Panama, between land and sea

Welcome at Tocumen international airport in Panama City.

Transfer to your hotel.Overnight in a Panama City hotel.

Discover Panama City and the Canal in private service

First stop: Panama La Vieja, the country’s first capital before it was destroyed by the notorious pirate Henry Morgan.

Then it’s on to the Panama Canal and the Miraflores locks. The visitors’ center offers a bird’s-eye view of all kinds of ships in transit (container ships, liners or tiny sailing boats…).

In addition, exhibitions retrace the history of the locks’ construction and describe how they work.

Then it’s on to the Casco Antiguo. This bohemian district plunges you into the country’s historic past, with its typical alleyways and colorful buildings leading to the Place de France.

Discover the art-deco architecture and the cathedral. In the late afternoon, transfer to your hotel andovernight in a Panama City hotel.

Day trip to Lake Gatun and jungle trekkingDirection Lake Gamboa, where you’ll board a boat for a canal cruise as close as possible to the ships in transit between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. You’ll come close to several islands inhabited by different species of monkey, including the famous capuchin monkeys that live in the region. The day continues with a short walk along Pipeline Road, an ideal spot for birdwatching.Overnight in a Panama City hotel.

A day dedicated to meeting the Puru Biakiru Emberas

You’ll make your way to the port of Corotú, from where you’ll take a motorized pirogue to one of the community’s villages. On the other side of the river, you’ll be welcomed by the cacique (spiritual leader) and the village children. Throughout the day, you’ll discover their way of life and traditions, including the art of tattooing. You’ll also have the opportunity to bathe in a waterfall in the heart of the surrounding jungle, learn about their knowledge of medicinal plants and watch a performance of ancestral dances. Finally, a typical fish meal will be served under banana leaves. Return to the pier in the early afternoon.

overnight in a Panama City hotel.

Pick up your rental car anddrive from Panama City to El Valle de AntonDepart for the province of Coclé, and more precisely the Valle de Anton nestled in the heart of an extinct crater. Along the way, you’ll take in the magnificent scenery of fields and lush forests.Night hike with specialist biologists
Depart from your hotel at dusk for a walk in search of the animals that only come out once the sun has set. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, you’ll explore the surrounding trails to observe the reptiles and mammals you encounter along the way.Overnight in an El Valle hotel.

Hiking at India Dormida

You’ll start the activity by discovering petroglyphs, which will teach you more about the history of the Coclé region. You’ll then start your ascent through the forest to the sound of birdsong, where you’ll be able to observe a variety of animals and plants. You’ll pass 3 waterfalls where you can take a dip. At the top, you’ll admire the panoramic view over the village of El Valle and the surrounding mountains.

overnight in an El Valle hotel.

Road from Valle de Anton to Santa Catalina.

Departure for the province of Veraguas. Follow the Pan-American Highway and enjoy the changing landscapes along the way.

Along the way, we suggest a stop at the church of Natá, the oldest church in Panama, or if you have time, a short detour into the province of Veraguas, to visit the baroque church in the picturesque village of San Francisco de la Montaña.

overnight in a hotel in Santa Catalina.

Discover Isla Coiba, a true paradise on earth

Set off on an adventure in this national park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 for its incredible biodiversity.

Your day will be punctuated by several stops, depending on the weather conditions. You’ll be snorkeling in 3 different spots, where if you’re lucky you’ll be able to observe turtles, sharks and multicolored fish. Relax on 2 beaches and take a short walk up to Cerro Gambute to enjoy the view from this vantage point.

overnight in a Santa Catalina hotel.

Road from Santa Catalina to Boquete.

Back on the road to Chiriqui province. Arrive in David, and continue to the higher reaches of the region, to the village of Boquete, famous for its flowers and coffee.

overnight in a hotel in Boquete.

Birdwatching: Accompanied by a specialized and experienced guide, you will go in search of as many birds as possible in Boquete’s cloud forest.If you’re lucky, you may spot tanagers, sandpipers, swallows and not forgetting the resplendent quetzal.Overnight in a hotel in Boquete.

Sensational zip linesYou’ll set off on an adventure, attached to a harness to fly over the canopy. Thrills guaranteed in complete safety. You’ll explore the treetops as you glide along cables from platform to platform through Panama’s tropical vegetation on the edge of La Amistad International Park and Volcan Baru. It’s a network of 4.5 kilometers and 12 cables suspended from the treetops.Visit to a rum plantationThis tour offers a multi-sensory experience to educate your palate to different flavors. You’ll learn about the characteristics, type of distillation, alcohol content, place of origin, bouquet, body, quality control, color, presentation, time and aging process of rum.Overnight at a hotel in Boquete.

Road from Boquete to Boca Chica.

Direction the Gulf of Chiriqui, to the small village of Boca Chica.

overnight in a Boca Chica hotel.

Drive to Soloy, a small village in the Ngöbe Buglé indigenous community in the highlands, for a day of exploration to discover the Kiki waterfall and the Ngäbe Bugle indigenous community!The excursion begins with the indigenous community’s cocoa welcoming ritual,followed by a guided hike (medium level) to the Ngäbe people’s waterfall, considered one of the largest waterfalls in Panama and also known as the KiKi waterfall.Enjoy a hike in this area with magnificent views and a refreshing dip in the waterfall.

Enjoy a hike in this region of magnificent views and a refreshing dip in the waterfall. On your return to the village, you’ll enjoy a delicious traditional lunch based on local products to surprise your taste buds. Return to Boca Chica. Night in a Boca Chica hotel.

Discover the islands of the Gulf of Chiriqui and Bahia de los Muertos, and the breathtaking beauty of the Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park, with its pristine islands covered in tropical jungle.

The National Park covers 155 km² of ocean and islands, and is famous for its green iguanas, humpback whales, dolphins, numerous species of turtle, rays, monkeys, as well as hundreds of species of exotic birds and tropical fish.Overnight at a hotel in Boca Chica.

Road from Boca Chica to Panama City.