Itinerary Details
Avanti Destinations: Ultimate Panama
Day 1 Panama City
After arriving at Panama City's Tocumen International Airport, you'll be met by your English-speaking guide who will transfer you to your hotel of choice. The remainder of the day is free for relaxing or exploring on your own.
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Day 2 Panama City
After breakfast, meet your guide for an informative Culinary City Tour. Walk through the historic Old Town with your bilingual guide who will describe the events in history leading to the movement of the capital city to its present location. Colorful Casco Antiguo is home to monuments of Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French diplomat who first attempted the construction (unsuccessfully) of a canal through Panama. On the way through the Old Town, you can try the delicious "paleta" ice-cream. You'll visit a chocolate manufacturing factory and learn the whole process of making chocolate: from the bean to the fine chocolate bar. Afterwards, we'll stop to enjoy a typical local Ceviche lunch. Then you'll stroll along the promenade of Cinta Costera, offering splendid views of Panama City's skyline. On a warm day, try the popular sweet "raspado" (flavored shaved ice) or a cup of fresh fruits. Later in the afternoon, we'll take a guided tour through the microbrewery La Rana Dorada and taste some of their refreshing beer specialties before returning to your hotel.
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Day 3 Panama City, Boquete (Chiriqui)
After breakfast, meet your driver for a transfer to the domestic airport for your short flight to David. Upon arrival, your transfer awaits you for the one hour ride to your hotel in Boquete. After checking in, the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
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Day 4 Boquete (Chiriqui)
In the morning, meet your guide for a Private Skywalk tour in the Chiriqui Highlands. You'll have a scenic adventure starting with a 25-minute drive into the valley. During the drive you can admire the countryside and coffee farms as you climb into the highlands. Upon arrival you will be given a briefing about the 5km loop that will take you over five Skywalk Bridges ranging from 1,600 - 1,800 meters over sea level. Walk through the treetops of the cloud forest, keeping your eyes open for exotic bird species and other animals native to the area. Admire the extensive panoramic views of this unspoiled oasis, as your guide interprets the ecosystem and its inhabitants around you. End this unforgettable tour with a sweet cup of hot chocolate, enjoying the amazing natural landscapes of the highlands and the Baru Volcano National Park. After departing, we'll stop for lunch before returning to hotel.
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Day 5 Boquete, Bocas del Toro
After breakfast, meet your driver for your ground transfer to Almirante. From there, you'll have a water taxi to transport your to Bocas del Toro and on to your hotel. After arriving, relax or start exploring your surroundings.
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Day 6 Bocas del Toro
In the morning you'll take a shared boat tour of Bastimentos Marine National Park, home to a variety of plant and animal species. Explore the islands and their coral reefs with a snorkeling and beach tour to the top spots of the archipelago. Keep your eyes for sea turtles as Playa Larga is an important nesting site, and drink out of a coconut while strolling on white-sanded beaches! Watch out for dolphins on the way to sloth island, where from the boat, you can observe these reclusive mammals lounging in the trees. Depending on the weather and time of year, your guide will choose different spots to visit. Options include Starfish Beach, with (no surprise) abundant starfish in the shallow waters, Red Frog Beach, named after the strawberry-colored poison-dart frog, and Wizard Beach, a wide, undeveloped, and spectacular beach known for having big waves. Generally, you'll have the opportunity to do wildlife spotting, snorkeling, or just relaxing on one of the secluded beaches.
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Day 7 Bocas del Toro, Panama City
Enjoy a free day in Bocas del Toro opting for a variety of water sports or relaxing. Are you a chocoholic? Then you may want to add on the tour visiting a chocolate farm. You'll visit an indigenous community in the Bocas del Toro Province and will learn the all the stages of making chocolate; from planting a seed to making your own chocolate bar in traditional style. In addition, you'll learn about the community's history, culture, customs and traditions and enjoy a typical lunch in the lush surroundings of the rainforest.
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Day 8 Bocas del Toro, Panama City
After breakfast, you'll have a transfer to the airport for your short flight to Panama City. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
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Day 9 Panama City
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Panama City Airport and on to your next Avanti Destination!
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