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14 Day itinerary in Panama, Central America & Caribbean

Panama off the beaten path road trip

Have you ever wanted to discover a country at your own pace and with the liberty of traveling on your own? This tour will bring you closer to some of the nicest areas in Panama as you come in contact with the true Panamanian culture and its people. Panama is more than the famous canal. Come and see ... Read More

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By Ana, Greta and Philippe

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Panama City

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Snorkeling/Diving

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Lear about the history of Panama Canal

2

Discover the wildlife of Santa Fe

3

Enjoy the wonderful beaches of Veraguas and Las Lajas

4

Snorkel and discover a new world under water at Coiba National Park

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Welcome to Panama

Upon arrival at Tocumen International Airport, you will be met by our Spanish speaking driver who will take you to your hotel in Panama City. Welcome to Panama! duration 01:00 hrs. Overnight at your accommodation

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
Day 2

place Panama City Free Day

Enjoy a day at leisure in Panama City. There are many things to see and do around Panama City. You may tour sights such as the historical ruins of Panama Viejo, walk the enchanting streets of Casco Antiguo, visit the Metropolitan Park or stroll along the Amador Causeway. You can also head outside the city limits for day excursions such as boating in the canal, bird-watching and trekking in Soberanía National Park, and visiting Emberá Indian villages. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
Day 3

place Panama City- Santa Fe de Veraguas

Delivery of the hired car at your hotel. Rent a car Intermediate Category: KIA Rio , Hyundai Accent or similar Follow the Panamerican road towards the west and drive until you reach Santiago. At Santiago turn right and take the picturesque road that goes north to the little town of Santa Fe de Veraguas. duration 04:30 hrs. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Coffee Mountain Inn
Day 4

place Santa Fe de Veraguas

Enjoy a day in this small village surrounded by forrest. A true paradise for nature lovers: • Endless nature trails • Birdwatching tours • coffee tour • Visit to the Town of San Francisco de la Montana Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Coffee Mountain Inn
Day 5

place Santa Fe de Veraguas - Torio

Drive from the mountains of Santa Fe back to the Panamerican Highway to then continue towards the Azuero Peninsula. duration 03:30 hrs. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Heliconia B&B
Day 6

place Torio - Coiba Island

Today you will embark on a group excursion with English speaking biologist guide Coiba Island is the biggest in Central America and is part of Coiba National Park, a marine reserve in the Gulf of Chiriqui. It became a penal colony in 1919. The prison was closed in 2004. This tour allows you to experience Coiba at its best. We visit 2 different reefs enjoy a pic nic at the beach and walk one of the trails on Coiba Island. You are likely to see endemic howler monkeys, agoutis and colorful birds in the forest. Coiba’s marine environment presents turtles, many types of colorful reef fish, and the harmless white-tip reef-shark around Coiba’s reefs. Aboard our boat we regularly observe dolphins (bottle-nosed and pacific spotted dolphins), and from July to September we also regularly meet Southern Humpback Whales. Overnight at your accommodation

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Heliconia B&B
Day 7

place Free beach day in Torio

After a short drive of aprox 20 min you arrive to you next destination for some relaxing days at leisure. The western Azuero coastline, know as the Azuero Sunset Coast is one of Panama’s most beautiful and pristine coastal areas in the country. Dramatic landscape with lush mountains descent to mostly deserted beaches. This is also the perfect launching point for fantastic adventures to Cebaco Island for snorkeling, scuba diving, as well as fishing, surfing, whale watching, bird watching, kayaking and hiking. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Punta Duarte Garden Inn
Day 8

place Sunset Coast Free Day

Today you can do as much or as little as you want: You could just enjoy the beach and relax, explore the tidal pools at the beach, join the locals in some artisanal fishing or ask the hotel to help you organize a visit to one of the several turtle protection programs. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Punta Duarte Garden Inn
Day 9

place Torio - Boquete

You will return to the Panamerican Highway and drive towards the West until you arrive at David, where you will make a right turn to go north through the mountains until you reach the little town of Boquete. duration 05:30 hrs. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Boquete
Day 10

place Boquete Free Day

Enjoy your time in Boquete to discover the town and take part in some of the many activities available like the daily group tours to explore the amazing world of coffee. From its gathering in the fields by the Ngobe Indians to its roasting, you will learn all there is about the best coffee in the world! Other optional activities could be: • Bird watching • Canopy Tour or Hanging bridges • Walking in the little village of Boquete • Hot springs near Caldera • Day tour to Cerro Punta Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Boquete
Day 11

place Boquete Free Day

Enjoy this free day at leisure and discover the charming natural landscape of Boquete. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Boquete
Day 12

place Boquete- Las Lajas Beach

Back to the Panamerican highway you will drive 1 hour eastward before making a right turn to reach Las Lajas Beach. duration 02:35 hrs. Las Lajas Beach is one of the longest sand beaches in Panama and a relaxing stop. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Naturalmente Boutique Bungalows y Cocina Mediterránea
Day 13

place Las Lajas Beach - Panama City

You will leave the small town of Las Lajas and follow the Panamerican Highway towards the East passing several towns and villages until arriving to Panama City. duration 05:30 hrs. Return of car rental at one of the rental car offices near your hotel. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
Day 14

place Departure

Time to say farewell. Our driver will pick you up at your hotel for a private transfer to Tocumen International Airpot.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Heliconia B&B
  • Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
  • Coffee Mountain Inn
  • Punta Duarte Garden Inn
  • Boquete
  • Naturalmente Boutique Bungalows y Cocina Mediterránea

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (13)
  • Lunch (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Boat tour for Coiba National Park tour on day 6
  • Round Private transportation to Panama Airport
  • Car rental (SUV - Intermediate Category)

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed on the itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Car Insurance: Super Damage Waiver (SDW) and Tires and windows (TW). Emergency road assistance
  • Snorkeling gear and entrance fees for the Coiba National Park tour on day 6

Not Included expand_less

  • Cost of tolls is not included
  • Personal expenses
  • Other meals not mention on the inclusions
  • Portable Wifi for the car
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Car Insurance: Increased liability protection (ILP) or Personal Effects Coverage (PEC)

About Ana

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