Day 1 | Friday | Arrive in Panama
On arrival at Panama City's Tocumen International Airport, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel in the old city.
 
Day 2 | Saturday | Half Day Panama City Tour
You will begin your Panama exploration with a tour of Panama City, a contrasting metropolis with World Heritage Sites, rainforests and a flourishing business district filled with skyscrapers. First we will explore the ruins of Old Panama City, the first European settlement to be established along the shores of the Pacific Ocean (1519), Casco Viejo with its colonial landmarks and cobblestone streets, the Panama Canal Museum and the modern city. Here you enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to your hotel. Remainder of the afternoon to explore the old town independently.
( Meals: B L )

Day 3 | Sunday | Chagres River & Embera Indians
Early morning picked up in the hotel lobby and transfer to El Corotu on the shores of Madden Lake.

The main reservoir of drinking water for the cities of Panama and Colon, Madden Lake also supplies 40% of the water required for the operation of the Panama Canal. Here, you will board a motorized piragua (dugout canoe) and travel up the Chagres River. The journey will take you through the rainforest of the 129,500 hectares (320,000 acres) Chagres National Park, which is the largest of the National Parks protecting the Panama Canal Watershed. Along the Chagres River, you may be able to spot Little Blue and Green Heron, Great Egret, Anhingas, Neotropical Cormorant, Amazon, Ringed, and Green Kingfishers, along with Keel-billed Toucans and Ospreys flying above. At the Embera village you will be greeted with dancing and music. You will learn about Embera customs and their relationship with nature. After a picnic lunch you will head back to Panama City. ( Meals: B L )

Day 4 | Monday | Panama Canal Rainforest Boat Adventure & Miraflores Locks Visitor Center
Early morning pick-up in the hotel lobby for a 30 minute drive to the town of Gamboa, where the Chagres River meets the Panama Canal. Here you will board an expedition boat and depart on an adventure that will include a voyage across Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal passing by gigantic cargo ships transiting the waterway, making contrast with the natural surroundings. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to spot Green Iguana and Three-toed Sloth resting on tree branches, Crocodile, Osprey in the hunt for Peacock Bass, Snail Kite and Keel-billed Toucan among other wildlife. Gatun Lake was formed to give way to the Panama Canal in 1914. With a surface of 262 Km2 (164 Mi2), at the time of its creation was the largest man-made lake in the world.

The flow of all the rivers within the Panama Canal Watershed is contained in Gatun Lake to provide water for the operation of the locks system. Nearly 200 million Liters (52 million gallons) of fresh water are used for every ship that transits through the Panama Canal from one ocean to another. Your expedition boat will allow for close approximations to rainforest-covered islands (former hill tops) in Gatun Lake to search for White-faced Capuchin, Mantled Howler Monkey, Central American Spider Monkey, and Geoffrey’s Tamarin. Enjoy a midday picnic lunch on a small island with extraordinary views of the Panama Canal and the natural surroundings. You will return to Gamboa in the early afternoon and head for Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal where you will learn about the canal’s history, operation and expansion work currently underway. You will also enjoy a close-up view of the locks in motion.

A short drive to Albrook domestic airport will follow in order to catch the scheduled flight to David, capital of the Chiriqui province. Chiriqui is known as “Panama’s breadbasket” and contains some of the most breathtaking highland scenery in Central America. On arrival you will be transferred to the Eastern side of the Baru Volcano. ( Meals: B L )

Day 5 | Tuesday | Cloud Nature Walk Forest & Boquete Coffee Experience
This morning enjoy a nature walk on the hills of Boquete on which you will have the opportunity to look for the elusive Resplendent Quetzal, Three-wattled Bellbird, Black-faced Solitaire, Volcano Hummingbird, Long-tailed Silky Flycatcher and Prong-billed Barbet in their cool habitat of orchids, bromeliads and wild avocados. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy an afternoon coffee experience. You will learn about the growing, processing, roasting, packing, and trading of high-end quality coffee. ( Meals: B L )

Day 6 | Wednesday | Bocas del Toro
Morning at leisure to stroll through town or enjoy Spa services at hotel (extra cost). After lunch at the hotel (on your own) enjoy a 3.5 hour scenic ride to the Caribbean. 45-60min private boat ride to your lodge on a private island in Bocas del Toro. ( Meals: B D )

Day 7 | Thursday | Bocas del Toro
Leisure day at Laguna Azul. Snorkeling, tours and use of gym are included.
( Meals: B L D )

Day 8 | Friday | Bocas del Toro
Leisure day at Laguna Azul. Snorkeling, tours and use of gym are included.
( Meals: B L D )

Day 9 | Saturday | Return to Panama City
Leisure Day at Laguna Azul. Snorkeling, tours and use of gym included. Afternoon flight back to Panama City. Transfer to your hotel. ( Meals: B L )

Day 10 | Sunday | Depart Panama
Today you will be picked up at the lobby of the hotel 3 hours prior to your scheduled departure flight and transferred to Tocumen International Airport. Fly home.
( Meals: B )

TRIP CLASSIFICATION
• Easy/moderate hiking 2-4 hours per day with rolling, slippery hills.

Departs: every Friday

ACCOMMODATIONS

Las Clementinas (Panama City)
Panamonte Inn & Spa (Boquete)
Laguna Azul Lodge (Bocas del Toro)

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS PANAMA PACKAGE TOUR:

• Lodging, meals as specified in the itinerary (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner)
• Snorkel equipment in Bocas del Toro
• All land, air and water transportation within Panama
• Lodging in Panama
• All airport/hotel transfers on scheduled arrival and departure dates
• English speaking guide
• Services of an in-bound land operator for airline re-confirmations and tour operations
• Park, museum and related entrance fees

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PANAMA PACKAGE TOUR:

• International airfare
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Alcoholic beverages (expect for Laguna Azul Lodge, where all drinks are included!)
• Personal equipment
• Gratuities and extras in hotels (telephone calls, laundry, room service)
•Cancellation / medical insurance

DURATION

9 nights / 10 days