Panama City & Bocas del Toro

Pair Panama City’s culture and rainforest with overwater living and Caribbean exploration in Bocas del Toro.

DAYS: 8

DESTINATIONS: Bocas del Toro

Begin in Panama City with privileged access behind the scenes at the Canal before heading into Soberanía National Park to explore Pipeline Road and climb above the rainforest canopy. Then fly to Bocas del Toro for five nights over the Caribbean, with days shaped by kayaking, snorkeling and a private boat journey between islands and coral reefs. Return to the capital for a final exploration of Panama through its food. A strong fit for couples looking to combine wildlife, time on the water and slower days in an adults-only island setting.

Arrive in Panama City and settle into Hotel La Compañia in Casco Viejo. Then join a Panama Canal expert to discover how the original locks were constructed and step into areas normally closed to the public. Watch massive ships move through the locks and, weather permitting, get an even closer look at the Canal at work.

Overnight: Hotel La Compañia

Day 1: Go Behind the Scenes at the Panama Canal

Head into Soberanía National Park early for a morning on Pipeline Road. Walk beneath the rainforest canopy with a specialist birding guide, looking for parrots, trogons and other tropical species before climbing the observation tower at the Rainforest Discovery Center. From above the treetops, keep watch for birdlife and howler monkeys moving through the forest. Later, fly to Bocas del Toro and settle into your overwater villa at Nayara.

Overnight: Nayara Bocas del Toro

Wake above the water and head straight into the Caribbean. Take out one of the resort’s kayaks or paddleboards to explore the surrounding coastline at your own pace, then return to your overwater villa for a swim from the deck or time in your private saltwater pool. Spend the afternoon enjoying Nayara’s waterside setting before watching the light change across the archipelago.

Overnight: Nayara Bocas del Toro

Turn your attention beneath the surface today. Use the resort’s snorkeling equipment to explore the surrounding Caribbean waters, with nearby coral reefs supporting a rich variety of marine life. Later, spend time at Nayara’s overwater beach or retreat to your villa, where the private deck keeps you connected to the sea throughout the day.

Overnight: Nayara Bocas del Toro

Head out aboard your own private boat with a dedicated captain and naturalist guide for a full day exploring the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Move between secluded islands and coral reefs, stopping to snorkel among marine life and with the chance to spot dolphins along the way. Spend the day discovering the islands from the water, guided by an expert who knows these Caribbean channels best.

Overnight: Nayara Bocas del Toro

Make the most of one last full day at Nayara. Head back onto the water by kayak or paddleboard, snorkel in the surrounding sea or swim directly from your overwater villa before slowing down for the afternoon. In the evening, gather for a private dinner, bringing your time in Bocas del Toro to a fitting close.

Overnight: Nayara Bocas del Toro

Fly back to Panama City and spend your final afternoon exploring the capital through its food. Join a knowledgeable local and move between a curated selection of restaurants and culinary stops, tasting traditional dishes, contemporary interpretations and tropical flavors while learning how different cultural influences have shaped Panamanian cuisine. Finish the day at Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, overlooking the Pacific from the historic waterfront.

Overnight: Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo

Day 7: Taste Your Way Through Panama City

Wake beside the Pacific for a final morning in Panama City before heading to Tocumen International Airport for your onward flight.

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Panama City & Bocas del Toro