surround us here in the mountains near Cerro Punta, and there is much more: Orchid farms with (over 2000 species of flowers), birds (over 600 species including countless hummingbirds), and the illusive Quetzal, waterfalls, and hiking trails. We can spend the afternoon in Amistad National Park, choosing from one of 3 hiking trails, ranging from easy to moderate. Other options for the afternoon include horseback riding and mountain biking. Spend the night in one of the highest places in Panama!
Days 10, 11: Monday, Tuesday
Choose from two options to get to Boquete. Make your way along a guided hike on the Quetzal Trail, descending through the cloud forest from 1800 meters to 1200 meters while keeping your eyes open in search of birds and other wildlife, or drive around the mountain. Everyone's personal preferences can be met. Once in Boquete the options keep coming. Be adventurous and fly through the rain forest canopy on zip lines, go white water rafting, ride horses or try rock climbing! Choose a more relaxed option and take a coffee tour, golf, visit the must see wildlife rehabilitation center, Paradise Gardens, or enjoy the laid back atmosphere in town.
Days 12, 13, 14: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Bocas del Toro is a perfect last stop for this tour. We will take the day to get there and enjoy hot springs on the way! Once on the islands, choose from an all-day catamaran sailing/snorkeling trip, just relaxing in a hammock on one of the beaches, or taking one of the many other tours offered in the archipelago, including Starfish Beach, Red Frog beach and Bird Island. There is no wrong choice.
Day 15: Saturday
You have time to relax before the scenic flight back to Panama City, followed by our last night's dinner out in one of the many hot spots of Panama City.
Day 15
Fly home if you have to, or add one of our day tours!
