This is the ultimate family vacation for first time visitors to Panama. With a perfect combination of the Panama Canal, Rainforest and Beach, you will live the complete Panama experience!
Day 1: Take a private transfer from the airport directly to the cosmopolitan downtown center of
Panama City. There you'll spend your first two nights in the old town of Panama known as Casco Viejo. Chosen as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Casco Viejo is the old Spanish/French colonial district of the city offering an exciting cultural experience. Here, you will enjoy a stay in a luxurious two bedroom apartment.
Day 2: From pirates and colonists, to the digging of the largest man-made wonder of the world. From the dictatorship of Noriega to U.S. intervention; today you will learn about Panama's vibrant past on a private full day tour. Visit the modern Panama City center, International Banking area, Casco Antiguo (
Colonial City), Amador Causeway (Pacific entrance to the Canal), Las Americas Bridge, the Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks) and the ruins of old Panama City.
Day 3: Take off by land and by air as you reach the peaceful mountain town of
Boquete in the northern Chiriqui province. Soar through treetops-on the Boquete Tree Trek
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After your tour head to the
Los Establos Hotel, located 4,000 feet above sea level on the flanks of the Baru
Volcano. This boutique bed and breakfast is ideal for relaxation as it sits on 12 acres of an estate quality coffee plantation.
Day 4: Go trekking today on an Exclusive Wildlife Exploration tour to a private preserve. Only 20 individuals are allowed on site per day to preserve the pristine eco-system that has become one of the best areas in Boquete. There you will see the Quetzal, Howler Monkey, Agouti, White Nosed Coati, and Pygmy Squirrel. If you're lucky you might get a peek of the majestic Puma, Jaguarundi, Kinkajou, and the shy Mexican Porcupine.
Day 5: A nice ride over the mountains from Boquete will take you to the Bocas del Toro archipelago on the Caribbean coast where you'll experience island living at the
Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort. An exclusive yet relaxed spot, this hotel will provide you with an excellent service under an informal atmosphere. Your room offers a private balcony from which you can enjoy alluring ocean views. The beachfront hotel offers a fresh water pool and a superb restaurant with a fusion of Caribbean, Bocas and Panamanian cuisine.
Day 6: Take a private boat tour around surrounding islands. Spot dolphins in Dolphin Bay or Laguna Bocatorito, then do some snorkeling at Coral Cay. Continue your tour towards the beautiful Red Frog Beach where you can soak up the sun while lying on the warm white sands and refresh yourself in the cool ocean water.
Day 7: Enjoy almost a full day in Bocas del Toro exploring on your own and fly back to Panama City during the afternoon. A twin engine aircraft will take you from Bocas to Panama City where you'll spend one glorious evening at the enchanting
DeVille Hotel. Be sure to hit the town tonight for fine dining or a little dancing under the beautiful Panama City skyline.
Day 8: Your classic Panama adventure has come to an end. Today you will take a private transfer to the airport where you'll await your international flight home.