| Itinerary
Day 1 Panama City
Upon arrival we are met and transferred to selected hotel.
Panama is known mostly for its famous canal. This overlooked
country offers some of the finest birding, snorkeling and
deep-sea fishing in the Americas.
Day
2 Chagres National Park/Indian Village
After breakfast we visit a pristine paradise. We start our
way out of Panama city riding a "piragua" (a native
boat) following a route commonly used by the Indians for their
daily transport along the Chagres River. On arrival we will
enjoy a hike through the forest with a local indigenous guide
who will explain the botanical aspects of the trail and the
culture of this authentic Chocoe-Embera village one of the
five tribes that inhabits in Panama. In the village members
of the tribe will share their culture through dances, rituals,
food, etc. If you are brave enough, you can partake in "jagua"
body painting with vegetable ink. Return to Panama. Overnight
at selected hotel (BL)
Day
3 Panama-San Blas Islands
Morning transfer to the airport for a 25-minute flight to
Porvenir airstrip on Panama’s Atlantic Coast. On arrival
we are transferred by motorized dugout canoe to the very rustic,
and charming, San Blas Lodge on Nalunega Island where we’ll
interact with the Kuna Indians. Overnight at San Blas Lodge
(B,L,D)
Day
4 San Blas Islands
Day at leisure. Rent (or bring your own) snorkeling gear and
explore the beautiful reefs in San Blas. Relax on white-sand
beaches or in a hammock under the palms. Overnight at San
Blas Lodge (BLD)
Day
5 Panama City
This morning transfer to the airstrip for flight to Panama
City. Ona arrival transfer to our hotel. Free afternoon for
relaxing or shopping. Optional: folkloric show and dinner
at Tinajas Restaurant. Overnight at selected hotel.
Day
6 Chiriqui Cloud Forest
Early morning we fly to David in the western province of Chiriqui,
bordering Costa Rica. The Gulf of Chiriqui is a 14,740 hectare
National Marine Park that protects coral reefs, islands and
beaches with abound wild life. On arrival we will be transferred
to the picturesque mountain town of Boquete. We spend the
afternoon on these beautiful highlands hiking, riding or taking
another optional tours such as visiting a private flower garden
or coffee plantation. Overnight at selected hotel (B)
Day
7 Boquete/Baru Volcano
After breakfast we explore the trails around the Baru Volcano
National Park with a naturalist guide. At an elevation of
7,500 feet, we will see the elusive and resplendent Quetzal
in its mountain habitat of wild orchids and bromelaids. Box
lunch in the field. Overnight at selected hotel. (BL)
Day
8 Boquete-Bocas del Toro
Today after breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to
Bocas del Toro in the Caribbean. Here you will experience
Afro-Panamanian culture. Transfer to hotel in Bocas. Rest
of the day free for town exploration or optional tours.
(B)
Day 9 Bocas del Toro
After breakfast tour Bastimentos Marine National Park for
snorkeling, beach combing and an outdoor lunch. Overnight
at hotel in Bocas. (BL)
Day
10 Bocas-Panama City
Return to Panama City and transfer to Hotel Marbella (or similar).
Afternoon free for town exploration or relaxation. (B)
Day 11 Departure
After breakfast transfer to international airport for your
flight out. (B)
Meal
Code: B=Breakfast L=Lunch
D=Dinner
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