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Panama Trips with Village Visits

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Explore remote villages on one of the below 9 unique Panama cultural experiences for 2025 or 2026. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, and Kayaking and cost from $279 for experiences of 5 to 13 days. Tell us about your ideal Panama cultural trip and our Panama experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Paradise Tropical Island - Bocas del Toro archipelago - Island Colon
from $2,202
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Panama's Parks and Beaches

9 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Panama City
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Choose a 9-day Panama National Parks and Beaches tour, and discover Old Panama ruins, iconic Canal views, lush waterfalls, and thrilling zip line adventures. Experience history, nature, and excitement in one unforgettable journey.
  • Visit ruins of Old Panama
  • Explore the Gailard Cut
  • Pass the Bridge of the Americas
  • Explore mountains and rural life
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A jungle river in the rainforest
from $1,893
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Encounter Panama

7 Day Itinerary
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Begin your Panama journey at the manmade marvel, the Panama Canal, and continue your travels into the region's tropical forests, visiting an indigenous community in Chagres National Park and exploring the ecology of Barro Colorado Island. This is a great introductory tour of Panama!
  • Explore El Valle's forested trails
  • Transit through the Panama Canal
  • Enjoy the Gamboa Rainforest Resort
  • Visit the Embera community
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,420
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colon - Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Colon / Puntarenas
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the natural wonders and cultural heritage of Panama and Costa Rica, including the white sands of Holandes Cayes, the iconic Panama Canal, and Panama City's historic Old Quarter.
  • Discover San Blas
  • Experience Panama Canal
  • Explore Fuerte Amador
  • Visit Darien National Park
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from $278
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Embera Drua Community Visit

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience native Panamanian culture deep in the Chagres rainforest. Visit with the people of the Embera Dura community and hike through the jungle with your guide.
  • Discover traditional music & dance
  • Try traditional body painting
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from $9,230
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Secrets of Central America

Colón - Puntarenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Colon / Puntarenas
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 11-day Secrets of Central America cruise and explore Panama and Costa Rica, starting at San Lorenzo’s Fort and traveling from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Visit the San Blas Islands, the Pearl Islands, Darien National Park, and cross the Panama Canal. Meet local communities, and discover the biodiversity of Rio Esquinas and Curú Nature Reserve.
  • Discover National Parks
  • Sail through the Panama Canal
  • Encounter with Emberas tribe
  • Visit San Blas archipelago
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,810
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Cartagena
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
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.
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $1,960
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Costa Rica & Panama

Puerto Caldera Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
Starts / Ends
Puerto Caldera / Puerto Caldera
Activities
Ziplining, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking
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.
  • 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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Ruins at the Fortress of Santiago
from $4,840
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Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean

Willemstad - Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Willemstad / Colon
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Snorkeling, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Caribbean on this 8-day Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean cruise from Willemstad to Colon aboard the Le Champlain. Walk through UNESCO-listed cities, snorkel in the San Blas Islands, and meet the Kuna people. Visit Santa Marta’s mountains and the Fort San Lorenzo in Panama. Discover coral reefs, mangroves, and wildlife.
  • See sites in Cartagena & Willemstad
  • Explore Santa Marta & Sierra Nevada
  • Discover San Blas Islands' beaches
  • Visit and explore Fort San Lorenzo
  • Witness wildlife and ecosystems
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Mountains by the ocean in St Lucia
from $8,490
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Panama, Colombia & Caribbean Islands

Colon to Fort-de-France - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Colon / Fort de France
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join Le Bellot for an exceptional 13-day cruise sailing from Colón to Fort-de-France. This itinerary gives you the opportunity to appreciate the richness and diversity of Afro-Caribbean cultures, an azure blue sky, and white-sand beaches. Visit stunning ports, including Portobelo, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Mayreau Island, and Soufriére.
  • Sail through the Central America.
  • See San Blas, Bonaire & Grenadines
  • Experience swim and snorkel.
  • Learn traditions of the Kuna people
  • Dive with an experienced instructor
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