Ultimate Panama Vacation for Seniors: Nature Trails & Remote Beaches

Lost waterfalls trail in Boquete, Panama

What to expect on this itinerary

A destination brimming with culture, natural beauty, and significant world heritage, your 11-day Panama vacation for seniors paints a colorful picture with a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Discover a contrasting city with Old World charm overlapping with modern-day vitality. Wander through natural playgrounds that range from mangrove glades to coffee plantations to waterfalls to breathtaking beaches. Combine activity with downtime as you make your way through the beauty and wonder of Panama.

Countries Visited

Panama

Places Visited

Panama City, Monkey Island, Boquete, Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Isla Bastimentos

Suggested Duration

11 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Panama City - Discover a Destination of Culture and Charm

Arriving in Panama City, your journey of heritage discovery, cultural charm, and artistic wonder begins from the moment you arrive. Embrace the warm welcome and charm of your local guide when you are met at the airport and travel to the old town neighborhood of Casco Viejo, a quiet and charming location within the city. Take your time roaming through the brown-and-white stoned Metropolitan Cathedral or wander the narrow cobbled lanes of Casco Antiguo, shaded by leaning palm trees where you can stop to enjoy a fruity and full-flavored Panamanian coffee. Settle into your new accommodations and embrace Panama’s friendly hospitality.

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Day 2

Panama City - Embark on a Journey Down Causeways

Day 3

Panama City - Wander Through a Nature Sanctuary

Day 4

Panama City - Cruise the Panama Canal

Day 5

Boquete - Laze in Lush Rainforests and Savor Arabigo Coffee

Day 6

Boquete - Hike Nature Trails and Discover Misty Waterfalls

Day 7

Bocas del Toro - Traverse Mountain Passes and Mangrove Glades

Day 8

Bocas del Toro - Laze in Turquoise Waters and On Remote Beaches

Day 9

Bocas del Toro - Enjoy a Day of Active Adventure and Discovery

Day 10

Panama City - Wander a City of Skyscrapers and Promenades

Day 11

Panama City - Farewell to a City of Contrasts

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the Old Town of Panama City and wander through cathedral facades and down narrow, cobbled lanes
  • Spend time in nature and embrace the quirky habits of inhabitants of Monkey Island
  • Marvel at the engineering ingenuity of the Panama Canal’s lock system
  • Sip and savor the coffee of Boquete and explore the picturesque Baru National Park
  • Discover breathtaking waterfalls and traverse gentle hiking trails in Boquete
  • Take to the waters of Bocas del Toro with snorkeling around colorful coral reefs or a gentle glide in a kayak
  • Relax on remote beaches or escape for a day when visiting the Cayos Zapatillas islands
  • Wander the scenic Amador Causeway and gaze out at the distant Bridge of Americas, perhaps the chance to witness boats passing underneath

Starting Price

$4,200 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Everything was arranged thoughtfully, with time for "adventures" and downtime at terrific resorts to relax. All pick-ups, travel by limo, and drop-offs went as arranged. The drivers, guides, and hotel staff were all very pleasant and kind. Zicasso's tour operator did a great job planning our eight-day, family-of-10 trip to Costa Rica! We appreciated that most tours, hikes, and ocean experiences were small groups of just our group of 10. This made it a personal and annoyance-free experience all around. Thanks!

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Yasushi K.
Panama Travel Review: Isla Palenque, Island Hopping, Snorkeling, Hiking, 8 Days

We had a wonderful, flawless trip to Panama, arranged by Zicasso's tour company.

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Costa Rica Vacation Review: Private Tours, 7-Day Trip

This was our second trip set up using Zicasso. Once again, we were not disappointed. Our agent did a wonderful job and was accommodating to all our needs. We needed to have this set up for our disabled brother and she did a wonderful job getting us individually guided tours. We also had guides who were trained to deal with people with disabilities. It was great and my brother had an amazing time. We can't thank her enough.

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Teresa P.
Costa Rica Tour Review: Sunset Catamaran, Whitewater Rafting, Surfing, Snorkeling, Fishing, 6 Nights

Zicasso’s tour operator and his team planned the perfect vacation for our family (two teenagers and two adults).

It was the perfect combination of adventure, exploration, and water time, along with having all our needs attended to! It was great to have a detailed plan with pick-ups and drop-offs so we just had to show up on time!

The girls loved the private surf lessons, my husband enjoyed his fishing expedition, and we all loved our snorkeling tour and the sunset catamaran.

The accommodations and restaurant recommendations were wonderful, making this one of our favorite vacations! The planning, communication, and logistics were executed flawlessly. We sincerely appreciate all their work and expertise. We hope to use them again, as we plan to return!

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Cheryl B.
Panama Trip Review: Cinta Costera, Old City, Monkey Island, White-Water Rafting, Hiking, Rainforest, Snorkeling, Biking, Local Cuisine, 9-Night Tour

This was my third time using Zicasso and, as expected, my experience was of the highest quality. Our agent was fantastic. He listened to what we wanted and arranged it for us. He had excellent suggestions and used only guides and drivers who were professional, friendly, well-versed in the area and history, on time, and fun to be with. Our hotels were all first class, our domestic flights were well thought out, and our activities were adventures we will always remember. 

But the real test of a high-end, trustworthy agency is when something does go wrong and they are there for you. We booked all of our hotels and paid in full through our agency well in advance. Thirty minutes before we were due to arrive at one of the hotels (after a three-and-a-half-hour car ride and a 30-minute water taxi), we were waiting for the boat from the hotel to arrive for us and found out the hotel would not be accepting guests. Our agency had a new hotel for us, even nicer than the original hotel, within 20 minutes. They arranged for our transportation and rearranged all of our other activities. This new hotel was more expensive than ours and our agency automatically covered the cost, saying it was their responsibility. These are the type of agencies Zicasso hooks you up with. I totally recommend using Zicasso for all of your travel adventures.

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