PANAMA
Panama has a rich and fabulous history that dates to Pre-Columbian times and a modern soaring skyline. Panama has endless white sand beaches from the coral laden Atlantic to the emerald green Pacific. You will find the Panama Canal an engineering feat whose scope and daring will take your breath away. Panama also has one of the most beautiful and unspoiled rain forests in Central America.
Come Join Us And Discover The New Panama !
Best of Panama: 8 days discovering Panama Canal Transit, The Embera Indians, The Rain Forest and more.....
7 days - Special program with 5* hotels and private transfersPanama & Bocas del Toro 8 days visiting the Canal and Bastimentos Marine National Park
Panama, Boquete (Chiriqui) & Bocas del Toro 8 days visiting exploring the Cloud Forest of Boquete and the Marine National Park in Bocas del Toro
Coast & Highlands....8 days visiting Panama City for 3 nights and Boca Chica for 4 nights
OPTIONALS:
San Blas Islands....2 days half day and full day canal transit
Best of Panama
Visiting the Panama City, Embera Indian Village,
Gamboa Rainforest & Playa Blanca
8 days/7 nights
Daily Departures
Locally Hosted - Private services
DAY 1 ARRIVE PANAMA
Arrive in Panama. Upon arrival
meeting and private transfer to
hotel of your choice (see below
options)
DAY 2 PANAMA-AM City
tour (private)
Morning - A sight seeing tour of the
new Panama where you will have an
opportunity to visit the most
interesting places such as:
Casco Antigua: the second city built
Franco-Spanish heritage, historical
churches and squares with important
monuments. It is a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO. Many buildings have
been restored to their colonial
glory.
Panama City: Hotels, office blocks,
condominiums and homes are sprouting
faster in Panama City than in other
Latin American capitals many times
its size. Architecture is often
imaginative, sometimes nostalgic.
Miraflores Locks/ Panama Canal: This
classic experience brings you to the
very best that Panama has to offer:
The Panama Canal. Participants will
be able to witness the magnificent
Miraflores Locks and most probably,
its operation.
Artisan Shopping: Panama boasts 7
indigenous tribes and all of their
beautiful, handcrafted treasures
that make memorable Panamanian
souvenirs.
DAY 3 PANAMA EMBERA
VILLAGE (private)
Depart in the morning by car and
then by boat going thru a
fascinating and dense jungle to
visit the Embera Village.. You will
arrive at a village of the Emberá.
Indians, one of seven indigenous
tribes in Panama. The people of the
Emberá tribe will welcome you at the
pier and gladly give you an idea on
how they live. The Emberá Indians
will experience an authentic view
into thousands of years of culture
and human tradition, who already
were there before the Europeans
arrived to the Americas. The Emberá
women will also prepare a typical
snack for you.. Return to your hotel
in Panama city. (B,L)
DAY 4 PANAMA– GAMBOA
RAINFOREST RESORT
Mid morning you will be transfer to
Gamboa Rainforest Resort for 2
nights.
ABOUT GAMBOA: Gamboa Rainforest
Resort is located within the
Soberania National Park, 30 minutes
away from Panama City on the Pacific
Coast, and 30 minutes from the Colon
Free Zone on the Caribbean. It also
lies along the banks of the Chagres
River and Gatun Lake, the main water
sources for the Panama Canal and
part of Panama's most precious
assets. Overnight at the Gamboa
Rainforest Resort. (B)
DAY 5 AM VISIT GAMBOA AERIAL
TRAM PM BOAT EXCURSION (shared tour)
This morning, you will start your
excursion visiting the Aerial Tram
and ending at the Ecological
Exhibits. The tram takes you from
the shadowy rainforest floor through
the under growth and into the sun
drenched canopy. There you can enjoy
a bird’s eye view of a thousand
acres of green forest interspersed
with flora and fauna. You will also
visit the Orchid Gardens, the
Serpentarium, the butterfly exhibit,
the reptile and fish exhibit.
