Panama City, Bocas del Toro & Chiriqui

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Escape to lively city streets, bright blue beaches, and gorgeous green forests on this amazing adventure through Panama. Begin your journey in vibrant Panama City, known for its history and architecture. Become immersed in Panamanian culture as you stroll through charming Casco Viejo, visit the famous Panama Canal, take photos of the ruins in Panama Viejo, an...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Experience city life, beach life, and jungle life - all in one trip!
    • Enjoy comfortable transfers between all destinations, including a ferry transfer across the bright blue waters near Colon Island Port.
    • See the locks of the famous Panama Canal in Panama City.
    • Spot colorful starfish at Starfish Beach in Bocas del Toro, then look out for monkeys, iguanas, and tropical birds in biodiverse Chiriqui.
    • Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the colonial Casco Viejo neighborhood of Panama City.

What's this trip about?

    Escape to lively city streets, bright blue beaches, and gorgeous green forests on this amazing adventure through Panama. Begin your journey in vibrant Panama City, known for its history and architecture. Become immersed in Panamanian culture as you stroll through charming Casco Viejo, visit the famous Panama Canal, take photos of the ruins in Panama Viejo, and dance the night away in the hip Marbella neighborhood.  Next, enjoy a quick flight to oceanfront paradise - Bocas del Toro! Soak up the sun and lounge on the warm sand of picture-perfect beaches. Say hello to adorable monkeys, lazy sloths, and colorful starfish! From Bocas, take a relaxing ride to forest-filled Boquete, where you'll find hiking trails, lush flora and fauna, pristine natural beauty, and amazing agriculture. Discover coffee and fruit farms, local shops, and hidden waterfalls and hot springs. From the buzzing city to the quiet of nature, this trip is the full Panama package.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityPanama City
End CityPanama

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Panama

Attractions

  • Bocas Del Toro

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Snorkeling
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Panama City (PTY)
    • All airport transfers
    • 2 nights in Panama City at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, or similar
    • One-way economy class flight from Albrook Airport (PAC) to Isla Colon Airport (BOC)
    • 2 nights in Bocas del Toro at the Playa Tortuga Hotel, or similar
    • Transfer from Bocas del Toro hotel to Colon Island Port
    • Ferry transfer from Colon Island Port to Almirante
    • Transfer from Almirante to Boquete hotel
    • 2 nights in Boquete at the Valle Escondido hotel, or similar
    • One-way economy class flight from Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) to Albrook Airport (PAC)
    • 1 night in Panama City at the Crowne Plaza hotel, or similar
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Panama City!

Arrive in the vibrant paradise of Panama! Collect your luggage, then enjoy a comfortable transfer to your first luxurious accommodation in Panama City. Spend your first evening getting to know this capital city, which blends old-world flavor with modern advance...

Day 2 Panama City

Enjoy an energizing breakfast, then grab your camera and head to Panama Viejo! Travel back in time as you walk through the ruins of Old Panama City, a current UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the very first settlers of Panama. 

In the afternoon, head ...

Day 3 Panama City - Bocas del Toro

After breakfast, take a convenient ride to the airport, where you'll board your flight to Bocas del Toro! Upon arrival in this breathtaking beach area, enjoy a transfer to your next accommodation. Settle in and treat yourself to a dinner at a picturesque seaside restaurant. 

Day 4 Bocas del Toro

Ahh, wake up in paradise. Enjoy a pleasant breakfast, then consider heading to Starfish Beach! Starfish Beach, or "Playa Estrella," is famous for - yes, you guessed it - its abundance of vibrant starfish and crystal-clear waters. Did someone say new profile pic...

Day 5 Bocas del Toro - Boquete

Wave goodbye to the bright blue waters of Bocas del Toro and get ready to experience the lush greenery of  the Chiriqui Provence. Take in spectacular scenery as you relax on convenient transfers from your hotel in Bocas to your next accommodation in Boquete. Du...

Day 6 Boquete

Spend today immersing yourself in the unbeatable beauty of Panama. You might want to visit Caldera Hot Springs, treat yourself to a coffee plantation tour, go horseback riding through the forest, or take a cloudforest canopy tour. Adrenaline junkie? What's a be...

Day 7 Boquete - Panama City

Today, you'll come full-circle as you head back to Panama City. You might want to visit Frank Gehry's whimsical Biomuseo or enjoy sweeping views of the city at Ancon Hill. Spend the day leisurely relaxing, souvenir shopping, and taking in the sights of Panama City. 

Day 8 Depart Panama

Squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage, then enjoy a convenient transfer to the airport. Spend your flight home scrolling through priceless photos and dreaming about your next adventure. 

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Last Updated: 11/8/2024

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  • Crowne Plaza Panama
  • Tropical Suites Hotel
  • Valle Escondido Resort Golf & Spa
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