One of the most biodiverse areas in Panama, come and see all that the Bocas del Toro Archipelago can offer! Retreat to the tranquil waters of the Caribbean seas, while at the same time enjoying the comforts of a casually elegant hideaway on Isla Bastimentos. Your days are wide open in this all inclusive package to explore the surrounding islands whether by land or by sea.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive to Panama City. Overnight.
Day 2: Fly Bocas del Toro (L,D)
Today you'll will transfer to your private island escape. This morning, you will be picked up and transferred to the domestic airport for your flight west to Bocas del Toro. Upon arrival, board a water taxi and navigate through the Bocas archipelago's small canals, passing local communities, mangroves, and into the Pacific Ocean. Your home for the next 5 nights is a secluded casually elegant resort overlooking Tranquilo Bay. Enjoy a welcome lunch, and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring your new surroundings.
Days 3-6: Marine and Island Adventures (4B,4L,4D)
Awake in your bungalow overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Time is yours to explore this remarkable region at your leisure. Included during your stay is one standard activity each day.
You can spend your days snorkeling, visiting turtle nesting sites, kayaking, diving, hiking, fishing, surfing, birding, or exploring nearby beaches. You days will be filled with marine and inland discovery, followed by a relaxing evening in the middle of beautiful Panama.
The island's midsection and surrounding waters are protected in the Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park, and the entire island offers nature lovers an array of wildlife, both terrestrial and marine. The waters here are filled with brilliant parrot fish, angel fish, red snapper, slender needle fish and many others. Four species of sea turtles come ashore to nest on the beaches and the forests are home to many endemic and endangered species such as neon colored frogs, the red billed tropic bird and two and three toed sloths.
Day 7: Return Panama City (B)
This morning you will return to Bocas del Toro to catch your short flight into the center of Panama's bustling capital city. You'll be met at the airport for a tour of the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal to observe the "eighth wonder of the world." Locomotives tie onto the mammoth ships and pull them through the locks to lessen the chance of mishap. Transfer back to your hotel to enjoy your last afternoon in Panama City.
Day 8: Return Home
Accommodations: 2 nights comfortable hotel, 5 nights deluxe air-conditioned cabanas
Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.
Transportation: minibuses or vans, motorized water taxi, kayaks, on foot
An easy-paced all-inclusive adventure highlighting the Bocas del Toro Archipelago. Itinerary explores Panama's best snorkeling and diving waters, as well as inland treasures. A great combination of adventure and relaxation in a more remote get-away setting.
Start Dates 2008-09: Weekly departures
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
$690 US Single Supplement
Note: Note: Price does not include cost of internal Panama City - Bocas del Toro - Panama City flights ($225 round trip flight estimate)
Personal Budgeting: $40 meals not included, $30 Panama airport taxes, $40 optional excursions
Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share:$60 pp, Single:$120
Arrival/Departure Transfers: 1 person US$50 each, 2 or more people US$25/person
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount
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