In the afternoon Gatun Boat
expedition to explore the lake and
chagras river with a visit to Monkey
Island…(no disembarking in the
island). Then return to Gamboa
Resort. (B)
DAY 6 GAMBOA TO PLAYA
BONITA
Morning at leisure until private
transfer to the WESTIN PLAYA BONITA
ABOUT WESTIN PLAYA BONITA (own its
own words) : Surrounded by many of
the city's most prominent
destinations, The Westin Playa
Bonita Panama offers guests an
idyllic retreat on the sands of
Playa Bonita Beach. The Pacific
Ocean and lush, tropical rainforests
are only steps away from our doors.
Vacationers will delight in our
three infinity-edge pools, six
restaurants and Sensory Spa.
Business travelers can take
advantage of 22 meeting spaces and
our Westin Club lounge.
Additionally, the Amador Convention
Center is just a short drive from
our doorsteps. Discover your best
self in one of our 611 rooms and
suites, which offer spectacular
views of the Pacific Ocean or
rainforest, as well as 24-hour room
service, flat-panel TVs and
pillowtop mattresses. (B)
DAY 7 PLAYA BONITA
At leisure enjoy the Pacific Ocean
and the WESTIN PLAYA BONITA BEACH
RESORT, just 30 minutes away from
Panama City. (B)
DAY 8 PLAYA
BONITA-AIRPORT-DEPART
Transfer to the airport. (B)
2025 LAND TOUR COST PER PERSON
(Minimun 2 people)
Child rate under 11 years old (sharing room with 2 adults). Call for rates for Single Travelling alone. |
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Seven nights hotel accommodations with room taxes,
service charges and daily breakfast (3 nights in
Panama city, 2 nights at Gamboa Resort deluxe rooms,
2 nights at the Beach) transfers on arrival and
departure, tours as mentioned in itinerary with
English speaking tour guides, entrance fees. All tours and
transfers are private (except Aerial Tram and boat
in Gamboa).
NOT INCLUDED:
International airfare. Insurance, USA/Panama airport tax (usually included in your airline ticket), tourist card and any other service not specifically mentioned here
Deposit Land Tour package: 20% per person at the time of placing reservation.
Final Payment Land Tour package: 60 days before departure
SAMPLE AIRFARES: Miami: US$450-600; From New York $600-800; Los Angeles $800-950; Washington DC $650-850. More airfares available upon request. Copa Airlines has very convenient flights and rates from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Boston, New York, Washington, San Francisco, Denver, Los Angeles, Toronto and more. Please call your Travel Agent or email us at: reservations@taratours.com
RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
More information about the ROYAL DECAMERON click here
Le Meridien
& Westin Playa Bonita –5 star properties
7 days/6 nights
Daily departures - Private Services
• 3 nights accommodations at Le Meridien- Deluxe room
• 3 nights at Westin Playa Bonita Beach Resort with Deluxe room ocean view (see below option at Riu Beach Resort -an all inclusive in Playa Blanca or Royal Decameron)
• Daily buffet breakfast with room taxes and service charges
• Room taxes and service charges
• Private transfers on arrival and departure as well as from Panama to the beach
• Private City tour of Panama and visit to the Canal
• Assistance of our local representatives
• 24 hour room service
• Free WI-FI at the Hotels
Land tour rates per person: (minimun 2 people travelling together)
May 31 to Dec. 15, 2025 | Double | Triple | Sgl Sup | Child |
Le Meridien & Westin Playa Bonita | US$1,060 | 988 | 664 | 493 |
Le Meridien & Riu Playa Blanca -all inclusive | 1,295 | 1,195 | 790 | 691 |
Jan 03 to Apr.15, 2025
Double
Triple
Sgl Sup
Child
Le Meridien & Westin Playa Bonita
1,285
1,222
781
646
Le Meridien & Riu Playa Blanca -all inclusive
1,420
1,366
997
880
Airfare not included. Rates are subject to change at any time. From Dec 23 to Jan 3, 2024 -Please add 20% to above rates)
