Panama in 2 weeks
from Atlantic to Pacific

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.

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 carRoute 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.Discover the Valle de Anton region.Enhance your stay by booking one of the following activities:hiking,horseback riding,night hikes,orchid conservation center…Overnight in an El Valle hotel.

Birdwatching: Depart at dawn for a birdwatching outing. Accompanied by a specialized naturalist guide, you’ll explore the surrounding trails to observe some of the 330 species of birds found in this region (toucans, hummingbirds, flycatchers, birds of prey, etc.).Afternoon at leisure in the Valley.Overnight in a hotel in El Valle.

Drive from Valle de Anton to Santa Catalina, then on to the province of Veraguas. Follow the Pan-American Highway and enjoy the changing landscapes along the way. Discover the small village of Santa Catalina. Enhance your stay by booking one of the following activities:surfing, kayaking or stand-up paddling,horseback riding,yoga,fishing…Overnight in a hotel in Santa Catalina.

Discover Isla Coiba, a true paradise on earth.You’ll set off on an adventure in this national park, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 for its incredible biodiversity. Your day will be punctuated by several stops to discover the best of this place, 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.

Suspension bridge walkEnjoy 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 Baru Volcano.Visit a coffee plantationLearn all about coffee, from seed to cup! The tour consists of a professional explanation of the processing plant, an introduction to the processes of growing, harvesting and roasting coffee. You’ll taste 9 varieties of coffee and learn to differentiate the flavors of each.Overnight in a hotel in Boquete.

Discover the Boquete region.

Enhance your stay by booking one of the following activities:

• Birdwatching
• Hiking: the 3 waterfalls, sendero los quetzales, el pianista, pipeline trail
• Horseback riding
• Climbing Volcan Barù
• Rafting
• Canopy exploration (zip line)

overnight in a hotel in Boquete.

Drive from Boquete to Almirante, then on to 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 in Almirante.Proceed to the port ofAlmirante and board a public motorboat bound for Isla Colón.Overnight in a hotel on the main island (Isla Colon).

Sailing out to the Bastimentos islands,you start by sailing into the Bahia Honda area, where you can observe dolphins (we don’t go into the dolphin bay to avoid disturbing them in this breeding area), thencontinue 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).

Discover the Bocas del Toro archipelago.

Enhance your stay by booking one of the following activities:

• Discover the beaches of islands such as Playa Estrellas, Playa Bluff and Playa Boca del Drago
• Dolphin watching
• Snorkeling and diving
• Surfing
• Bioluminescence
• Meet the Ngabe Bugle indigenous community
• Fishing

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

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