Itinerary

Discover Panama and its wonderful landscapes with the PANACEA circuit.
Enjoy an authentic 20-day stay to discover the country’s most beautiful places.

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Day 1:

Upon arrival at the Panama City airport, you will be met by our partner to take you to your hotel. Settle in comfortably and enjoy the streets of Panama City. Between tall buildings and Spanish architecture, you will be surprised by the cultural richness that the capital of Panama has to offer.

Feel free to read the recommendations and suggestions on the best spots to explore in your AZORA GUIDE.

Night in Casco Viejo (Panama City), breakfast included.

Day 2:

After the breakfast, take advantage of the day to discover the old streets of Casco Viejo and immerse yourself in the Panamanian culture. Find all our recommendations about what to do and where to eat in your AZORA GUIDE. If you want, we can organize a guided tour of the Panama Canal or Panama surroundings. Feel free to have a look at the tours in Panama City and ask us for more information.

Night in Casco Viejo (Panama City), breakfast included.

Day 3:

On the way to paradise! Arrive at the archipelago of San Blas, and settle into your bungalow. It’s time to disconnect and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view. A lazy day to recharge your batteries and discover this magical place.

Night in San Blas, full pension included.

Day 4:

After the breakfast, take place on the boat and discover several other islands of the paradisiac archipelago, that will stay in your mind for a long time! Take time to relax in the natural swimming pool and enjoy an amazing fresh lunch before heading back to the land around 3:30pm. Take the road until your next out-of-time destination: Bayano Lake!

When arrived in the meeting point, enjoy a 20min boat-ride until the Eco-Lodge in the middle of the lake. Settle in your private bungalow, just in time to enjoy a beautiful sunset.

Enjoy your private jacuzzi and the kayak at your disposal.

Night in Bayano Lake, full pension included.

Day 5:

After a local breakfast on your private terrace, discover the amazing Bayano caves and the Tiger river accompanied by your local certified guide. Enjoy an amazing walk to discover the beauty of the caves and its habitants (crocodiles, bats, snakes…). But don’t worry, it’s all safe and we’re sure you’ll enjoy it! After this unforgettable walk, take place in the kayak at your disposal and follow the guide on the Tiger River, the landscapes are amazing! Regarding the level of the water, you may have the chance to go until the “natural swimming pool” of the Tiger River.

Night in Bayano Lake, full pension included.

Day 6:

After spending the morning enjoying the facilities of the Lodge, enjoy a local lunch and get back to the road to head to Anton Valley. Whether you are traveling with certified bus transfers or a rental car, you will have around 3:30 hours before arriving in a green paradise. Settle in your hotel and enjoy a walk in the village.

Night in Vallee de Antón, breakfast included.

Day 7 & 8:

Lots of activities are waiting for you in Vallee de Antón! Take your AZORA GUIDE and discover our favorites to spend an unforgettable day.

Night in Vallee de Antón, breakfast included.

Day 9:

We recommand to enjoy at least one sunrise in Vallee de Antón before heading to Santa Catalina. Get our favorites in your AZORA GUIDE. After 4 hours of transfer or driving, you will arrive in a small place where you will find the beach and a unique underwater life to discover.

Night in Santa Catalina, breakfast included.

Day 10:

Enjoy a day tour to discover the underwater life around the Coiba island. After 45min of boat ride, discover the beauty of the several islands and swim / snorkel with sharks, turtles, numerous crazy fishes… If you prefer to dive instead, diving tours are in options and highly recommended as well! Feel free to consult our different activities in Santa Catalina.

Night in Santa Catalina, breakfast included.

Day 11:

Take the road after the breakfast to reach another small yet beautiful spot on the Pacific coast: Boca Chica. After 3 hours of transfer or driving, arrive in a heavenly place for the two next nights. Some farniente awaits for you in this magical hidden jewel of the Pacific coast of Panama… Also, we strongly recommend to do the optional 3 islas hopping tour if you want to check out a bit more of the archipelago. Feel free to check our favorites activities in Boca Chica and let us know what suits you the best!

Night in Boca Chica, breakfast included.

Day 12:

Enjoy an amazing optional day tour after the breakfast or chill out by the pool and walk around the beautiful domain surrounded by a breathtaking landscape. Find all our recommendations on your AZORA GUIDE for other wonderful beaches and amazing places to discover here.

Night in Boca Chica, breakfast included.

Day 13 & 14:

Enjoy your breakfast and the facilities of your beautiful hotel before taking the road to Boquete. After 1 hour and a half, arrive in a charming mountain atmosphere. Feel free to explore and discover this completely different mountain landscape area of Boquete while staying there. At the program: hikes, treks, wild spa and nature! All our best (free) tips about what to do here will be in your AZORA GUIDE. If you wish adventure and adrenalin, you found the right place to do zipline, hanging bridges and more (book with us in advance)!

Nights in Boquete, breakfasts incuded.

Day 15 & 16:

Arrive at the archipelago of Bocas del Toro, and settle into your hotel on Bastimentos Island. It’s time to disconnect and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the unique Red Frog Beach.

On the menu: paradise beach, turquoise water and fish… A lazy day to recharge your batteries between tropical forest and white sand. We also advise you to take advantage of your presence on the Bastimentos Island to discover the village “Old Bank”. This is where the Afro-Caribbean community of Bocas del Toro lives, the visit of the village is definitely worth it.

Nights in Bastimentos Island (Bocas del Toro), breakfasts included.

Day 17:

Ready to discover another landscape of Bocas? Go to the heart of Bocas Town. Take advantage of your hotel’s great facilities and discover the vibrant atmosphere of the town. If not already done in the previous days, we advise you to spend the afternoon on the island opposite: Carenero. At only 1min of taxi-boat (1$ per person the way outward journey), you will arrive on a splendid small piece of land. Here, you can walk all around the island in about 1 hour. You’ll find great spots to lounge by the clear water. Great restaurants are at your disposal, see our suggestions in your AZORA GUIDE.

Night in Bocas Town (Bocas del Toro), breakfast included.

Day 18:

Departure at 9:30am from the hotel, direction the reserve of Bahia Honda where you can observe dolphins and sloths. You will take advantage of the journey to the island of Zapatilla to snorkel, observe the corals and many fish. Grab your local lunch and sail with your certified guide to Zapatilla – a real “Robinson Crusoe” landscape and adventure. Enjoy a few hours on the uninhabited island and swim in the clear water… A real pleasure for the eyes.

Night in Bocas Town (Bocas del Toro), breakfast included.

Day 19:

Take the morning to walk around the center of Bocas and enjoy the hotel facilities a last time before heading back to Panama City. You will have time to enjoy the vibrant capital of Panama and its narrow architectural streets on the afternoon.

Night in Casco Viejo (Panama City), breakfast included.

Day 20:

After your last night in Panama City, it’s unfortunately time to get back home. Our partner will pick you up at the hotel to get you to the airport. Have safe flight back!

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