*Riu Playa Blanca -an all inclusive beach resort with daily activities, shows, drinks ....or ROYAL DECAMERON
NOT INCLUDED:
International airfare;
Insurance, airport departure taxes -from USA or Panama (usually included in your International air ticket) and any other service not specifically mentioned hereDeposit Land Tour package: 15% per person
Final payment Land Tour package: 50 days before departure
SAMPLE AIRFARES:
Miami: US$450-600; From New York $600-800; Los Angeles $800-950;
Please call your Travel Agent or email us at: reservations@taratours.com
Panama city & Bocas del Toro
8 days / 7 nights
Daily Departures
Day 1 USA-PANAMA
Arrive in Panama. Upon arrival meeting and transfer to hotel selected. (see below)
Day 2 PANAMA-HALF DAY CITY TOUR & CANAL
Our day will start at the Miraflores locks, located at the Pacific entrance to the Canal where our expert guide will let you in on the secrets and histories surrounding the building of the Canal while you experience this magnificent architectural masterpiece and have a breathtaking view of the ships transiting through the 8th wonder of the world. The trip then takes to the city, where you will be able to experience not only the banking capital of Central America but also the beauty of the colonial city of Panama. We will visit the “Cause Way, a leisure paradise with shopping, restaurants and bars that offers spectacular views of the modern city and its skyscrapers. In contrast, the oldest sector of the modern Panama City founded in 1673, has a charming mixture of colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and ethnic diversity. UNESCO recently named this area “World Heritage Site”.
Day 3 PANAMA-
Day at leisure to explore Panama on your own or take an optional excursion to explore the rain forest.
Day 4 PANAMA-BOCAS DEL TORO FLIGHT
You will be picked up at your Panama City hotel and taken to a local airport for your air transfer to Bocas Del Toro, the most important city in Colon Island. Colon is the biggest island in the archipelago of the same name. Transfer to your hotel PLAYA TORTUGA (or Punta Caracol...see rates below) where you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the crystal emerald waters and white sand beaches.
Day 5 BOCAS DEL TORO
Morning tour by boat to Isla de los Pajaros, an island protected by the Bastimentos National Marine Park, a definite must for tourists. The Marine Park, partially due to its isolation has been preserved in pristine conditions boasting virgin coral reefs, manatee zones, prolific tarpon reproduction, and turtle nesting between the months of October and April. Hotel selected
Day 6-7 BOCAS DEL TORO
Day 8 BOCAS DEL TORO-PANAMA-USA
Transfer to the airport for flight to Panama City, where you will arrive and be transferred to the international airport for flight back to USA.
2025 LAND TOUR COST PER PERSON (includes local airfare Panama-Bocas-Panama)
Hotels used: | Double | Triple | Single |
Crown Plaza (B) & Playa Tortuga (Std.room) (B) | US$1,870 | 1,782 | 2, 860 |
Le Meridien (B) & Punta Caracol (Suite) (B,D) Jan.04-Apr.15, |
2,870 | 2,780 | 4,860 |
Le Meridien (B) & Punta Caracol (Suite) (B,D) Apr.16-Dec.19 | 2,644 | 2,545 | 4,156 |
Le Meridien Dlx room (B) & Azul Paradise -all inclusive-dlx bungalow | 2,999 | Call | 5,200 |
Children under 11 years old: 20% discount rooming with parents
RATES
NOT VALID DURING CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS -PLEASE CALL
1-800-327-0080
INCLUDING: 3 nights in Panama at hotel selected, 4 nights in
Bocas del Toro at Hotel selected, all transfers, tours as
mentioned in itinerary, meals as per each hotel (B=Buffet
Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), local airfare Panama-Bocas del
Toro-Panama, $60 fuel surcharges and aiport fees, hotel room taxes and service charges. Assistance of our
local representatives.
