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	Send inquiry Panama Canal Watershed Home to over 945 recorded bird species; Panama offers exceptional opportunities in birdwatching. Panama will captivate and surprise even the most experienced birdwatcher. This short 7 days/6 nights birdwatching tour along the Panama Canal Watershed includes highlights such as two nights at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a hike at world renown birding site 'Pipeline Road' in the Soberania National Park, Barro Colorado Nature Monument and Sierra Llorona Lodge at the Caribbean side. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Panama Canal and Highlands Enjoy the best of birding in Panama on a tour which includes the world famous Canopy Tower, Pipeline Road, the Smithsonian's Barro Colorado Island, the highland cloud forests of Chiriqui on the Costa Rican border, the Chagres River lowlands near the Panama Canal, and three national parks. Stay in the country's top eco-lodges dedicated to birders and enjoy nature-rich Panama with hundreds of bird species. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Canal Watershed, Highlands and Friendship National Park The Panama Audubon Society, who does an annual bird count, constantly counts more species of birds in Panama than anywhere else in Central America and more than in all of North America. This tour explores some of the best birding spots in Central America including Pipeline Road in the Canal Watershed, the Cloud Forest in the highlands and the Friendship National Park. View itinerary
	Send inquiry The Grand Panama Migration An extended birding trip to some of Panama's best birdwatching locations in the Canal Watershed and Highlands. This is an ideal itinerary for birders who like to have guidance but also feel comfortable to explore on their own. On the days where guiding services are not included optional tours are nevertheless available from the local hosts. This tour starts off in Panama City where you will be exploring the Metropolitan Park, world-famous Pipeline Road, Soberania National Park and the Canal Watershed along Plantation Road, the El Charco Trail, the trails around Sierra Llorona Lodge, Achiote Road, the trails around Los Quetzales Lodge and Los Quetzales Trail in the Chiriqui highlands. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Birdwatching in Eastern Panama - Burbayar and the Darien This is a real expedition style birding adventure, which explores some of the remoter areas of Panama. Focusing on the area around Burbayar Lodge in the Mesoamerican biological corridor and the lowland rainforest landbridge of the Darien, one of the most species rich habitats of all Central America. More than 400 species of birds have been identified in this area alone. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Birdwatching at Sierra Llorona Lodge Visit the charming Sierra LLorona Lodge in the midst of the rainforest. An excellent location for birders, with many trails to explore in the immediate vicinity of the lodge. Over 213 species can be seen at the lodge's surroundings and Hummingbirds will certainly give you a welcome as soon as you arrive. A number of guided excursions to some of the top birding locations are offered by the lodge. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Birdwatching around Burbayar Lodge Burbayar is in a world-class birdwatching zone and has become one of Panama's top birdwatching sites. The good condition and large size of the forest, being part of the mesoamerican biological corridor which links species on east and west, as well as being in a zone between lowland and piedmont regions that is frequented by birds from both regions of the area makes this a top birding location. Burbayar Lodge is committed to ecological principles and aims to run its operation with a minimum impact on the environment. Its small size keeps a familiar atmosphere. Group sizes are limited to 14 people. This is a rustic lodge makes for a real sense of naturalist adventure. View itinerary


	Send inquiry Posada del Cerro la Vieja La Posada is part of an ecological project in Central America for the protection of wildlife. It is located on the biodiverse Mesoamerican Corridor, joining the two mountainous areas of Escaliche and Anton Valley. Enjoy gorgeous, unusual mountain scenery through nature hikes or while bathing in a pool located at the floor of a 90 foot waterfall. Taste excellent Panamanian cuisine on the slope of an extinct volcano in 'La Vieja'. Activities include: hiking, trekking, mule riding, birdwatching, mud baths and nature observation. Packages: Forest Spa -- 4 days/ 3 nights / The trail of the Golden Frogs and Square Trees -- 4 days/ 3 nights / Honeymoon: Forest Fantasy -- 8 days/ 7 nights
