An ideal round trip Panama tour will consist of the best highlights! Start by witnessing the iconic Panama Canal, the only passage between seas since 1880. It serves Panama well, generating more than 50% of its income through maritime trade.
Panama has access to both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean sea. When you travel to Panama, you must experience its pristine beaches, such as Pearl Islands. Pearl Islands consist of 200 plus islands and islets, approximately 30 miles off in the Gulf of Panama. Did you know this is the place where Elizabeth Taylor's famous world's largest pearl came from?
Indulge in the slow pace of island life and head out to San Blas Islands. San Blas Islands is an archipelago with over 350 islands and cays. You might even witness the fascinating tribal society of the indigenous Kuna Indians. Did you know up until the 1990's used coconuts as their form of currency? Enjoy the colorful vibes and white sandy beaches of Bocas Del Toro (also known as, Bocas town). Explore Isla Colon, a main hub known for its restaurants, bars, nightlife, and vibrant shops.
A trip to Panama is not complete without visiting Panama’s cosmopolitan capital, Panama City. A dynamic metropolis city center full of a facade of contemporary skyscrapers.
Visit Metropolitan Natural Park for hiking and discovering tropical plants and wildlife. Coiba National Park, also known as, the poor man's Galapagos, is a real treat for nature enthusiasts. Witness Panama’s wildlife and nature, from spotting whale sharks and dolphins. Spot over 970 species of birds, and so much more! Coiba National Park is a nature love affair.
Nearby the capital is the Casco Viejo (better known as the “old quarter”). Casco Viejo is a UNESCO protected district, founded in 1673 ; built and destroyed through the mid-1700's. Casco Viejo was the entire city until the early 1900's. Trips to Panama is not complete without a walk through this historic district. You’ll think you’ve time-traveled a few hundred years in the past!
When it comes to activities, you’ll never run out of things to do in Panama. Not already fueled from the coffee highlands of Boquete? Experience a climb to Panama's highest peak, the Volcan Baru. Nearby, take a hike, white water raft, or engage in canyoning, diving with the diverse marine life, or zip line through the rainforest. Our Panama travel packages can as relaxing or adventurous to fit your preferences.