Panama

Our classic Panama itinerary features must-see highlights for first-time visitors to this diverse and vibrant country. Enjoy guided tours of the historic ruins of Old Panama City and the famous modern wonder, the Panama Canal. Explore the Boquete cloud forest, filled with exotic bird species, lush vegetation and treetop trails. Spend your evenings relaxing at beautiful ecolodges, and fall asleep to the concert of melodies provided by the wildlife in the rainforest. Them embark on a magnificent journey over the mountains and down to the Caribbean Coast, where you’ll experience a mix of indigenous culture and cuisine, and enjoy the unparalleled natural beauty of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago.

Highlights:

• Full-day Panama City tour, including the 16th-century ruins of Casco Antiguo, Cathedral Tower, and Panama Canal, then join an expert guide for a guided walk around the incredible Biodiveristy Museum.
• A visit  to the verdant cloud forest of Boquete in the Chiriqui Highlands, enjoying your stay at a lodge nestled in the middle of a coffee plantation, surrounded by a private natural forest reserve.
• Guided hike to Baru Volcano, home to diverse flora and fauna such as Howler Monkeys, sloths, deer, peccaries and hundreds of species of birds. Other possible activities include: canopy zip line, mountain biking, hiking, coffee tour.
• 3 nights in Bocas del Toro, with your choice of relaxation and swimming on the beach or serious exploration. Possible activities include: visit to Bastimentos National Marine Park Excursion to observe bottlenose dolphins and snorkel with a variety of tropical fish among the mangroves; and a boat tour  offered by local hosts in San San Park Wetlands, known for its incredible biodiversity and manatee habitat.
• Ask us about extending your trip with extra days enoying the Azuero Peninsula, Isla Iguana, Darien region, or San Blas Archipelago.

Notes:

• Estimate pricing is based in low season (May 1st – October 31st)
• Local flights are not included in the price

Discover the heart and soul of Panama on this itinerary that offers a perfect blend of nature and culture and several special experiences. Explore Old Panama’s culinary character and experience small-town way of life on the Azuero Peninsula. Then get cozy with wildlife on a full-day adventure tour of Isla Iguana and spend two nights in the Santa Fe de Veraguas Highlands, a paradise for nature lovers, hikers, and birders, with a cool and refreshing environment surrounded by lush mountainsides, waterfalls and streams.

Highlights:

• Guided gastronomy tour of colonial Casco Antiguo, including a coffee and chocolate tasting, a tour of a local microbrewery, ceviche samples at the Seafood Market, and a flight of Panamanian rum.
• A day to tour the Azuero Peninsula, made up of three culturally rich provinces: Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas
• A day on Isla Iguana, famous for its white sand beach, crystal waters, extensive mangrove forests and snorkeling in coral reefs that shelter more than 300 species of fish. Your adventure included a guided hike to observe the island’s many endemic iguanas.
• 2 nights in Santa Fe de Veraguas, with ample time for hiking, relaxing, exploration, and a visit to the local cooperative to learn about the coffee that is processed in the area.

Notes:

• Estimate pricing is based in low season (May 1st – October 31st)
• Local flights are not included in the price

Panama is, quite simply, a paradise for nature and culture lovers. From the iconic Panama Canal to the incredible cloud forests, to the stunning beaches that line the Caribbean coast, framed by forests, caves, and mangroves, Panama moves to its own rhythm. This itinerary finds you waking up in a rainforest surrounded by birds and plants of all shapes and sizes, swimming and snorkeling on white-sand beaches, and getting to know the traditions and heritage of the Guna indigenous people.

Highlights:

• Full-day city and canal tour, including guided visits to the incredible Biodiversity Museum and colonial Old Panama
• Some time at an island lodge on the beautiful San Blas Archipelago, observing the Guna culture and relaxing on some of the country’s most beautiful beaches.
• Time in the Chiriqui Highlands, exploring the rainforest wildlife, volcanic peaks, and coffee plantations.
• A beachfront lodge in Boca Chica, offering pristine ocean views of deserted coastline, and plenty of time for beach activities, marine wildlife, or hammock-swinging.