	Send inquiry Kuna Niskua / Nalunega Lodge Located on Porvernir area, the lodge offers comfortable rooms, solar energy, personalized service, and a restaurant that specializes in seafood. You will live with the Indians in their traditional community. The Kuna community, through the hotel, is actively involved in sustainable development and tourism on the island. They have maintained virtually untouched their culture, traditions and beautiful beaches. Activities: observing and interacting with the Kuna culture, snorkeling, swimming, walking, culture observation. Packages: Caribbean Native Experience -- 3 days/ 2 nights / Sea Kayaking: Sea Kayaking in the Kuna Kingdom -- 5 days/ 4 nights)
	Send inquiry Burbayar Lodge Burbayar is on the summit of the San Blas Cordillera, 22 km from the Atlantic and 14.5 km from the Interamerican Highway to the south. Though just two and a half hours away from Panama City, we are submerged in a pristine tropical rainforest area, which is part of a biological corridor linked to the Nargana Natural Reserve, itself connected to the Chagres National Park to the west and to the east with the Darien National Park. In Burbayar we are part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor (MBC**). The MBC goes from the south of Mexico to Panama, traversing Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The general objective of the MBC is to keep the biological connection of the entire zone in order to avoid forest fragmentation and loss of habitats, flora, fauna and cultures, as well as to assure its sustainable use. Packages: Birding Burbayar and Darien -- 8 days/ 7 nights / Kuna Trail Trekking Adventure -- 4 days/ 3 night) / Hiking or Birdwatching Adventure -- 3 days/ 2 nights)
	Send inquiry Sierra Llorona Lodge Featuring spectacular panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and the entrance to the Panama Canal at Colon, this family style property features comfortable accommodations in a truly natural setting. Formerly a private residence, the Lodge offers its guests eight standard rooms with private bathrooms, hot water and ceiling fans, a dining room, bar, small Conference room, and a TV and music lounge. With four kilometers of private nature trails, a swimming pool and tennis court, the Lodge offers a variety of on-site activities to choose from. Nestled in the Highland rainforest of Panama's Caribbean side, the Sierra Llorona Lodge is the ideal place to get in touch with the natural world. World class birding is just outside your door, as you partake in guided nature walks and lectures about the exotic flora and fauna that calls this area their home. Packages: Birdwatching Expedition -- 3 days/ 2 nights


	Send inquiry Panama Highlands Adventure Explore the Soberania National Park and spend a night at Gamboa Rainforest Resort or at the famous Canopy Tower, where bird watching is as easy as looking out your canopy-level bedroom window. See the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal and then head west to the Costa Rican border where you will hike through the cloud forest in Friendship National Park and discover Panama's highlands and mountains. Near your hotel, explore the forest home of the elusive and stunning Quetzal. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Panama Caribbean Expedition and Highlands Experience the dramatic contrasts of Panama in this itinerary, which combines rainforest, mountain areas and a tropical island in the Caribbean. You will be one of few visitors to Panama to visit the spectacular and isolated San Lorenzo Fort, at the mouth of the Chagres River on the Atlantic coast. Then ride a canoe up the Chagres to an Indian community in the Panama Canal areas to learn about their ancient and fascinating culture. Then we will head to the mountains for a stay in the charming town of Boquete. Finally, you'll have the chance to lie on the beach and snorkel the surrounding reefs of the unique and beautiful Colon Island in Bocas del Toro. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Boquete Highlands A short visit to the Chiriqui Highlands around Boquete. The lush mountains offer plenty of opportunities for birdwatching and hiking. Or if you prefer something more energetic you can go horseback riding, mountain biking or white water rafting. Or visit a coffee plantation or private flower garden. The eternal spring climate in the highlands makes for a refreshing respite after spending time in the lowlands or by the beach. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Canal and Rainforest Tour This tour package features a daylong trip through the Panama Canal starting at the Pacific and ending in the Atlantic. You will be accompanied by an expert guide who will explain in detail the Canal's fascinating history - from the French's attempts to build a sea level canal, through the final days of the U.S. project. You will stay at the luxurious Gamboa Rainforest Resort, constructed on the banks of the Chagres River located near Lake Gatun at the mid-point of the Panama Canal. Here you are surrounded by lush tropical forest, yet only 45 minutes from Panama City. