Panama: Cultural Highlights & Remote Islands
Quick Summary
Itinerary Detail
Day 1: Arrival in Panama City
Daily Summary
- Transfer: Arrival in Panama City / Private Transfer to Casco Viejo
- Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Arrival, private transfer to Sofitel Legends Casco Viejo. Free evening to enjoy the amenities of Sofitel or explore Casco Viejo and the wonderful culinary scene of Panama City.
Day 2: Private Tour of the Panama Canal
Daily Summary
- Tour: Private Helicopter Tour of the Panama Canal
- Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Private Helicopter Tour of the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a must see for travelers all over the world, and what better way to see it than from above? A driver will take you from your hotel to the domestic airport in Panama City. From there, board the helicopter and prepare for a truly unique experience! Not only will you fly over each of the locks throughout the Panama Canal, but you will also fly over the Embera Indigenous territory, allowing you to see their villages from above. After that, the helicopter goes over Panama City where guests will be able to fully distinguish the new city from Casco Viejo (old town). Eventually flying over the iconic hill and returning to the airport.
*If guests prefer, taking a helicopter to Isla Palenque with the same service is an option.
Day 3: Panama City to Isla Palenque
Daily Summary
- Domestic Flights: Flight from Panama City to David
- Transfer: Private Transfer from David to Boca Chica / Boat to Palenque
- Accommodation: Isla Palenque
- Meals: B, L, D
Flight from Panama City to David
There is a morning and afternoon flight from PTY to DAV daily with COPA Airlines. With the morning flight, guests have the opportunity to spend more time at the beach, but the afternoon flight allows guests to do a morning walking tour of Casco Viejo.
Upon arrival at David, there will be a driver waiting to take you from David to Boca Chica for a scenic 1 hour 30 minute drive. From Boca Chica, take a boat to Isla Palenque for 20 minutes.
Day 4: Isla Palenque & Gulf of Chiriqui
Daily Summary
- Tour: Explore Isla Palenque
- Accommodation: Isla Palenque
- Meals: B, L, D
Explore Isla Palenque
At Isla Palenque all meals are included and there are a selection of guided, complimentary tours during your stay. They include:
- Kayaking
- SUP Boarding
- Rock Fishing
- Secrets of The Island Hike
- Nocturnal Hike
- Birdwatching
- Searching for Monkeys
- Tide Pools, Lagoons, and Mangroves to Explore
- Many different beaches to explore among the 500 acre private island!
Tours available at an extra cost (can book before or onsite):
- Island Hopping (Isla Palenque is located next to 25 island protected within Marino Golfo de Chiriquí National Park)
- Whale Watching (only possible from July - October)
- Boat Trip to Islas Secas
- Scuba Diving
- Sport Fishing
- Visit The Cloud Forest in Boquete
- Spa Treatments
- Shoreside Dinner for Two
- Private Island Dinner Experience
- Cocktail Making Class
- Cooking Class
- Yoga
- Massages
- Salsa Dancing Classes
Day 5: Isla Palenque & Gulf of Chiriqui
Daily Summary
- Tour: Explore Isla Palenque 2
- Accommodation: Isla Palenque
- Meals: B, L, D
Explore Isla Palenque 2
At Isla Palenque all meals are included and there are a selection of guided, complimentary tours during your stay. They include:
- Kayaking
- SUP Boarding
- Rock Fishing
- Secrets of The Island Hike
- Nocturnal Hike
- Birdwatching
- Searching for Monkeys
- Tide Pools, Lagoons, and Mangroves to Explore
- Many different beaches to explore among the 500 acre private island!
Tours available at an extra cost (can book before or onsite):
- Island Hopping (Isla Palenque is located next to 25 island protected within Marino Golfo de Chiriquí National Park)
- Whale Watching (only possible from July - October)
- Boat Trip to Islas Secas
- Scuba Diving
- Sport Fishing
- Visit The Cloud Forest in Boquete
- Spa Treatments
- Shoreside Dinner for Two
- Private Island Dinner Experience
- Cocktail Making Class
- Cooking Class
- Yoga
- Massages
- Salsa Dancing Classes
Day 6: Isla Palenque & Gulf of Chiriqui
Daily Summary
- Tour: Explore Isla Palenque 3
- Accommodation: Isla Palenque
Explore Isla Palenque 3
At Isla Palenque all meals are included and there are a selection of guided, complimentary tours during your stay. They include:
- Kayaking
- SUP Boarding
- Rock Fishing
- Secrets of The Island Hike
- Nocturnal Hike
- Birdwatching
- Searching for Monkeys
- Tide Pools, Lagoons, and Mangroves to Explore
- Many different beaches to explore among the 500 acre private island!
Tours available at an extra cost (can book before or onsite):
- Island Hopping (Isla Palenque is located next to 25 island protected within Marino Golfo de Chiriquí National Park)
- Whale Watching (only possible from July - October)
- Boat Trip to Islas Secas
- Scuba Diving
- Sport Fishing
- Visit The Cloud Forest in Boquete
- Spa Treatments
- Shoreside Dinner for Two
- Private Island Dinner Experience
- Cocktail Making Class
- Cooking Class
- Yoga
- Massages
- Salsa Dancing Classes
Day 7: Return to Panama City / End of Tour
Daily Summary
- Transfer: Return to David / Flight to Panama City
- Meals: B, L
We recommend the early COPA Flight from DAV - PTY with COPA Airlines in order to catch same-day international return flight.
Accommodation
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama City, where luxury meets the serene beauty of waterfront living. Nestled in the heart of Panama City’s historic district, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo is not just a destination; it’s a journey through a rich blend of French elegance and Panama’s vibrant culture. Behind its historic façade, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo stands as an exclusive private oasis, merging a storied past with modern splendor.
Isla Palenque
“Palenque” means refuge or sanctuary, and that’s exactly what travelers will find on Isla Palenque, a 400 acre private island retreat just off of Panama's northern Pacific coast. For centuries, the islands dotting the emerald waters of the Gulf of Chiriquí have provided a safe haven for humans and wildlife alike. Marino Golfo Chiriqui National Park protects 25 nearby islands and the island hosts 8 Beachfront Casitas and One 6-bedroom Villa Estate.
About Clark Kotula Representation
About Clark Kotula Representation
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