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6 Day itinerary in Costa Rica, Central America & Caribbean

Panama North to South Adventure 6D/5N

Discover the ultimate Panama adventure tour, immersing yourself in vibrant cultures, stunning landscapes, and thrilling activities. Journey from the lush Chiriquí Highlands to the tropical splendor of Bocas del Toro, experience the historic charm of Panama City, and navigate the iconic Panama Canal.... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cahuita

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Nature & Widlife

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Spend the night in Bastimentos National Marine Park

2

Hanging bridges Tour at Boquete Tree Trek

3

Half day Panama City and Canal Tour

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Cahuita - Bocas Town - Bastimentos National Marine Park, Panama

The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Cahuita in an air conditioned modern shuttle van, and take you directly to the border. From there, you'll be assisted with the immigration process leaving Costa Rica and checking into Panama.


A second shuttle van will be waiting on the Panama side to continue the journey to Bocas Del Toro. The shuttle will drop you off at the Panabocas Express dock in Almirante for a 30-minute ride on a taxi boat through patches of mangroves and various islands until arriving to the office of Bocas Marine Tours on Isla Colon. Transportation to your hotel upon arrival should be booked in addition to this transfer.


Night at Palmar Beach Lodge. The King Jungalow provides a unique open-jungle experience. With two floors, a King Bed, and a private bath with outdoor shower, it is sure to impress. Raised above the rest of the property, the second floor offers a unique open air experience of the rainforest, while allowing the ocean breeze and sounds to soothe you to sleep. Each floor has it's own fan, lights, and mosquito netting.

Day 2

place Day 2: Bastimentos National Marine Park, Panama

Day for optional activities

Optional tours and activities in Bocas:

  • Scuba diving & snorkeling
  • Beach tours to Red Frog Beach or nearby islands like Zapatilla Keys
  • Tours to indigenous communities like Bahia Honda and Salt Creek
  • Jungle hikes in Bastimentos National Park
  • Zipline tour in Bastimentos
  • Visit a chocolate farm
  • Boca de Drago and Starfish Beach

Day 3

place Day 3: Almirante - Boquete, Panama

Shuttle service from Bocas to the town of Boquete. (B)

The taxi boat (shared) departs from Panabocas Express at 12:00 hrs. You should be at the office at 11:30 am for check in. This service includes your boat transportation to Almirante and then bus transportation to Boquete. The service ends at downtown Boquete so from this point a private transportation is required to arrive to your hotel.

Duration 00:40hrs.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Day 4: Boquete, Panama

Hanging bridges Tour at Boquete Tree Trek (B)

This 5 kilometer walk is located on a private reserve in the mountains surrounding Boquete. You will cross a total of 6 hanging bridges and a specialized nature guide will bring you closer to the local flora and fauna.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Day 5: Boquete- David- Panama City, Panama

Half day City and Canal Tour

Pick up at your hotel and private transfer with Spanish speaking driver to David. Duration 00:45hrs.

Domestic flight with Air Panama to Albrook Airport in Panama City. Luggage is limited to 20kg for checked bags and 8kg for carry on per person. Duration 00:45hrs.

Half day City and Canal Tour

The tour starts with a visit to Miraflores Locks. This is one of the two sets of locks located on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. You will enjoy the fascinating show of the big ships inside the narrow chambers! The visitor’s center provides technical, historical and ecological information about the Canal.

After a short drive we continue to the colonial quarter, ''Casco Antiguo'', founded in 1673 after the first Spanish settlement was burned down by pirates. It is home to the Presidential Palace, the National Theater, the Metropolitan Cathedral and many other buildings with colonial architecture. It has plenty of little restaurants and souvenir shops. In 1997 Casco Antiguo became a World Heritage Site of the UNESCO.

Day 6

place Day 6: Panama City, Panama

Departure Day

Private transfer with Spanish speaking driver to Tocumen International Airport.

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (2)

Transport expand_less

  • All transport as per itinerary
  • All transport during activities
  • Domestic Flight
  • Airport transfers

Activities expand_less

  • Hanging bridges Tour at Boquete Tree Trek
  • Half day City and Canal Tour

Extras expand_less

  • Entry fees where mentioned

Not Included expand_less

  • Optional activities
  • Taxi boat on day 1 to the island not included
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • International flights
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

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