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Panama Cloudforests & Caribbean Wildlife Adventure

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Duration

12 days 11 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Overview

Embark on an enriching 12-day journey through Panama’s extraordinary natural and cultural diversity. This adventure traverses misty cloud forests, rugged highlands, quaint colonial towns, lush national parks, and turquoise Caribbean islands, providing an immersive look at one of Central America’s most biodiverse destinations. Begin in vibrant Panama City, explore traditional life on the Azuero Peninsula, trek through Santa Fe and La Amistad cloud forests in search of rare wildlife like quetzals, sloths and monkeys, and conclude with island-hopping and wildlife encounters in the breathtaking Bocas del Toro archipelago — including dolphin and coral reef exploration. Enjoy a blend of guided hikes, cultural visits, farm experiences and relaxing beach time, all while supporting responsible tourism and local communities.

Carbon Footprint of this tour 3,550 kg CO2e per person*

* This is an approximate value without international flights.

Highlights

  • 🌆 Visit the historic Casco Viejo and Panama Canal locks in Panama City, gaining insight into the country’s colonial roots and global impact.
  • 🏜️ Explore the Azuero Peninsula, Panama’s cultural heartland, where traditional crafts, colonial architecture and rural life flourish.
  • 🌳 Trek into Santa Fe National Park’s rainforest landscapes, waterfalls and varied wildlife, and enjoy a community farm lunch.
  • 🍃 Visit Boquete in the cool highlands, a centre for coffee growing and cloud forest biodiversity.
  • 🌲 Hike in La Amistad National Park, one of Central America’s most biodiverse regions, with opportunities to see quetzals, macaws and more.
  • 🏝️ Discover the Bocas del Toro archipelago, meet Ngöbe-Buglé communities and snorkel among coral reefs, tropical fish, manatees, turtles and dolphins.

Itinerary

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🛬 Day 1 – Arrival in Panama City

Arrive in Panama City and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy an evening at leisure in the bustling capital.

🚢 Day 2 – Panama Canal & Casco Viejo

Explore the iconic Panama Canal at Miraflores Locks and stroll the UNESCO-listed cobblestone streets of Casco Viejo, learning about the nation’s history and culture.

🐄 Day 3 – Azuero Peninsula

Drive to the rural Azuero Peninsula to visit a traditional farm, participate in a cooking class and discover heritage towns with colonial architecture and crafts.

🏞️ Day 4 – Exploring the Peninsula

Continue exploring towns such as Chitré and Parita, seeing traditional pollera textiles, devil masks and local artisan work.

🌳 Day 5 – Santa Fe National Park

Arrive at Santa Fe in the mountains, and take an afternoon nature walk through lush jungle, waterfalls and streams.

🥾 Day 6 – Santa Fe Cloud Forest & Farm Visit

Hike deeper into Santa Fe National Park’s trails, enjoy panoramic views, then visit a local family farm to learn about tropical agriculture and enjoy a home-cooked lunch.

☕ Day 7 – Boquete Highlands

Travel to Boquete, nestled in the cool highlands near Volcán Baru. Visit a local coffee farm to learn about growing and processing Panama’s famous beans.

🌲 Day 8 – La Amistad National Park Trail

Spend the morning hiking a scenic trail in the buffer zone of La Amistad National Park, known for cloud forests and rare bird sightings such as the Resplendent quetzal.

🚤 Day 9 – Transfer to Bocas del Toro

Travel to the Caribbean coast via Almirante, then boat to the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Meet the Ngöbe-Buglé community and learn traditional plant uses and customs.

🐬 Day 10 – Bocas del Toro Islands

Explore the archipelago’s beaches, mangroves and coral reefs. Enjoy wildlife spotting, boat excursions to Laguna de Bocatoritos (Dolphin Bay) and snorkelling at Coral Cay.

🏖️ Day 11 – Free Day in Bocas

Relax on palm-lined beaches or continue snorkelling and wildlife exploration in crystal-clear Caribbean waters around Zapatilla Cays.

🛫 Day 12 – Return to Panama City & Departure

Fly back to Panama City and connect with your onward international flight, concluding your adventure.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation in listed hotels and eco-lodges
  • All ground transfers and internal travel between regions
  • Meals as listed in itinerary
  • English-speaking local guides in each region
  • Guided walks and nature hikes in cloud forests and parks
  • Boat transfers to Bocas del Toro and island excursions
  • Community visits, cooking experiences and cultural insights
  • National park and reserve entrance fees
  • International flights to/from Panama
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional activities beyond itinerary
  • Entrance fees not listed, camera/video permits at certain sites

Durations

12 days 11 nights

Tour's Location

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