Note:

• Local flights are not included in the price

Our classic Panama itinerary features must-see highlights for first-time visitors to this diverse and vibrant country. Enjoy guided tours of the historic ruins of Old Panama City and the famous modern wonder, the Panama Canal. Explore the Boquete cloud forest, filled with exotic bird species, lush vegetation and treetop trails. Spend your evenings relaxing at beautiful ecolodges, and fall asleep to the concert of melodies provided by the wildlife in the rainforest. Them embark on a magnificent journey over the mountains and down to the Caribbean Coast, where you’ll experience a mix of indigenous culture and cuisine, and enjoy the unparalleled natural beauty of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago.

Highlights:

• Full-day Panama City tour, including the 16th-century ruins of Casco Antiguo, Cathedral Tower, and Panama Canal, then join an expert guide for a guided walk around the incredible Biodiveristy Museum.
• A visit  to the verdant cloud forest of Boquete in the Chiriqui Highlands, enjoying your stay at a lodge nestled in the middle of a coffee plantation, surrounded by a private natural forest reserve.
• Guided hike to Baru Volcano, home to diverse flora and fauna such as Howler Monkeys, sloths, deer, peccaries and hundreds of species of birds. Other possible activities include: canopy zip line, mountain biking, hiking, coffee tour.
• 3 nights in Bocas del Toro, with your choice of relaxation and swimming on the beach or serious exploration. Possible activities include: visit to Bastimentos National Marine Park Excursion to observe bottlenose dolphins and snorkel with a variety of tropical fish among the mangroves; and a boat tour  offered by local hosts in San San Park Wetlands, known for its incredible biodiversity and manatee habitat.
• Ask us about extending your trip with extra days enoying the Azuero Peninsula, Isla Iguana, Darien region, or San Blas Archipelago.

Notes:

• Estimate pricing is based in low season (May 1st – October 31st)
• Local flights are not included in the price

Discover the heart and soul of Panama on this itinerary that offers a perfect blend of nature and culture and several special experiences. Explore Old Panama’s culinary character and experience small-town way of life on the Azuero Peninsula. Then get cozy with wildlife on a full-day adventure tour of Isla Iguana and spend two nights in the Santa Fe de Veraguas Highlands, a paradise for nature lovers, hikers, and birders, with a cool and refreshing environment surrounded by lush mountainsides, waterfalls and streams.

Highlights:

• Guided gastronomy tour of colonial Casco Antiguo, including a coffee and chocolate tasting, a tour of a local microbrewery, ceviche samples at the Seafood Market, and a flight of Panamanian rum.
• A day to tour the Azuero Peninsula, made up of three culturally rich provinces: Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas
• A day on Isla Iguana, famous for its white sand beach, crystal waters, extensive mangrove forests and snorkeling in coral reefs that shelter more than 300 species of fish. Your adventure included a guided hike to observe the island’s many endemic iguanas.
• 2 nights in Santa Fe de Veraguas, with ample time for hiking, relaxing, exploration, and a visit to the local cooperative to learn about the coffee that is processed in the area.

Notes:

• Estimate pricing is based in low season (May 1st – October 31st)
• Local flights are not included in the price

Panama is, quite simply, a paradise for nature and culture lovers. From the iconic Panama Canal to the incredible cloud forests, to the stunning beaches that line the Caribbean coast, framed by forests, caves, and mangroves, Panama moves to its own rhythm. This itinerary finds you waking up in a rainforest surrounded by birds and plants of all shapes and sizes, swimming and snorkeling on white-sand beaches, and getting to know the traditions and heritage of the Guna indigenous people.

Highlights:

• Full-day city and canal tour, including guided visits to the incredible Biodiversity Museum and colonial Old Panama
• Some time at an island lodge on the beautiful San Blas Archipelago, observing the Guna culture and relaxing on some of the country’s most beautiful beaches.
• Time in the Chiriqui Highlands, exploring the rainforest wildlife, volcanic peaks, and coffee plantations.
• A beachfront lodge in Boca Chica, offering pristine ocean views of deserted coastline, and plenty of time for beach activities, marine wildlife, or hammock-swinging.

