The historic center of Panama. It combines its cultural wealth with the most exciting nightlife offerings for every preference.

Free day to explore Panama City, visit its monuments, museums, shop at the various department stores, stroll through the historic district or pay a visit to the theater or casino. Or you may opt for one of our special day-tours like crossing the Panama Canal, visiting the Metropolitan National Park with its tropical flora and fauna, the Indian village of Embera and much more.

• For our recommended culture and adventure one day tours and activities from Panama City, such as City Tours, National Parks, Market visits etc… please click here.

Colon Island, Bocas del Toro, Panama

Depart at 4:30 a.m. from your hotel to Albrook airport from where a short flight (~ 55 min) will take you at 6:45 a.m. to the breathtaking Bocas del Toro region in Panama. Bocas del Toro offers its visitors unlimited coral reefs and incredible scenes of underwater life. A true explosion of colors and shapes that amaze even the most experienced and seasoned diver. It is one of these places with unique beauty both above and beneath the surface. When you arrive on Colon Island in Bocas del Toro there will be a guide waiting for you at the airport to take you to the dock. Once at the dock, the guide will arrange your trip by boat to Punta Caracol, an exceptional 15 minutes ride over the Caribbean Sea. Upon your arrival at Punta Caracol, you will be welcomed with a courtesy cocktail and then led to your cabin. It is up to you if you would like to take one of the many tours and activities offered by the hotel or spend the rest of the day relaxing at the lodge.

GROUND TRANSPORT: 4:30 a.m. transfer by private transporters from your hotel in Panama City to Albrook airport.

AIR TRANSPORT: At 6:45 a.m.am departure by air (max. weight 25 lbs per person) to Bocas des Toro / Colon Island (~ 55 minutes)

BOAT TRANSPORT: Upon arrival, you will be met by a guide to take you to the dock and arrange your trip by boat to Punta Caracol.

LODGING: 4 nights –- Punta Caracol Suite – Hotel Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge
*Includes complete breakfast, traditional cayuco (canoe) boat, snorkeling equipment, tea and biscuits in the early afternoon and candlelight dinner

Boat in Bocas del Toro in Panama.

Free day to enjoy the diverse activities available, like touring the island by bicycle or motorcycle or taking a boat tour to some of the nearby beautiful beaches, cayes, rivers and small barren islands, like for example the Zapatillas Cayes. These two beautiful islands are located on a coral platform that is defined, toward the open sea, by the breakers that are formed as the wave’s crash on the reef. They are famous for their beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, coral reefs and small but shady forests. If you like to swim, snorkel or dive, this is the perfect place to go! The best of Zapatillas’s underwater world is 300 meters from the beach, toward the mainland, the Coral Islands. The place is shallow with beautiful coral formations, particularly good for snorkeling. There, in no more than 20 feet of water, you can enjoy several underwater coral islets, refuge for snappers, angel fishes, groupers, parrots and butterfly fishes. A walk in the forest is also one of the activities that visitors like to enjoy.

Mangrove swamp at Bocas del Toro, Panamá

Another free day to enjoy the area. You can for example visit the Cristobal Island and its Indians communities. The biggest village on the island is San Cristobal. The village grows vegetables (cocoa, yuca, rice) and farm animals (chicken, pigs), although the most important activity is fishing. The region of Bocatorito, in the northern part of the island, is a labyrinth of mangrove islets which create a lagoon scenery that fascinates the tourist due to its calm waters. This also the place most visited by dolphins in the entire Bay.

Located in Cayo Zapatilla in Bocas del Toro province of Panama

Another free day in this pristine setting surrounded by golden beaches, tropical rainforest, and an azure sea. Why not organized a hike in the rainforest to see the flora and fauna or go on a motorized canoe river trips to search for sloths and white face monkeys. Of course you may also choose to just relax at the lodge, go snorkeling and enjoy the Caribbean sun.

Enjoy your last morning in the Bocas del Toro region, have breakfast overlooking the crystal clear sea or dip into the ocean for a last swim. You can spend the morning visiting the town of Bocas to buy souvenirs and look at the beautiful Old Spanish Buildings. After lunch time at 2:00 p.m., a guide will bring you by boat to the airport for the 4:30 p.m. flight to Panama City where your private transporter will await you to take you to your hotel. Enjoy the evening in Panama City. Your hotel is within minutes of the best shopping centers, fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bars and night clubs.

BOAT TRANSPORT: 2:00 p.m. pick up by the Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge transporter for transfer to the airport.

AIR TRANSPORT: At 4:30 p.m. departure by air (max. weight 25 lbs per person) to Panama City (~ 55 minutes)

GROUND TRANSPORT: Transfer from Panama Albrook Airport to hotel provided by private transporters – Please look for driver with a sign with your name on it

LODGING: 1 night – Deluxe Double Room – The Bristol Hotel
* Includes breakfast

Visitors and locals alike enjoy dining in the quaint and historic surroundings along the streets of Panama’s old quarter.

Be taken in the morning by private transporters in air conditioning vehicle at (Time TBC), to Panama City’s International Airport for departure flight home.

GROUND TRANSPORT: Transfer to Airport at (Time TBC), by private transport service.