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Panama's Naso Trail

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Panama City, Panama → Panama City, Panama

Country: Panama
Start: Panama City, Panama
End: Panama City, Panama
Date: Flexible
Duration: 9 days
Theme: Culture, Active, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, boat, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

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.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation in selected lodges and hotels throughout the itinerary
Domestic flights within Panama
Private and shared transportation for all scheduled transfers and excursions
Tours and experiences as outlined in the itinerary
All-inclusive services at Tranquilo Bay
Entrance fees to all listed attractions and protected areas
Community-based cultural experiences and guided hikes
Meals as specified in the itinerary

Exclusions

International airfares
Optional activities and excursions not listed in the itinerary
Meals and beverages not specified
Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses, including laundry and souvenirs
Travel insurance
Anything not specifically listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

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.

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Panama's Naso Trail

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Panama City

Day 2: Panamá Viejo & Casco Antiguo

Day 3: Panama City – Changuinola – Bonllik

Day 4: Tjer Di River & Sieykin Community

Day 5: Loma Gallote Trail

Day 6: Bonllik – Isla Bastimentos

Days 7 & 8: Isla Bastimentos

Day 9: Bocas del Toro – Panama City – Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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