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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Explore the Panama Canal from the Agua Clara Visitor Centre.
Walk through the UNESCO-listed streets of Casco Viejo.
Visit an Emberá indigenous village along the Gatún River.
Cruise by dugout canoe through rainforest waterways.
Relax on the Caribbean coast in Bocas del Toro.
Snorkel and paddleboard around La Coralina Island House.
Journey through Panama’s coffee-growing highlands in Boquete.
Soar above cloud forest canopy lines near Volcán Barú.
Spot quetzals and tropical birdlife in Barú Volcano National Park.
Experience coffee roasting and farm-to-table dining at Hacienda Mamecillo.
Stay at the exclusive island retreat of Isla Palenque.
Kayak and wildlife-watch along secluded Pacific beaches.
Combine Caribbean islands, mountain forests, and Pacific coastlines in one itinerary.
Want to experience both Panama’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts.
Enjoy combining culture, wildlife, beaches, and soft adventure.
Appreciate eco-luxury lodges and boutique accommodation.
Are interested in indigenous culture and local communities.
Enjoy rainforest hikes, kayaking, snorkelling, or ziplining.
Prefer a premium itinerary with organised logistics and transfers.
Want a multi-region journey without constantly changing hotels.
Prefer fully relaxed beach holidays with minimal movement.
Dislike domestic flights or boat transfers.
Have limited mobility or difficulty with uneven terrain and hiking trails.
Are uncomfortable in humid tropical rainforest environments.
Prefer large-city nightlife or extensive shopping experiences.
Do not enjoy nature-focused or outdoor activities.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
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David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024