Panama: Discover the Wonders of Nature & Culture

Upon arriving at Tocumen International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Panama City. This initial day is dedicated to settling in and starting to soak up the city’s vibrant atmosphere as you prepare for the adventures ahead. Tonight, you’ll rest and rejuvenate at the elegant Bristol Panama Hotel, setting the tone for an exciting journey. 

Accommodations: Hotel Central

• Transfer to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert Airport for domestic flight from Panama City to David, Chiriquí.
• Upon arrival, enjoy a Geisha Coffee Experience.
• Welcome Dinner at Finca Lerida.

The unique climate and soil conditions in this region create the ideal environment for growing Geisha beans. Finca Lérida is one of the most respected coffee farms in Panama and its Geisha coffee has won numerous awards in cups of excellence competitions around the world.

Accommodations: Finca Lerida Hotel

Meals: D

    

  

 

 

 

• Breakfast at hotel
• Pick up and transfer to Boquete Tree Trek for activities
• Lunch and Leisure time to explore Boquete town
• Transfer back to hotel and dinner.

Accommodations: Finca Lerida Hotel

Meals: B, L, D 

    

    

• Breakfast at hotel
• Pick up and transfer to choice of activity:
  • Discover Finca El Oasis, where adventure meets nature. Explore scenic hiking trails for all fitness levels and enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. Don’t miss the interactive tour with “the most famous sheep in Boquete.” This high-altitude oasis offers the perfect mix of excitement and natural beauty.
  • Beekeeping and Nature Tour at Boquete Bees, join a signature tour for an immersive experience that highlights the best of honey. Enjoy a guided honey tasting, visit a butterfly garden with over 40 species, tour the lab, and explore the farm with a special focus on native bees and regional nature.
• Transfer back to hotel and dinner.
• Overnight in Finca Lerida

Activities duration:

• Hiking tour at Finca El Oasis: 2 hours
• Beekeeping and Nature Tour at Boquete Bees: 2 hours

Difficult level: Easy to Moderate

Accommodations: Finca Lerida Hotel

Meals: B, D

  

• Breakfast at hotel and check out
• Meet in the lobby and transfer to Santa Catalina.

Santa Catalina is known for fishing, surfing, snorkeling and diving. It is the starting point for trips to Coiba National Park, an important national park with incredible hiking and diving trails.

•      Leisure time

Suggestion in Santa Catalina: Enjoy the Pool at the hotel, walk around the town or appreciate a beautiful sunset at Playa Estero. Appreciate the sunset on a horseback riding guide tour.

• Welcome Dinner at Hotel Villa Coco
• Overnight in Hotel Villa Coco

Estimated Transfer/Drive time:

Boquete - Santa Catalina: 4 hours

Accommodations: Hotel Villa Coco

Meals: B, D

      

• Breakfast at Hotel Villa Coco
• Snorkeling and Wildlife observation Expedition

Coiba National Park has a perfect setting, for lovers of diving and the wonders of the sea, it offers multiple points to snorkel and enjoy the underwater wealth, during the season (July to October) we will observe humpback whales that will be passing through our Isthmus.

• Overnight in Hotel Villa Coco

Estimated Transfer time:

Santa Catalina - Coiba National Park: 2 hours 30 min per way

Activities duration:

Snorkeling expedition at Coiba National Park: 8 hours round trip

Accommodations:  Hotel Villa Coco

Meals: B

  

• Breakfast at Hotel Villa Coco
• Surf Class at Santa Catalina

Surfing in Santa Catalina is world class. Kept secret for years by Panama's surfing elite, word has gotten out about Santa Catalina's consistent and powerful break. Santa Catalina offers the most consistent, easy to line up, big wave in Central America. Even still, because of its remote location and the number of options, surfing is relatively uncrowded much of the time.

Dive into the thrill of surfing at Santa Catalina beach with our beginner-friendly class! Learn the basics of paddling, standing up, and catching small waves, all under the guidance of our expert instructors. Perfect for first timers, this class combines safety tips, technique, and ocean knowledge to get you riding your first wave in no time.

