Small Group Adventure Travel - G.A.P Adventures

Panama Experience

15 days San José to Panama City

Trip Code: JSP
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Costa Rica, San José, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Panama, Bocas del Toro, Boquete, El Valle, Panama City.

The best of southern Costa Rica and northern Panama, featuring an abundance of both natural and man-made wonders. As Panama is still off most travellers' radars, it's the perfect place for a genuine discovery experience, with plenty of activities ranging from fantastic bird watching to exhilarating white water rafting.

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$495
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Day 1 Arrive San José
Arrive in San José 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
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