Splendors of Panama and Costa Rica

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 and overnight in a Panama City hotel.

Pick up your rental car anddrive from Panama City to El Valle de AntonDeparture 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 biologistsDepart 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.

Discover the Valle de Anton region.Enhance your stay by booking one of the following activities

• Birdwatching
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Night hikes
• Orchid conservation center

Saddle up for ahalf-day nature ride on horseback. Departing from your hotel, your guide will take you to a drinking water point on the Antón River. Enjoy this pleasant ride through the canyon and observe its lush flora and fauna. Safe bathing possible.Overnight in an El Valle hotel.

Drive from El Valle to Boca Chica. Depart for the Gulf of Chiriqui via the Panamerican Highway. Mangrove tour.Sail through the mangroves at sunset, and watch the various birds in the company of a specialist guide, accompanied by a glass of wine – an unforgettable evening!Overnight in a hotel on the Gulf of Chiriqui.

Tour the islands of the Gulf of Chiriqui and Bahia de los Muertos. From Bocas del Mar to Boca Chica on the mainland, you’ll discover 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, many species of turtle, rays, monkeys, as well as hundreds of species of exotic birds and tropical fish.Overnight in a hotel in the Gulf of Chiriqui.

Drive from Boca Chica to Soloy, a small village in the Ngöbe Buglé indigenous community in the highlands. A day of exploration to discover the Kiki waterfall and the Ngäbe Buglé indigenous community!The excursion begins with the welcoming ritual of the indigenous community’s cocoa.

We then depart for a guided hike (medium level) to the Ngäbe people’s waterfall, considered to be one of the largest 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. On your return to the village, you’ll enjoy a delicious traditional lunch based on local products to surprise your taste buds. Route from Soloy to Boquete,departure in the direction of the Chiriqui mountains. After David, you’ll continue up to the village of Boquete, famous for its flowers and coffee.Overnight in a glamping dome in Boquete.

Visit a coffee plantationand learn all about coffee, from seed to cup! The tour consists of a professional explanation of the processing plant, an introduction to the growing, harvesting and roasting processes. You’ll taste 9 varieties of coffee and learn to differentiate the flavors of each one.Hanging bridge walk:enjoy the rainforest from a different perspective, this unique way of seeing the rainforest will give you an unforgettable experience! On this 4.5 km trail, you’ll cross 6 bridges offering breathtaking views of lush tropical vegetation, rivers, waterfalls and the imposing Volcan Baru. Overnight in a glamping dome in Boquete.

Drive from Boquete to Almirante, then on to the port of Almirante, gateway to the Caribbean archipelago. On the way, you’ll encounter a variety of landscapes from the Cordillera de Talamanca to the Caribbean coast and see the dwellings of the Guayamies Indians. Return your vehicle in Almirante.Go to the port of Almirante and board a public motorboat for Isla Colón. Go to the center of Isla Colón and take a cab to Playa Bluff. Overnight in a hotel on the main island (Isla Colon).

Sea outing to the Bastimentos islandsYou’ll sail into the Bahia Hondaarea, where it’s possible to observe dolphins (we don’t go into the dolphin cove to avoid disturbing them in this breeding area).You continue to Cayo Coral to snorkel and observe the coral gardens and the fauna that inhabit them. Then on to Zapatilla Caye, where you can enjoy the beach for 2 hours (you can walk around the island, swim and enjoy the beach).Back to Cayo Coral for lunch in a restaurant on the sea.Overnight in a hotel on the main island (Isla Colon).

Transfer from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo, where you will take a boat to the port of Almirante. You will then cross the border into Costa Rica and continue on to Puerto Viejo, where you will spend the night in a hotel in Playa Chiquita.

Pick-up of your rental carFree visit to Cahuita National Park, whereyou’ll alternate between walking through tropical vegetation and relaxing and swimming in the Caribbean Sea.In addition to medicinal plants and orchids, you’re sure to come across snakes, sloths, several types of monkey, agoutis and coatis, as well as toucans. Overnight in a hotel in Cahuita.

Drive from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, thenon to Sarapiqui: an important river port since colonial times, whose forests are home to tapirs, sloths, coatis and a variety of monkeys.Discover the heart of palm.

A short stopover between Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui and the village of Horquetas, at the home of a farmer who grows palmitos (hearts of palm). Visit the plantation, taste the raw hearts and enjoy a typical meal based on palmitos in the local restaurant.On arrival, the staff will introduce you to their traditional finca (farm). In the afternoon, you’ll discover the secrets of organic pineapple and sugarcane cultivation, and enjoy a 15-minute nocturnal frog-watching tour.Overnight in a traditional finca.

The Sarapiqui Riveris the perfect combination of adventure and nature. This section is made up of class 2-3 rapids, with clear, refreshing water flowing through the Sarapiquirainforest, making it a true paradise. When you arrive at your starting point, the certified guides will equip you with professional equipment and brief you on safety instructions and how to get the most out of your adventure.Halfway down the descent, you’ll take a break to enjoy a buffet of fresh tropical fruit and recharge your batteries. During this break, you’ll have the opportunity to swim and jump off the cliffs lining the river. The guide will take time to educate you about the flora and fauna of this incredible place.After all this adventure, a delicioustraditionalmealawaits you on arrival.Overnight in a traditional finca.

Drive from Sarapiqui to Arenal, then on to the La Fortunaregion and the majestic, perfectly conicalArenal volcano (1,650 m).Visit the Asis Foundation andexplore the Asis animal sanctuary. Thanks to your guide, you’ll learn how and why these wild animals made their way to the refuge. Meet the nocturnal animals.Discover the region’s wildlife on a night hike. Your naturalist guide will help you observe different species of frogs, as well as snakes, spiders and other nocturnal species.Overnight in a glamping-style hotel in Arenal.

Ride the suspension bridges: a 3-kilometre walk through primary rainforest and 15 suspension bridges above the canopy, offering breathtaking views of tropical vegetation and the Arenal Volcano!Relax in the thermal waters.

At the end of the day, you’ll enjoy a moment of relaxation in the intimate Ecotermales spa.The hot waters come directly from the hot springs of the Arenal volcano, without ever coming into contact with the magma. Overnight in a glamping-style hotel in Arenal.

Drive fromArenal to Poas. Depart for Poas Volcano, which, at 1.6 km in diameter and 300 m deep, is reputed to have the world’s largest active crater. Poas National Park.Visit Poas Volcano National Park, which, at 1.6 km in diameter and 300 m deep, is reputed to have one of the world’s largest active craters. Then visit the small vulcanology center and the National Park. A vast terrace offers a breathtaking view of a caldera (collapsed crater) from which sulphurous fumaroles escape.Drive from Poas to San José, stopping off at the charming village of Barva, whose San Bartolomé church is a listed historic monument. Situated at the foot of the Barva volcano, this picturesque town features many modest 18th-century adobe houses with traditional red-tiled roofs.Return your vehicle.