NOT INCLUDED: International airfare, Insurance, USA & Panama airport tax (usually
included in your international air ticket), tourist card $5.00
and any other service not specifically mentioned here
Deposit Land Tour package: US$350 per person
Final payment Land Tour package: 60 days before departure
Panama, Boquete & Bocas del Toro
8 days / 7 nights
Locally Hosted-Daily departures
DAY 01 USA-PANAMA
Arrive in Panama. Upon arrival meeting and transfer to hotel
CROWN PLAZA for 2 nights
DAY 02 PANAMA CANAL
Our day will start at the Miraflores locks, located at the
Pacific entrance to the Canal where our expert guide will let
you in on the secrets and histories surrounding the building of
the Canal while you experience this magnificent architectural
masterpiece and have a breathtaking view of the ships transiting
through the 8th wonder of the world. The trip then takes to the
city, where you will be able to experience not only the banking
capital of Central America but also the beauty of the colonial
city of Panama. We will visit the “Cause Way, a leisure paradise
with shopping, restaurants and bars that offers spectacular
views of the modern city and its skyscrapers. In contrast, the
oldest sector of the modern Panama City founded in 1673, has a
charming mixture of colonial architecture, cobblestone streets
and ethnic diversity. UNESCO recently named this area “World
Heritage Site”. (B)
DAY 03 PANAMA-DAVID (BOQUETE) FLIGHT
Transfer to local airport. Upon arrival in David, you will be
transferred to selected hotel in Boquete- Highlands.
Afternoon It is a scenic ride along the most beautiful and
stunning views of the Boquete Valley and surrounded areas, drive
over the main panoramic loops on the highlands of Boquete,
Jaramillo Hills, Palo alto and Alto Lino loops and Bajo Mono -
Alto Quiel, the Jaramillo loop is where you will have the
opportunity to enjoy views of the valley, the baru volcano, and
the whole residential area of Alto and Bajo Boquete (upper and
lower Boquete as locals named it) after that the Palo Alto and
Alto Lino loop is going to show you most of the old Boquetenian
houses and the largest coffee farms in the zone, then passing to
the next Bajo Mono - Alto Quiel loops will grant you the unique
experience to watch the Naturally Shaped Basaltic Walls Los
Ladrillos (named after the particular shape of the stone
waterfalls on sides of the road as per a BRICK shape), basaltic
rock formations are from Volcanic Activity heritage and nowadays
people visit it to climb and to take pics of the unique place,
the cloudforest, vegetables crops and coffee farms…. Overnight
at selected hotel in Boquete.
Overnight at FINCA LERIDA ESTATE COFFEE for 3 nights with room
taxes and Breakfast daily
DAY 04 BOQUETE BARU NATIONAL PARK Full day
hiking
For the Baru Volcano Hike you will be picked up at 6 a.m. at
your hotel. You will enjoy a lovely drive uphill to the Volcan
Baru National Park Ranger Station. From there you will start the
challenging hike to the highest point of Panama. Depending on
your level of fitness you will reach the top between 4 and 6
hours. If the wheather conditions are good, you will be able to
see both oceans from the top of the volcano. On the summit you
will enjoy a picnic lunch. In the afternoon you will hike back
down, this takes between 3 and 5 hours. After the tour you will
be dropped of at your hotel. While hiking up the volcano you
will encounter 6 different climate zones: humid mountain forest,
low humid mountain forest, low humid mountain rainforest,
mountain rainforest, very humid mountain rainforest and
pre-mountain rainforest..(10-12 hours) (B,L)
DAY 05 BOQUTE –
At leisure to explore the area on your own or take optional
tours such as river rafting, exploring the cloud forrest in
Culebra ....Boquete is ideal area for the outdoors and
hiking...(B)
DAY 06 BOQUETE-DAVID-BOCAS DEL TORO FLIGHT
Transfer to David local airport for your air transfer to Bocas
Del Toro, the most important city in Colon Island. Colon is the
biggest island in the archipelago of the same name. Transfer to
your hotel PLAYA TORTUGA (STANDARD ROOMS) for 4 nights -where
you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the crystal
emerald waters and white sand beaches. (B)
DAY 07 BOCAS DEL TORO DOLPHIN BAY, CORAL CAY, AND RED
FROG BEACH Full day
Depart early in the morning from Isla Colon to start an
adventure around the one of the most beautiful Archipelagos
around the Caribbean… You will be impressed of the crystal clear
waters that surround these islands and will fall in love with
the Caribbean culture of its inhabitants.
You will visit during this tour the Dolphin Bay, which is the
main point for dolphin watching and there are big changes to
enjoy being in contact with the dolphins in their natural
environment The adventure will continue with the visit to Coral
Cay, which is a lovely reef with lots of fish, corals and
lobster. Coral Cay has a rustic restaurant made of wood on the
sea, where you can delight the real Bocas Del Toro homemade
seafood; after enjoying the delicious Bocas cuisine, you may
jump out from your table to the sea and do snorkelling. Red Frog
Beach, the names comes from the rare species of frog named
Dendrobates Pumilio which is abundant in this place. After a
little walk in the middle of the jungle you will find one of the
most beautiful and largest beaches in Bocas del Toro’s
Archipelago: The Red Frog Beach. (7 hours) Hotel PLAYA TORTUGA
(B,L)
DAY 08 BOCAS DEL TORO-PANAMA-USA
Transfer to the airport for flight to Panama City, where you
will arrive and be transferred to the international airport for
flight back to USA. (B)
2025 LAND TOUR COST PER PERSON BASED ON DBL US$2,491;
TRP US$2,383
PLUS LOCAL AIRFARE (Panama-David-Bocas-Panama $200-300) per
person
INCLUDING: 2 nights in Panama, 3 nights in Boquete and 2 nights
in Bocas del Toro, all transfers, tours as mentioned in
itinerary, meals as per each hotel (B=Buffet Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner), hotel accommodations with room taxes and service
charges for 7 nights. Assistance of our local representatives
24/7
NOT INCLUDED: AIRFARES, Insurance, USA & Panama airport tax
(usually included in your international air ticket), tourist
card $5.00 and any other service not specifically mentioned here
Coast and Highlands
Panama-Chiriqui-Boca Chica
8 days/7 nights
• 3 nights accommodations at Le Meridien in Panama City- Deluxe room
•
2 nights
Hotel in
Boquete at Garden Inn
•
2 nights at Boca Chica at hotel Bocas del Mar
• Daily
buffet breakfast with room taxes and service charges
• Private transfers on arrival and departure
• Private City tour of Panama and visit to the Canal
• Coffee Tour and Hanging bridges
•
Assistance of our local representatives
2025 LAND TOUR COST PER PERSON
Jan.01 to Apr.30, 2025 Double US$$2,320 Triple $2,277
May to Oct.31, 2025 Double $2,167 Triple $2,068
Plus local airfare Panama-David-Panama US$150-220 pp
Children under 11 years old -sharing room with parents 25% discount
NOT INCLUDED: AIRFARES, Insurance, USA & Panama
airport tax (usually included in your international air ticket),
Covid test, Travel and Health Insurance and any other service not specifically
mentioned here
Deposit Land Tour package: 15% of total cost per person
Final payment Land Tour package: 60 days before departure
Rates not valid during Holy week or Carnival, Christmas or New
Years -Please call or email us at:
reservations@taratours.com
Hotel subject to availability.Prices subject to change
- ABOUT CHIRIQUI-
Chiriqui, a Province in Panama is emerging as one of the hottest
travel destinations in Central America
Chiriqui boasts of an amazing variety of scenery from beaches,
to rivers for white water rafting and
kayaking, to high altitude mountains perfect for trekking and
climbing, to lush tropical forests where
you'll find exotic flora and fauna And there's a lot more to
Chiriqui than that
Chiriqui is located in the western part of Panama between Costa
Rica and the Pacific Ocean This
particularly unique terrain gives Chiriqui an ideal climate for
agriculture The highland area, including
Boquete, is gifted with fertile soil All these contribute to an
abundant harvest of coffee, oranges,
strawberries and vegetables every year Cattle farms are also
very common in Chiriqui Panama
SAMPLE ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE PANAMA CITY
Arrive in Panama City, the great Capital of the Republic of Panama.
