Welcome to Panama! A package with any necessary vouchers or information you may find useful will be awaiting your arrival.

For your convenience, an English-speaking guide will be waiting for you outside of Customs, holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will direct you to your awaiting vehicle and driver, and accompany you to your hotel to assist with check-in.

Please note that all arriving passengers meeting our local representatives should proceed to the arrivals area in Terminal 2, regardless of the arrival terminal. Passengers arriving through Terminal 1 who are not checking luggage should also continue to Terminal 2 after immigration to meet their guide. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected internally and by a complimentary shuttle service.

Discover the colonial heritage of Panama and visit the famous Panama Canal on a full day, privately guided tour. Meet your guide in the morning and head to the ruins of Old Panama. Here, climb up the Cathedral Tower and visit the Old Panama Museum to gain a better understanding of the history of this Central American nation. Next, head to Casco Viejo, dating back to the XVII century, and listen to your guide describe the events that led up to the establishment of the capital in its current location. Here, take in the lovely colonial houses, picturesque narrow roads, and impressive churches as you make your way to the French Plaza. Your day continues as you transfer to the Miraflores Locks on Panama Canal, where large ships can be seen as they make their way through the canal. Marvel at this feat of human engineering and see informative exhibits. Now that you’ve worked up your appetite, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before venturing out to visit small towns surrounding the canal. In the late afternoon you will return to your hotel in Panama City.

Panama City offers an exciting and diverse culinary scene, ranging from contemporary Panamanian cuisine and authentic local flavors to lively rooftop venues and refined fine dining experiences. Your Destination Expert can assist with restaurant recommendations, reservations, and transportation arrangements. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions, requirements, or specific food requests.

Maito – One of Panama’s most internationally recognized restaurants, Maito offers contemporary Panamanian cuisine with creative dishes highlighting local ingredients and flavors in an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere.

Fonda Lo Que Hay – A vibrant and casual restaurant known for its modern interpretations of traditional Panamanian cuisine. Expect bold flavors, creative presentations, and a lively local atmosphere.

Cantina del Tigre – A trendy and energetic restaurant specializing in excellent seafood and inventive Latin American small plates. Popular for its vibrant ambiance, cocktails, and lively atmosphere.

La Tapa del Coco – A favorite for authentic Afro-Caribbean cuisine, offering rich flavors and traditional dishes inspired by Panama’s Caribbean heritage in a relaxed local setting.

Kaandela – Located in a beautifully restored historic building, Kaandela offers elevated Panamanian cuisine with refined presentations and a sophisticated atmosphere ideal for lunch or dinner.

Salvaje, Azahar, and Lazotea Rooftop – Excellent options for guests seeking a more upscale dining and nightlife experience. These stylish venues combine creative cuisine, cocktails, rooftop settings, and lively evening atmospheres.

A to Z Chef’s Table – A unique and intimate fine dining experience ideal for food-focused travelers. Guests enjoy a carefully curated 10-course tasting menu showcasing seasonal ingredients and creative culinary techniques. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

A quaint district, Casco Viejo, also known as Casco Antiguo, is a UNESCO protected region of Panama City. Enclosed by colonial-era houses with fading pastel walls, Casco Antiguo is home to vibrant ventures. Savor a deluxe cup of Geisha coffee at CafÉ Unido inside The American Trade Hotel. Look over ships sailing at the seafront wherein colorful embroidered molas are sold by Kuna women. Step inside Pedro Mandinga boasting vintage interior dÉcor or indulge in rum-packed drinks including Mandinga Mojitos. Head over to Casa Casco and watch as dusk falls over to the city and live music fills the air. Have your choice of exciting restaurants and rooftop bars, then dance the night away at Teatro Amador.

Panama City also offers a vibrant nightlife scene, with stylish rooftop lounges, live music venues, cocktail bars, and cultural performances that appeal to both local and international travelers.

Tantalo Rooftop – A lively rooftop bar in Casco Viejo known for creative cocktails, energetic ambiance, and panoramic city views.

Lazotea Rooftop – A stylish rooftop venue offering excellent cocktails, tapas, and a sophisticated atmosphere ideal for an evening out.

CasaCasco Rooftop – One of the most popular rooftop spots in Casco Viejo, featuring cocktails, music, tapas, and beautiful skyline views.

The Club at American Trade Hotel – An elegant venue known for handcrafted cocktails and live performances, especially jazz nights, in a refined historic setting.

