
Panama - Boquete To Bocas Adventure Itinerary
(Host City: Panama City)Day 1: Panama City
Day 2: Valle de Anton, Canopy Lodge, waterfalls, zip line
Day 3: Bicycle tour, mud baths & hot pools, hike
Day 4: Boquete, Finca Lerida, coffee talk
Day 5: Hike to Volcan Baru
Day 6: Rafting the Chiriquí River, Bocas del Toro, Tranquilo Bay
Day 7: Island visit, snorkel and kayak
Day 8: Panama Canal, Gamboa Rainforest Lodge
Day 9: Panama City
From the Field: Panama Vacations - Panama Adventure Travel
"Panama is an isthmus of unspoiled beaches, remote villages, dense jungles and countless species of wildlife. Combined with ALA’s friendly guides, distinctive accommodations and exceptional attention to detail, it's no wonder this trip was named one of the World's 25 Best New Trips by 'NationalGeographic Adventure Magazine'." Dan Austin, Director Austin Lehman Adventures
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Panama Boquete to Bocas Adventure

Hike along lush lowland jungles and misty cloud forests, coming face-to-face with exotic wildlife. Spend the night on one of the finest working coffee farms in the country. Slather yourself in volcanic mud before soaking in a natural thermal hot spring. Mountain bike the rolling hills of the Valle de Anton and snorkel, kayak, surf and dive in the crystal-clear waters of Bocas del Toro. Zip-line through the forest canopy over rushing waterfalls and tackle the rapids of the Chiriquí River. Meet indigenous people still living much as their ancestors did hundreds of years ago and visit the Panama Canal, one of the world’s greatest engineering feats. At the end of each active day of your adventure vacation enjoy a fine local meal and relax in the gracious comfort of your hotel or eco lodge.
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Distinctive Accommodations
9 days/8 nightsNight 1: The Bristol Hotel
Considered one of the finest hotels in the country, this old-world, service-oriented hotel offers a smooth transition to Panama with fine dining, luxurious rooms and a convenient proximity to downtown. Visit the website for The Bristol Hotel >>
Nights 2 & 3: Canopy Lodge
Found inside the rim of the world’s largest occupied volcanic crater and positioned next to the Rio Guayabo, the Canopy Lodge offers spacious rooms, each with a private balcony. The Lodge features numerous swimming pools and waterfalls, offers world class cuisine and is surrounded by rainforest, home to several species endemic to the Valle de Anton. Awaken to exotic birdsong and a rushing river just off your doorstep. Visit the website for Canopy Lodge >>
Nights 4 & 5: Finca Lerida
This recently renovated coffee plantation is nestled amidst primary and secondary rainforest, perched on a hillside overlooking the town of Boquete. Listen for howler monkeys, rare tropical birds and other wildlife as you sip coffee in front of the fireplace in the library overlooking the estate. A friendly staff greets you in the quaint dinning room for special home-cooked meals. Visit the website for Finca Lerida >>
Nights 6 & 7: Tranquilo Bay
Isolated on one of Bocas del Toro’s 68 tropical islands in the Caribbean, Tranquilo Bay Eco Adventure Lodge is accessible only by boat and offers private cabins with magnifiscent natural surroundings teeming with biodiversity. Around the Lodge’s many reefs, lagoons and mangroves, you may fish, snorkel, surf, kayak or simply relax on the dock or in your patio hammock. Visit the website for Tranquilo Bay >>
Night 8: Gamboa Rainforest Lodge
With balconies overlooking the Chagres River and the surrounding rainforest, Gamboa Rainforest Lodge is complete with a world-class spa, fine dining, impeccable service and luxurious rooms. Enjoy the spacious patio and swimming pools and numerous cafes and lounges. The Lodge offers several optional activities, should you decide to stay an extra day or two. Visit the website for Gamboa Rainforest Lodge >>
A few more reasons why you've gotta go:
- The coral: Panama's white sand beaches are home to a dozen types of coral that come in every color of the rainbow.
- Valle de Anton Sunday market: the perfect place to meet local women and children and bring home a colorful handicraft.
- Get off the beaten track: literally – to a place where your only mode of transportation is a boat!
- The Panama Canal: it takes experiencing it first hand to grasp the enormity of the Canal’s scientific and engineering achievement!































