Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Panama City
Arrival in Panama CityOptional Activities
- 2-day pre-departure program with visit to indigenous Embera community (for early arrivals on Condor direct flight from Frankfurt)
- Day 2
Panama Canal Partial Crossing
Panama Canal Partial Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Approximately 4-hour partial crossing of Panama Canal from Panama City to Gamboa
- View of Miraflores Locks
- View of Lake Miraflores
- View of Pedro Miguel Locks
- View of Gaillard Cut (narrowest point of canal)
- View of Lake Gatun
Landmarks Miraflores Locks Lake Miraflores Pedro Miguel Locks Gaillard Cut Lake Gatun Gamboa 
- Day 3
Panama City Exploration
Panama City Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll through streets of Panama City
- Visit ruins of Panama Viejo (16th century)
- Explore old town of Casco Antiguo
- Visit the Causeway with views of Panama City skyline
- View Miraflores Locks and learn about Panama Canal operations
Landmarks Panama Viejo Casco Antiguo Causeway (Causeway of Amador) Miraflores Locks - Day 4
El Valle de Anton
El Valle de Anton- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at fruit and vegetable market
- Visit El Valle de Anton (world's largest populated volcanic crater)
Optional Activities
- Short hiking tours in the area
- Visit El Macho waterfall
- Visit La Piedra Pintada (rock face with pre-Columbian stone carvings)
- Visit Butterfly Haven (butterfly farm)
- Face mask treatment in Pozos Termales (warm mineral springs)
Landmarks El Valle de Anton El Macho waterfall La Piedra Pintada Butterfly Haven Pozos Termales - Day 5
Natá de los Caballeros and Parita
Natá de los Caballeros and Parita- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Panamanian lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit historic church in Natá de los Caballeros (dating back to 1520)
- Visit diablicos mask maker in Parita
- Observe pollera (Panamanian national costume) crafting in private home
Optional Activities
- Purchase diablicos masks as souvenirs
Landmarks Church of Natá de los Caballeros Natá de los Caballeros Parita - Day 6
Oria Arriba Village and Beach
Oria Arriba Village and Beach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch with products from the village at hostess's house)
Included Activities
- Welcome to Oria Arriba village with music and refreshing drink
- Tour of village observing artisans making hats and musical instruments
- Visit original sugar cane mill powered by horse
- Observe sugar cane pressing and processing in self-built clay oven
- Tasting of freshly pressed sugar cane juice
- Typical lunch with village products at hostess's house
- Relax on Pacific coast beach
Optional Activities
- Visit tobacco plantation (depending on season)
- Swimming in the Pacific Ocean
- Beach exploration and relaxation
Landmarks Oria Arriba - Day 7
Boquete Mountain Village
Boquete Mountain Village- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll through Boquete village
- Short hiking tour in surrounding area
Optional Activities
- Spot rare quetzal bird during hike
Landmarks Boquete 
- Day 8
Cloud Forest and Coffee Plantation
Cloud Forest and Coffee Plantation- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk on suspension bridges in cloud forest
- View of cloud forest and waterfalls from suspension bridges
- Guided tour of coffee plantation
- Learn about coffee cultivation, harvesting, and processing
- Coffee tasting
Landmarks Cloud Forest near Boquete - Day 9
Oreba Chocolate Farm and Colón Island
Oreba Chocolate Farm and Colón Island- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Oreba Chocolate Farm
- Explanation of cocoa and chocolate process
- Observation of native plants and exotic animals
- Watch local Ngöbe Indian women at work
- Taste raw chocolate
- Boat transfer to Colón Island
Optional Activities
- Explore bars and souvenir stalls on Colón Island
Landmarks Oreba Chocolate Farm Colón Island Almirante 
- Day 10
Bocas del Toro Boat Tour and Beaches
Bocas del Toro Boat Tour and Beaches- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip through mangrove forests
- Snorkeling at Coral Cay
- Visit Red Frog Beach on Bastimentos Island
- Swimming, island exploration, or beach relaxation
Landmarks Coral Cay Bastimentos Island Red Frog Beach 
- Day 11
Bocas del Toro Leisure Day
Bocas del Toro Leisure Day- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cycling to Playa Bluff
- Bus trip to Boca del Drago
- Water cab exploration of other islands and beaches
Landmarks Playa Bluff Boca del Drago - Day 12
Return to Panama City
Return to Panama City- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning optional excursions (cycling, bus tours, water cab exploration)
- Day 13
Departure
DepartureOptional Activities
- Individual follow-up program/beach extension (San Blas Islands, Isla Contadora, etc.)
- Day 14
Arrival Home
Arrival Home