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Panama Journey On this journey you will visit some of Panama's most stunning Caribbean beaches, the San Blas Kuna Kingdom and experience an unforgettable encounter with the Embera tribe in the Panama Canal watershed. Then you will hike the mountains of Chiriquí on the Costa Rican border, to observe rare and elusive bird species in a tropical cloud forest. Finally, enjoy the beauty of Bocas del Toro, an Afro- Panamanian paradise on the Caribbean coast. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Exploring the Canal Watershed This is the perfect itinerary for birdwatchers and hikers to explore the Panama Canal Watershed. Visit the Metropolitan Park located right outside Panama City, Smithsonian's research center Barro Colorado, Soberania National Park, relax in the middle of nature at Sierra Llorona as hummingbirds buzz around your head and learn about the history of gold and pirates at Fort San Lorenzo one of the five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Panama all in one week! View itinerary


	Send inquiry Indigenous Trail The Indigenous Trail is for the traveler looking for a path less traveled; this itinerary takes you into the areas of the country where rich indigenous culture still exists. High in the hills or in between mangroves and ocean, discover Panama's hidden secrets. Meet the Embera and the Ngobe Tribe and visit the Boquete highlands and the lowlands near Panama Canal, as well as the Bocas del Toro achipelago. This tour provides an insight into the cultural diversity of Panama. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Explore Panama Begin your stay in Panama with a visit to an Embera community in Chagres National Park, where you will have to opportunity to learn about the ancient and fascinating way of life of these Indians. Then travel to El Valle, a charming mountain town in the crater of an extinct volcano high above the Panamanian Pacific coast. Finally, you will be one of few people to stay in the San Blas Islands, the autonomous region of the Kuna Indians. This expedition is affordably priced and includes some of Panama's most interesting Amerindian cultures. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Visit the Embera This adventure takes us to the indigenous community in Chagres National Park. We will get to know the culture of the Embera Indians and witness their artisans at work and learn their knowledge of botanical plants. Embera dance and music evokes scenes of a time before the colonization of the Americas. If you wish, you can try the traditional body painting using the "Jagua" fruit. We will also observe a variety of birds found in this area. Walk in the jungle, explore a waterfall and learn from this magical and ancient culture. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Wekso Eco-Lodge La Amistad Biosphere Reserve has been threatened in recent years due to encroaching development, deforestation and destructive land use. The Wekso Eco-lodge generates income for approximately 20 Naso community families, providing them with ecologically friendly employment, and helps them maintain their cultural values. Wekso also generates resources for the protection of the natural resources of La Amistad, and has generated a higher level of awareness among the Naso community members, in respect to protecting the ecosystems as well as the plants and animals within them. The Naso Indians have retained their own language, and due to expressed concerns of the loss of tribal traditions from older members, the community has taken steps to revitalize their fading traditions. An example of this is the Shaman's Apprentice Program, which encourages indigenous people to preserve the knowledge of traditional medicine and transfer it to younger generations. Handicrafts are also made by local community members. The lodge has bungalow style cabins with capacity for up to 4 people per cabin, outside bathrooms, meals and optional tours. Packages: Stay with Boca's Naso Tribe (3days/2nights)
	Send inquiry San Blas Islands This short 3 day/2 night trip visits the Kuna Kingdom of San Blas. Stay at a Kuna run Eco-lodge and enjoy the perfect beach retreat. The Kuna Kingdom is a world apart from our modern stress ridden lifestyle. If you want to get away from it all and just go swimming, snorkeling, beach combing and visiting with the friendly Kuna people, while enjoying fresh seafood in the laid back Caribbean ambiance, the San Blas islands are for you. Conditions in the islands are rustic - don't expect luxury resorts here. View details
	Send inquiry Darien Expedition An short but exciting expedition to the Embera people in the Darien. Learn about their culture and ecosystem directly from your native guides and stay in an Embera community. You will explore the forest, learning about medicinal plants used by the Embera, track the rare Harpy Eagles and explore the mangrove forest. You will also learn about the arts and crafts of the Embera people, who are expert basket weavers and carvers. There are no 5 star lodges here- this is expedition style. View itinerary

