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Select one of these 12 highly-recommended 8-day Panama tours. Explore worry-free with your bilingual guide on a small group or private Panama tour where you will enjoy Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits, and Hiking during the day and stay in hotels with decidedly local flavor at night. Our 8-day Panama trips and vacation packages range from $2,010 to $26,530. Contact one of Adventure Life's Panama travel specialists for help planning every detail of your dream trip. 

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Canopy Tree Trek, Scenery with Forest and Waterfall. Boquete, Panama
from $2,488
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Panama Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike through tropical forest
  • Take a coffee tour in Boquete
  • Explore the Golf of Chiriqui
  • Snorkel, kayak or hike
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Crowne Plaza Panama Airport
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover unique wildlife in the vibrant jungles of western Panama as well as charming Caribbean towns through this comprehensive Panama tour. Explore the country through rainforest hikes, urban explorations, and snorkeling outings. Enjoy a remarkable and truly fresh cup of locally grown coffee at the end of the day!
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from $3,276
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Discover Panama

8 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the lowland tropical forest
  • Bike, hike, zipline, raft or relax
  • See wildlife in natural habitats
  • Explore Tranquilo Bay
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day hotel-based tour of Panama takes you from metropolitan Panama City, through the lowland tropical forest of Soberania National Park, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, surfing, birding, and exploring Bocas del Toro & Tranquilo Bay, and finally to the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal.
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A local fisherman pulls his boat ashore at sunset in Costa Rica
from $2,829
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Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Choose your days at Selva Bananito
  • Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
  • Tour Panama's vibrant capital city
Activities
Urban Exploration, Horseback Riding, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day land-based tour highlights the best of Costa Rica and Panama! Whitewater excitement and rainforest exploration in Costa Rica couple with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama for a perfectly paced vacation. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and fall into the rhythm of the Caribbean!
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Panama adventure
from $2,010
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Panama to Costa Rica

Balboa - Puerto Caldera - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Balboa’s buildings
  • Discover San Jose Island
  • Snorkel Iguana Island’s clear water
  • Encounter Coiba’s rare marine
Starts / Ends
Balboa / Puerto Caldera
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise from Balboa to Puerto Caldera aboard the Star Clipper, exploring highlights like San Jose Island and Coiba National Park. Enjoy diverse activities like snorkeling, surfing, and visiting Manuel Antonio National Park before disembarking in Puerto Caldera.
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Guests explore by zodiac cruise in Portobelo, Panama
from $6,150
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The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Explore Darien Jungle
  • Visit Portobelo Forts
  • Snorkel Pearl Islands
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Panama City / Panama City
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle cruise aboard National Geographic. Quest in Colon and explore Panama’s Pacific coast. Cruise Gatun Lake, hike Barro Colorado Island trails, and visit the Pearl Islands. Discover Darien National Park’s rainforest and culture, explore Punta Patiño Reserve, and return to Panama City.
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Blue water and lush rain forest in Panama
from $6,150
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The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle

Balboa to Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Panama Canal transit
  • Chagres River cruise
  • Kayak and snorkel at Isla del Rey
  • Explore Playa Muerto
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Panama City
Activities
Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Panama on an 8-day cruise aboard National Geographic Quest. Transit the Panama Canal, anchor in Gatun Lake, and discover Darien National Park and the Pearl Islands. Kayak, hike rainforests, snorkel reefs, and meet Embera communities in remote villages and protected reserves.
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Kayaking
from $3,840
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Tranquilo Bay Escape

8 Day Itinerary
  • Navigate through Bocas archipelago
  • Search for an array of wildlife
  • Kayak around Boca del Toro
  • Hike through the local jungle
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Panama City / Panama City
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend 8 days overlooking the Caribbean Sea from your private bungalow at a secluded casual resort. The days are yours to spend as you please. Choose from a menu of activity options each day or simply relax in the Caribbean sun.
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Panama Canal
from $5,772
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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Observe animals in their habitat
  • Kayak through magical mangroves
  • Transit the historical Panama Canal
  • Explore Gulf of Panama beaches
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.
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Clear waters of the Caribbean sea
from $11,050
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Puntarenas to Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore Darien National Park
  • Embera village visit
  • See Miraflores Locks view
  • Experience Guna community encounter
Starts / Ends
Puntarenas / Colon
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Puntarenas to Colon aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Quepos, Darien National Park, Flamenco Island, the San Blas Islands, and complete the full Panama Canal crossing with cultural encounters and wildlife viewing.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,450
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Panama to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
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Panama City / Cartagena
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Variable
Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.
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Costa Rica Toucan Bird
from $2,010
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Costa Rica to Panama

Puerto Caldera - Balboa - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Puerto Caldera’s coast
  • Relax on Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Experience Golfito’s rich history
  • Snorkel in Golfo de Chiriqui’s
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Puerto Caldera / Balboa
Activities
Ziplining, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper, starting in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. Explore stunning beaches, vibrant marine parks, and rich history before concluding your adventure in Balboa, Panama.
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $2,010
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Costa Rica & Panama

Puerto Caldera Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Discover Quepos's authentic charm
  • Experience Golfito's allure
  • Swim Bahia Potrero's calm waters
  • Marvel at Arenal's majestic volcano
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Puerto Caldera / Puerto Caldera
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper through Costa Rica and Panama, exploring lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life. Highlights include Manuel Antonio, Coiba Island, and Isla Tortuga’s turquoise waters.
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