Itinerary
- Day 1
Panama City
You'll arrive in Panama City and head to your hotel located right in the heart of the action, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and bars. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to walk around and get a feel for the neighborhood at whatever pace you like.
Optional Activities
- Explore shopping streets in surrounding area
- Dine at local restaurants
- Visit bars in the area
- Day 2
Panama City
This morning starts with a tour of Panama City's historic sites, beginning at the 16th-century ruins of Panama Viejo. From there, you'll walk through the colorful colonial streets of Casco Antiguo, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, you'll head to the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal to watch ships make their way through, and then check out the canal museum to understand how this important waterway operates.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Panama City
- Visit ruins of Panama Viejo
- Walking tour of Casco Antiguo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Causeway with Panama City skyline views
- Visit Miraflores locks of Panama Canal
- Explore Panama Canal museum
Landmarks/POIs Panama Viejo Casco Antiguo Causeway Miraflores Locks Panama Canal Museum - Day 3
Panama City to Boquete
Early in the day, you'll get a transfer to Albrook Airport for a 45-minute flight to David. After landing, you'll travel to Boquete, a mountain town known for its cool weather and natural surroundings. Once there, you can spend the afternoon checking out the small town, then go on a short guided hiking tour with a local English-speaking guide to look for wildlife like the rare quetzal bird.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Boquete town
- Short hiking tour in Boquete surroundings with English-speaking local guide
Optional Activities
- Bird watching for quetzal bird
Landmarks/POIs Boquete - Day 4
Boquete
You'll start your morning walking across suspension bridges through the cloud forest, which gives you a unique perspective from above with views of waterfalls and wildlife. In the afternoon, you'll visit a coffee plantation nearby where you'll learn how they cultivate, harvest, and process their coffee, followed by a chance to taste it yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk on suspension bridges through cloud forest
- Visit coffee plantation near hotel
- Coffee plantation tour including cultivation, harvesting and processing explanation
- Coffee tasting
Landmarks/POIs Boquete Cloud Forest - Day 5
Boquete to Isla Colón
A private transfer takes you to Chiriqui Grande, which takes about 2.5 hours, then you'll board a water cab to Isla Colón for roughly 45 minutes. Once there, you can explore the laid-back Caribbean town with its cozy bars, restaurants, and shops. The afternoon is free, so you can either wander around or choose from optional activities like kayaking, biking at Playa Bluff beach, or taking a water cab to Carenero for drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore town shops, bars and restaurants
- Hire kayaks to explore Playa Bluff beach
- Hire bicycles to explore Playa Bluff beach
- Water cab to Carenero
- Cocktail at Bibi's on the Beach
Landmarks/POIs Isla Colón Playa Bluff Carenero - Day 6
Isla Colón
You'll spend the full day on a boat tour that winds through mangrove forests where you might spot water birds. Next is Coral Cay for snorkeling in calm waters that work well year-round for all skill levels. You'll have fresh seafood at waterside restaurants built on stilts, and then continue to Isla Bastimientos, a jungle-covered island you can only reach by boat. This island is known for Red Frog Beach and its red poison dart frogs, so you can either walk the jungle trails or just relax there before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip through mangrove forests
- Water bird spotting
- Snorkeling at Coral Cay
- Visit Isla Bastimentos
- Explore jungle trails on Isla Bastimentos
Optional Activities
- Dine at waterside stilted restaurants
- Visit Red Frog Beach on Isla Bastimentos
Landmarks/POIs Coral Cay Isla Bastimentos Red Frog Beach - Day 7
Isla Colón to Panama City
Your morning is relaxed with optional activities available, such as cycling or taking water cabs to check out nearby islands and beaches. Later in the afternoon, a short transfer gets you to the airport for your flight back to Panama City. After you land, you'll head to your hotel for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hire bicycles to explore islands and beaches
- Water cab to explore other islands and beaches
- Day 8
Panama City
After breakfast this morning, you'll get a transfer to Tocumen Airport and that wraps up your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
