Itinerary
- Day 1
Panama City
You'll land in Panama City and get transferred to your hotel. This modern capital sits right on the Pacific Ocean and is home to the famous Panama Canal. The historic colonial old town is there waiting for you to walk through whenever you're ready.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Panama Canal 
- Day 2
Panama City to El Valle de Antón
Pick up your rental car in the morning and drive toward El Valle de Antón, which takes just under 2 hours from the city. Along the way, you can stop at Altos de Campana National Park if you want some viewpoint stops. El Valle sits about 600 meters above sea level and has plenty to do here like the Sunday market, bird watching, butterfly gardens, museums, waterfalls, and hiking trails if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Sunday market visit
- Bird watching
- Butterfly garden visit
- El Valle Museum visit
- Mozas waterfalls visit
- Canopy tour
- Horse riding excursion
- Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint
- Hiking through El Valle landscape
- Hiking in Altos de Campana National Park
Landmarks Altos de Campana National Park Punta Chame headland Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint - Day 3
El Valle de Antón
You have the full day to explore El Valle at your own pace. There are lots of choices available, from hiking India Dormida to catch summit views, to night hikes through the local flora and fauna, crater tours, bike tours, or bird watching. Pick whatever sounds good to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- India Dormida hike with summit ascent
- Night hike exploring flora and fauna
- Sightseeing crater tour with butterfly farm and El Macho waterfall visit
- Bike tours
- Bird watching
Landmarks India Dormida El Macho waterfall - Day 4
El Valle de Antón to Pedası́
Drive back from El Valle to the Panamericana and head west toward the Azuero Peninsula via Chitrá. Stop at the historic church at Natá de los Caballeros, which dates back to 1520 and is one of the oldest colonial buildings on the continent. You'll pass through villages like Parita and La Villa de los Santos before reaching Pedasi. There are optional visits to Isla Iguana and various beaches if you have time for water activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Isla Iguana boat trip (departs from Playa El Arenal)
- Whale watching (July to October)
- Playa Venao beach visit
- Playa El Torro beach visit
- Surrounding villages exploration
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Surfing
- Kite surfing
- Stand-up paddle
Landmarks Natá de los Caballeros Church Isla Iguana Playa Venao Playa El Arenal - Day 5
Pedası́
This day is free for you to explore the Pedasi area on your own schedule. You can head to nearby beaches like Playa Venao or Playa de los Destialderos and get a feel for the local coastal culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Playa Venao visit
- Playa de los Destialderos visit
- Local area exploration
Landmarks Playa Venao Playa de los Destialderos - Day 6
Pedası́ to Las Lajas / Boca Chica
Drive back to the Panamericana and head west on scenic quiet roads. Via San Felix you'll reach your finca or boutique hotel. The area has swimming, diving, fishing, hiking, boat tours, horse riding, and visits to indigenous villages if any of those interest you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Diving
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Boat tours
- Horse riding
- Indigenous village visit
- Day 7
Las Lajas / Boca Chica
You have the full day to explore Las Lajas or Boca Chica at your own pace. There's plenty of time to relax or try out water and outdoor activities depending on what you want to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Area exploration around Las Lajas
- Area exploration around Boca Chica
- Day 8
Las Lajas / Boca Chica to Boquete
After breakfast, drive to Boquete, a charming highland town that sits about 1,300 meters above sea level. It's known for coffee, flowers like orchids and roses, and strawberries. The countryside around it is lush and green, making it great for nature lovers. Optional activities include canopying, suspension bridge tours, bird watching, and coffee plantation visits.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Canopying
- Suspension bridge tour
- Bird watching tour
- Coffee plantation excursion
- Day 9
Boquete
Spend the day exploring the landscape around Boquete however you like. Try rafting, go on a hike through the countryside, or visit the town's famous gardens to see what the region is all about naturally.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Town gardens visit
- Day 10
Boquete to Panama City
After breakfast, drive to David airport about an hour away to drop off your rental car. From there, fly back to Panama City for your onward journey or head to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
