Wild Panama tour
Jungle, Volcano & Sea Turtles

Adrenalin and nature adventure tour in the heart of Panama!

Experience a 100% adventure holiday with jungle trekking, white-water rafting, kayaking and rainforest expeditions. An intense, sporty trip to discover a wilderness of volcanoes, rivers and exotic fauna

  • Discover Panama City by bike.
  • A packraft expedition into the deep jungle, following in the footsteps of the ancient Camino de las Cruces trail. A unique adventure that takes you all the way to the Rio Chagres, which you cross after mounting your raft.
  • Discover the Azuero Peninsula. From Pedasi, you can stroll along the Pacific beaches.
  • Expedition to Isla Cañas, to understand the life cycle of turtles and take part in the turtle protection program.
  • Head for the Gulf of Chiriqui and kayak between sea and mangrove.
  • Exploration of the Tierras Altas region, from the remote village of Volcan, in the heart of valleys, coffee fincas and views of the Baru volcano.
  • In Boquete, a charming, cool village, you’ll discover the other side of the Cordillera, with rafting and canyoning.
  • Bocas del Toro will welcome you for a well-deserved rest at the end of your stay, and you’ll discover the reefs, the marine fauna and above all Escudo de Veraguas, an unspoilt place unique in the world.

Length of stay: 15 days

Theme: Adventure

Difficulty: Sports

Panama is an adventure destination, and our recent explorations have given us quite a dose of adrenalin! We take you deep into the jungle, to the heart of the villages, far from the tourist trails... Rest assured, it's 100% experienced and approved!

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Highlights of your Panama tour

Jungle immersion

With an experienced guide, you'll follow the Camino de las Cruces by packraft.

The preserved jewel: Escudo de Veraguas

Lost in the middle of the ocean, this isolated island is well worth ...

Turtle watching

Follow a turtle conservation program by staying with the community at Isla Cañas.

Travel Itinerary

Jour 1 :

Panama City

Welcome to Panama!

Your driver will be waiting for you at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.

Transfer to your hotel.

Free time in the Casco Viejo district.

overnight in a Panama City hotel.

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Jour 2 :

Panama City

Sunrise bike ride in Panama City.

Discover the city at a time when everyone is busy.

As early as 7 a.m., activity is in full swing: merchants bustle about, boats unload their catch at the fish market, while the sun rises over the Pacific.

You’ll discover the ocean, the transit of boats heading for the Canal, and the flight of pelicans over the water.

Visit the Panama Canal and Miraflores locks.

The Panama Canal is one of the most impressive sights on a trip to Panama. This man-made waterway, some 80 kilometers long, links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, saving ships precious time by avoiding the long detour through South America.

overnight in a Panama City hotel.

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Jour 3 :

Soberania Park

Jungle & packraft expedition on the ancient Camino de las Cruces trail.

After a briefing with your guide, you’ll set off on the 11 km hike along the Camino de Cruces, an ancient historic route across theIsthmus of Panama, which once linked the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean during the Spanish colonial era.

The walking conditions are tough, and much of it takes place in the riverbed.

After several hours, you arrive at the edge of the Rio Chagres.

Here, you inflate your packraft and set sail on the river that joins the Panama Canal. This is your chance to catch a glimpse of the ships in transit.

overnight in a Panama City hotel

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Jour 4 :

Pedasi

Pick up your rental car.

Drive from Panama City to Pedasi.

Departure for the Azuero Peninsula, guardian of Panama’s folkloric traditions.

overnight in a hotel in Pedasi or nearby

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Jour 5 :

Pedasi

Free day around Pedasi, on the Azuero Peninsula.

The peninsula is dotted with wild beaches, perfect for a stroll. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere:

  • Discover the Pacific beaches: some are ideal for swimming, others for surfing, and still others for observing marine wildlife. Between July and November, you can watch sea turtles lay their eggs on the beaches and even spot humpback whales offshore.
  • The village of Pedasi , with its small restaurants and cafés, gives you a taste of inland life.

overnight in a hotel in Pedasi or nearby.

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Jour 6 :

Isla Cañas

A two-day stay on Isla Cañas to observe sea turtles.

Thousands of sea turtles of three different species arrive at Isla Cañas every year to lay their eggs on this picturesque and beautiful island, 14 kilometers long and with 1,200 hectares of mangroves of different species. It is considered an important habitat for a diversity of bird and marine species. This phenomenon occurs mainly between July and December.

You’ll be greeted by a local guide who will accompany you throughout the experience.

At nightfall, you’ll set off on a guided walk along the shoreline to observe the turtles. Keep your eyes peeled – the beaches are very dark, with no light, as turtles are very sensitive.

