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Group Size

Max 15, Avg 10

Group Leader

G.A.P Adventures leader throughout.

Accommodation

Simple hotels (may be multi-share) (14 nts).

Transport

Public bus, boat, van.

Meals Included

No meals included.

Meal Budget

Allow USD300 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.

Combination

The Panama Experience tour is a component of our Great Mexico and Central American Journey JXP.

Recommendation

Want something longer? Consider adding Guatemala and Nicaragua with part of our Great Central American Journey CG.A.P Adventures.

Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code JPS.

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Panama, Costa Rica
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Costa Rica was fabulous. The tour provided us with plenty of sights, activities, and adventure. The tour gave us a great variety of what Costa Rica has to offer in a very short period of time. For short trips, low stress and planned accommodation's and travel, GAP is great.

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Panama Experience

15 days San José to Panama City

Trip Code: JSP

Trip Style

ROAM

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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Panama Experience (JPS)

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Available: [6] spaces available

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$450

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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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