15 Day itinerary in Panama, Central America & Caribbean
Embark on an unforgettable Panama adventure with this exhilarating self-drive tour. Explore lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and vibrant local culture. Highlights include wildlife spotting in Soberania National Park, relaxation on the pristine shores of Bocas del Toro, and thrilling zip-lining in... Read More
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Observe the incredibly smooth transit of large ships through the locks
Visit a picturesque, verdant mountain village: El Valle
Relax at an unspoiled, sandy beach in Las Lajas
Observe the incredibly smooth transit of large ships through the locks
Visit a picturesque, verdant mountain village: El Valle
Relax at an unspoiled, sandy beach in Las Lajas
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Day 1: Panama City, Panama
Airport Pick-up and transfer to the hotel (B)
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!
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2: Panama City, Panama
Half day City & Canal Tour (B)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Panama City, Panama
Enjoy a day at leisure in Panama City (B)
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.
NOTE: Pick up time will be communicated to us by the boat company one day before the tour, we will contact you at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Panama City - El Valle, Panama
Take the Panamerican Highway towards the West (B)
Delivery of the hired car at your hotel. (Please confirm all these details when booking.)
You will cross "Las Americas Bridge" and leave Panama City behind as you follow the Panamerican Highway towards the West. Just after the bridge, there is a nice look out point if you wish to make some nice pictures of the Panama Canal. After a bit more than 1 hour, you will find the road that goes north to El Valle de Anton. El valle is a small village built inside the crater of a dormant volcano. Duration 02:30hrs.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: El Valle, Panama
Free Day in El Valle (B)
A picturesque, verdant mountain village, El Valle is a great escape from the hustle and heat of Panama City.
Optional activities in El Valle:
• hikes to Cerro Gaital and la India Dormida
• horseback riding. $10-20 per person
• walk to the pre-colonial Stone carvings of Piedra Pintada. Aprox $ 3 per person
• visit to El Nispero botanical garden and amphibian rescue center. $ 5 per person
• visiting the Chorro El Macho. $ 5 per person
• Hotsprings. $ 4 per person
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: El Valle - Pedasí, Panama
Drive from El Valle to Pedasí Town (B)
You will come back to the Panamerican Highway and continue to the West until reaching the town of Divisa, where you will make a left turn and drive to the town of Pedasi. Along the way, you can visit the small town of La Pintada or visit the church in Nata, the second-oldest church in all of the Western Hemisphere. The villages surrounding Pedasi are known as the cultural heart of the country. Duration 03:00hrs.
Day 7: Pedasí, Panama
Free Day in Pedasí (B)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Pedasí, Panama
Free Day in Pedasí (B)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Pedasí- Boquete, Panama
Drive to Boquete (B)
You will come back to the Panamerican Highway and drive towards the West until you reach David, where you take a right turn towards the mountains until you reach the town of Boquete. Duration 06:00hrs.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Boquete, Panama
Free Day in Boquete (B)
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
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Boquete, Panama
Free Day in Boquete (B)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Boquete - Las Lajas Beach, Panama
Drive to Las Lajas Beach (B)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Las Lajas Beach, Panama
Free Day in Las Lajas Beach (B)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Las Lajas Beach - Panama City, Panama
Drive back to Panama City (B)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15: Panama City, Panama
Airport drop-off (B)
Meals: Breakfast
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