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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.
Arrive in Panama City. A representative will meet you at the airport for a briefing. Transfer to a hotel in Panama City.
After breakfast visit a paradise found in its purest form. This tour leaves Panama City at 8:00 AM and begins with a ride in a "piragua" (a native boat) following the route commonly used by the Indians for their daily transport along the Chagres River. Then hike through the forest with a local indigenous guide, an expert who will explain the botanical aspects of the trail and the culture of this authentic Chocoe-Embera village. In the village members of the tribe will share their culture through dances, rituals, food, etc. You will have the opportunity to partake in jagua body paiting with vegetable ink. Arrival back to Panama City is estimated at 4.00PM (BL)
Depart from your hotel early in the morning for a 25- 40 minute flight to San Blas Archipelago airstrip on Panama's Atlantic Coast. Then you will be transferred by a motorized dugout canoe to the very rustic but charming San Blas lodge of your choice. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Kuna India's principal community. You will enjoy beautiful beaches on the nearby islands. Lunch and dinner feature fresh San Blas seafood. (BLD)
Rent (or bring your own) snorkeling gear to explore the beautiful reefs in San Blas. Relax on white-sand beaches or in a hammock under the palms. (BLD)
Early in the morning return from San Blas to Panama City. Your afternoon will be free for relaxation or shopping at your leisure. Optional: folkloric show and dinner at Tinajas Restaurant. Spend the night at a hotel in the city.
Early morning transfer by airplane to David in the western province of Chiriqui, bordering Costa Rica. Then transfer by car to the quaint mountain town of Boquete. Enjoy the
afternoon in these beautiful highlands hiking, riding horses or taking other optional tours such as visiting a private flower garden or coffee plantation. Spend the night at lodge in Boquete. (B)
After breakfast explore the trails around the Baru Volcano National Park with a naturalist guide. You will have the opportunity to see the elusive and resplendent Quetzal in its mountain habitat of wild orchids and bromelias. You will have a box lunch in the field. Lodging will be in Boquete. (BL)
Early transfer to the airport in David for your flight to Bocas del Toro in the Caribbean. Here you will experience Afro-Panamanian culture. Transfer to hotel in the town of Bocas. The rest of the day is free for town exploration or optional tours. (B)
After breakfast you will enjoy a tour of Bastimentos Marine National Park to snorkel, go beach combing and have an outdoor lunch. Optional: Scuba diving and kayaking tours. Lodging will be at a hotel in Bocas. (B)
Return to Panama City and transfer to your hotel. Your afternoon will be free for town exploration or relaxation. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to international airport about two hours prior to the departure time for your flight out. (B)
Prices may be subject to change without notice or vary due to currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Children: 3-10 years old sharing room and tour with parents
For booking inquiries or further information please contact Sacred Earth
ATTENTION: Ask us about customizing a trip to your specific wishes and interests or about ‘fly & drive packages’, which provide you with an itinerary, hotel and self-drive rental car, but no guide or fixed schedule to give you maximum independence and flexibility at each location.