• Lunch and Leisure time

Suggestion in Santa Catalina: Enjoy the Pool at the hotel, walk around the town or appreciate a beautiful sunset at Playa Estero. Appreciate the sunset on a horseback riding guide tour.

Estimated Transfer time:

Villa Coco Hotel - Boquete, Chiriquí: 3 hr. 30 min.

Activities duration:

Surf Class: 2 hours

Includes the surf boards and special body t-shirt

Accommodations: Hotel Villa Coco
Meals: B, L

    

• Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Chitré Domestic Flight Airport
• Domestic flight from Chitré Airport to Albrook Airport, Panama City
• Transfer to Hotel in Panama City
• Leisure time in Panama City
• Overnight in Panama City

Estimated Transfer time:

Transfer Santa Catalina – Chitré Airport: 3.5 hour Flight duration Chitré - Panama City: 30 minutes

Transfer Albrook Airport – Hotel Panama City: 30 minutes

Accommodations: Hotel Central
Meals: B

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Panama Canal Visitor Center – Miraflores

Discover the marvels of the Panama Canal at the Visitor Center! Explore interactive exhibits, watch ships pass through the locks, and dive into the canal's fascinating history. With stunning views and in-depth displays, this tour offers a unique glimpse into one of the world's most impressive engineering feats.

• Lunch at Casco Antiguo

Restaurants Suggestions: Fonda Lo Que Hay, Restaurante El Nacional, Hotel La Compañía, Koböre.

• Casco Antiguo Walking Tour

During this walking tour, discover what makes Panama one of the most important cities on the Pacific coast during the period of Spanish colonization and the pass of different cultural influences over the history. Learn about Panama history, do some stops to taste local rum, the classic and sweet “raspao”.

• Transfer to Hotel in Panama City
• Overnight in Panama City

Estimated Transfer time:

• Transfer Hotel – Miraflores Visitors Center: 30 minutes
• Transfer Miraflores – Casco Antiguo: 20 minutes

Accommodations: Hotel Central

Meals: B, L

        

 

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Check out and Transfer from to Tocumen International Airport

 Estimated Transfer time:

Transfer Hotel – Tocumen International Airport: 30 minutes

Meals: B

Learn 

This journey to Panama provides an exceptional opportunity for travelers to engage deeply with both the cultural heritage and the natural environment of the region. Gain insights into the ecological importance of Coiba National Park, the Geisha coffee tradition in Boquete, and the global significance of the Panama Canal. These educational elements are designed not only to inform but also to inspire a greater appreciation and understanding of biodiversity and the need for sustainable practices. 

Serve 

Service forms a core component of this trip, focusing on active participation in environmental preservation. Contribute to the local economy by supporting sustainable tourism activities such as beekeeping, local coffee farms, and nature tours.

Immerse 

Immersion in local culture is a pivotal part of this journey, achieved through various interactive experiences that allow travelers to live alongside the people of Panama. Explore Panama’s cultural diversity through engaging experiences, from cloud forest treks to surfing on pristine beaches. Staying in community lodges rather than conventional hotels, dining on local cuisine, and engaging in traditional activities help travelers connect on a personal level with the community, fostering understanding and respect for different ways of life. This immersive approach ensures that the journey is not just a visit but a deep, meaningful integration into the fabric of the local culture. 

Much more than a traditional tour operator, Global Family Travels’ mission is to “Learn, Serve and Immerse” through culture and community-based travel programs. In partnership with non-profit organizations and schools, we offer family-friendly and sustainable travel experiences in support of education, gender equality, access to clean water, preservation of local cultures, conservation, and economic growth, all of which foster cross-cultural understanding and global citizens.  

Our trips include a unique mix of cultural and educational activities, homestays, and participation in local service projects aimed at improving the lives of people in the communities we visit.    
 
Expect to expand your family circle when you embark on a Global Family Travels trip!  Visit our website for more information: Global Family Travels