Pedro Mandinga Rum Bar – A popular cocktail bar specializing in rum-based drinks and showcasing local Panamanian spirits in a lively atmosphere.

Tasca La Candelaria – A cozy Spanish-style venue offering flamenco performances, tapas, wine, and a warm, intimate ambiance.

Teatro Amador – A historic theater and nightlife venue hosting live music, concerts, DJs, and cultural events depending on the schedule.

Meet your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a private transfer to Panama City's domestic airport.

Board a flight in Panama City with direct service to David. Approximate flight duration is one hour.

You will be privately transferred from David to Boquete by a professional English-speaking driver-guide. Approximate travel time is one hour.

Experience Panama’s cloud forests from a unique vantage point as you embark on a hiking adventure taking you through a series of hanging bridges over a lush natural reserve. Following an early morning departure, you will be transferred to the valley neighboring the town of Boquete. On the way, get a glimpse of Panamanian countryside with its ubiquitous coffee farms. Upon arrival at the site of today’s adventure you will receive a briefing and begin hiking the 3-mile loop across 5 bridges that range from 990 – 1100 feet above sea level. Walk through the treetops of the cloud forest and keep your eyes open for exotic bird species, as well as other animals native to this area. Admire the surrounding scenery as your guide interprets the ecosystem that surrounds you. See rushing rivers and cascading waterfalls below; and take in breathtaking views of the towering Volcan Baru in the background. Upon the conclusion of your hiking excursion you will be privately transferred back to your hotel in Boquete.

Established by Tollef B. MÖnniche in 1922, purchased by Alfred Collins in 1957, and developed and currently operated by members of the Collins family, Finca Lerida is one of Boquete’s oldest and most traditional Coffee Estates. Located in the Highlands of Boquete, at an altitude of 5,500 feet, on the foothills of the Baru Volcano, with its deep rich volcanic soil, this beautiful and traditional coffee estate offers optimum conditions for growing premium mountain coffee. The ample rainfall and sunny, dry harvesting season promotes ideal production of this Arabica. Mr. MÖnniche designed and constructed the first “beneficio”, processing plant, functioning with water and by gravity, and designed and patented a coffee siphon which would be used in “beneficios” throughout Central America and other countries in the world. Lerida´s owner guided coffee tour takes you from the plantation through the process, roasting and brewing, finishing with a cupping session.

You will be privately transferred from Boquete to Almirante by a professional English-speaking driver-guide. Approximate travel time is three hours and 30 minutes.

Board a private boat for a transfer from Almirante to Isla Bastimentos. Approximate transfer time is 45 minutes.

A shared transfer from Tranquilo Bay Resort on Isla Bestimento to Bocas del Toro is provided.

Bocas del Toro is the perfect destination for anyone seeking an idyllic beach getaway. Since Tranquilo Bay is centrally located in the heart of the archipelago, guests can visit a new beach everyday during your stay. Thanks to its turquoise Caribbean waters, picturesque mangrove cays, flats of coral and nearby islands with incredible lush forests, guests will adore the unique beauty of the archipelago of Bocas del Toro. The windward islands are blessed with pristine coconut-lined white sand beaches, several of which are protected by Bastimentos National Marine Park. As you’re enjoying the coastline and stunning water, keep your eyes peeled for wild sea turtles and schools of colourful tropical fish. Enjoy secluded beaches where it’s not uncommon to explore the whole day without ever encountering the footsteps of another person. Spend the day relaxing crescent shaped beaches surrounded by rocky cliffs, snorkelling the barrier and patch reefs of uninhabited white sand islands, or slipping into the lush rainforest of Bastimentos to discover the exotic flora and fauna. Please note that there are also several family-friendly beaches in the area for guests with young children. These areas are safe year-round, geographically protected from open ocean swells and prevailing winds, resulting in little to no wave action and minimal currents.

Panama is a paradise for birders and is home to more individual bird species in the country than both Canada and the United States combined. The Province of Bocas del Toro is an excellent area to go on a guided birding adventure because it hosts two overlapping endemic bird areas, the Central American Caribbean Slope and the Panamanian and Costa Rican Highlands. Tranquilo Bay is located in one of the most important areas for rare avifauna in the world with over 100 different species of birds appearing onsite and another 400 species in nearby areas. Join a guided tour explore the trails of Tranquilo Bay in search of some of the country’s many impressive avian creatures with other guests of the resort.

This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

The archipelago of Bocas del Toro has earned the name "Galapagos of the Caribbean" by being one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. In a protected corridor no wider than seven miles, the oceanic diversity, sub-sea topography, marine ecosystems, life zones and species are extreme. The water excursions offered at Tranquilo Bay are designed to explore as many different realms as possible while focusing on habitat and species diversity. No experience is required for many of the excursions, and all activities are closely monitored by staff. Whether you're searching for the serenity of calm waters, to feel the surge of jagged frontal coastline, or to test your mettle on white-water, the team at Tranquilo Bay will schedule your excursions based on your interests and experience levels. For guests comfort and safety, the team will also have extra gear, first aid equipment, food and drinks on-hand.

Guests at Tranquilo Bay enjoy a verity of different wildlife sightings, including Capuchin monkeys,

three-toed sloths, iguanas, caiman, frogs, lizards and blue morph butterflies. On this wildlife viewing excursion, explore trails in and around Tranquilo Bay, crossing three or more ecosystems in just one day. Expeditions into the parks are designed to showcase a diverse range of flora, fauna and terrain. A knowledgeable guide, equipped with appropriate equipment and extensive experience in the area, will accompany you on all wildlife discovery excursions. Most land explorations have a post-breakfast departure and include a picnic lunch in the field, though some birding excursions require an early morning departure.

A shared transfer from Tranquilo Bay Resort on Isla Bestimento to Bocas del Toro is provided.

Board a flight in Bocas del Toro with direct service to Panama City. Approximate flight duration is one hour and 25 minutes.

Meet your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a private transfer to Panama City's domestic airport.

You will be privately transferred between your hotel and Tocumen International Airport by a professional driver and an English-speaking guide.

Please note that all arriving passengers meeting our local representatives should proceed to the arrivals area in Terminal 2, regardless of the arrival terminal. Passengers arriving through Terminal 1 who are not checking luggage should also continue to Terminal 2 after immigration to meet their guide. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected internally and by a complimentary shuttle service.

Located in a well-attended corner in Avenida Central, between the districts of Santa Ana and San Felipe, La Concordia lives in an iconic building that has hosted an array of local businesses and institutions since the 19th century, all while being surrounded by local shops and the humble but strident activities of Panama’s new relocated city, including its churches, government buildings and the houses of Panama’s elite. From the building guests can also appreciate the walled city and its suburbs, including the farms and orchards beyond.

Located in an exclusive private nature reserve approximately 15 - 20 mins from the center of Boquete, Finca Lerida Boutique Hotel and Plantation is nestled in the middle of its own coffee plantation. Finca Lerida Boutique Hotel and Planation is surrounded by a private natural forest reserve with over 550 different species of birds which makes it the ideal place for bird watching in the Highland region of Chiriqui. The property is also bordered by the VolcanBaru National Park, which has the only volcano in Panama. Further afield lies the La Amistad International Park, a UNESCO designated World Heritage site. Wake up to the symphony of birds and to the aroma of home grown “Finca Lerida” Estate Coffee brewed specially for you! Please note that given the remote location of this property, cellphone and data communication may not be reliable.

Tranquilo Bay Eco-Adventure Lodge is surrounded by national parks and protected areas creating 1.4 million contiguous acres, the single largest remaining tract of virgin forest unit in Central America. Located on Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, adjacent to Bastimentos National Marine Park, it is surrounded by three distinct ecosystems where biodiversity and wildlife thrive. It boasts over a kilometer of Caribbean coastline covered in coral gardens teaming with tropical fish and its facilities encompasses over 100 acres, with over a mile of hiking trails teaming with wildlife. At least 75% of the acreage has been left to evolve in its natural state. Tranquilo Bay’s two most overlooked features are its amazing location and superior facilities. If you are into eco-adventures such as birding and wildlife watching, hiking, snorkeling the coral reef, kayaking or forest ecology, be prepared for the experience of a lifetime! Each cabana features a spacious tiled interior with French doors opening to a large, covered elevated porch area, a large bathroom with a walk-in shower, a full size water heater and an air conditioner. Tranquilo Bay is your home base for your Panama vacation. Tranquilo Bay is family friendly. It is perfect for the avid adventurer, families, and couples as well as those looking to get away from “real” life for a few days.