With Monograms, we handle the details so you can focus on the sights, experience new cultures and new destinations. From arranging the right hotels and seamless transportation to providing your own Local Host® and included sightseeing, we've thought of-and included-everything you need in an all-in-one package.
No matter what you're into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you're booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following activities & excursions in the itinerary are examples only for this vacation. Availability is subject to change. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Activities and Excursions are available for purchase on our MyMonograms site as soon as initial deposit or payment is received.
ARRIVE IN PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Arrive in beautiful, colorful, and vibrant Panama City. Built in 1519 by Pedro Arias de Avila, a Spanish conquistador who made it his base for plundering Peru’s riches, Panama today remains one of the central hubs for commerce and trade in the Americas. Panama offers diverse natural wonders, a melting pot of cultures and historical as well as modern cityscapes.
Your Local Host will be available to provide you with recommendations while on vacation to help you make the most out of your free time.
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PANAMA CITY–DAVID–BOQUETE
A short flight brings you to David in the province of Chiriqui. This enchanted land is the Chiriqui Highlands, the part of Cordillera Central that defines the northern border of the province of Chiriqui. It is a beautiful landscape of cloud forests, volcanic peaks, and coffee plantations, and it is home to most of Panama’s Ngöbe Buglé Indians. Here, you will find rainforests bedecked full of chattering iridescent birds, flowering epiphytes high above the forest floor, and gurgling streams making their way toward the nearby sea. Arrive at your resort in Boquete this afternoon.
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This morning, the choice is yours. Perhaps visit Finca Lerida, located just outside Baru Volcano National Park. Keep an eye out for the elusive resplendent quetzal, 3-wattled bellbird, black-faced solitaire, volcano hummingbird, long-tailed silky flycatcher, and prong-billed barbet amid the ancient trees covered with orchids, bromeliads, and lichens. Or, explore La Amistad International Park. Shared with neighboring Costa Rica, La Amistad is located on the Central American natural land bridge where flora and fauna from North and South America mix. Spend some time hiking and exploring the area in search of the resplendent quetzal, the Andean pygmy owl, and many western highland birds.
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Caldera Hot Springs & Horseback Riding
Price: Starting From: $92/person
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Visit the Caldera Hot Springs and enjoy ample time to lounge in the hot springs before a short hike to see ancient petroglyphs followed by a horseback ride through the mountainside.
Finca Ruiz Coffee Tour
Price: Starting From: $68/person
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Since the late 1800's, three generations of the Ruiz family have been dedicated to the traditional coffee varieties and shade growing methods characteristic of excellent coffee flavor and wildlife preservation. Take a tour of Finca Ruiz and visit the plantation grounds and processing plant, followed by the facility where the coffee bags are printed and filled.
Boquete Canopy Adventure
Price: Starting From: $125/person
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Glide on a series of zip lines through the treetops of century-old forests, high above the pristine rivers and waterfalls that make up the incredible collection of natural landscapes bordering La Amistad National Park and the famous Baru Volcano.
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Today is free to do as you please. Perhaps take an optional trip to the Caldera Hot Springs to soak in the thermally heated waters; visit Café Ruiz, where experts explain the process coffee beans go through; take an adrenaline-filled zipline tour through the cloud forest’s canopy; or enjoy a scenic horseback ride.
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Excursions Available:
Caldera Hot Springs & Horseback Riding
Price: Starting From: $92/person
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Visit the Caldera Hot Springs and enjoy ample time to lounge in the hot springs before a short hike to see ancient petroglyphs followed by a horseback ride through the mountainside.
Finca Ruiz Coffee Tour
Price: Starting From: $68/person
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Since the late 1800's, three generations of the Ruiz family have been dedicated to the traditional coffee varieties and shade growing methods characteristic of excellent coffee flavor and wildlife preservation. Take a tour of Finca Ruiz and visit the plantation grounds and processing plant, followed by the facility where the coffee bags are printed and filled.
Boquete Canopy Adventure
Price: Starting From: $125/person
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Glide on a series of zip lines through the treetops of century-old forests, high above the pristine rivers and waterfalls that make up the incredible collection of natural landscapes bordering La Amistad National Park and the famous Baru Volcano.
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Depart Boquete and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Panama City.
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After breakfast, your private city tour visits Casco Antiguo, the colonial area and oldest sector of modern Panama City, founded in 1673 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historic district was built as a protected walled city after Panama City was burned down in a pirate attack in 1671. Here, see the restored colonial buildings, churches, and historical monuments. Next, visit the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal to witness this engineering genius in operation. During your guided tour, learn about the history of the canal and its construction, and observe transiting vessels navigating the locks from just a few feet away.
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PANAMA CITY–GAMBOA RAINFOREST RESORT
Today, a special treat is in store when you board a vessel for a Panama Canal partial transit. Your boat will enter the canal at the Gailard Cut, where the Chagres River flows into the canal and where the canal was carved through the Continental Divide. Enter the Pedro Miguel Locks, where your vessel will be lowered approximately 30 feet into Miraflores Lake. Continue to the Miraflores Locks to be lowered almost 60 feet to the Pacific Ocean. Disembark your ship and head to Gamboa Rainforest Resort within Soberania National Park.
