Trip Duration

12 days/ 11 nights

When to Go

Year-Round

Pricing Guide

from $3,600 pp

Destinations

Panama City, Santa Catalina, Boquete & Bocas del Toro

Trip Highlights

Macca Bite, Bastimento, Provincia de Bocas del Toro, Panama Boquete, Chiriquí Province, Panama Santa Catalina, Provincia de Veraguas, Panama Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
Panama City Casco Viejo viewStreets of history, wonders of engineering
Panama City

Panama City

Day 1: Arrival in Casco Viejo
Arrive in Panama City and meet your private driver for a smooth ride into the colonial heart of Casco Viejo. Settle into Las Clementinas, a boutique hotel with leafy courtyards and spacious family suites. Kids roam freely while you sip your welcome coffee and ease into the rhythm.

Day 2: Canal Curiosity & Cobblestone Charm
Walk the vibrant lanes of Casco Viejo, where plazas, churches, and old pirate tales come to life. In the afternoon, stand in awe at the Miraflores Locks and watch ships rise and fall through one of the world’s great engineering feats.

Panama Santa Catalina aerialWaves, wildlife & Pacific sunsets
Santa Catalina

Day 3: Coastal Escape
Head west to the quiet shores of Santa Catalina. Your boutique beachfront hotel invites you to unwind with toes in the sand and ocean breeze in your hair. Spend the afternoon swimming, shell hunting, or simply soaking up the view.

Day 4: Surf School for All
Join a private surf lesson on Santa Catalina’s gentle waves. With expert instructors and a playful atmosphere, even first-timers find joy in the ride—or in cheering from the shore.

Day 5: Into Coiba’s Underwater World
Embark on a boat trip to Coiba National Park, a protected archipelago teeming with marine life. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs, spot sea turtles and reef sharks, and picnic on a white-sand beach, far from the everyday.

Boquete Panama coffee fieldsA breath of mountain air
Boquete

Day 6: Journey to the Highlands
Leave the coast and ascend into the cool green of Panama’s highlands. In Boquete, Finca Lérida welcomes you with coffee-scented breezes and wide mountain views. Spend the afternoon exploring trails or watching hummingbirds from your terrace.

Day 7: Cloud Forests & Waterfall Walks
Venture into Boquete’s misty forest on a guided hike where orchids bloom, birds call, and waterfalls tumble from mossy cliffs. Return to the lodge for hot cocoa and mountain calm.

Day 8: The Art of the Bean
Take a private tour of Finca Lérida’s working coffee estate. Learn how beans are picked, roasted, and brewed—and taste the flavors shaped by altitude and volcanic soil. A hands-on morning filled with rich aromas and family fun.

Panama Bocas del Toro beachTides, treetops & island time
Bocas del Toro

Day 9: Caribbean Bound
Fly north to Bocas del Toro, then travel by boat to Tranquilo Bay Eco Adventure Lodge on Isla Bastimentos. Settle into your family bungalow tucked between jungle and sea, where toucans call and kayaks wait by the shore.

Day 10: Island-Hopping Escape
Cruise to the Zapatilla Cays, where palm-fringed islets and turquoise waters offer the perfect playground. Snorkel shallow reefs, walk empty beaches, and discover the magic of Panama’s wild Caribbean.

Day 11: Slow Days & Shorelines
Enjoy a day at leisure—paddle through mangroves, watch for monkeys on jungle trails, or relax in a hammock while kids collect seashells. This is island life at its gentlest pace.

Day 12: Departure
After breakfast, return by boat, shuttle, and flight to Panama City’s international airport. From surf breaks to waterfalls and coral reefs, your journey ends full of stories, salt, and sunshine.

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