An 8-day trip to experience the fresh essence of Panama: historical sites, impressive trip crossing the Panama Canal, the inspiring nature and coffee plantations of Boquete, plus the turquoise waters and white sand beaches of Bocas del Toro; a journey full of recreational opportunities!

Itinerary

Overview

Full Map

9 stops

Day 1

Arrival in Panama City

Day 2

Shared Partial Canal Transit

Day 3

Panama City - David - Boquete

Day 4

Giant Millenary Quercus Hike

Day 5

Boquete - Bocas del Toro

Day 6

Free Day in Bocas del Toro

Day 7

Bocas del Toro - Panama City

Day 8

Departure

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Important Information

Duration

8 days

Inclusions

3 Nts at Tryp Panama Centro or similar, Standard Room (B)
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
2 Nts at Panamonte Inn or similiar , deluxe terraza room (B)
2 Nts at Hotel Bocas del Toro or similar, Premium town balcony room (B)
Shared Partial Panama Canal Transit (L)
Shared Giant Millenary Querus Hike
Ground transfers on A/C motor coaches
Local flights in economy class
All taxes and service charges
Breakfast
Entry/Admission - Panama Canal
Entry/Admission - Volcan Baru National Park

Exclusions

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Additional Info

Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people it is required to book this package.
Price not valid during: National Holidays: Nov. 1 al 11 2020, Christmas & New Year : Dec. 20, 2020 - 02 Jan. 2021, Carnival: Feb. 12-16, 2021 Eastern: 01 -04 Apr, 2021
Domestic flights & boat transfers have a luggage restriction of 25 pounds/ person.
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travellers

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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Language

All languages(6)
English(5)
Portuguese(1)

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murphymurphy wrote a review Feb 2020

Toronto, Canada39 contributions4 helpful votes

Great travel agent and agency

We found Panama Trails online and Lorena Amador was our travel agent. We are experienced, adventurous, and somewhat demanding travelers. We had not been to Panama and wanted help planning our trip. Lorena is a top notch travel agent. She is extremely responsive. She sent us…

Date of experience: February 2020

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Response from PanamaTrails, Guest Relations Manager at Essence of Panama

Responded 19 Feb 2020

Thank you, your comments are very valuable for us. We are pleased to know that we were able to help you with your vacation arrangements. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Panama or Costa Rica!! Kind regards, Panama Trails Team!

onconrse wrote a review Jan 2020

37 contributions25 helpful votes

Mostly Good

PROS: Oliver the driver who picked us up from the airport-Outstanding All other drivers-Very Good CONS: *The "Giant Millenary Quercus Hike" is NOT "suitable for all passengers" and does NOT have "easy and accessible trails" as described in itinerary. The trails are all up hill…

Date of experience: December 2019

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Response from PanamaTrails, Guest Relations Manager at Essence of Panama

Responded 19 Feb 2020

Niallmcl wrote a review May 2019

Elgin, South Carolina85 contributions16 helpful votes

These are the folks to tour with

We had several days of tours arranged with them to do various activities including Panama canal tour, boat cruise tour and Portebelo city tour. The drivers are guides and very knowledgeable on the history. We also used them to help transport us from hotel to hotel especially…

Date of experience: April 2019

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Response from MilenaA1073, Guest Relations Manager at Essence of Panama

Responded 9 Oct 2019

ceps103 wrote a review Apr 2019

28 contributions3 helpful votes

Great Experience with Wonderful People!

My mom and I booked the Essence of Panama Tour this March. We started in Panama City, then flew to Boquete, and ended up in Bocas del Toro. Lorena at Panama Trails was fabulous and answered all of our questions quickly and competently--and we asked lots of questions! We were…

Date of experience: March 2019

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Response from MilenaA1073, Guest Relations Manager at Essence of Panama

Responded 9 Oct 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are pleased to know that you enjoy your trip to Panama and that everything went as it was planned. We hope to see you soon in Panama. Best Regards, Panama Trails Team!

BrooklynSally wrote a review Jan 2019

Brooklyn, New York5 contributions1 helpful vote

Amazing Essence of Panama tour!!

Our Essence of Panama tour was fabulous! All of our drivers, guides, accommodations, arrangements for in country flights, pick ups and returns were all on time, knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and excellent. We loved staying at the beautiful Panamonte Hotel in Boquete. The…

Date of experience: January 2019

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Response from MilenaA1073, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Essence of Panama

Responded 4 Feb 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write about your trip experience with our company and the highlights during your holiday because I am sure that it will help other travelers to plan their trip. We are glad to know that all your travel arrangements were according with your expectatives. We invite you to visit again and discover with us one of our 3 destinations (Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panamá). Kind regards, Panamá Trails Staff.

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