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9 Day itinerary in Panama, Central America & Caribbean

Panama Off The Road

Embark on an 8-day adventure full of nature visiting off the road sites in Panama. Hit the road from Panama City to Veraguas, take a couple of boat transfers to visit Gobernadora Island and Coiba Island, and marvel at an outstanding biodiversity and beautiful pristine beaches.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Panama City

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Skiing/Snowboarding

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Classic Sights

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Visit Santa Fe National Park and see the tropical birds such as parrots and toucans flying overhead

2

Hike for 5 hours round trip on a moderately difficult footpath through an isolated community

3

Enjoy a tour in a traditional coffee farm, forming part of the unique coffee cooperative of Santa Fe

4

Explore Coiba Island and enjoy some relaxing time surrounded by pristine beaches

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Airport Transfer

Meet & Greet upon arrival and transfer to your hotel in the capital. This country that links American continent and owns the 8th wonder of the modern world "The Panama Canal" will surprise you! Prepare for meeting beautiful landscapes, cosmopolitan and colonial cities, pristine islands, tradition, culture, rainforest, and Indian communities.

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Hotel Riande Granada Urban
Day 2

place Hit the road to Santa Fe de Veraguas

Today, transfer the rental car agency and take your vehicle to start a self-drive tour to Santa Fe de Veraguas Santa Fe National Park surrounds Santa Fe on three sides, forming part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. There are over 20 waterfalls within 3 miles, and several kinds of tropical birds such as parrots and toucans fly overhead. In the surrounding hills, small, family owned coffee farms participate in the Santa Fe Coffee Cooperative.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Coffee Mountain Inn
Day 3

place Rural Landscapes to Rainforest in Santa Fe National Park

Want an unforgettable experience with a little rainforest and a little culture? Here it is. Travel with us by car to the last village and the beginning of the National Park. We then hike for 5 hours round trip on a moderately difficult footpath through an isolated community, their hillside farmland and into the National Park to reach the waterfall. Important: The hikes are moderately difficult. We will be going up in elevation, and the path is muddy. This is not recommended for those with movement limitations or small children. Since we will be traveling though the rainforest, and rain is common, please be aware that rain does not cancel your reservation unless we feel that the conditions are unsafe. We can suggest another activity or other hike if necessary, to match your needs! This hike requires river crossings. During sudden rainstorms, the water level can rise to be unsafe to cross. If conditions are unsafe, we will shorten the hike.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Coffee Mountain Inn
Day 4

place Coffee Tour

Enjoy the most untouristed of coffee tours! In the country! Start out with the visit of traditional coffee farm, forming part of the unique coffee cooperative of Santa Fe. During this exploration you will: Visit a small, organic farm with scale coffee plantation, and go on a short hike around the plantation. Learn about the coffee processing plant if open (closed Sundays and Holidays) with opportunity to buy coffee. Rest of day free to relax or to organize activities. Activities and tours suggested to be organized locally (not included): • Hiking • Birdwatching • Nature walk • Visit the church of San Francisco de la Montaña • Horseback riding • Dinner in the Rainforest • and Night Hike • Camping (Backcountry) • Rappeling • Waterfall visit

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Coffee Mountain Inn
Day 5

place Road to Santa Catalina de Veraguas

Veraguas is the largest province of Panama and it is known for the biggest island of the American Pacific called Coiba. This island considered as the Galapagos of Central America offers an outstanding biodiversity and beautiful pristine beaches. Gobernadora Island is a jewel of this Region, since it is a small community with preserved forest. Art Lodge, your accommodation is an artist residence where natural materials are in synergy with the nature.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Art Lodge (eco-lodge)
Day 6

place Visit Isla Coiba National Park

Early morning transfer to the pier, then boat ride to Coiba. Coiba Island is part of the National Park of the same name, covering an area of 270,125 hectares. The wild beauty of the area and incredible biodiversity make it comparable to the Galapagos Islands. Enjoy some relaxing time surrounded by pristine beaches. A picnic lunch is included before returning to the mainland in the afternoon.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Art Lodge (eco-lodge)
Day 7

place Free Day in Veraguas

Free day to organize activities or to relax on your own. Activities and tours suggested to be organized locally (not included): • Visit Cebago Island • Visit Tintorera Island • Birding • Nature Walks • Encounter with locals • Pottery atelier • Snorkelling • Diving • Surf

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Art Lodge (eco-lodge)
Day 8

place Transfer back to Panama City

Free morning to prepare your luggage and boat transfer to Santa Catalina to retake your rental car. Head back to Panama City and drop off your rental car. Private transfer to your hotel in the capital.

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Hotel Riande Granada Urban
Day 9

place Airport Transfer

After breakfast, you will take your private transfer to the international airport.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Coffee Mountain Inn
  • Art Lodge (eco-lodge)
  • Hotel Riande Granada Urban

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)
  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (3)

Transport expand_less

  • 7 day of car rental (unlimited kilometres, basic obligatory coverage, WI-FI included)
  • Airport Transfers
  • All boat transfers as per itinerary

Activities expand_less

  • Guided Rural Landscapes to Rainforest in Santa Fe National Park
  • Guided Coffee Tour
  • Snorkelling in Coiba Island

Extras expand_less

  • Meet and greet at the airport
  • Phone support by our team all along the trip
  • Administration fees

Not Included expand_less

  • International flights
  • International airport taxes
  • The deposit and the security deposit with the car rental company
  • Additional insurance and legal representation costs in the event of a dispute or accident
  • Fuel and toll costs
  • Optional or recommended excursions
  • Drinks
  • Guide and Driver tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Bank charges when paying by bank transfer or credit card
  • Luggage storage service on national flights
  • Additional overweight costs during internal flights
  • Life insurance and repatriation

About Antoine

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