HIGHLIGHTS:

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive San Jose Arrive in San Jose at any time.
Day 2-4 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca offers 14 km of incomparable white and black sand beaches. Try snorkelling or take it easy and explore La Isla Botanical Gardens. Rent a boogie board if the waves are calling, dance the night away to reggae and calypso, taste flavourful Afro-Caribbean cuisine, and succumb to the natural beauty of this tropical paradise.
Day 5-7 Bocas del Toro Travel by boat to the archipelago of Bocas del Toro. There's plenty of time to try snorkeling, scuba diving, or just relaxing on the beach.
Day 8-10 Boquete Back on the mainland, continue to the mountain retreat of Boquete. A plethora of outdoor options await us here, including hiking, whitewater rafting and a tour of a coffee plantation.
Day 11-12 El Valle A little village in an extinct volcanic crater, El Valle makes for a great stop along the Pan-American highway on our way to the coast. Explore the village, shop in the handicraft market, or climb the India Dormida rock formation. Other options available include biking and horseback riding.
Day 13-14 Panama City After a short bus trip, arrive at the historical Panama City. Options include visiting the world-famous Panama Canal, exploring the old city and ruins and hitting the markets for souvenirs.
Day 15 Depart Panama City

Accommodation: Simple hotels (may be multi-share) (14 nts).
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10
Local Payment: USD250
Meals Included: No meals included.
Reverse Itinerary: This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code JPS.
Transport: Public bus, boat, van.
Trip Reference: JSP