A unique family experience with active adventures along the way from San Jose Costa Rica to Panama City, visiting in stunning places, with a few days in the paradisiac islands of Bocas del Toro in the Caribbean Panama.
Destinations and highlights: Costa Rica: San Jose, Los Angeles cloud forest, Arenal/la Fortuna; Panama: Boquete, Bocas del Toro and Panama City.
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Read full reviewOn your arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose City, our driver will be expecting you for a private transfer to Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve, one of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets!
Note: In case of airport arrival after 2 pm today, we recommend to overnight in San Jose.
Overnight at Hotel Villa Blanca 3* sup – 1 Superior Casita. Meals: None
Wake up to a nice, cool weather and enjoy a delicious Tico “breakfast” and coffee. Later, go for a guided walk in the into the heart of the mountain cloud forest. On user-friendly trails, you’ll learn the world of lush, colorful tropical life of this private mountain cloud forest reserve.
Afternoon transfer to La Fortuna, a village located in northern Costa Rica and home of the impressive Arenal volcano. Time at leisure to enjoy the relaxing hot springs of your hotel.
Overnight at Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa 5* for 2 nights – 1 Standard room (2 Queen beds). Meals: B
Early morning wake up for a great adventure! This exciting adventure will have you rafting the waters of Rio Balsa, a 2-3 class river. Start with class 3 rapids at the beginning and challenge your strength with your newly learned rafting skills! You will be able to see a lot of beautiful nature and get tons more adrenaline! Make your way through fun rapids like Rock Around the Clock and much more!
Overnight at Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa 5* – 1 Standard room (2 Queen beds). Meals: B & L
Transfer to the airport to take your schedule flight to Panama’s Tocumen International Airport (not included in rates). Upon arrival at the International Airport in Panama City our driver will welcome you and will transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure to enjoy the lively and thrilling atmosphere of the city.
Overnight at Central Hotel 4* for 3 nights – 1 Deluxe room. Meals: B
Morning visit to Miraflores locks, see huge vessels passing the Panama Canal – a masterpiece of engineering. Ships are getting lifted or lowered 16 meters in two distinct steps. Visit the Museum and Visitor Center at Miraflores and learn the history of the canal and its enormous importance for the worldwide trade commerce.
Next, visit the Amador Causeway, connecting three islands in the Pacific Ocean with incredible views of Panama City and the Canal; continue with a visit to the Casco Viejo. Feel set back in time as you admire the lovely colonial houses, narrow roads and the impressive churches. End this amazing cultural experience visiting the Panama Vieja, the first European settlement on the Pacific Coast for the Americans, looted and destroyed it in 1671 by the buccaneer Henry Morgan. Note: Panama Vieja is not open on Monday.
Overnight at Central Hotel 4* – 1 Deluxe room. Meals: B
Morning transfer to the domestic airport in Panama City to fly to David. Upon arrival our representative will pick you up and bring you to Boquete. On arrival you will be transferred to the beautiful Panamonte Inn, a historic European-style hotel full of old-world charm and relaxed country ambience. The affternoon at leisure to wander in this village or relax in this very peaceful environment!
Overnight at Hotel Panamonte Inn 4* – 1 Jr. Suite. Meals: B
Early morning wake up for a hike in the cloud forest of Boquete. The Pipeline Trail is the most recommended trail for half-day hikes. It winds through the cloud forest passing through two micro-climates and is one of the best areas for the chance to see the Resplendent Quetzal, as well as other birds. It is an easy trail that can be done with any age-group and most fitness levels.
Overnight at Hotel Panamonte Inn 4* – 1 Jr. Suite. Meals: B
We transfer you to Isla Colon on the paradisiacal Bocas del Toro archipelago. The 3 ½ hour lovely drive will go through the highlands and down to the Caribbean coast where you board a boat to Bocas del Toro, the provincial capital of Bocas del Toro; then boat transfer to Isla Bastimentos.
Overnight at Hotel Azul Paradise 4* – 1 bungalow. Meals: B
Day at leisure in the Resort. Enjoy the blue turquoise waters and the white sandy beach. You may also choose from the Resort from a fascinating selection of day tours (not included in the rates) such as visit the picturesque town of Bocas del Toro, jungle hiking and more.
Overnight at Hotel Azul Paradise 4* – 1 bungalow. Meals: B
Day at leisure in the Resort. Enjoy the blue turquoise waters and the white sandy beach. You may also choose from the Resort from a fascinating selection of day tours (not included in the rates) such as visit the picturesque town of Bocas del Toro, jungle hiking and more.
Overnight at Hotel Azul Paradise 4* – 1 bungalow. Meals: B
Morning at leisure at the beach. In the afternoon a local transfer will take you to the airport for your domestic flight from Bocas del Toro back to Panama City. On arrival you will be transferred to your city hotel for your last night in Panama City.
Overnight at Hotel Bristol 4* – 1 Standard room. Meals: None
Today we transfer you to the Airport. You may continue your trip to other destinations in Panama, Costa Rica or fly back home.
Note: the mentionned price is per person, based on a family of two adults and 2 childrens under 12.
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We are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, CST during Winter time and MST during Summer Time,
and Saturday and Sunday under appointment.
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