Panama Highlights
Get the best of Panama with this 3-destination itinerary. You’ll experience old & new in Panama City, the serenity of the Central Highlands, and coastal paradise on the Gulf of Chiriqui.
Trip Highlights
- Panama City
- Miraflores Locks Tour
- Coffee Tour
- Boca Chica
- Isla Palenque
- Kayaks
- Paddle boarding
- Gourmet meals
$3,725
per adult, double occupancy (May 1 – Oct 31, 2025)
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*Price valid until: October 31, 2025.
Trip Overview:
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Transfer to Hotel La Compania, Panama City
Upon arrival into Panama City, Panama, meet your driver and transfer approximately 25 minutes to your hotel. Arrive at Hotel La Compañía for overnight. Experience the rich tapestry of Panama’s past reimagined in luxury at Hotel La Compañía. Nestled in the heart of Casco Antiguo, each of the hotel’s three distinct wings breathes new life into a historic era—French, Spanish, and American—through stunning architecture and design. With 88 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Hotel La Compañía seamlessly blends old-world charm with modern sophistication, offering a timeless stay that honors history while embracing today’s comforts.
Day 2
Half-Day Panama City & Miraflores Locks Tour:
The tour begins with a visit to the “Casco Antiguo”, the city built in 1673 after the “Old Panama” was looted and burned. The predominant architectural style of the Casco Antiguo is a combination of Italian, French and Spanish colonial. You will have the opportunity to visit some churches – including the famous Golden Altar which survived the plundering of pirate Morgan – and different parks and plazas while you learn the history of the city. Next, visit the emblematic Panama Canal via the Miraflores Locks visitor center, where you’ll learn about the history and the daily operation of the canal. This visitor center has three main attractions: The museum, the audiovisual presentation, and the lookout point where it’s possible to observe the ships passing through each one of the chambers. Overnight Hotel La Compañia.
Day 3
Transfer to Hotel Panamonte, Boquete
This morning, transfer 25 minutes to the domestic airport in Panama City for a short flight to David. Upon arrival you will transfer by ground 45 minutes to Boquete in the Chiriqui Highlands.
Arrive at Hotel Panamonte. Renowned for gracious hospitality, country charm, and exquisite cuisine, the Panamonte is warm welcome to the Boquete area. Guests enjoy the boutique hotel’s calm ambiance and personalized attention, with rooms surrounded by beautiful gardens full of birds and butterflies. Panamonte is the perfect base for exploring the Chiriquí Highlands.
Day 4
Boquete Coffee Tour
The tour begins in the fields of Boquete, where you will get a glimpse of the three vital factors that influence coffee’s quality: the soil, the micro-climate, and the genetics of the variety. You will learn about the history of coffee handling and coffee production – all the way from ripe coffee cherry to roasted bean. The tour ends with a coffee tasting, where you will taste different varieties of coffee and learn how to distinguish between different flavor profiles.
Day 5
Transfer to Isla Palenque Private Island Resort, Gulf of Chiriqui
This morning, transfer by ground 1 ½ – 2 hours to Boca Chica. Next, take a short boat transfer to Isla Palenque Private Island Resort, an intimate eco-lodge located in the Gulf of Chiriqui. The island is made up of over 395 acres of jungle, surrounded by seven pristine beaches – just waiting to be discovered by guests! Stay in a private Beachfront Casita with open-air bathroom. Your dining experience includes a menu that combines international fare and Panamanian staples, with a variety of vintage Canal-era cocktails. This exclusive location gives you the chance to make your stay tranquil or exciting as you desire.
Day 6 – 7
Free days:
Hike to private private beaches on the island’s rainforest trails or use the complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to explore the Gulf of Chiriqui. On-site tours are also available such as the Secrets of the Island Hike, kayak tours, Hike to Punta Ballena, Rock Fishing, Birdwatching, and more. Overnight Isla Palenque.
Day 8
Transfer to David for international departure
After a short boat transfer to the dock in Boca Chica, meet your driver and transfer by ground approximately 1 hour to the international airport in David for your return flight home.
Pricing is valid through the date listed for each itinerary (all pricing is subject to change until booked and confirmed). Holiday season supplements apply for Christmas, New Years, Presidents Day, and Easter travel dates. Green season specials and/or lower rates may apply for May to November travel dates.
All itineraries are land only and international airfare is quoted separately. Itinerary adjustments may be necessary depending on your international flight schedule. For example a late arrival will usually require a night near the airport in San Jose.
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Our custom vacation packages include accommodations, in-country transportation, and day tours to make your vacation hassle-free. Due to high demand, we are not offering individual day tours at this time. All vacation packages require a 7-day minimum.
What’s Included
- One-way Panama City international airport transfer.
- 2 nights Hotel La Compañía, 1 Deluxe room. Includes breakfast daily.
- Half-Day Panama City & Miraflores Locks Tour. Includes transfers, guide, and entrance.
- One-way Panama City domestic airport transfer.
- One-way domestic flight Panama City / David. *MAX WEIGHT 23 kg (50lbs) checked bag & 4kg (9lbs) carry-on per person.
- One-way private ground transfer David / Boquete.
- 2 nights Hotel Panamonte, 1 Junior Suite. Includes breakfast daily.
- Coffee Tour. Includes transfers and guide.
- One-way private ground transfer Boquete / Boca Chica.
- 3 nights Isla Palenque Resort, 1 Beachfront Casita (1 king bed and 1 sofa bed). Includes roundtrip boat transfers from Boca Chica, 3 gourmet meals a day, use of kayaks and paddleboards, and a selection of on-site tours.
- One-way private ground transfer Boca Chica / David.
- ALL HOTEL TAX.
- 24/7 IN-COUNTRY ASSISTANCE.
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