Panama
Panama Round Trip – From the Canal to the Caribbean
Description
Discover Panama at your own pace on this 22-day self-drive tour from the famous Panama Canal to the paradisiacal Caribbean islands. You'll drive through diverse landscapes, from the vibrant capital of Panama City, along the Pacific coast, to the dreamlike Bocas del Toro islands.
What awaits you
On this tour of Panama, you will experience the country in all its diversity. You will start in Panama City with a visit to the world-famous Miraflores Locks and the historic old town of Casco Viejo. Your route will take you through the volcanic highlands of El Valle de Antón, to the surf beaches of Pedasí and Playa Venao, into the untouched nature of Santa Fé, and to the first-class diving areas around Santa Catalina. In Boquete, the cool mountain climate of the coffee region awaits you, before you explore the Caribbean island world of Bocas del Toro. With a rental car, you will be completely flexible and can discover Panama at your own pace.
Your route at a glance
Arrival and city tour with Miraflores Locks, Amador Causeway, Casco Viejo and Panama Viejo Ruins
Day 3-5: El Valle de Antón
Sunday market, bird watching, butterfly garden, Moza falls, canopy tour and hikes
Day 6-8: Pedasí / Venao Beach
Isla Iguana, beaches, surfing, snorkelling and whale watching
Day 9-10: Mariato
Secluded nature and untouched beaches
Day 11-12: Santa Fé
Orchids, waterfalls, river tubing, and jungle night tours
Day 13-14: Santa Catalina
Coiba Island National Park, diving, snorkelling and surfing
Day 15-16: Las Lajas or Boca Chica
Gulf of Chiriquí National Park, boat tours and whale watching
Day 17-19: Boquete
Coffee plantations, canopy tours, river rafting and birdwatching tours
Day 20-21: Bocas del Toro
Caribbean Islands, Red Frog Beach, Coral Cay and mangrove forests
Day 22: Panama City
Return flight or extension
Highlights of this trip
- Panama City: Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal and historic Casco Viejo
- El Valle de Antón: Volcanic crater with butterfly garden and canopy tour
- Pedasí & Venao Beach: Surfing paradise and whale watching
- Santa Catalina: Access to Coiba National Park with world-class diving
- Boquete: Coffee region with canopying and river rafting
- Bocas del Toro: Caribbean island world with Red Frog Beach and mangrove forests
- Flexibility: 14-day car rental for individual exploration
Services
- 21 nights in selected hotels
- 14-day car rental with basic CDW insurance
- Unlimited free mileage
- Transfers and domestic flights
- German-speaking tour guide for 2 days
- One-off drop-off fee
- Travel documentation
This Panama road trip offers the perfect combination of culture, nature, and adventure. From the engineering marvels of the Panama Canal to the pristine rainforests and dreamlike Caribbean beaches, you'll experience Panama in all its facets. With your own rental car, you set the pace and can spontaneously decide where you'd like to linger longer. Let yourself be inspired by Panama's diversity and create unforgettable moments between the Pacific and the Caribbean.
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