Panama small group trips

December to April, the dry season in Panama City and the Boquete highlands, which is when this trip runs. Bocas del Toro is on the Caribbean side and can have showers in any month, so the boat route is set on the day by the captain. Quetzals are seen most often from about January to May.

Answer for Panama: the Canal, Boquete and Bocas del Toro

Easy fitness is enough. The longest walks are about 3 to 4 km on the flat in Gamboa and a 4 to 5 km mountain trail above Boquete that climbs steadily. Snorkelling is optional, and every walk has an easier choice: you can turn back early or wait at the van.

Answer for Panama: the Canal, Boquete and Bocas del Toro

Solo travellers are welcome. You can share a room at the twin-share price, or have a room of your own from CAD 445 more, shown up front when you request to book. There is no other solo charge, and the free evenings are as social or as quiet as you like.

Answer for Panama: the Canal, Boquete and Bocas del Toro

The small-group trip runs with 7 to 12 guests. That is small enough for everyone to see through the naturalist's telescope in Gamboa, to share one boat in Bocas del Toro and to sit round one table at dinner. The other Panama small-group trip on the market runs to 16.

Answer for Panama: the Canal, Boquete and Bocas del Toro

Choose your start date and request to book. We confirm your place within 24 hours, and no payment is taken when you send the request. The small group starts from CAD 2,605 per person sharing, taxes included, and that covers the domestic flights, boats and every visit in the day plan.

Answer for Panama: the Canal, Boquete and Bocas del Toro

Canadian, US, UK and most EU passport holders do not need a visa for a tourist stay. You need a valid passport and proof of onward travel, such as your return flight, and officers can ask about funds for your stay. We confirm the exact passport-validity rule for your passport when you book.

Answer for Panama: the Canal, Boquete and Bocas del Toro

December to April, when this trip runs. It is the dry season in San José, Monteverde, Arenal and Boquete. The Caribbean coast of both countries can have showers in any month, so the Bocas boat route is set on the day, and the cloud forest is misty all year, which is what keeps it green.

Answer for Costa Rica and Panama: Cloud Forest, the Caribbean and Bocas del Toro

Moderate fitness is enough. Walks are about 3 to 4 km on forest and beach trails, and the hardest effort is about 500 steps down to La Fortuna waterfall and back up. You carry your own bag across the border bridge. Every walk has an easier choice, and snorkelling is optional.

Answer for Costa Rica and Panama: Cloud Forest, the Caribbean and Bocas del Toro

A room of your own is from CAD 495 more, shown up front with no other solo charges. If you would rather share, ask when you book and we will tell you whether another solo guest of the same gender on your departure wants to share a twin room.

Answer for Panama: the Canal and the Gamboa Rainforest

Canadian, US, UK and most EU passport holders do not need a visa for a tourist stay in either country. Bring a passport valid for at least six months from arrival with free pages, and a copy of your flight home, which Panama can ask to see at the land border. Check the rules for your own passport before you book.

Answer for Costa Rica and Panama: Cloud Forest, the Caribbean and Bocas del Toro