Self-Drive: Panama Adventure & Beach Explorer 15D/14N
Self-Drive: Panama Adventure & Beach Explorer 15D/14N
Self-Drive: Panama Adventure & Beach Explorer 15D/14N
15 Days Starting and ending in Panama City
Visiting: Panama City, Anton Valley, Pedasi, Boquete, Las Lajas
Tour operator:
Tour code:
56309
Group Type:
Independent
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Trip Styles:
Tour Overview
Discover Panama at your own pace and with the freedom of traveling on your own! This self-drive tour will bring you closer to some of the nicest areas in Panama as you come in contact with the true Panamanian culture and its people.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Panama City, Panama
Location: Panama City
Duration: 15 Days
Departure Time: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00
Airport Pick-up and transfer to the hotel (B)
Upon arrival at Tocumen International Airport, you will be met by our Spanish speaking driver who will take you to your hotel in Panama City. Welcome to Panama!
Day 2: Panama City, Panama
Location: Panama City
Half day City & Canal Tour (B)
Day 3: Panama City, Panama
Location: Panama City
Enjoy a day at leisure in Panama City (B)
There are many things to see and do around Panama City. You may tour sights such as the historical ruins of Panama Viejo, walk the enchanting streets of Casco Antiguo, visit the Metropolitan Park or stroll along the Amador Causeway. You can also head outside the city limits for day excursions such as boating in the canal, bird-watching and trekking in Soberanía National Park, and visiting Emberá Indian villages.
NOTE: Pick up time will be communicated to us by the boat company one day before the tour, we will contact you at your hotel.
Day 4: Panama City - El Valle, Panama
Location: Anton Valley
Take the Panamerican Highway towards the West (B)
Delivery of the hired car at your hotel. (Please confirm all these details when booking.)
You will cross "Las Americas Bridge" and leave Panama City behind as you follow the Panamerican Highway towards the West. Just after the bridge, there is a nice look out point if you wish to make some nice pictures of the Panama Canal. After a bit more than 1 hour, you will find the road that goes north to El Valle de Anton. El valle is a small village built inside the crater of a dormant volcano. Duration 02:30hrs.
Day 5: El Valle, Panama
Location: Anton Valley
Free Day in El Valle (B)
A picturesque, verdant mountain village, El Valle is a great escape from the hustle and heat of Panama City.
Optional activities in El Valle:
• hikes to Cerro Gaital and la India Dormida
• horseback riding. $10-20 per person
• walk to the pre-colonial Stone carvings of Piedra Pintada. Aprox $ 3 per person
• visit to El Nispero botanical garden and amphibian rescue center. $ 5 per person
• visiting the Chorro El Macho. $ 5 per person
• Hotsprings. $ 4 per person
Day 6: El Valle - Pedasí, Panama
Location: Pedasi
Drive from El Valle to Pedasí Town (B)
You will come back to the Panamerican Highway and continue to the West until reaching the town of Divisa, where you will make a left turn and drive to the town of Pedasi. Along the way, you can visit the small town of La Pintada or visit the church in Nata, the second-oldest church in all of the Western Hemisphere. The villages surrounding Pedasi are known as the cultural heart of the country. Duration 03:00hrs.
Day 7: Pedasí, Panama
Location: Pedasi
Free Day in Pedasí (B)
Day 8: Pedasí, Panama
Location: Pedasi
Free Day in Pedasí (B)
Activities around Pedasi include:
- Drive to the beaches of Playa Venao or Cambutal
- Boat tour to Isla Iguana, a wildlife refuge
- Rum tour to San Isidro
- Guided cultural tours to the towns of Chitre or Ocu
Day 9: Pedasí- Boquete, Panama
Location: Boquete
Drive to Boquete (B)
You will come back to the Panamerican Highway and drive towards the West until you reach David, where you take a right turn towards the mountains until you reach the town of Boquete. Duration 06:00hrs.
Day 10: Boquete, Panama
Location: Boquete
Free Day in Boquete (B)
Enjoy your time in Boquete to discover the town and take part in some of the many activities available like the daily group tours to explore the amazing world of coffee. From its gathering in the fields by the Ngobe Indians to its roasting, you will learn all there is about the best coffee in the world!
Other optional activities could be:
• Bird watching
• Canopy Tour or Hanging bridges
• Walking in the little village of Boquete
• Hot springs near Caldera
• Day tour to Cerro Punta
Day 11: Boquete, Panama
Location: Boquete
Free Day in Boquete (B)
Day 12: Boquete - Las Lajas Beach, Panama
Location: Las Lajas
Drive to Las Lajas Beach (B)
Day 13: Las Lajas Beach, Panama
Location: Las Lajas
Free Day in Las Lajas Beach (B)
Day 14: Las Lajas Beach - Panama City, Panama
Location: Panama City
Drive back to Panama City (B)
Day 15: Panama City, Panama
Location: Panama City
Airport drop-off (B)
What's Included
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Accommodation
14 Nights accommodation in hostel and 3-star hotels
4N in Panama City
2N in El Valle
3N in Playa Venao
2N in Las Lajas Beach
3N in Boquete -
Transport
Private Airport Transfers
Car rental intermediate categor from Day 4 to 14 -
Meals
11B
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Activities
Half-Day City and Canal Tour in Panama City (private tour with English-speaking guide)
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Guides
English-speaking guide during the tours
What's Not Included
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Meals not specified in the itinerary
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Other activities
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Personal expenses and gratuities
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International and/or domestic flights
Check out our Q&As
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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