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Overview
Bocas Del Toro is home to a natural laboratory for evolutionary study and climate change, as well as Panama's first Mission Blue Hope Spot, a program that focuses on the rehabilitation and preservation of the marine ecosystem. As the quaint community of Boquete appears in the horizon you will begin to understand that you are bound for a magical land, one that you may have imagined many times as a child while listening to a fairy tale before retiring to sleep.
Tours Activities
- Day 1-arrive in panama city
- day 2-panama city history tour: colonial quarter and the panama canal locks
- day 3-embera quera indian village
- day 4-boquete & local flight to david
- day 5- volcan baru
- day 6- coffee tour
- day 7: across the isthmus and into bocas del toro- chocolate tour en route
- day 8: dolphin’s bay and zapatilla cayes
- day 9: frolicking in bocas del toro
- day 10: return to the capital
- day 11 -end of your visit to panama
Duration
- 11 Days
Included
- One way flight flight to David - Executive class - Includes 2 free checked baggage (32 kg each)
- One way flight flight from Bocas - Includes 2 free checked baggage (23 kg each)
- Deluxe a/c vehicle for tours and transfers
- English speaking tour guide for tours and transfer
- Availability of the vehicle at Boquete, after tours, for transfers to town, lunch or dinner
- Tours and meals mentioned in the description
- Deluxe accommodations at Panama City, Boquete and Bocas del Toro
- Bristol Hotel – breakfast included
- With a prime location in the financial center, luxurious amenities, and impeccable service, Bristol Panama, A Registry Collection Hotel offers a sophisticated stay in the capital city
- Valle Escondido Hotel – breakfast included
- Classic, cozy and inviting, every guest room and suite at Valle Escondido Hotel is different, guaranteeing that each stay is unique
- In addition, bright, spacious layouts, and indulgent amenities immerse you in unmatched luxury
- La Coralina Hotel –breakfast included
- Sitting on an entire bay and one of Bocas del Toro’s finest white sand beaches, La Coralina Island House offers the idyllic island escape of days gone by
- To a soundtrack of whispering coconut palms and the sigh of the turquoise Caribbean Sea, our house provides spectacular views, seclusion, and the balance of indoor/outdoor living with exceptional private villas and rooms, magical gardens, world class restaurants and bars, and a holistic wellness spa
- Bristol Hotel – breakfast included
Important Information
- Minimum 2 participants
- Rates and times are subject to change and will be confirmed upon request of the program
- Rates do not apply for the holidays season: Christmas, New year and Eastern Week.
- Full payment 40 days prior to arrival
- Cancellations received 30 or more days before the guest's arrival will be charged 25% administrative expenses Cancellations received 29 or fewer days prior to guest arrival are non-refundable.
- 11 Days
Itinerary
- Day 1-Arrive in Panama City
- Upon arrival at the airport in Panama City, you will be greeted by our local crew and escorted to your hotel in the city.
- Overnight at Bristol Hotel.
- Day 2-Panama City History Tour: Colonial Quarter and the Panama Canal Locks
- At Miraflores Locks, massive vessels are lifted to make the transit between two great oceans in one of the world’s greatest engineering feats. Your will be there to watch it, from the vantage point at the first floor of the visitor´s area.
- Then, stroll around Casco Antiguo, the beautiful Old Quarter, traveling back in time as you admire the lovely restored colonial mansions, French balconies, narrow alleys, and impressive churches. Listen to the city’s fascinating history during your visit to San Jose Church and its golden altar, French Plaza, the city walls, and the Central Plaza.
- Time at leisure will be allowed to explore some more Casco Antiguo.
- Departure: 8am
- Duration: 4 hours
- Overnight at Bristol Hotel.
- Day 3-Embera Quera Indian Village
- A journey into the lives of the Embera Quera Tribe, which for its attachment to the ancestral culture, residents educated in tourism, located in the tropical forest, its hygienic facilities, artisan variety, good service and constant improvement, links with universities and research centers, indigenous culture and environmental conservation, this village was chosen by the experts of the Sustainable Tourism Master Plan of Panama, as the Model Village of Indigenous Tourism in the Republic of Panama. When you arrive at the Chagres National Park, you will leave the comfort of your vehicle to board the dugout canoes that will take you to the village. After motoring up river, you will see the village emerge from the jungle as if by magic, in the Village, the Chief will welcome you with traditional Embera hospitality. A series of dances have been arranged to add to this cultural exchange.
- Fresh fruit and a snack of fried fish and plantain prepared by the Indians will be served during your visit.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departure time: 8:00am
- Overnight at Bristol Hotel
- Day 4-Boquete & local Flight to David
- As the quaint community of Boquete appears in the horizon you will begin to understand that you are bound for a magical land, one that you may have imagined many times as a child while listening to a fairy tale before retiring to sleep. Frequently draped in mist and clouds, Boquete emanates a sense of ancient and enduring life. Algae, mosses and lichens get a foothold on the constantly wet surfaces, providing a place for orchids, bromeliads, ferns and innumerable other plants to cling to. Life is lived at a slow pace in the quaint village and farms, its inhabitants minding their daily chores while constantly keeping a protecting eye on the lush surroundings. Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles thrive in this idyllic environment, which may feel colder than you would have expected for a tropical country but which will leave a warm imprint in your soul.
- Local Flight to David
- Pick up at the hotel for a 20 minutes transfer to Albrook airport
- Flight departure time: will be confirmed once the package is booked.
- Flying time: 1 hour
- Our staff will pick up guests at the airport for a 50-minute transfer to the hotel.
- Afternoon tour- Zip line Canopy
- Glide over the tops of ancient trees, rivers and waterfalls; Admire the most incredible collection of natural landscapes that border the La Amistad International Park and the famous Barú Volcano. 4.5 kilometers long divided into 12 cables. You will slide through the trees and face an unknown world… a fascinating perspective on life that you never thought would exist for you.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: Upon arrival at David airport
- Overnight at Valle Escondido Hotel
- Day 5- Volcan Baru
- Volcan Baru, a dormant volcano just south of the Continental Divide, is one of the only places in the world where one can see both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea at the same time with the naked eye.
- Join us to make the steep and rugged climb by 4×4. You will make your way to the dormant volcano’s summit, as you climb the Volcano maintenance road. From the summit, you will get the breath-taking panoramic view of both of Panama’s coastlines, the Pacific and the Caribbean for a “once-in-lifetime” opportunity to witness a volcano sunrise from the highest point in Panama.
- Volcan Baru is not for the faint-of-heart as it is an extreme climb, amidst sometimes below freezing temperatures and blistering cold wind gusts. The gorgeous views from the top are worth it, and to say you’ve “been to the highest point in Panama.” The 4×4 saves a lot of time, only taking approximately 2 hours to get to the top. It’s an extremely bumpy off-roading experience at 4:00am in the morning, but the 4×4 vehicles provide comfortable seats and closed windows, sheltering from the cold. At the top, you can wait (drinking hot coffee/ hot chocolate with the warm vehicle heater) until the sun makes its first appearance. After a final ascent to the Volcan Baru peak, you may take your panoramic photos, and enjoy a picnic style breakfast at the highest point of Panama. The return is two more hours to town arriving at 11am.
- Rest of the day at leisure, your vehicle will be available for transfers to visit the town, lunch or dinner
- Duration: 7 hours
- Departure: 4:00 am
- Overnight at Valle Escondido Hotel
- Day 6- Coffee tasting
- Come join us at “Café dos Jefes” Farm, located at 1,450 meters of altitude, where you will tour a Unique Plantation with different varieties of Fine Coffees. Learn how the nut, fruit, and flower flavors are developed in the bean; how the processing and roasting affect the final taste; and most importantly, how to recognize a Good Coffee.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: to be confirmed
- Overnight at Valle Escondido Hotel
- Day 7: Across the isthmus and into Bocas del Toro- Chocolate tour en route
- The Continental Divide looms in the horizon as the car ascends through a meandering road surrounded by pristine cloud forests. In the company of your guide, you are crossing the isthmus, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. On your descent to the Caribbean, Ngabe Indian communities will make their presence along the sides of the road, tiny specks of brown in a sea of green foliage. We take a detour and drive into a cocoa farm, the Ngabe’s world famous crop. Led by local guides, we will walk into a forest teeming with tropical birds and sloth to observe the cocoa trees, the harvesting and drying of cocoa beans. Ngabe women will then show us how to make one of the world’s best artisan chocolates. We will have lunch and, of course, taste their award-winning chocolate before departing for the docks at Almirante, where a boat is waiting to take us to our hotel in the Bocas archipelago. And you thought a transfer was a lost day!
- Duration: 6 hours
- Departure: 9:00 am
- Overnight at Coralina Hotel
- Day 8: Dolphin’s Bay and Zapatilla Cayes
- Join your group in Bocas Town and start your boating excursion by heading for Dolphin’s Bay, a sort of giant natural aquarium where groups of playful bottle-nose dolphins are common sights. After some time admiring these wonderful animals, continue to Coral Cay or Crawl Cay, two of the most famous snorkeling spots in the region. Don your mask and fins and explore the abundant underwater treasures of Garden Reef and its colorful inhabitants before heading for Zapatilla Cays, two stunning islands of sparkling white sands surrounded by pristine tropical coral reefs. The Zapatilla are generally considered the archipelago’s most beautiful islands. Swim, sunbathe, catch some waves or kick back and relax before returning to Bocas Town in the late afternoon.
- Duration: 7 hours
- Departure: 9:30am
- Overnight at Coralina Hotel
- Day 9: Frolicking in Bocas del Toro
- A free day to continue exploring this pristine archipelago of thriving coral reefs, large extensions of mangroves, white sandy beaches, and turquoise waters. You can spend the day sunbathing on uninhabited islands, exploring national parks, and enjoying one of the last snorkeling and diving areas in the Caribbean. You may also sign up for a bat cave tour or an exhilarating canopy tour. Back in town, slow down to the sleepy Caribbean way of life among Georgian architecture, fresh seafood, and intoxicating reggae rhythms.
- Day 10: Return to the capital
- At the appointed time, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Panama City. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy at your own pace in Panama’s capital city. Revisit the colonial quarter, do some shopping, stroll or bike along the Amador Causeway, or enjoy Panama’s pulsating nightlife in Calle Uruguay or in one of the trendy terraces in Casco Antiguo.
- Overnight at Bristol Hotel
- Day 11 -End of your visit to Panama
- Transfer to the airport will be schedule 3 hours prior flight departure
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