Epic Panama
Discover the spectacular highlights of Panama on this exciting itinerary that takes in the country’s natural beauty, exotic bird and wildlife, vibrant culture, and fascinating history. Explore fabulous landscapes from dense rainforest to misty cloud forest, and idyllic beaches. Scout for Panama’s famed sloths, colourful birds, and frogs. Enjoy the buzz of cosmopolitan Panama City, and sample the exceptionally fine coffee and organic produce, before relaxing on a desert island hideaway.
Journey highlights
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Indulge your desert island fantasies on the private island resort of Isla Palenque on Panama’s Pacific Coast in the marine-rich waters of the Gulf of Chiriqui, with a stay in a beachfront calista. Laze in a hammock, enjoy a host of water-based activities, learn about the pre-Columbian Indian community who once lived here or take a bird and wildlife hike, the choice is yours.
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Savour both a coffee and a farm to table dining experience in Boquete, where the mild climate and volcanic fertile soil of the highlands ensure the produce from the region’s coffee, flower, and fruit plantations is second to none.
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Head to the Chiriqui Highlands to the charming mountain town of Boquete watched over by the mighty Baru Volcano, for atmospheric hiking and exhilarating ziplining in the steamy cloud forest with its gushing waterfalls, relaxing hot springs, and fantastic birding opportunities. If you’re lucky you may even get to see a colourful but rare Resplendent Quetzal.
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Soak up the cultural delights and historic attractions of vibrant Panama City. Learn about the history and construction of the Panama Canal and enjoy a boat ride amid the rainforests of the canal’s Lake Gatun. Look out for monkeys, sloths, toucans, and turtles in their natural habitat, as well as the supersize tankers navigating this astonishing feat of engineering
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Itinerary
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At a Glance
In the western highlands of Panama, Boquete is in Chiriqui Province and offers some of the country’s most scenic walking trails and spectacular birdwatching. The cool and humid cloud forest is home to the rare Resplendent Quetzal, hanging bridges and gushing waterfalls, while the attractive landscape is dotted with coffee, fruit, and flower plantations. For the following three nights you will be based at the Panamonte Inn & Spa, enjoying the comfortable accommodation, welcoming hospitality, gourmet cuisine, old-world charm, and delightful gardens of this boutique guesthouse.
After a good night’s sleep and hearty breakfast, you will embark on a full day tour which takes in the best of the region. Starting with a hike along the Waterfall Trail, your guide will point out the colourful bird and exotic wildlife who inhabit the cloud forest. After a picnic lunch, you’ll get to hike the famous Quetzal Trail. A beautiful hike through cloud forest, bamboo woodland and rolling pastureland cut through by burbling streams, this is another opportunity to study the country’s bird population and you may even get to see a colourful Resplendent Quetzal.
In an area known for its coffee plantations, no trip to Boquete is complete without a coffee tasting experience and the opportunity to learn more about the production process from bean to cup. Fully recharged, the last stop of the day is a chance to indulge and relax at Caldera hot springs. For the ultimate wake-up call, alternate the warmth of the springs with the cool water of the Caldera River – a refreshing and revitalising experience.
Thrill-seekers will enjoy the following day’s activity with a ziplining experience across the canopy of the rainforest offering a bird’s eye view of the bird and wildlife, soaring and leaping from tree to tree. The views also take in the impressive landscapes of Volcán Barú National Park and La Amistad International Park, with fabulous views of Baru Volcano.
Having worked up an appetite, tonight’s evening meal is at Hacienda Mamecillo, an organic and sustainable farm and coffee plantation. Here you’ll enjoy a brief tour of the greenhouse and trout pond to learn more about the farm’s eco-friendly initiatives and working practices, before enjoying a 6-course gourmet farm to table tasting menu. Created from organic farm produce, the meal is followed by the farm’s exceptionally fine coffee.
After your last breakfast in Boquete, you will be picked up from the hotel and driven 2-hours to the Boca Chica dock for a 25-minute boat trip to Isla Palenque.Where to stay
Panamonte Inn & Spa (3 nights)
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Our tailor made journeys include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination and your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
When to visit
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The best time of year to visit Panama is typically from December/January to April. The rainy season runs from May to December and tropical downpours can be torrential, so always pack good waterproofs if going at this time of year. Sunshine levels are highest in the winter months from January to April, so this is considered a great time to visit.
Price Guide: ( based on double occupancy and includes international flights)
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| August 2026 | SGD $14,200 | SGD $2,100 | plan your trip |
| September 2026 | SGD $14,200 | SGD $2,100 | plan your trip |
| October 2026 | SGD $14,200 | SGD $2,100 | plan your trip |
| November 2026 | SGD $14,500 | SGD $2,200 | plan your trip |
| December 2026 | SGD $14,800 | SGD $2,200 | plan your trip |
| January 2027 | SGD $14,800 | SGD $2,200 | plan your trip |
| February 2027 | SGD $14,800 | SGD $2,200 | plan your trip |
| March 2027 | SGD $14,800 | SGD $2,200 | plan your trip |
| April 2027 | SGD $14,800 | SGD $2,200 | plan your trip |
| May 2027 | SGD $14,500 | SGD $2,200 | plan your trip |
| June 2027 | SGD $14,200 | SGD $2,100 | plan your trip |
| July 2027 | SGD $14,200 | SGD $2,100 | plan your trip |
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August 2026
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- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,200
Deposit from*SGD $2,100
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September 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,200
Deposit from*SGD $2,100
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October 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,200
Deposit from*SGD $2,100
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November 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,500
Deposit from*SGD $2,200
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December 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,800
Deposit from*SGD $2,200
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January 2027
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,800
Deposit from*SGD $2,200
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February 2027
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,800
Deposit from*SGD $2,200
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March 2027
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,800
Deposit from*SGD $2,200
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April 2027
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,800
Deposit from*SGD $2,200
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May 2027
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,500
Deposit from*SGD $2,200
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June 2027
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,200
Deposit from*SGD $2,100
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July 2027
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $14,200
Deposit from*SGD $2,100
Experiences in this tour
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View ExperiencePrivate Panama Canal Agua Clara Visitor’s Centre & City Tour
Immerse yourself in Panama City’s major attractions on a full day tour exploring the incredible Panama Canal, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, along with both a guided rainforest hike and tour of the capital’s UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo district.
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View ExperiencePrivate Best of Boquete Tour
Enjoy a wonderful introduction to the charms of Boquete including a waterfall hike through spectacular cloud forest, glorious mountain landscapes, mighty Baru Volcano, the extraordinary bird, and wildlife, superb coffee, and a soak in hot natural springs.
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View ExperienceGamboa Wildlife Expedition
Take a once-in-a-lifetime boat trip on the Panama Canal alongside the mighty ships as they navigate this incredible triumph of engineering, while enjoying the opportunity to scout for the bird, marine and wildlife of the lake and surrounding rainforest.
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on 212 372 7009 to start planning your holiday.
