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Best of Panama

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Panama City, Panama → Panama City, Panama

Country: Panama
Start: Panama City, Panama
End: Panama City, Panama
Date: Flexible
Duration: 14 days
Theme: Culture, Active, Luxury
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, boat, canoe, zipline, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

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.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Tour manager services throughout the journey
Accommodation throughout the itinerary
Domestic flights within Panama
Private transportation and scheduled transfers
Boat transfers and canoe excursions as per itinerary
Guided tours and excursions as outlined in the itinerary
All-inclusive stay at Isla Palenque
Entrance fees for included attractions and national parks
Selected meals as specified in the itinerary

Exclusions

International airfares
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary
Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks
Tips, gratuities, and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Items of a personal nature
Anything not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

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.

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Best of Panama

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Panama City

Day 2: Agua Clara Locks & Casco Antiguo

Day 3: Colón & Emberá Quera

Day 4: Panama City – Bocas del Toro

Days 5 & 6: Bocas del Toro

Day 7: Bocas del Toro – Boquete

Day 8: Boquete Canopy Tour

Day 9: Volcán Barú National Park & Hacienda Mamecillo

Day 10: Boquete – Isla Palenque

Days 11 & 12: Isla Palenque

Day 13: Isla Palenque – Panama City

Day 14: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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