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A wide stretch of blue canal flanked by green islands and coastline leading into the sea on a sunny day, Panama

Panama Holidays


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Panama may be famous for the engineering wonder of the Panama Canal, but there’s far more to experience on a Panama holiday than man made marvels alone!

While a cruise through the Panama Canal is one of the great bucket list holidays for all serious cruisers, there are also hiking trails and a railway to discover the delights of the area. Panama is a fantastic destination in its own right; it's home to untouched rainforests with a wonderful diversity of wildlife and is home to many endemic species that are only found here.

The capital, Panama City is a cosmopolitan mix of chic restaurants, gleaming high rises and restored colonial architecture that will appeal to city slickers, whilst outdoor enthusiasts will love the highlands of Chiriquí province with its refreshing mountain air, stunning scenery and plethora of active adventures.

After all that excitement, retire to the unspoilt Bocas del Toro archipelago on the Caribbean coast, a dreamy idyll of empty beaches, swaying palms and superb snorkelling.

Trailfinders offers a range of Panama holidays and our dedicated team of destination specialists are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Panama on a canal cruise, take a sociable small group tour, or are looking for advice on a Bocas del Toro beach break – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO PANAMA

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Panama holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
The Incredible Panama Canal
USA
Cruise Holiday
21 days / 20 nights

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transit one of the world’s great engineering marvels, the Panama Canal, meandering through 51 miles of granite and wild jungle.

Guide Price: €3,089 pp

Guide Price: £2,635 pp

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Cycle Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Panama
Honduras & Nicaragua
Guided Small Group Cycling Tour
15 days / 14 nights

Discover the wonders of these three amazing countries as you cycle past Lake Nicaragua, through the jungles of Costa Rica and laidback Panama.

Guide Price: €5,160 pp

Guide Price: £4,299 pp

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Panama Fast Facts

Time Zone: Panama is 5 hours behind GMT

Flight Time to Panama: Flight time to Panama averages at between 16 to 19 hours

Currency: Panama uses two currencies: Panamanian Balboa (PAB) and US Dollar (USD). ATM's are available in towns and dispense both currencies

Tipping: Tipping in Panama is customary but not obligatory. A 10% tip for service staff is usually sufficient

Language: The national language of Panama is Spanish. English is spoken in some tourist areas

Visa: For stays over 90 days only (Irish passport holders). Visit our visa pages for more information.


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