Essence of Panama

Day 01 Arrival in Panama City (B)

A Panama Trails representative will pick you up at the airport upon arrival and transfer you to your city hotel for your first night in Panama.

Overnight at Tryp Panama Centro or similar, Standard Room, Bkfast

Day 02 Shared Partial Canal Transit (B)

Transfer from your hotel to Flamenco Marina, the motor coach take you to Gamboa. Once in Gamboa, you will aboard the cruise ship. Your boat will travel the Cut's 13.7 kilometers on the way to Pedro Miguel Locks. Pedro Miguel Locks is one of the two sets of locks on the Pacific side. You will then enter Miraflores Lake before reaching the Pacific Ocean. 

Once in the Pacific Ocean the vessel will sail to the beautiful Flamenco Marina where you disembark. Upon arrival at Flamenco, transfer back to your city hotel.

Important Note: tour operates Fri & Sat. It can be change to fit your travel dates

Overnight at Tryp Panama Centro or similar, Standard Room, Bkfast 

Day 03 Panama City - David - Boquete (B)

In the morning, transferr to the domestic airport in Panama City to fly to David. Then, transfer to Boquete, known for the sweetest oranges and richest coffees in all of Panama, with cool mountain climate.

Overnight at Finca Lerida or similar, Deluxe Room, Bkfast

Day 04 Giant Millenary Quercus Hike (B)

This amazing hike begins in a Nature Reserve that belongs to Baru Volcano National Park, habitat of 5 of the most ancient trees in Panama. You have more than 220 bird species in this area, including the Resplendent Quetzal. You can also spot howler monkeys, white faced capuchins or two-toed sloths. 

Overnight at Finca Lerida or similar, Deluxe Room, Bkfast

Day 05 Boquete - Bocas del Toro (B)

You will be taken from Boquete to Isla Colon. Isla Colon is the largest and most developed island of the archipelago, a colorful town made of wooden houses built in the early 20th century. 

Overnight at Hotel Bocas del Toro, Standard Room, Bkfast

Day 06 Free Day in Bocas del Toro (B)

Free day at leisure to spend in Bocas del Toro. Take advantage of optional tours such as snorkeling, dolphin watching or hiking.

Overnight at Hotel Bocas del Toro, Standard Room, Bkfast

Day 07 Bocas del Toro - Panama City (B)

Local flight from Bocas del Toro back to Panama City. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your city hotel for your last night in Panama City. 

Overnight at Tryp Panama Centro or similar, Standard Room, Bkfast included

Day 08 Departure (B)

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Tocumen Airport for your international flight back home.