Honeymoon Packages
	Send inquiry Forest Fantasy A honeymoon package full of treats and soft adventure. Spend a couple of nights at the world famous Canopy Tower exploring Soberania National Park and Barro Colorado island. These are great places for watching birds and getting acquainted with tropical nature. The next three nights you will spend at Posada Cerro de la Vieja. Optional activities include hiking on the different trails around the lodge, horseback riding, an exploration of the area and its mysterious stone petroglyphs writing by the falls. Discover a rejuvenating mud bath and enjoy excellent Panamanian cuisine in this remarkable setting on the slope of the extinct volcano, "La Vieja". View itinerary
	Send inquiry Romantic Highlands A honeymoon package with lots of nature activity in the beautiful setting of the Panama highlands. You start your trip with a tour of Panama City before setting off for the highlands. Fly to David and spend the next few nights at the alpine-style Los Quetzales Chalets, located deep within the cloud forest of the Volcan Baru National Park. The cabins are at canopy level and have fully-equipped kitchens, fireplaces and balconies. The breathtaking views, privacy, rich birdlife and cloud forest vegetation, create a romantic and unique atmosphere. Explore the trails around the lodge or go mountain biking or horseback riding. This tour includes a whitewater rafting trip and a hiking tour around Baru volcano. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Caribbean Escapade A honeymoon package for couples who enjoy the ocean. This package features tours of Panama City and Portobelo, and then 4 nights on Isla Grande for snorkeling, hiking, ocean kayaking diving or sailing expeditions. Explore the beautiful beaches and reefs around the island and enjoy the tropical sun and sea. View details
	Send inquiry 12 Day Combination - Jungle and Sailing Adventure This 12 day tour offers a fantastic itinerary that includes a short jungle experience and hike through the rainforest to experience the lush tropical nature to meet your sailing yacht. Then enjoy 7 full days of cruising the tropical islands of the San Blas archipelago and discover the kingdom of the friendly Kuna people. What could be better? Read more


	Send inquiry Sailing the San Blas Archipelago Hire a private yacht and skipper to show you the best private beaches on remote and uninhabited islands of the vast San Blas Archipelago - a paradisiacal tropical Island dream. Visit Kuna communities, go snorkeling and swimming to your heart's content or explore the shallow waters the yacht can't reach with a 2-seater canoe. The catch of the day provide delicious sea-food dinners, as fresh as it gets - guaranteed. Read more View yachts
	Send inquiry Seakayaking the Kuna Kingdom This is an active adventure that explores some of Panama's remoter corners by sea-kayaking in the Kuna Kingdom and hiking in the mesoamerican biological corridor. Accommodation for most nights is in tents. During the days, we will enjoy paddling in the morning to take advantage of calmer seas and allowing time in the afternoon to explore the unique ecosystem around the campgrounds. We will be able to look for tropical fish, sponges, lobsters, turtles and other sea life native to the area.This unique itinerary combines paddling and snorkeling right next to the campsite, which will be relocated every 1-2 days, giving you the opportunity to discover and explore the archipelago. A support motor boat also joins the group. View details
	Send inquiry Panama Island Exploration This package features the best islands in the two oceans. Spend the day on Toboga Island on the Pacific side, where you can hike to the island's lookout and former US bunker, explore the small town, or simply relax on the beach. Then fly to the Kuna Kingdom of San Blas, where you will stay in a rustic lodge and learn about the Kunas' ancient and fascinating culture. This trip also includes Bocas del Toro in the Caribbean, where you can snorkel reefs teeming with fish or stroll through the unique, Afro-Panamanian town, one of Panama's top tourist destinations. View details
	Send inquiry San Blas Islands This short 3 day/2 night trip visits the Kuna Kingdom of San Blas. Stay at a Kuna run Eco-lodge and enjoy the perfect beach retreat. The Kuna Kingdom is a world apart from our modern stress ridden lifestyle. If you want to get away from it all and just go swimming, snorkeling, beach combing and visiting with the friendly Kuna people, while enjoying fresh seafood in the laid back Caribbean ambiance, the San Blas islands are for you. Conditions in the islands are rustic - don't expect luxury resorts here. View details
