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Panama: Craters, Coasts & Highland Mountains

Eighteen days of next-level beaches, wild landscapes, and full-on freedom — this is Panama like you’ve never seen it. Start in Costa Rica and cruise into the often-overlooked magic of Panama, where every stop hits different. Catch the surfy vibes in Puerto Viejo, snorkel your heart out in Bocas del Toro, and hike cloud forest trails in lush Boquete. Sleep inside a volcanic crater in the town of Valle de Antón, dance the night away in Panama City, and unplug completely with three off-the-grid nights on the jaw-dropping San Blas Islands. Between waterfalls, reefs, Indigenous culture, and epic new friendships, this trip brings the kind of stories you’ll be telling for years.

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18 DaysSan José to Panama City
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: CRSB
From $1741.65 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Merchandising: New Trips

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18-39

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Panama: Craters, Coasts & Highland Mountains - Itinerary

Trip Start: San JoséTrip End: Panama City

DAY 1

San José

Arrive at any time. There’s so much to see and do in San José so we recommend checking out what you can. From city tours to coffee experiences in the Central Valley, there’s a variety to choose from should you arrive early. Join a welcome meeting in the evening to get to know your newest travel family and opt to grab a meal at a local restaurant afterwards as a way to break the ice and grow more comfortable with each other.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Costa Rica Guesthouse:
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Panama: Craters, Coasts & Highland Mountains - Itinerary

Trip Start: San JoséTrip End: Panama City
DAY 1
San José

DAY 1

San José

Arrive at any time. There’s so much to see and do in San José so we recommend checking out what you can. From city tours to coffee experiences in the Central Valley, there’s a variety to choose from should you arrive early. Join a welcome meeting in the evening to get to know your newest travel family and opt to grab a meal at a local restaurant afterwards as a way to break the ice and grow more comfortable with each other.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Costa Rica Guesthouse:
Costa Rica Guesthouse

DAY 2
San José/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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DAY 3
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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DAY 4
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/Bocas del Toro
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DAY 5
Bocas del Toro
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DAY 6
Bocas del Toro
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DAY 7
Bocas del Toro/Boquete
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DAY 8
Boquete
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DAY 9
Boquete
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DAY 10
Boquete/Valle de Antón
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DAY 11
Valle de Antón
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DAY 12
Valle de Antón/Panama City
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DAY 13
Panama City
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DAY 14
Panama City/San Blas Islands
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DAY 15
San Blas Islands
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DAY 16
San Blas Islands
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DAY 17
San Blas Islands/Panama City
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DAY 18
Panama City
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Local Community Focused Chocolate Experience, Bocas del Toro
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Bocas del Toro
  • Your Discover Moment: Boquete
  • Your Discover Moment: Panama City
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Panama City
  • CEO-led Orientation Walk of Puerto Viejo
  • Biking in Puerto Viejo
  • CEO-led Orientation Walk - Bocas del Toro
  • Starfish Beach Visit
  • Panama City CEO-led Orientation Walk
  • 3-night San Blas Islands Stay supporting the local ingenious community
  • Guna Indigenous Community Visit & Presentation
  • Island Visits
  • Free time for beach, snorkelling, swimming, and lounging
  • Free time in Puerto Viejo, Bocas del Toro, Boquete, Valle de Anton, Panama City, & San Blas Islands
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Hostels (8 nts, multi-share), Hotels/Guesthouse (6 nts), Basic Island Huts (3 nts, multi-share).
Meals
  • 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transportation
  • Public bus, walking, private vehicle, ferry, boat
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, and local indigenous community guide.

Panama: Craters, Coasts & Highland Mountains Departure Dates

All Years

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Tue, Mar 03 2026Fri, Mar 20 2026Sold Out $2,114.1 USD
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Tue, Apr 07 2026Fri, Apr 24 2026Sold Out $1,979.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Jun 02 2026Fri, Jun 19 2026Open (10)$1,741.65 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Jul 07 2026Fri, Jul 24 2026Open (9)$1,979.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Aug 11 2026Fri, Aug 28 2026Open (13)$1,979.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Oct 06 2026Fri, Oct 23 2026Open (13)$1,844.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Nov 03 2026Fri, Nov 20 2026Open (15)$1,979.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Local Community Focused Chocolate Experience, Bocas del Toro
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Big Night Out Moment: Bocas del Toro
Your Discover Moment: Boquete
Your Discover Moment: Panama City
Your Big Night Out Moment: Panama City. CEO-led Orientation Walk of Puerto Viejo. Biking in Puerto Viejo. CEO-led Orientation Walk - Bocas del Toro. Starfish Beach Visit. Panama City CEO-led Orientation Walk. 3-night San Blas Islands Stay supporting the local ingenious community. Guna Indigenous Community Visit & Presentation. Island Visits. Free time for beach, snorkelling, swimming, and lounging. Free time in Puerto Viejo, Bocas del Toro, Boquete, Valle de Anton, Panama City, & San Blas Islands. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Catch chill waves and beach vibes in Puerto Viejo before crossing into Panama, Swim through starfish-studded waters in Bocas del Toro, Hike hidden trails and chase waterfalls in the misty hills of Boquete, Sleep in a town inside a volcanic crater in lush Valle de Antón, Dance snack and soak up skyline views in buzzing Panama City, Live off-grid for three nights in the stunning San Blas Islands, Learn Guna traditions from local makers and snorkel coral reefs straight from the beach

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Costa Rica will not be allowing anyone to enter the country without proof of a departure ticket (bus, airplane, boat, etc.). If you are travelling through a few countries in Central America, you will need to show proof of your itinerary and a departure ticket from your last destination. Please print the itinerary and voucher and bring it with you.

Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour.

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