Panama North to South Adventure 6D/5N
Tour Overview
Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure from the lush landscapes of Costa Rica to the vibrant heart of Panama. This tour offers an unforgettable journey through stunning natural wonders and cultural landmarks. Begin your adventure with a night at the enchanting Bastimentos National Marine Park, where the King Jungalow provides a unique open-jungle experience. Explore the breathtaking Boquete Tree Trek with its hanging bridges, offering panoramic views of the surrounding flora and fauna. Discover the rich history and engineering marvels of Panama City with a half-day tour of the iconic Panama Canal and the charming colonial quarter, Casco Antiguo. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in 3-star hotels, seamless transport including a domestic flight, and the expertise of English-speaking guides for select activities. With optional activities like scuba diving, jungle hikes, and cultural tours, this adventure promises a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cahuita - Bocas Town - Bastimentos National Marine Park, Panama
Location: Bocas del Toro
Accommodation Name: Palmar Beach Lodge
The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Cahuita in an air conditioned modern shuttle van, and take you directly to the border. From there, you'll be assisted with the immigration process leaving Costa Rica and checking into Panama.
A second shuttle van will be waiting on the Panama side to continue the journey to Bocas Del Toro. The shuttle will drop you off at the Panabocas Express dock in Almirante for a 30-minute ride on a taxi boat through patches of mangroves and various islands until arriving to the office of Bocas Marine Tours on Isla Colon. Transportation to your hotel upon arrival should be booked in addition to this transfer.
Night at Palmar Beach Lodge. The King Jungalow provides a unique open-jungle experience. With two floors, a King Bed, and a private bath with outdoor shower, it is sure to impress. Raised above the rest of the property, the second floor offers a unique open air experience of the rainforest, while allowing the ocean breeze and sounds to soothe you to sleep. Each floor has it's own fan, lights, and mosquito netting.
Day 2: Bastimentos National Marine Park, Panama
Location: Bastimentos National Marine Park
Accommodation Name: Palmar Beach Lodge
Day for optional activities
Optional tours and activities in Bocas:
- Scuba diving & snorkeling
- Beach tours to Red Frog Beach or nearby islands like Zapatilla Keys
- Tours to indigenous communities like Bahia Honda and Salt Creek
- Jungle hikes in Bastimentos National Park
- Zipline tour in Bastimentos
- Visit a chocolate farm
- Boca de Drago and Starfish Beach
Day 3: Almirante - Boquete, Panama
Location: Boquete
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Shuttle service from Bocas to the town of Boquete. (B)
The taxi boat (shared) departs from Panabocas Express at 12:00 hrs. You should be at the office at 11:30 am for check in. This service includes your boat transportation to Almirante and then bus transportation to Boquete. The service ends at downtown Boquete so from this point a private transportation is required to arrive to your hotel.
Duration 00:40hrs.
Day 4: Boquete, Panama
Location: Boquete
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hanging bridges Tour at Boquete Tree Trek (B)
This 5 kilometer walk is located on a private reserve in the mountains surrounding Boquete. You will cross a total of 6 hanging bridges and a specialized nature guide will bring you closer to the local flora and fauna.
Day 5: Boquete- David- Panama City, Panama
Location: Panama City
Accommodation: Hotel
Half day City and Canal Tour
Pick up at your hotel and private transfer with Spanish speaking driver to David. Duration 00:45hrs.
Domestic flight with Air Panama to Albrook Airport in Panama City. Luggage is limited to 20kg for checked bags and 8kg for carry on per person. Duration 00:45hrs.
Half day City and Canal Tour
The tour starts with a visit to Miraflores Locks. This is one of the two sets of locks located on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. You will enjoy the fascinating show of the big ships inside the narrow chambers! The visitor’s center provides technical, historical and ecological information about the Canal.
After a short drive we continue to the colonial quarter, ''Casco Antiguo'', founded in 1673 after the first Spanish settlement was burned down by pirates. It is home to the Presidential Palace, the National Theater, the Metropolitan Cathedral and many other buildings with colonial architecture. It has plenty of little restaurants and souvenir shops. In 1997 Casco Antiguo became a World Heritage Site of the UNESCO.
Day 6: Panama City, Panama
Location: Panama City
Departure Day
Private transfer with Spanish speaking driver to Tocumen International Airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 nights in a 3-star hotel are included.
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Transport
All transport as per itinerary, including all transport during activities, a domestic flight, and airport transfers are included.
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Activities
Hanging bridges Tour at Boquete Tree Trek and a half-day City and Canal Tour are included.
What's Not Included
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Optional activities
Optional activities are not included.
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Taxi boat on day 1
The taxi boat on day 1 to the island is not included.
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Personal expenses and gratuities
Personal expenses and gratuities are not included.
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International flights
International flights are not included.
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Meals not specified
Meals not specified in the itinerary are not included.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes all transfers as per itinerary, domestic flights, and airport transfers. Travel in air-conditioned shuttle vans, shared taxi boats, and private transfers with Spanish-speaking drivers, ensuring a seamless journey from Costa Rica to Panama.Accommodation
Enjoy a 5-night stay in a 3-star hotel, including a unique open-jungle experience at Palmar Beach Lodge's King Jungalow. This accommodation offers a King Bed, private bath with outdoor shower, and an open-air experience with ocean breezes and rainforest sounds.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 5 nights in a 3-star hotel. On the first night, you will stay at Palmar Beach Lodge in the King Jungalow, which offers a unique open-jungle experience with a King Bed, private bath, and outdoor shower.
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes all transport as per the itinerary, transport during activities, a domestic flight, and airport transfers. However, the taxi boat on day 1 to the island is not included.
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What activities are included in the tour?
Included activities are the Hanging Bridges Tour at Boquete Tree Trek and a half-day City and Canal Tour in Panama City.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, an English-speaking guide is provided for some activities during the tour.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities in Bocas include scuba diving, snorkeling, beach tours to Red Frog Beach or nearby islands, tours to indigenous communities, jungle hikes, zipline tours, visiting a chocolate farm, and trips to Boca de Drago and Starfish Beach.
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What is the luggage allowance for the domestic flight included in the tour?
The luggage allowance for the domestic flight with Air Panama is 20kg for checked bags and 8kg for carry-on per person.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Panama North to South Adventure 6D/5N
6 Days Starting in Cahuita, Costa Rica and ending in Panama City, Panama
Visiting: Bocas del Toro, Bastimentos National Marine Park, Boquete, Panama City
Tour operator:
Tour code:
56326
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-90