	Send inquiry Bocas del Toro Get-Away In the north of the country close to Amistad National Park lies the archipelago of Bocas del Toro, with rainforest covered tropical islands, beaches and reefs to explore. Today, the nine islands and 251 cayes that form the archipelago are a haven for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The crystal clear waters and the absence of currents and dangerous fish provide the perfect setting for a wonderful vacation. View details
	Send inquiry Portobelo - Isla Grande A short escape to Isla Grande where you can hike the islands coastal trail or play in the waters of the Caribbean. Isla Grande is a classic beach escape, popular with Panamanian city dwellers. There are good snorkeling and diving opportunities around the island and some mangroves that make for great marine habitat exploration. Sea kayaking is another possibility. View itinerary
	Send inquiry Tropical Island Escape This island package combines a visit to both, the San Blas islands of the Kuna Kingdom, where you will enjoy the peaceful ambiance, far away from the stress of modern life, and the Bocas del Toro archipelago with its distinct Afro-Caribbean atmosphere. Islands, beaches and reefs galore - snorkel and swim to your heart's content. Or simply relax by the beach and enjoy the laid back island lifestyle. View details


	Send inquiry Hiking Cope National Park This hiking adventure will definitely take you off the beaten trek. El Cope National Park is very inaccessible and thus little visited. There are only the most basic facilities at the rangers station, so it is not a trip for comfort seekers. But the park is excellent for birdwatching and wildlife observation. It is also one of the few parks from where one can catch a glimpse of both, the Pacific and the Atlantic ocean at the same time. Thanks to a recent makeover by US PeaceCorps the trails are in very good condition - though you would never guess judging by the road on which you drive up to this remote piece of paradise. View details
	Send inquiry Kuna Trek Experience the Archipelago of Kuna Yala, which is an unforgettable experience. From the Kuna Forest you can visit the San Blas Islands by the power of your own feet. From your hotel in Panama City you will be taken to the eco-lodge of Burbayar. There will be time to explore the trails around the lodge. The following morning you will start the 22km trek along a forest road to the coast where you will be met by a guide who will take you across to the Kuna Islands. Spend the next couple of nights at San Blas hotel, snorkeling, swimming and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of these islands. View details
	Send inquiry Sea-kayaking the Kuna Kingdom This is an active adventure that explores some of Panama's remoter corners by seakayaking in the Kuna Kingdom and hiking in the mesoamerican biological corridor. Accommodation for most nights is in tents. During the days, we will enjoy paddling in the morning to take advantage of calmer seas and allowing time in the afternoon to explore the unique ecosystem around the campgrounds. We will be able to look for tropical fish, sponges, lobsters, turtles and other sea life native to the area. This unique itinerary allows the visitor to combine paddling and snorkeling right next to their campsite, which will be relocated every 1-2 days, giving them the opportunity to discover and explore the archipelago. A support motor boat also joins the group. View details
	Send inquiry Explore Coiba National Park This national park and UNESCO World Heritage site is located in the southern part of the Veraguas province in the Pacific Ocean, made up of a group of islands. Coiba is the biggest island. The area of the land on the islands combined with the marine territory comes to the amazing total of 270,125 hectares (650,000 acres), making it one of the most extensive marine parks in the world. This park protects three different kinds of ecosystems: the island, reef and marine life. Due to its geographical location a penal colony was established here in 1910, the remains can still be seen today because of this situation the forest on the Coiba Island remained untouched. This short 4 day/ 3 night adventure combines snorkeling the reefs and hiking around the island. View details
	Send inquiry Golden Frogs and Square Trees From El Valle to Posada Cerro de la Vieja. This 4 day/ 3 night itinerary combines hiking and relaxation is an exquisitite way. From your hotel in Panama City you will be taken to the town of El Valle. Enjoy the day exploring this delightful mountain town and preparing for the next day's hike, a 15 km trail along campensino trails to Posada Cerro de la Vieja where you will spend the next couple of nights. The posada is a perfect spot from where to explore the local forest trails or simply relax and enjoy the posada's mud bath and spa facilities. View details

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