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10 Day itinerary in Panama, Central America & Caribbean

Panama City to Bogota Travel Pass

Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Panama City to Bogota, immersing yourself in vibrant cultures, lush landscapes, and rich histories. This seamless travel pass offers unique experiences, including exploring Panama Canal’s marvels, snorkeling in San Blas Islands’ crystal waters, discovering M... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Panama City

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Backpacking

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Get to know one of Medellin’s major markets

2

Discover Manizales, the heart of Colombia’s coffee region

3

Discover Bogota by bike

4

Swim in crystal clear waters with tropical fish

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: San Blas Islands, Panama

Duration: 3 Days

Departure Time: 05:00 - 06:00

Transfer from Panama City to San Blas Islands (L/D)

You will be picked up at your accommodation in Panama City early this morning and take an exciting ride through the jungle on 4x4 transportation. We will then make a stop to pass through immigration formalities and pay the entrance fees to Kuna Yala Islands (not included). We will continue our way to the dock where you will meet your boat to take a shared transfer to your island.

Note: Please note that there will no longer be a stop at the supermarket to avoid unnecessary time loss and to be able to arrive at the port as soon as possible. Therefore, we encourage you to purchase supplies to take with you to the island (snacks, drinks, water) the day before the tour.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Travel Pass: Standard Cabin
Day 2

place Day 2: San Blas Islands, Panama

San Blas Yanis Island Budget Experience 3D/2N

San Blas Islands Tour (B/L/D)

Enjoy a fresh breakfast with the sounds of the waves on the shore before going on an exciting tour. Afterwards, if time permits, opt to swim or snorkel around your island in the crystal clear turquoise waters to spot colourful tropical fish among coral reefs or simply spend time relaxing on a hammock. You can also hire a boat and visit a traditional Kuna Yala village of this archipelago, where you can purchase handmade souvenirs to contribute to the community (optional activity at extra cost, inquire upon arrival). Spend the evening watching the horizon turn different shades of red and pink as the sun sets over the Caribbean.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Travel Pass: Standard Cabin
Day 3

place Day 3: Panama City, Panama

San Blas Yanis Island Budget Experience 3D/2N

Transfer from San Blas Islands to Panama City (B/L)

Say goodbye to your piece of natural paradise this morning for your scenic one-hour return trip to the dock by boat and 4x4 transportation ride back to Panama City, and be dropped off at your accommodation in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4

place Day 4: Medellin, Colombia

Panama City to Medellin

Type: Flight

Time: 10:30, 15:00

Duration: 1 Hours

Transfer from Panama City to Medellin

You will be transferred to Panama City airport in time for your flight to Medellin.

Day 5

place Day 5: Medellin, Colombia

Medellin City Tour

Departure Time: 8:00, 8:30

Duration: 4 hrs

This Medellín City Tour will take you to iconic places such as the Parque de las Esculturas, also known as Plaza Botero, an urban space that exhibits 23 sculptures by local artist Fernando Botero. You will also visit the Parque de Los Pies Descalzos, a space full of gardens and bamboo that invite children and adults to play barefoot and connect with nature. Other important attractions that you will see during this tour of Medellín are the Parque de Los Deseos, located next to the House of Music, the Planetarium, the Explora Park and the University of Antioquia. To end this visit to the iconic places of Medellin, we will take you to the Cerro Nuibara where you will find Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a typical town in the department of Antioquia (known as paisas), with a variety of restaurants and souvenir shops to take home. During the tour, you can take the Metro and the Metrocable, an aerial public transport system that connects to the outer zone of Medellín, where you can see the city from above and learn more about its social composition and its development in today's society. This city tour is the perfect introduction to Medellín, as it provides travelers with an overview of the most important points of interest and attractions in the city.

Day 6

place Day 6: Manizales, Colombia

Medellin to Manizales

Type: Bus

Time: 04:31, 05:00, 06:46, 08:01, 14:01, 15:30, 17:31, 19:31

Duration: 5 Hours

Transfer from Medellin to Manizales

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Bogota.

Day 7

place Day 7: Hacienda Venecia, Colombia

Manizales Coffee Experience 2D/1N

Coffee Tour (L)

In the morning, you will be picked-up from your accommodation and transferred to Hacienda Venecia, a working coffee farm with 100 years of history and tradition, declared part of the cultural and landscape heritage, by UNESCO in 2009. During the 3-hour tour, you will receive a detailed explanation about the processing of coffee, which includes learning the culture, history and varieties of coffee, watching the roasting process, experimenting with scents and flavors, walking through the coffee plantations and visiting the wet mill, where the coffee is washed, dried and packaged. You will also visit the main house gardens which hold 100 years of history, and are a symbol of the typical architecture of the region. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and overnight at the Hacienda.

Meals: Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Travel Pass: Hacienda Venecia Coffee Farm Experience
Day 8

place Day 8: Manizales, Colombia

Manizales Coffee Experience 2D/1N

Transfer to Manizales & End of Trip (B)

Make your own breakfast before saying goodbye to your new friends. After checking-out from your accommodation, you will take a shared transfer back to Manizales 17:00 where this amazing adventure will come to an end.

Note: A transportation is available at 14:00 from Hacienda Venecia to the main highway (included in the value of the package) where you can take a bus to Manizales (not included).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

place Day 9: Bogota, Colombia

Manizales to Bogota

Type: Bus

Time: 06:30, 08:00, 10:30, 15:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00

Duration: 6 Hours

Transfer from Manizales to Bogota

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Bogota.

Day 10

place Day 10: Bogota, Colombia

Bogota City Day Trip

Departure Time: 9:00

Duration: 4 hrs

The panoramic tour through Bogotá begins in 93 Park, a well known commercial area packed with restaurants and high-end stores. You will also visit the T Zone of Bogotá, very sought out by tourists thanks to its enchanting bars and cafes. The next stop of this Bogotá City Tour will be the emblematic neighborhood Usaquén, a place where you will appreciate Bogota’s creativity expressed through its beautiful artisanry. Right after, you will head to the city center to walk around the streets of La Candelaria, known for its particular colonial balconies and for being one of the areas that has best conserved the past of this capital city. In downtown Bogotá, you will also visit the Bolívar Plaza and the Chorro de Quevedo, two must-see tourist spots in the Colombian capital. Finally, you will make your last stop at the Monserrate station and, if you choose (the cable car or chairlift is not included in the price), you can go up to one of most breathtaking lookout points in Bogotá, located at 3,150 above sea level. Upon finishing the tour, the driver and guide will be waiting to take you to a central meeting point in the city.

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Hacienda Venecia Coffee Farm Experience
  • Standard Cabin

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (2)
  • Breakfast (3)

Transport expand_less

  • Panama City to Medellin
  • Medellin to Manizales
  • Manizales to Bogota

Activities expand_less

  • Bogota City Day Trip
  • Coffee tour at Hacienda Venecia
  • Medellin City Tour

Not Included expand_less

  • Other Meals / Drinks
  • Accommodations where not mentioned
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance

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