Itinerary
- Day 1
Panama City
You'll arrive in Panama City and get transferred to your hotel. The capital sits right on the Pacific Ocean with the Panama Canal close by. Once you're settled, you can walk around and see the contrast between the modern downtown area and the old colonial architecture in the historic quarter.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Panama Canal 
- Day 2
Panama City to El Valle de Antón
After picking up your rental car, you'll drive toward El Valle de Antón, which sits about 2,000 feet above sea level. On the way, stop at Altos de Campana National Park where there's a viewpoint looking out over the ocean and Punta Chame headland. Once you reach El Valle, you'll have options for hiking, bird watching, or checking out local spots around this small mountain village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Sunday market in El Valle
- Bird watching in El Valle
- Butterfly garden visit
- El Valle Museum visit
- Mozas waterfalls visit
- Canopy tour
- Horse riding excursion
- Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint visit
- Hiking through El Valle landscape
Landmarks Altos de Campana National Park Punta Chame - Day 3
El Valle de Antón
The day is completely open in El Valle. Hike up to India Dormida summit if you want a workout, or try a night hike to see what comes out after dark. There's a crater tour with a butterfly farm, bike riding through the area, or just focused bird watching if that's your thing. You set the pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike to India Dormida with summit ascent
- Night hike exploring flora and fauna
- Crater tour with butterfly farm and El Macho waterfall visit
- Bike tours
- Bird watching
Landmarks India Dormida El Macho waterfall - Day 4
El Valle de Antón to Pedasi
Head back to the main highway and drive west toward the Azuero Peninsula. Stop in Chitrá to see the church of Nata de los Caballeros, built way back in 1520 and one of the oldest on this side of the world. You'll pass through little villages like Parita and La Villa de los Santos before reaching Pedasi, a quiet coastal town where whales show up between July and October if you're there at the right time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Iglesia de Natá de los Caballeros
- Visit Isla Iguana
- Visit Playa Venao
- Visit Playa El Torro
- Explore surrounding villages
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Surfing
- Kite surfing
- Stand-up paddle
- Whale watching (July to October)
Landmarks Iglesia de Natá de los Caballeros Isla Iguana Playa El Arenal - Day 5
Pedasi
You have the full day to explore around Pedasi however you like. Head to Playa Venao or Playa de los Destialderos if you want beach time. The area has water sports and other activities available, so just figure out what sounds good to you and go from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Playa Venao
- Visit Playa de los Destialderos
Landmarks Playa Venao Playa de los Destialderos - Day 6
Pedasi to Las Lajas/Boca Chica
Drive west on the Panamericana (that famous road that connects all the way from Alaska down to the tip of South America) through San Felix until you reach Las Lajas. Stay at either the German-run finca or head to a European-style boutique hotel in Boca Chica. This region is remote and natural, with several optional activities to choose from depending on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Diving
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Boat tours
- Horse riding
- Visit to indigenous village
- Day 7
Las Lajas/Boca Chica
Take it easy around Las Lajas today. The surroundings are pristine and quiet, so you can either relax completely or tackle one of the optional activities available. Whatever sounds right for your mood works here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Las Lajas/Boca Chica to Boquete
After breakfast, drive to Boquete, a mountain town sitting at about 4,300 feet surrounded by green countryside. The area is known for coffee, orchids, roses, and strawberries. Your lodge is in the mountains just outside the main town, so you're positioned well to explore this region that draws people who love nature and the outdoors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Canopying
- Suspension bridge tour
- Bird watching tour
- Excursion to coffee plantation
Landmarks Boquete - Day 9
Boquete
There's plenty to see around Boquete. You could go rafting, hike through the valleys and hillsides, or visit the famous gardens in the area. It's a good day to get out and experience the landscape around you, whether you go for something active or take a slower approach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Visit gardens in Boquete
- Day 10
Boquete to Bocas del Toro
After breakfast, drive about 3 hours across the Cordillera de Talamanca mountains and down along the Caribbean coast where the scenery keeps changing. You'll reach Almirante, a port city built around the banana trade. Turn in your rental car and then board a boat out to Colón Island in Bocas del Toro. That's where your trip winds down, soaking in the relaxed Caribbean feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Bocas del Toro Colón Island 