Transfer to five star hotel "Le Meridien"
DAY 2 AM PANAMA CITY PM PANAMA-DAVID
After breakfast we will discover the spectacular Panama City, by
doing a City Tour
visiting Miraflores Locks at The Panama Canal and The Colonial
Quarter of Panama
Casco Antiguo
During afternoon, transfer to airport for taking flight to David
City, capital of the
Chiriqui Province, Then transfer from David to Boquete Town, the
charming town nestled in the eternal valley
within the mountains of Chiriqui
Accommodation at Boquete Garden Inn with breakfast 2
DAY 3 BOQUETE Boquete Coffee
Aroma and Hanging Bridges
This morning discover the secrets of Panama ´ s production of
the greatest coffee on our tour of
Finca Lerida, includes a coffee tasting to learn the different
coffee varieties
In the afternoon, enjoy an elevated perspective of the
biodiversity of Panama’s tropical
cloud forest by walking thru 6 hanging bridges on the treetops
Accommodation at Boquete Garden Inn with breakfast
Day
DAY 4 BOQUETE-BOCA CHICA
Morning transfer from Boquete to Boca Chica beach area 2 hrs
aprox
seeing the drastic difference between the mountain range and the
coast line
and lowlands
Day for enjoy the beach and hotel facilities
Accommodation at Hotel Bocas del Mar Bungalow with breakfast
DAY 5 BOCA CHICA
Day at leisure
Accommodation at Hotel Bocas del Mar Bungalow
with breakfast
DAY 6 BOCA CHICA-PANAMA
Morning Beach and afternoon transfer to David Airport to take
flight back to Panama City
Upon arrival, transfer to Le Meridien Hotel
Accommodation at Le Meridien Hotel with breakfast
DAY 7 PANAMA
Day at leisure to explore Panama on your own
Accommodation at Le Meridien hotel with breakfast
DAY 8 PANAMA DEPART
After such memorable days, its time to fly back home; according
to your
flight schedule, transfer to International Airport.....Hasta la
Vista Panama ..!!
San Blas Island
Daily Departures from Panama
2 days-1 night
Day 1: PANAMA-SAN BLAS
Flight to San Blas Island
departs Panama City by 6:00 am. Arrive and welcome to San Blas.
Transfer by canoe or boat to selected “Kuna Lodge”. Visit to an
indigenous village and meet the Kuna culture, then visit to
other nearby islands.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included today. (Beverages are
not included).
Accommodation on selected “Kuna Lodge” in San Blas. (LD)
Day 2: SAN BLAS-PANAMA
After breakfast flight from San Blas to Panama City
(Flights from San Blas to Panama City departs between 7:30am.
and 7:45 am). Arrrive in Panama. END
2025 LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON
Hotels | Twin | Triple | Single | Child |
Akwadup | US$520 | 491 | 961 | 199 |
Yandup Island Lodge | 628 | 547 | 1,051 | 560 |
PLUS COST OF THE LOCAL AIRFARE US$282 per person (subject to change)
Extra nights available upon request
.Children rates apply to 2-10 years old sharing room with
parents.
Planes used: Twin Otter Aircraft (12-18 passengers)t.
Rate Includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (rates does not include beverages), Visit to a Kuna Indigenous Village and to nearby islands ( 2 tours), Hotel & Kuna reservation taxes. Children rate apply with a child sleeping with a minimum of 2 adults. Transfer from San Blas (Achutupu) Airstrip to Hotel (by boat).
For questions or further information on Panama or about these programs
Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours at 1-800-327-0080