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CLOUD FOREST & GULF OF CHIRIQUI ADVENTURE

Family Trips Panama

8 DAYS

Experience the rainforest of the highlands of Volcan and sunny days of relaxation. After spending a first night in Panama City, venture to the rainforest and overnight in Mount Totumas, a remote yet quite nice mountain resort located on a 400-acre reserve that directly borders La Amistad National Park. Panama's spectacular cloud forest is at the doorstep of your accommodation! Then head to the Pacific Ocean. Overnight at a resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean. You’ll have a full day at leisure to relax in your guest room with beautiful views of the Pacific and cool off in the infinite swimming pool. Outdoor activities such as a kayak tour and a boat discovery tour of the islands in the Chiriqui Marine National Park will complement this great experience!

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Panama and transfer to Hotel

On your arrival at the airport in Panama City (PTY), our driver will welcome you and will transfer you to your hotel. Transfer time 30m approx.~ Overnight at Hotel Tryp Panama Centro 3* for one night – 1 Tower Standard room (2 Full size-beds). Meals: None

Day 2: Flight to David and transfer to Mount Totumas

This morning we transfer you to a domestic Airport to take a local flight to David Airport. On arrival, a private transfer will bring you to Volcan, closer to the Pacific side and the Costa Rican border. Flight duration: 1 hour approx. / Transfer David Airport to Mount Totumas: 2 hours approx. Overnight at Mount Totuma Cloud Forest Lodge, 1 Suite. Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Birdwatching Tour

Early morning wake up to enjoy a bird watching tour in this stunning cloud forest area. Birdwatching is the portal through which so many people have passed in initiating a passion for tropical wilderness. Here at Mount Totumas Cloud Forest you have the opportunity to observe many of the more than 200 species of highland specialties and migrants that have been spotted on the reserve. In breeding season, The Resplendent Quetzal is very common and easily observed as is the Three Wattled Bellbird. Black Guan and Crested Guan are here as is the elusive Highland Tinamou. Leica binoculars and Spotting Scopes are on hand! Duration: 3-4 hours approx. Difficulty: Easy Overnight at Mount Totuma Cloud Forest Lodge, 1 Suite. Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Transfer to Boca Chica

This morning, we will transfer you Boca Chica, a small fishing village close to the Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park which is made of little islands with beautiful, lonely beaches. Transfer time: 3 hours approx. Overnight at Hotel Bocas del Mar 4* for three nights - 1 Ocean facing deluxe bungalow. Meals: B

Day 5: Island Discovery Boat Tour

This morning after breakfast gather at the restaurant of the hotel to go on a nice, relaxing adventure. This is a ‘must-do’ excursion if you stay at Bocas del Mar Hotel! You will head out into the stunning Gulf of Chiriqui Marine National Park with your local captain to the islands of the gulf, see the marine life with the breeze in your hair and feel the warm tropical air and sand between your toes on pristine white beaches. It normally stops at up to two islands, which typically include (depending on the time of year): Beautiful Isla Bolaños for (optional) snorkeling and swimming and Isla Gámez for tropical beach relaxation. Following a circular route by boat though many islands look out for possible sightings of dolphins, turtles, manta ray (flying fish) and other marine life. Duration: 4 hours approx. Difficulty: Easy Overnight at Hotel Bocas del Mar 4* - 1 Ocean facing deluxe bungalow. Meals: B

Day 6: Self-guided Kayak Adventure

This is a self-guided adventure where you can land on local beaches and explore the shoreline and mangroves –at your own pace and time. Single and double kayaks available. Use of kayaks up to 4 hours. Overnight at Hotel Bocas del Mar 4* - 1 Ocean facing deluxe bungalow. Meals: B

Day 7: Flight to Panama City and transfer to hotel

Today, we transfer you to the airport in David for your domestic flight back to Panama City. Upon arrival, we transfer you to your hotel. Transportation and taxes included. Overnight at Hotel Tryp Panama Centro 3* for one night – 1 Tower Standard room (2 Full size-beds). Meals: B

Day 8: Transfer to Tocumen Airport

Depending on your flight schedule, our driver will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and will transfer you to the international airport Tocumen to take your flight back home. Transfer time 30 minutes approx.~ Come back soon to enchanting Panama!

CLOUD FOREST & GULF OF CHIRIQUI ADVENTURE

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included:

  • Lodging at mentioned hotels or similar.
  • Door to door transportation as per itinerary on days 1, 2, 4, 7 and 8.
  • Round-trip domestic flight Panama City – David.
  • Tours and activities as per itinerary on days 3, 5 and 6 with bilingual local guide (No guide included during the kayak tour).
  • All meals included during your stay in Mount Totumas Lodge.
  • Local taxes.

Not Included:

  • International airfare.
  • Additional meals.
  • Passenger taxes at borders/airports.
  • Activities suggested.
  • Discretional tips.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Travel Insurance.

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