Panama Journey (trip)

Panama Journey

  • Panama City Airport, Panama
  • Active & Adventure
Panama, Central America

Contact provider for price11 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: EcoCircuitos Panama 12 people max
On this journey you will visit some of Panama's most stunning Caribbean beaches, the Kuna Kingdom of San Blas and experience an unforgettable encounter with the Embera tribe in the Panama Canal watershed. Then you will hike the mountains of Chiriqui on the Costa Rican border, to observe rare and elusive bird species in a tropical cloud forest. Finally, enjoy the beauty of Bocas del Toro, an Afro-Panamanian paradise on the Caribbean coast.

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Panama, Central America

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3 testimonials about the provider, EcoCircuitos Panama:

  • Reviewer: Barry Slaughter
    Hola, Yesenia

    All four of us are back at our respective homes now, and we wanted to let you know that we were very pleased with the service provided by EcoCircuitos this trip. Our drivers were always very prompt, so every day started on time, and we always felt safe in their care. Park Eden and Los Establos were, as expected, excellent accomodations in all respects.

    All of our guides were very knowledgable about their activities, and they were very pleasant fellows, as well. We got the trip off to an excellent start with Jose's tour of Casco Viejo, Panama Vieja and El Valle's attractions. We also found the Embera Encounter to be especially interesting and enjoyable, and would like to thank Jose for his excellent information about them and the area.
    I'm sure Jim and Cheri would also like me to thank you once again for taking care of their extra luggage while we were in Boquete.
    I will go to your web site, and if there is a place for customers to give you feedback that others may see, you may be sure my comments will be very, very positive.

    Thanks,
  • Reviewer: Anita Meyers and family

    Hi Annie,

    I wanted to thank you and your staff for our wonderful day tours. D’Angelo and Joshua were delightful, professional and informative. My family greatly enjoyed all that we learned and saw and aside from the hundreds of photos we took I am happier to say that we take away great memories of Panama. Again, with much thanks and wishes for a wonderful new year.

  • Reviewer: Mary and Cleve MacKenzie
    Yesenia and Itzel,

    We have just returned to the USA and I just wanted to thank you once more for all of your assistance. We had a great time, which is greatly attributed to all or your help and dedication. Thank you once more.

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
  • Family oriented trip.

Itinerary

Day 1:      Arrive in Panama
      A representative of EcoCircuitos will meet you at the airport to transfer you to your hotel in Panama City.
      
Day 2:     Chagres National Park/Indian Village
      After breakfast visit a paradise found in its purest form. This tour leaves Panama City at 8:00 AM and begins with a ride in a "piragua" (a native boat) following the route commonly used by the Indians for their daily transport along the Chagres River. Then hike through the forest with a local indigenous guide, an expert who will explain the botanical aspects of the trail and the culture of this authentic Chocoe-Embera village. In the village members of the tribe will share their culture through dances, rituals, food, etc. You will have the opportunity to partake in jaguar body painting with vegetable ink. Arrival back to Panama City is estimated at 4.00 PM (BL)
      
Day 3:     San Blas Islands
      Depart from your hotel early in the morning for a 25- 40 minute flight to San Blas Archipelago airstrip on Panama’s Atlantic Coast. Then you will be transferred by a motorized dugout canoe to the very rustic, but charming San Blas lodge of your choice. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Kuna India’s principal community. You will enjoy beautiful beaches on the nearby islands. Lunch and dinner feature fresh San Blas seafood. (BLD)
      
Day 4:     San Blas Islands
      Rent (or bring your own) snorkeling gear to explore the beautiful reefs in San Blas, relax on white-sand beaches or in a hammock under the palms. (BLD)
      
Day 5:     Panama City
      Early in the morning return from San Blas to Panama City. Your afternoon will be free for relaxation or shopping at your leisure. Optional: folkloric show and dinner at Tinajas Restaurant. Spend the night at a hotel in the city.
      
Day 6:     Chiriqui Cloud Forest
      Early morning transfer by airplane to David in the western province of Chiriqui, bordering Costa Rica. Then transfer by car to the quaint mountain town of Boquete. Enjoy the afternoon in the beautiful highlands hiking, riding horses or taking other optional tours such as visiting a private flower garden or coffee plantation. Spend the night at lodge in Boquete. (B)
      
Day 7:     Boquete/Baru Volcano
      After breakfast explore the trails around the Baru Volcano National Park with a naturalist guide. You will have the opportunity to see the elusive and resplendent Quetzal in its mountain habitat of wild orchids and bromelias. You will have a box lunch in the field. Lodging will be in Boquete. (BL)
Optional: White water river rafting or Tree Trek or zipline adventure in the cloud forest.
      
Day 8:     Bocas del Toro
      Early transfer to David Airport for your flight to Bocas del Toro in the Caribbean. Here you will experience Afro-Panamanian culture. Transfer to hotel in the town of Bocas. The rest of the day is free for town exploration or optional tours. (B)
      
Day 9:     Bocas del Toro
      After breakfast you will enjoy a tour of Bastimentos Marine National Park to snorkel, go beach combing and have an outdoor lunch. Lodging will be at a hotel in Bocas. (B)
Optional: Scuba diving and kayaking tours.
      
Day 10:     Panama City
      Return to Panama City and transfer to your hotel. Your afternoon will be free for town exploration or relaxation. (B)
      
Day 11:     Departure
      Transfer to the international airport approximately two hours before your scheduled departure time. (B)

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