Itinerary
- Day 1
Panama City
You'll arrive at Tocumen International Airport and head to your hotel by transfer. After settling in, the afternoon and evening are open for you to relax or wander around Costa del Este, an upscale neighborhood with high-end shops and dining options.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Panama Distrito Financiero or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Costa del Este independently
- Day 2
Panama City
This morning starts with a tour of Panama City's main landmarks. You'll see the Amador Causeway with its scenic views, then visit the Bridge of the Americas and Casco Viejo to check out museums and historic churches. Later, head to Miraflores Locks where you can use the observation deck and IMAX theater. Before returning to your hotel in the evening, you'll also see the ruins of Panama Viejo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Panama Distrito Financiero or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Amador Causeway
- View Bridge of the Americas
- Guided tour of Casco Viejo (San Felipe)
- Visit Miraflores Locks observation deck
- Watch IMAX film about Panama Canal construction and maintenance
- Visit Panama Viejo ruins
Landmarks/POIs Amador Causeway Bridge of the Americas Casco Viejo (San Felipe) Miraflores Locks Panama Viejo 
- Day 3
Panama City
An early departure from Flamenco Marina gets you on the water for a 6-hour canal cruise. You'll pass through Miraflores Locks and Pedro Miguel Locks while traveling above sea level, with a bilingual guide providing commentary throughout. The route takes you under the Bridge of the Americas and Centennial Bridge, through Miraflores Lake, and ends at Gamboa Dredging Division before you return to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Panama Distrito Financiero or similar)
Included Activities
- 6-hour Panama Canal cruise with transit through Miraflores Locks
- Transit through Pedro Miguel Locks
- Bilingual guide commentary on canal history and engineering
- Views of Bridge of the Americas, Miraflores Lake, and Centennial Bridge
Optional Activities
- Southbound canal tour departing at noon (alternative to early morning departure)
Landmarks/POIs Flamenco Marina Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Pedro Miguel Locks Bridge of the Americas Centennial Bridge Gamboa Dredging Division - Day 4
Panama City to Bocas del Toro
A one-hour flight brings you to Bocas del Toro, where your driver meets you and transfers you to the hotel. After lunch, you'll have time to explore on your own. The area has six forest islands with popular beaches like Starfish Beach and Red Frog Beach that you can visit if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Starfish Beach
- Visit Red Frog Beach
Landmarks/POIs Starfish Beach Red Frog Beach 
- Day 5
Bocas del Toro
Start the morning at Dolphin Bay to watch dolphins, then boat over to Coral Cay for snorkeling in clear water surrounded by colorful fish (equipment is provided). In the afternoon, you'll head to Red Frog Beach on Isla Bastimentos where you can spend time sunbathing or trying surfing. Return to your hotel by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Dolphin Bay
- Snorkeling at Coral Cay with provided equipment
Optional Activities
- Sunbathing at Red Frog Beach
- Surfing at Red Frog Beach
Landmarks/POIs Dolphin Bay Coral Cay Red Frog Beach Isla Bastimentos - Day 6
Bocas del Toro to Boquete
A boat takes you to visit an indigenous community such as the Ngobe, Naso, or Bri Bri people to learn about traditional culture, daily life, medicinal plants, and local wildlife. After lunch, you'll travel by boat to Almirante Marina (about 30 minutes), then drive roughly 3.5 hours and 115 miles to Boquete. Check in once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ladera or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit indigenous community (Ngobe, Naso, or Bri Bri)
- Experience traditional indigenous culture and living habits
- Learn about medicinal botany knowledge
Optional Activities
- Wildlife observation around indigenous community
Landmarks/POIs Almirante Marina - Day 7
Boquete
Early birdwatching on Baru Volcano slopes or private reserve trails gives you chances to spot different finches and birds. You'll hike through cloud forest to see wildlife, then spend the afternoon on a zip line tour covering 1.9 miles across 12 cables through the tree canopy with views of the plateau and Baru Volcano National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ladera or similar )
Included Activities
- Birdwatching on Baru Volcano slopes or private reserve trails
- Cloud Forest hike with wildlife observation
- Zip Line Tour (3 km with 12 cables)
Landmarks/POIs Baru Volcano Cloud Forest Baru Volcano National Park - Day 8
Boquete to Santa Catalina
Visit a local coffee farm to learn how coffee is processed from picking through cleaning, roasting, and grinding. You'll see either a modern, clean processing facility or an organic operation. After that, you'll drive about 4 hours and 174 miles to Santa Catalina and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santa Catalina Panama or similar)
Included Activities
- Coffee plantation visit with coffee-making process education
- Visit local farm with organic/environmentally-friendly processing plant
- Day 9
Santa Catalina
A boat tour takes you to Coiba National Park to visit Coiba Island, Granito de Oro, and Rancheria Island. Coiba Island was once a prison facility and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2005. If you're traveling between June and October, there's a chance you might see humpback whales.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santa Catalina Panama or similar)
Included Activities
- Coiba National Park boat tour
- Visit Coiba Island
- Visit Granito de Oro
- Visit Rancheria Island
Optional Activities
- Humpback whale sighting (seasonal - June to October, weather dependent)
Landmarks/POIs Coiba National Park Coiba Island Granito de Oro Rancheria Island - Day 10
Santa Catalina
You have the day free at Santa Catalina. Relax on the beach, go surfing or swimming, try snorkeling or diving, or take a boat to nearby islands like Gobernadora or Cebaco if that interests you. It's entirely your choice how to spend the time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santa Catalina Panama or similar)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Explore Gobernadora Island
- Explore Cebaco Island
Landmarks/POIs Gobernadora Island Cebaco Island - Day 11
Santa Catalina to Panama City
Drive back to Panama City (about 5.5 hours covering 224 miles), then check into your hotel. The rest of your day is open for you to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Panama Distrito Financiero or similar)
- Day 12
Panama City
Your driver picks you up and takes you to Tocumen International Airport in time for your departure, bringing your trip to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
