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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Panamá Viejo.
Walk through Casco Antiguo’s colonial plazas and churches.
Learn cacao harvesting and chocolate-making with the OMUB community.
Cruise along the Tjer Di River through rainforest ecosystems.
Harvest cassava, bananas, plantains, and cacao on a community farm.
Hike the Loma Gallote Trail with Naso guides.
Stay in Indigenous community-run accommodation in Bonllik.
Observe sloths, kingfishers, poison dart frogs, and parrots on Isla Bastimentos.
Relax at Tranquilo Bay within Bastimentos Island National Marine Park.
Discover Caribbean beaches, mangroves, and protected rainforest habitats.
Want immersive Indigenous cultural experiences.
Enjoy rainforest environments and wildlife observation.
Prefer eco-lodges and nature-focused accommodation.
Interested in community-based tourism and sustainable travel.
Enjoy moderate hiking and outdoor exploration.
Appreciate slower-paced itineraries with remote destinations.
Require luxury resorts or high-end urban accommodation throughout.
Dislike humid rainforest climates or insects.
Have limited mobility affecting uneven jungle trails or boat access.
Prefer nightlife, shopping, or fast-paced city itineraries.
Uncomfortable with remote community stays and rustic environments.
Want highly structured days with constant sightseeing.
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.
Your travel consultant
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