Our Panama holidays & tours
Easily combined with neighbouring Costa Rica, Panama is no slouch in the natural wonders department. There is superb snorkelling to be had around the San Blas archipelago, home to the indigenous Kuna people, as well as exquisite birdwatching here in the cloud forests of the Boquete Highlands. Agriculture is woven into the fabric of Panama; Boquete is also prime coffee-growing territory – our Panama holidays ensure that when you visit to learn the journey of coffee from fruit to cup, the local farmers benefit directly. And cacao is widely grown across this tiny country – spending time with the Ngobe Bugle people in the Bocas del Toro archipelago is a chance not only to see how they use it, but also to explore their culture and ways of life. Panama – a lot more than just a canal and a hat.
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Panama holidays, Snorkelling reefs & jungle trails
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£2895
15 days
ex flights
Panama's cities & coast via coffee, volcano, jungle & beach.
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Panama holiday, cloudforests to the Caribbean
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£2915 to £3299
12 days
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Amazing wildlife, traditional cultures and tropical islands
Small group2026: 17 Feb, 18 Aug, 2027: 16 Feb, 17 Aug
Panama tour, Essential Panama
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£2595
10 days
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A diverse & exciting journey through Panama
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San Blas Islands holiday in Panama
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US $475 to US $499
4 days
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Experience the tranquility of the pristine San Blas Islands
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Colombia and Panama small group tour
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€6545
4 weeks
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Explore Colombia & Panama's history, nature & traditions
Small group2026: 9 Feb, 2027: 8 Feb
Panama and Bolivia small group tour
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£6945
27 days
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Panama to Bolivia culture, rainforest & salt flats
Small group2026: 6 May, 2027: 5 May
Panama and Nicaragua small group tour
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£5745
24 days
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Panama & Nicaragua, cultures, rainforests & volcanoes
Small group2026: 24 Nov, 2027: 23 Nov
Costa Rica and Panama holiday
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£2640
15 days
ex flights
Classic Costa Rica itinerary including Pura Vida in Panama
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Costa Rica & Panama tour
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£1465 to £1805
12 days
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Adventure, culture and pure beach bliss in Central America
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Panama map & highlights
S-shaped Panama actually lies east-west rather than north-south, with the Caribbean on its north coast and the Pacific to its south. The first port of call if entering from Costa Rica will be the archipelago of Bocas del Toro; from here most tours wind their way up into the highlands and cloud forests, zig-zagging between coasts and ending either in Panama City or continuing on from there to the autonomous San Blas Islands. Although Panama is small, the mountain and jungle terrain and poor infrastructure once you leave the Pan-American Highway mean that road journeys can be long and tedious, and internal flights may be needed, even though the distances look short.
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Bocas Del Toro
2. Boquete & Chiriqui Highlands
3. Panama Canal
4. Panama City
5. San Blas Islands
6. Santa Catalina
2. Boquete & Chiriqui Highlands
3. Panama Canal
4. Panama City
5. San Blas Islands
6. Santa Catalina
Bocas Del Toro
1. Bocas Del Toro
Once you’ve set foot on these little islands, they never quite leave your heart or mind. The names of Red Frog Beach, Dolphin Bay, Coral Cay and Starfish Beach all give clues as to their enchanting inhabitants, who live alongside indigenous Ngobe-Buglé, Guari-Guari-speaking Afro Caribbeans and Latinos. Snorkel, swim, sunbathe and surf – then salsa the night away in open air bars, perched over the water.
Boquete & Chiriqui Highlands
2. Boquete & Chiriqui Highlands
This is classic Central America; a highland town surrounded by hiking trails which lead into the mountains, through cloud forest, past creeks and around the base of Volcán Barú. Look out for resplendent quetzals and harpy eagles as well as howler monkeys and sloths. Raft the Chiriquí River, zipline through the canopy or mountain bike down the hillsides – then refuel at a local coffee farm.
Panama Canal
3. Panama Canal
I say Panama, you say Canal. This incredible engineering feat carves 77km through the country, flooding acres of rainforest and changing the face of international trade. Visit the Miraflores Locks to see enormous cargo ships travelling between the Pacific and Caribbean, discover the macabre history in the nearby museum, or cruise the canal through the locks and the tropical Lake Gatún, for the full experience.
Panama City
4. Panama City
There are three distinct sides to Panama City. Start in the glam and glass-filled center, where skyscrapers tower ever higher. Spend a day wandering the Casco Viejo (Old Quarter), with its crumbling colonial mansions, cobbled streets and Spanish convents. Then head further back in time with the ruins of Panama Viejo – dating back to 1519, and the first European settlement on the Pacific coast.
San Blas Islands
5. San Blas Islands
The San Blas are the dictionary definition of “desert island.” These 365 sandy islets, dripping with coconut palms, and surrounded by bathtub-warm waters, belong to the Indigenous Kuna people, who lead largely traditional lifestyles, stitching beautiful mola textiles. All tourism here is controlled by the Kuna – it’s a fabulously immersive experience.
Santa Catalina
6. Santa Catalina
Laid back even by Panamanian standards, this little fishing village remains undeveloped and tranquil, with the vibe further enhanced by the surfers who flock here for the country’s best waves. Base yourself here for daytrips to nearby Coiba National Marine Park, for super snorkelling and encounters with turtles, rays and tropical fish. Or grab a board and sign up for a surf lesson – no experience needed.
Our Panama holidays reviews
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James Bullock21 May 2025
Excellent...Our tour guide Angel was beyond excellentread more
Kevin Hoy25 Apr 2025
Excellent. Great variety of places and people in the 6 countries.read more
Charles Hubert27 Aug 2024
Fantastic. Cesar was excellent as the main guide and local guides were top notch.
Learned a lot and saw a lot. Sloth close up, volcano hike, rafting, beautiful scenery on the road trip, and great traveling companions. read more
David Rogers21 Mar 2024
Lots of memorable parts. The Panama Canal is so impressive. The Boquete atmosphere is very distinctive.read more
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