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Sunset Boat Tour
Price: Starting From: $25/person
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Find out what the nocturnal creatures do at night as you search for them on this sunset cruise in an open air tour boat. It's possible to see tapirs, capibaras, aligators, rare tropical opossums, western night monkeys, and two-toed sloths.
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An enchanting journey takes you deep into the dense jungles of the Chagres, where the Emberá Indians have lived for centuries. The adventure begins with a river cruise up the Chagres in dugout canoes, the Emberá traditional hand-carved boats. Upon arrival at the Indian village, you will be taken back in time as you are immersed in ancient Emberá cultural dances and music that have not changed much since Columbus arrived in the 1500s. The Emberás will give you a glimpse into their mystical rituals and amazing knowledge of medicinal plants and other natural remedies. The Indians will invite you to explore the area’s abundant variety of birds and wildlife during a trek that takes you through the untouched jungle and past sparkling waterfalls. Top off your visit with a typical lunch in the village.
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Enjoy a free day to take advantage of the resort’s many activities, like an aerial tram tour, kayaking, fishing, or birding and monkey tours. Alternatively, simply relax by the pool or at the spa.
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Excursions Available:
Sunset Boat Tour
Price: Starting From: $25/person
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Find out what the nocturnal creatures do at night as you search for them on this sunset cruise in an open air tour boat. It's possible to see tapirs, capibaras, aligators, rare tropical opossums, western night monkeys, and two-toed sloths.
Gatun Lake Expedition
Price: Starting From: $36/person
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Take a boat tour through the Panama Canal into secret waterways and explore Gatun Lake with a chance to view wild monkeys in their natural habitat.
Sport Fishing on Gatun Lake
Price: Starting From: $130/person
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Fishermen are always impressed by the plentiful variety of fish in Gatun Lake. A Gamboa fishing guide will take you and your party on a private guided tour of the lake and show you the best spots for fishing.
Portobelo Historical Tour
Price: Starting From: $150/person
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Take a guided tour of Portobelo, a sleepy bayside town full of colonial history where you will feel transported back in time. Here, you will encounter no less than 5 colonial fortifications where the canons are still pointing their mouths towards the bay they once protected.
Kayaking on the Chagres River
Price: Starting From: $36/person
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Kayak the historic Chagres River, where hundreds of "49ers" floated on their way to California during the Gold Rush. You will experience dramatic rain forest scenery and lush aquatic vegetation combined with the raucous calls of water birds as you glide silently over the water.
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GAMBOA RAINFOREST RESORT–PANAMA CITY–BOCAS DEL TORO
Fly to Bocas del Toro, a Caribbean archipelago offering lush rainforests and jungle excursions, crystal-clear waters that are perfect for snorkeling or diving the nearby coral reefs, amazing birdwatching opportunities, and much more. Enjoy three nights here to discover these beautiful islands at your own pace.
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Enjoy two free days to relax and explore Bocas del Toro. Perhaps take an optional excursion to Bird Island, a small, rocky island in the middle of the ocean that serves as a migratory rest stop for birds traveling from North to South and back again. Or, take an excursion to Bastimentos National Park, Panama’s first national park. Here, you will discover mangroves, lowland forests, rainforests, and lagoons teeming with birds, monkeys, sloths, reptiles, and much more. You will also visit a nearby indigenous community to meet some locals. These are just a sampling of activities during your time here—the choice is yours!
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Bocas del Drago & Bird Island
Price: Starting From: $35/person
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Visit Bocas del Drago and its beautiful beach which offers fantastic snorkeling. From Bocas del Drago, cruise to Bird Island situated just off the northern coast of Isla Colon. Cruise around this island which serves as a very important nesting/resting site for several bird species that migrate between North and South America.
Dolphin Bay, Cayo Coral, Zapatilla
Price: Starting From: $48/person
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Spend an extraordinary day exploring the beautiful archipelago of Bocas Del Toro with visits to nearby islands, reefs, and beaches.
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Free day.
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Bocas del Drago & Bird Island
Price: Starting From: $35/person
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Visit Bocas del Drago and its beautiful beach which offers fantastic snorkeling. From Bocas del Drago, cruise to Bird Island situated just off the northern coast of Isla Colon. Cruise around this island which serves as a very important nesting/resting site for several bird species that migrate between North and South America.
Dolphin Bay, Cayo Coral, Zapatilla
Price: Starting From: $48/person
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Spend an extraordinary day exploring the beautiful archipelago of Bocas Del Toro with visits to nearby islands, reefs, and beaches.
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BOCAS DEL TORO–PANAMA CITY
After a free morning for more exploring, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Panama City and your final night in Panama.
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Transportation
From City-to-City
When your vacation includes traveling from one city to another, your local Monograms team makes it an absolute breeze! We'll get to your train or plane, stress free and on time with door-to-gate service. And your local Monograms team awaits your arrival as soon as you pull into your next destination.
As outlined in the day-by-day itinerary