Note:

• Local flights are not included in the price

Our classic Panama itinerary features must-see highlights for first-time visitors to this diverse and vibrant country. Enjoy guided tours of the historic ruins of Old Panama City and the famous modern wonder, the Panama Canal. Explore the Boquete cloud forest, filled with exotic bird species, lush vegetation and treetop trails. Spend your evenings relaxing at beautiful ecolodges, and fall asleep to the concert of melodies provided by the wildlife in the rainforest. Them embark on a magnificent journey over the mountains and down to the Caribbean Coast, where you’ll experience a mix of indigenous culture and cuisine, and enjoy the unparalleled natural beauty of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago.

Highlights:

• Full-day Panama City tour, including the 16th-century ruins of Casco Antiguo, Cathedral Tower, and Panama Canal, then join an expert guide for a guided walk around the incredible Biodiveristy Museum.
• A visit  to the verdant cloud forest of Boquete in the Chiriqui Highlands, enjoying your stay at a lodge nestled in the middle of a coffee plantation, surrounded by a private natural forest reserve.
• Guided hike to Baru Volcano, home to diverse flora and fauna such as Howler Monkeys, sloths, deer, peccaries and hundreds of species of birds. Other possible activities include: canopy zip line, mountain biking, hiking, coffee tour.
• 3 nights in Bocas del Toro, with your choice of relaxation and swimming on the beach or serious exploration. Possible activities include: visit to Bastimentos National Marine Park Excursion to observe bottlenose dolphins and snorkel with a variety of tropical fish among the mangroves; and a boat tour  offered by local hosts in San San Park Wetlands, known for its incredible biodiversity and manatee habitat.
• Ask us about extending your trip with extra days enoying the Azuero Peninsula, Isla Iguana, Darien region, or San Blas Archipelago.

Notes:

• Estimate pricing is based in low season (May 1st – October 31st)
• Local flights are not included in the price

Discover the heart and soul of Panama on this itinerary that offers a perfect blend of nature and culture and several special experiences. Explore Old Panama’s culinary character and experience small-town way of life on the Azuero Peninsula. Then get cozy with wildlife on a full-day adventure tour of Isla Iguana and spend two nights in the Santa Fe de Veraguas Highlands, a paradise for nature lovers, hikers, and birders, with a cool and refreshing environment surrounded by lush mountainsides, waterfalls and streams.

Highlights:

• Guided gastronomy tour of colonial Casco Antiguo, including a coffee and chocolate tasting, a tour of a local microbrewery, ceviche samples at the Seafood Market, and a flight of Panamanian rum.
• A day to tour the Azuero Peninsula, made up of three culturally rich provinces: Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas
• A day on Isla Iguana, famous for its white sand beach, crystal waters, extensive mangrove forests and snorkeling in coral reefs that shelter more than 300 species of fish. Your adventure included a guided hike to observe the island’s many endemic iguanas.
• 2 nights in Santa Fe de Veraguas, with ample time for hiking, relaxing, exploration, and a visit to the local cooperative to learn about the coffee that is processed in the area.

Notes:

• Estimate pricing is based in low season (May 1st – October 31st)
• Local flights are not included in the price

Explore Panama’s natural and cultural highlights on a small-group, small-ship journey that combines activity and discovery with awe-inspiring encounters. Your intimate vessel will cross the Isthmus of Panama in search of adventure, visiting the Darién Jungle, exploring this country’s colonial history and wildlife, before a transit of the Panama Canal. As you navigate from adventure to adventure, you’ll spend each day choosing the kinds of activities you’re most excited about, from wilderness and wildlife, to kayaking and hiking, to meeting locals while learning about history, heritage, and cuisine.

