Day 1: Take a comfortable private transfer from the airport directly to the cosmopolitan downtown center of
Panama City where you'll spend your first night in Panama at the DeVille Hotel in a Junior Suite. An exclusive address in the financial heart of Panama, the hotel was designed for a select clientele accustomed to the finest in service and personalized attention. Professionally conceived to meet the requirements of the seasoned traveler, the Hotel de Ville offers an environment of maximum comfort, security and advanced technology.
Day 2: From pirates to colonists, the digging of the largest man-made wonder of the world and the dictatorship of Noriega and U.S. intervention, today you will learn about Panama's vibrant past on a private full day canal and city 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 today en route to the peaceful mountain town of
Boquete in the northern Chiriqui province. Get to know the region from an aerial view as you soar through the treetops on the Boquete Tree Trek Canopy Tour. Glide from platform to platform set in the canopy of century-old forests, high above the pristine rivers and waterfalls that make up the incredible collection of natural landscapes bordering the National Park La Amistad and the famous Baru volcano. 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 sits on 12 acres of an estate quality coffee plantation, and is ideal for rest and relaxation.
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 to see the Quetzal, Howler Monkey, Agouti, White Nosed Coati, and Pygmy Squirrel. Less common, but sometimes sited: Puma, Jaguarundi, Kinkajou, and Mexican Porcupine.
Day 5: It's time to experience island living today. A short flight will take you to the Bocas del Toro archipelago on the Caribbean coast where you'll stay at the
Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort. The ambiance here is exclusive yet relaxed with excellent service and an informal atmosphere. Your room offers a private balcony from which you can enjoy prime ocean views. The beachfront hotel offers a fresh water pool and a great restaurant with a fusion of Caribbean, Bocas and Panamanian cuisine.
Day 6: Take a private boat tour today around surrounding islands. Spot dolphins in Dolphin Bay or Laguna Bocatorito, then do some snorkeling at Coral Cay. Continue your tour towards Isla Zapatillas National Park where you can enjoy its incredible pink sand beach.
Day 7: It's back to the city today. A twin engine aircraft will take you from Bocas to Panama City where you'll spend one last glorious evening in this beautiful country at the charming DeVille Hotel. Be sure to hit the town tonight for fine dining or a little dancing before 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.