Adventure in Panama
Surfing, ziplining, and whitewater rafting all in one trip.
Traversing hanging bridges atop jungle canopies. Mud hut building with your own two hands. Prepare to get your hands dirty—and your sneakers, and your T-shirt—as you explore Panama, a country of natural beauty (emphasis on natural), rich culture, and of course, thrilling adventure.
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Day 1: Fly to Panama
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Panama City
Enjoy a bike ride in Casco Viejo and Cinta
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
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Day 3: Panama City • David • Boquete
Fly to David
Travel to Boquete
Visit a locally owned and operated farm to learn about how local produce is grown, harvested and sold
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Day 4: Boquete
Enjoy a ziplining adventure through the Boquete treetop (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
Take a canopy tour, where you’ll:
- Travel through the jungle via hanging bridges
- Spot unique flora and wildlife as you explore the ecosystem of jungle canopies
- Take in amazing aerial views
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Day 5: Boquete
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Whitewater rafting
Experience the thrill and excitement of whitewater rafting on this excursion! Use teamwork to navigate a path through the free-flowing waters of the Río Gariche rapids (level 2-3), all while admiring lush Panama scenery as you pass by stretches of tropical forest.
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Day 6: Boquete • Chitré
Travel to Chitré
Participate in la junta de embarre, a traditional mud hut building activity
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Day 7: Chitré • Isla Iguana
Take a day trip to Isla Iguana
Visit the Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge, where you’ll:
- Explore the beach
- Enjoy a light hike
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Day 8: Chitré • El Palmar • Panama City
Travel via El Palmar to Panama City
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Surfing lesson
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of Panama’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
Participate in a folklore evening with authentic Panamanian food and a traditional dance show
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
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Day 10: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
See the unique ecosystems of Colombia’s mangrove tunnels on a canoe ride and learn how locals are working to restore the area through reforestation
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Day 11: Cartagena • Barú Island
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Enjoy lunch on the beach
Enjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Panama
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Panama City
Enjoy a bike ride in Casco Viejo and Cinta
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
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Day 3: Panama City • David • Boquete
Fly to David
Travel to Boquete
Visit a locally owned and operated farm to learn about how local produce is grown, harvested and sold
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Day 4: Boquete
Enjoy a ziplining adventure through the Boquete treetop (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
Take a canopy tour, where you’ll:
- Travel through the jungle via hanging bridges
- Spot unique flora and wildlife as you explore the ecosystem of jungle canopies
- Take in amazing aerial views
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Day 5: Boquete
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Whitewater rafting
Experience the thrill and excitement of whitewater rafting on this excursion! Use teamwork to navigate a path through the free-flowing waters of the Río Gariche rapids (level 2-3), all while admiring lush Panama scenery as you pass by stretches of tropical forest.
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Day 6: Boquete • Chitré
Travel to Chitré
Participate in la junta de embarre, a traditional mud hut building activity
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Day 7: Chitré • Isla Iguana
Take a day trip to Isla Iguana
Visit the Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge, where you’ll:
- Explore the beach
- Enjoy a light hike
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Day 8: Chitré • El Palmar • Panama City
Travel via El Palmar to Panama City
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Surfing lesson
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of Panama’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
Participate in a folklore evening with authentic Panamanian food and a traditional dance show
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
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Day 10: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
See the unique ecosystems of Colombia’s mangrove tunnels on a canoe ride and learn how locals are working to restore the area through reforestation
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Day 11: Cartagena • Barú Island
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Enjoy lunch on the beach
Enjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; internal flight
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Dinner on arrival day; breakfast and dinner on Days 2–3, Day 6, and Day 8 (and Day 10 with extension); 3 meals on Days 4, 5, 7 (and on Day 11 with extension); breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide (2 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Bike tour; Miraflores Visitor Center; honey farm and butterfly sanctuary; ziplining; canopy tour; mud hut building; Isla Iguana; folklore evening (with extension: Convento de lo Popa; San Felipe de Barajas Castle; mangrove excursion, Barú Island; dinner experience)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.