Highlights:

• Discover the indigenous culture of the Guna Indians and Emberá people
• Kayak, paddle board, and snorkel among the Las Perlas and Guna Yala islands
• Guided tours of Old Panama and historic Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Search for marine life while swimming in the Gulf of Panama, and explore the 90 islands and nearly 130 islets of Las Perlas archipelago
• Wildlife viewing in Darién Jungle by motorized dugout canoe
• Bird watching along the Chagres River

Note: We also offer small-ship itineraries that guide you through highlights of both Costa Rica and Panama.

GreenSpot can help you customize a private pre- or post-extension anywhere in Panama, focused on some of the best experiences and lodges this destination has to offer. Check out our other itineraries for inspiration, and let us know where you’re most interested in exploring.

Discover the heart and soul of Panama on this itinerary that offers a perfect blend of nature and culture and several special experiences. Explore Old Panama’s culinary character and experience small-town way of life on the Azuero Peninsula. Then get cozy with wildlife on a full-day adventure tour of Isla Iguana and spend two nights in the Santa Fe de Veraguas Highlands, a paradise for nature lovers, hikers, and birders, with a cool and refreshing environment surrounded by lush mountainsides, waterfalls and streams.

Highlights:

• Guided gastronomy tour of colonial Casco Antiguo, including a coffee and chocolate tasting, a tour of a local microbrewery, ceviche samples at the Seafood Market, and a flight of Panamanian rum.
• A day to tour the Azuero Peninsula, made up of three culturally rich provinces: Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas
• A day on Isla Iguana, famous for its white sand beach, crystal waters, extensive mangrove forests and snorkeling in coral reefs that shelter more than 300 species of fish. Your adventure included a guided hike to observe the island’s many endemic iguanas.
• 2 nights in Santa Fe de Veraguas, with ample time for hiking, relaxing, exploration, and a visit to the local cooperative to learn about the coffee that is processed in the area.

Notes:

• Estimate pricing is based in low season (May 1st – October 31st)
• Local flights are not included in the price

Panama is, quite simply, a paradise for nature and culture lovers. From the iconic Panama Canal to the incredible cloud forests, to the stunning beaches that line the Caribbean coast, framed by forests, caves, and mangroves, Panama moves to its own rhythm. This itinerary finds you waking up in a rainforest surrounded by birds and plants of all shapes and sizes, swimming and snorkeling on white-sand beaches, and getting to know the traditions and heritage of the Guna indigenous people.

Highlights:

• Full-day city and canal tour, including guided visits to the incredible Biodiversity Museum and colonial Old Panama
• Some time at an island lodge on the beautiful San Blas Archipelago, observing the Guna culture and relaxing on some of the country’s most beautiful beaches.
• Time in the Chiriqui Highlands, exploring the rainforest wildlife, volcanic peaks, and coffee plantations.
• A beachfront lodge in Boca Chica, offering pristine ocean views of deserted coastline, and plenty of time for beach activities, marine wildlife, or hammock-swinging.

Note:

• Local flights are not included in the price

Explore Panama’s natural and cultural highlights on a small-group, small-ship journey that combines activity and discovery with awe-inspiring encounters. Your intimate vessel will cross the Isthmus of Panama in search of adventure, visiting the Darién Jungle, exploring this country’s colonial history and wildlife, before a transit of the Panama Canal. As you navigate from adventure to adventure, you’ll spend each day choosing the kinds of activities you’re most excited about, from wilderness and wildlife, to kayaking and hiking, to meeting locals while learning about history, heritage, and cuisine.

Highlights:

• Discover the indigenous culture of the Guna Indians and Emberá people
• Kayak, paddle board, and snorkel among the Las Perlas and Guna Yala islands
• Guided tours of Old Panama and historic Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Search for marine life while swimming in the Gulf of Panama, and explore the 90 islands and nearly 130 islets of Las Perlas archipelago
• Wildlife viewing in Darién Jungle by motorized dugout canoe
• Bird watching along the Chagres River

Note: We also offer small-ship itineraries that guide you through highlights of both Costa Rica and Panama.

GreenSpot can help you customize a private pre- or post-extension anywhere in Panama, focused on some of the best experiences and lodges this destination has to offer. Check out our other itineraries for inspiration, and let us know where you’re most interested in exploring.