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Unique Panama

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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: Luxury
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, boat, kayak, paddleboard, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the Agua Clara Locks and observe ships transiting the Panama Canal.
Walk through Casco Viejo’s UNESCO-listed plazas, churches, and colonial streets.
Visit Hacienda Mamecillo’s greenhouse, trout ponds, and coffee roasting facilities.
Roast and sample coffee grown in the Boquete Highlands.
Hike the Waterfall Trail and Quetzal Trail in Panama’s cloud forest region.
Relax in the Caldera Hot Springs beside the Caldera River.
Stay on Islas Secas, a 14-island private archipelago in the Gulf of Chiriquí.
Snorkel and dive around coral reefs in the Pacific Marine Park.
Paddle through Pacific waters by kayak or stand-up paddleboard.
Experience all-inclusive island dining featuring locally sourced seafood and produce.

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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 and shared transport for all scheduled sightseeing and excursions
Boat transfers to and from Islas Secas
Tours and experiences as outlined in the itinerary
All-inclusive services at Islas Secas Lodge
Entrance fees for all included attractions and activities
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 outside lodge inclusions
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses, including laundry, spa treatments, and souvenirs
Travel insurance
Anything not specifically listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Enjoy combining nature, wildlife, and luxury accommodation.
Want a mix of guided touring and independent leisure time.
Appreciate remote island stays and eco-luxury experiences.
Interested in coffee culture, conservation, and marine environments.
Enjoy light-to-moderate hiking and outdoor activities.
Prefer smaller-scale, premium lodges over large resorts.
Dislike boat transfers or small domestic flights.
Prefer fast-paced sightseeing with multiple cities and landmarks daily.
Have limited mobility affecting uneven trails or nature walks.
Want a nightlife-focused or shopping-heavy itinerary.
Uncomfortable staying in remote island or rainforest settings.
Prefer fully structured days with minimal downtime.

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Unique Panama

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Panamá City

Day 2: Agua Clara – Panamá Canal – Casco Viejo

Day 3: Panamá City – David – Boquete

Day 4: Boquete – Caldera Hot Springs

Day 5: Boquete – Gulf of Chiriquí – Islas Secas

Day 6: Islas Secas Archipelago

Day 7: Islas Secas Archipelago

Day 8: Islas Secas Archipelago

Day 9: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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