Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Panama City. A representative of EcoCircuitos will meet you at the airport and transfer to a hotel in Panama City. Hotel in the city.

Day 2

Chagres National Park -
After breakfast visit a paradise found in its purest form. This tour leaves Panama City at 8:30 AM and begins with a ride in a "piragua" (a native boat) following the route commonly used by the Indians for their daily transport along the Chagres River. Then hike through the forest with a local indigenous guide and an expert who will explain the botanical aspects of the trail and the culture of this authentic Chocoe-Embera village. In the village, members of the community will share their culture through dances, rituals, food, etc. You will have the opportunity to partake in "jagua" body painting with vegetable ink. Arrival back to Panama City is estimated at 4:00 PM. Optional: Kayaking the Chagres National Park.

Day 3

Depart from your hotel early in the morning for a 25-minute flight to Porvenir airstrip on Panama's Atlantic Coast. Transfer by motorized dugout canoe to Nalunega Lodge or Kuna Niskua Lodge. You will visit the Kuna Indians' principal island. This tribe has an ancient and vibrant culture that practices unchanged traditions. You will enjoy beautiful beaches in front of your villa, depending on the lodge. The Lodge has outside fresh water showers and toilets. Lunch and dinner will feature delicious San Blas seafood. Tour a desert island for relaxation on the beach or snorkeling.

Day 4

Rent (or bring your own) snorkeling gear and explore the beautiful living reefs in San Blas. You can also tour a neighboring island and swim in crystal clear waters. Relax on white-sand beaches or in a hammock under the palms.

Day 5

Early morning return from San Blas to Panama City. Free afternoon for relaxing by the pool or shopping. Optional: Folkloric show and dinner at Tinajas Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel of your choice in the city.

Day 6

Early morning transfer by airplane to David in the western province of Chiriqui, bordering Costa Rica. Then transfer by car to the quaint mountain town of Boquete. Enjoy the afternoon in these beautiful highlands hiking, riding or taking another optional tours such as visiting a private flower garden or coffee plantation. Overnight at Villa Marita, Gardens Inn, Hotel Mozart or similar.

Day 7

After an early breakfast, explore the trails around the Baru Volcano National Park. At an elevation of 7,500 feet, you will have the opportunity to see the elusive and resplendent Quetzal in its mountain habitat of wild orchids and bromelaids. Box lunch in the field. Overnight in Boquete

Day 8

Breakfast before transferring to a local airport for your flight to Bocas del Toro in the Caribbean. Here you will experience the Afro-Panamanian culture and the Teribe indigenous group. Transfer to Hotel Bahia, Laguna or similar. Rest of the day free for town exploration and optional tours.

Day 9

After breakfast you will have a tour of Bastimentos Marine National Park for snorkeling. Overnight at Hotel Laguna or similar hotel, in the center of town overlooking the Caribbean.

Day 10

Breakfast, then return to Panama City where you will be transferred to the hotel of your choice. Free day for town exploration and relaxation.

Day 11

After breakfast, transfer to international airport for your flight out.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

donation fee to the communities

Extras -

Children: sharing room with two parents.