Panama Experience
15 days Panama City to San José
Trip Code: JPS
For 2010 departures, please see trip code CPPS.
Panama, Panama City, Santa Clara, Boquete, Bocas del Toro, Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, San José.
The best of southern Costa Rica and northern Panama, featuring an abundance of both natural and man-made wonders. As Panama is still off most travellers' radars, it's the perfect place for a genuine discovery experience, with plenty of activities ranging from fantastic bird watching to exhilarating white water rafting.
Day 1 Arrive Panama City
Arrive in Panama City at any time.
Day 2 Panama City
Spend the day at leisure or partake in one of the many optional activities. Visit the world-famous Panama Canal, explore the old city and ruins or hit the market for souvenirs.
Day 3-4 Santa Clara
Head to the beautiful white-sand beaches of Santa Clara. During the week, this beach is the perfect model of tranquility, but things liven up over the weekend.
Day 5-7 Boquete
Our journey continues, taking us to the mountain retreat of Boquete. A plethora of outdoor options await us here, including numerous hikes, white water rafting, and a coffee plantation tour.
Day 8-10 Bocas del Toro
Travel by bus and boat to the archipelago of Bocas del Toro. There's plenty of opportunity for island hopping trips to any of the numerous top-notch beaches. Otherwise your time is free to snorkel, scuba dive, or just relax on the beach.
Day 11-13 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Begin with a scenic bus ride over the Panama border to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca's white and black sand beaches are surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. Many optional activities are available, including bike rentals, snorkelling, boat trips to Manzanillo and hiking through the Gandoca - Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.
Day 14 San José
Travel north through the beautiful Costa Rican countryside to the capital city for our last night out on the town.
Day 15 Depart San José
