Included:

• 2 nights in Panama City
• 3 nights in Bocas del Toro
• Daily breakfast
• Round-trip transfers from the International Airport
• Ground transfers between airport/hotel/domestic terminal (in both Panama City and Bocas del Toro)
• Local taxes

Not included:

• International and Domestic flights
• Transportation to Bocas del Toro (by plane or bus/boat)
• Tours or additional activities
• Travel Insurance
• Tips

CLIMATE

Panama has a tropical climate with warm temperatures and high humidity year-round. Instead of four seasons, Panama has two main periods: the dry season (December to April) and the rainy season (May to November).

Panama City experiences hot and humid weather with average temperatures between 24°C and 32°C (75°F to 90°F). Rain showers are common during the rainy season but usually short, followed by sunshine. Light clothing, sunscreen, and an umbrella are recommended.

Bocas del Toro, located on the Caribbean coast, is known for its humid and rainy weather all year. Temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F). Although rain is frequent, it typically alternates with sunny spells and does not usually disrupt outdoor activities.

TIME ZONE

Panama is in the GMT -5 time zone, the same as Peru, Colombia, and Mexico City, and the same as New York during daylight saving time. When it’s noon in Panama, the time in major cities is:

• São Paulo: 2:00 PM

• Frankfurt: 7:00 PM

• New York: 1:00 PM

• London: 6:00 PM

• Hong Kong: 1:00 AM (+1 day)

• Singapore: 1:00 AM (+1 day)

ALTITUDE

• Panama City: sea level

• Bocas del Toro: sea level

WE RECOMMEND

• Light, breathable clothing

• Waterproof jacket or umbrella

• Sunscreen and insect repellent

• Sunglasses and sunhat

• Comfortable sandals or walking shoes

• Swimsuit

• Camera

HEALTH

Panama is at sea level, so there is no risk of altitude sickness. However, due to high humidity, staying hydrated is important. Use insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites. Tap water is generally safe in urban areas, but bottled water is recommended in remote or coastal zones.

VISA

Citizens from many countries do not require a visa to enter Panama for tourism. Please check with your nearest Panamanian consulate or visit the official immigration website for up-to-date requirements:

https://www.migracion.gob.pa/

LANGUAGE

Spanish is the official language of Panama. English is widely spoken in tourist areas, especially in hotels, restaurants, and service-oriented businesses.

ELECTRICITY

Panama uses 110V and 60Hz electrical current, with Type A and B plugs—compatible with devices from the United States. Visitors from other countries should bring a travel adapter or voltage converter if needed.

PANAMANIAN GASTRONOMY

Panama’s cuisine blends Afro-Caribbean, indigenous, and Spanish influences. Signature dishes include sancocho, a chicken soup with yam and cilantro; coconut rice with seafood; and patacones (fried green plantains).

In Panama City, you’ll find an excellent selection of gourmet and international restaurants. In Bocas del Toro, expect Caribbean flavors with an abundance of fresh fish, seafood, tropical ceviches, and rice with beans.

Local markets offer exotic fruits like soursop, passion fruit, and mamey—perfect for fresh juices or snacks.

PRICES
All rates are expressed in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice.

ITINERARY
All our itineraries have been very carefully prepared taking your trip’s best operation into account. However, changing the order of some tours or routes might be necessary in some cases. Although these changes occur in few instances, the itinerary details should be taken as a basic guide.

AIR TICKETS
If Colourful Peru oversees buying and issuing local-flight tickets, their prices may vary until the date of the flight’s booking and payment. Furthermore, the airline might change the flight number as well as its departure hour.

Once the flight reservation and payment are made, the latter will not be reimbursable. Changes regarding name, flight, route, trip’s date or cancellations are not allowed.

Hotel reservations that are not part of an organized trip

Cancellations and Reimbursements  

• All reserve cancellations or annulments shall be communicated by email from Monday to Friday. In case the communication is made on Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday will be considered as the date of receipt.
• If the cancellation or annulment is received 31 days before the date of entry to the hotel, the payment is reimbursable discounting administrative expenses.
• If the cancellation or annulment is received between 16 and 30 days before the date of entry to the hotel, Colourful Peru will charge 50% of the total payment as a penalty.
• In case of no-show or if the cancellation or annulment is received 15 days or less before the check-in date, the payment will not be refunded.

Booked trips

Cancellations and Reimbursements

• All reserve cancellations or annulments shall be communicated by email from Monday to Friday, in case the communication is made on Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday will be considered as the date of receipt.
• The email shall have the necessary information to be immediately attended.
• If the cancellation or annulment is received up to 35 days before the booked trip’s start, the payment is reimbursable discounting administrative expenses.
• If the cancellation or annulment is received between 16 and 34 days before the booked trip’s start, Colourful Peru will charge 50% of the total payment as a penalty.
• If the cancellation or annulment is received 15 days or less before booked trip’s start, the payment will not be refunded.
• On rare occasions, some tours can be affected or cancelled by climate conditions, riots, force majeure, etc. which are beyond the control of the airlines, hotels, suppliers or Live Corporation. In those cases, the company will not issue a refund.

(*) Note: some suppliers consider stricter cancellation conditions, consequently, they reserve the right to charge additional fees for other penalties in such cases.

Regarding the Inca Trail: the reserve is subject to its payment and there will not be reimbursements in case of cancellations, moreover, neither name nor date changes are allowed.

During peak season, the company reserves the right to change the cancellation regulations in case the suppliers apply other penalties or make the aforementioned changes.

LIABILITY
Live Corporation carries out your trip’s arrangements, books transfer services, hotel rooms or other travel services required on your behalf, consequently, the company takes no responsibility for the loss of items, flight or tours delays due to events of force majeure, accidents or other events.

Important!
Live Corporation disclaims any liability for medical conditions, pregnancy, mental or physical limitations that might put at risk the health or integrity of the passenger or third parties during the operation of the booked tours or that might jeopardize the trip’s progress. Therefore, the company will not be obliged to any refunds or to address claims regarding the aforementioned reasons, even when there are not noticeable problems in normal circumstances.

Given this, it is important for the passengers to inform the company whether there is any of the aforementioned impediments, so we can offer and suggest suitable services according to the existing limitations.