Overnight in a hut on Isla Cañas.

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Jour 7 :

Isla Cañas

You’ll start your day with breakfast, then enjoy the village, its different areas, small craft stores and beaches.

Then it’s time to head back to Port Cañas on the mainland.

Road from Pedasi to Boca Chica.

Free time in and around Boca Chica.

The village of Boca Chica, though very small, exudes all the warm charm of Pacific coastal villages. Nearby beaches, vistas and forests invite you to explore and escape.

overnight in a hotel on the Gulf of Chiriqui.

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Jour 8 :

Boca Chica

Kayak trip in the Gulf of Chiriqui.

Paddle at your own pace on the calm waters of the Gulf of Chiriqui, between Boca Chica, the Gulf and the long strip of mangroves.

Drive from Boca Chica to Volcán.

You’ll leave the Pacific coast and head for the Chiriqui mountains, on the outskirts of Volcán Baru.

overnight in a hotel in Volcán.

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Jour 9 :

Volcano

An authentic getaway between coffee, volcano, lagoons and tradition.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Volcán’s culture and landscapes as you discover a coffee plantation and its Arabica secrets, including the iconic Geisha coffee. Then head for a panoramic viewpoint to admire the majestic Barú volcano, Panama‘s highest peak, and learn more about its geological features.

Then watch an interactive demonstration of sugarcane grinding in a traditional wooden mill. Enjoy a fresh guarapo – a sweet and invigorating cane juice.

overnight in a hotel in Volcán.

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Jour 10 :

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White-water rafting.

Immerse yourself in the action with a rafting trip down the Chiriquí River, between rapids and vibrant tropical jungle. Accessible to all levels, this excursion combines thrills, natural beauty and total immersion in the Panamanian environment.

Then enjoy a jungle lunch on the banks of the river, before resuming the descent.

Discover the Boquete region.

Boquete is a small town set in a colorful, wooded valley surrounded by the Chiriqui mountains. Here you are in the capital of Panamanian coffee.

overnight in a Boquete hotel.

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Jour 11 :

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Visit to a coffee plantation.

Head for a family-run coffee finca. Its 3 hectares are located between 1500 and 1600 meters above sea level, the secret of good coffee.

You’ll leave this tour knowing everything about coffee: from seed to cup! The tour includes a full explanation of the operation, from cultivation and harvesting to roasting. The tour ends with a tasting, and you won’t be left out, as the finca grows 7 different types of coffee.

Discover the Macho de Monte Canyon.

Explore the heart of a spectacular canyon, shaped by the last eruption of the Barú Volcano. Walk between 35-metre-high cliffs, dive into natural pools with turquoise waters, and marvel at magnificent waterfalls hidden in the jungle.

For thrill-seekers, an abseiling option is available! A unique experience, between raw nature and adrenaline, not to be missed.

overnight in a Boquete hotel.

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Jour 12 :

Bocas del Toro

Road from Boquete to Almirante.

Departure for the port ofAlmirante, gateway to the Caribbean archipelago. On the way, you’ll encounter a variety of landscapes from the Talamanca mountain range to the Caribbean coast, and see the dwellings of the Guayamies Indians.

Return your vehicle to Almirante.

Meet at the port ofAlmirante and board a public motorboat for Isla Colón.Overnight in a hotel on the main island (Isla Colon).

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Jour 13 :

Bocas del Toro

Discover the archipelago’s coral restoration project.

Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you discover a local coral restoration project. Start with a snorkeling session on the site where the corals are cared for and replanted, then talk to the association’s team to learn more about their actions and the ecological issues at stake. Finally, enjoy a second immersion in another snorkeling spot, rich in tropical fish and natural reefs.

overnight in a hotel on the main island (Isla Colon).

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Jour 14 :

Bocas del Toro (Escudo de Veraguas)

Exploration day at Escudo de Veraguas.

Expert word: this is one of the most beautiful places we’ve seen in Panama.

Escudo de Veraguas is a small island of 3.4 km² in the Caribbean and in the Ngöbe-Buglé indigenous comarca. The island is very isolated and home to rare species such as the endangered three-toed pygmy sloth. The beaches are unspoilt and magnificent.

Come and discover this little paradise on earth, 1? hours by boat from Bocas del Toro. During the day, you’ll explore the canals in search of endemic sloths, enjoy magnificent beaches and go snorkeling. Lunch is local and made from the day’s catch.

overnight in a hotel on the main island (Isla Colon).

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Jour 15 :

Panama City

You’ll take a domestic flight from Bocas del Toro to Panama City.

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