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Panama Eco Tour & Vacation Packages | Highlands Adventure

Duration: 8 days
Cost: $1825/Person
This itinerary is under development, contact us if you would like further details on this or any of our other upcoming Panama adventures.
Private Departures can be arranged. Please contact us regarding details and private departure costs.

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Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL PANAMA Arrival, a Southern Explorations representative will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel located in the center of Panama City for a one-night stay.
Day 2 SOBERANIA NATIONAL PARK / PANAMA CANAL / CANOPY TOWER Visit Pipeline Road, in the heart of the virgin lowland rainforest of Soberania National Park. Pipeline Road is considered one of the best birding spots in the world because of its easy accessibility and amazing variety of nearby bird species. During the Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count more than 300 species were spotted here in a single day. Vital to the Panama Canal, this protected watershed area boasts outstanding biodiversity. After lunch, visit the Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal and witness massive ships being raised and lowered by the forces of nature. In the afternoon, visit the Canopy Tower for sunset drinks, dinner and star gazing. Night at the Canopy Tower. (LBD)
Day O3 CHIRIQUI CLOUD FOREST Early morning transfer by airplane to David, in the western province of Chiriqui. Transfer by car to the picturesque mountain town of Boquete known for its flower festival and coffee growing industry. Enjoy an afternoon in the beautiful Chiriqui highlands. Optional tour of a private flower garden and a coffee roasting facility. Overnight at Villa Marita Lodge or Hotel Panamonte. (B)
Day 4 BOQUETE/BARU VOLCANO After an early breakfast explore the trails around the Baru Volcano National Park. At an elevation of 7,500 feet, you will have the opportunity to see the elusive and resplendent Quetzal in its habitat of orchids and bromelaids. Box lunch in the field. Overnight at Villa Marita or Panamonte Hotel in Boquete. (BL)
Day 5 LA AMISTAD INTERNATIONAL BIOSPHERE RESERVE/ BAMBITO HOTEL After breakfast, drive to the west side of the volcano, Cerro Punta and Friendship National Park, shared with Costa Rica. This park was recognized in 1982 as a Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the different trails of the area. Night at Bambito. (BL)
Day 6 CERRO PUNTA / BAMBITO HOTEL After breakfast, visit the Hartman Farm and Lakes for orchid observation. These tropical highlands support a rich diversity of orchids, ferns, bromeliads and tillandsias, many of which are pollinated by humming birds. Box lunch in the field. Night at Bambito Hotel. (BL)
Day 7 PANAMA CITY After breakfast transfer to David for the flight back to Panama City. Transfer to hotel upon arrival. Free afternoon for relaxing and shopping. Dinner and folkloric dance show at Tinajas Restaurant. Night at the hotel. (BD)
Day 8 DEPART PANAMA Transfer to the International Airport, approximately two hours before your flight's scheduled departure time.
Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner