Panama
Panama Round Trip – Across Panama Self-Drive Tour
Description
Discover Panama at your own pace on this 13-day self-drive tour from Panama City to Bocas del Toro. You'll travel through the diverse country between two oceans, experiencing Caribbean coastlines, Pacific beaches, mountain landscapes, and colonial history up close.
What awaits you
Your journey through Panama will take you to the most beautiful corners of the country, between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. You'll begin in the vibrant capital, Panama City, and then head first to the Caribbean coast, to Portobelo, where colonial history and stunning islands await you. From there, you'll continue into the cool highlands of El Valle de Antón, an extinct volcanic crater with unique natural beauty.
On the Pacific coast, you'll explore the relaxed surfer region around Pedasi and the remote Santa Catalina, the starting point for excursions to Coiba National Park. The endless beaches of Las Lajas invite you to relax before heading to the mountains in Boquete. Here, you can expect coffee plantations, cloud forests, and a pleasantly cool climate. The Caribbean coast with the paradisiacal islands of Bocas del Toro provides the perfect finale.
Your route at a glance
Arrival and exploration of the capital
Day 3-4: Portobello
Caribbean coast with colonial history and island excursions
Day 5-6: El Valle de Antón
Volcanic crater with thermal springs and cloud forests
Day 7-8: Pedasi
Pacific coast with beaches and Isla Iguana
Day 9-10: Santa Catalina
Surfing Paradise and Gateway to Coiba National Park
Day 11: Las Lajas
Endless Pacific beaches for relaxation
Day 12: Boquete
Mountain landscape with coffee plantations
Day 13: Bocas del Toro
Caribbean Islands and Departure
Highlights of this trip
- Portobello Boat trips to Isla Mamey and Isla Grande, snorkelling and jungle hikes
- El Valle de Antón: Sunday market, butterfly garden, Moza waterfalls and canopy tours
- Pedasi Excursions to Iguana Island, beaches like Playa Venao, surfing and diving
- Santa Catalina: Coiba National Park, world-class surf spots and deep-sea fishing
- Las Lajas Kilometres of Pacific beaches, swimming and boat trips
- Boquete: Coffee plantations, canopy tours, bird watching and rafting
Services
- Transfers in comfortable vehicles and boats
- 12 nights in selected hotels
- Meals as per programme
- 11 days car hire with basic insurance
- Unlimited mileage and one-way fees
- Complete travel documentation
This Panama road trip offers you the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. With your own rental car, you'll be flexible on the go and can discover Panama at your own pace. From Caribbean dream beaches and Pacific surf spots to mist-shrouded mountains, you'll experience the full diversity of this fascinating country between the oceans.
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