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All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.

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Panama City, Panama

Special Interest

Exotic Adventure, Geological Wonders, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Raft, Rainforest Exploration, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Snorkel, Spa, Swim, Tropical/Winter Sunshine, Water Activities

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Panama Multisport Tour

Panama Multisport

Biking, Hiking & Rafting from Canal to Tropical Highlands & Islands

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Joining the North and South American continents, Panama presents a startling juxtaposition of two worlds. From the high ridges of the Telemanca Mountain Range to famously wildlife-rich lowland jungles and renowned white-sand beaches, this slender country packs a bit of everything. After several spectacular days of exploring Panama's rugged mainland, travel to the Pacific-anchored Boca Brava for seaside adventure and relaxation. This Multisport Trip showcases the best of Panama - from cloud forests to sun-drenched Pacific islands - by bike, raft, with snorkels and on foot.

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Day 1 Gamboa

Meet in Panama City  Savor a Backroads picnic at historic Fort San Lorenzo overlooking the Chagres River and Caribbean Sea  Pedal along flat roads flanked by rain forest to the famous Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal  After taking in the astounding mechanics of the canal from above, head into the canal itself for a boat ride to the Soberania National Park.

Days 2-3 Boquete

Take a scenic flight to David in western Panama and shuttle into the vaulting Cordillera Central Mountain Range  Hike in the Finca Lerida Private Reserve, home to elusive quetzals thanks to wild avocado trees and bromeliads  Descend by bike through cloud forest into the heart of the Chiriquí province, passing through coffee plantations set against a backdrop of towering volcanoes.

Days 4-6 Isla Boca Brava

Pedal into lowland valleys on mostly quiet paved roads through farmalnd and dense forest  Cool off on a rafting trip down the tropical Esti  Board local fishing boats to reach Boca Brava Island, watching for dolphines on the way  Hike along the silky beaches of Isla Boca Brava, perhaps stopping for a refreshing dip Snorkel amid brightly colored fish and turtles and lounge on white-sand beaches Enjoy a scenic boat ride to the mainland before we fly back to Panama City.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Guest Trip Reviews

Panama's stunningly varied terrain and warm, welcoming people make this trip truly special. Pedaling beneath the rain forest canopy, hiking through the cloud forest mist and basking on sandy beaches, travel off the beaten path with us and discover firsthand why this tropical paradise is a destination not to be missed.
Jennine Cohen - Trip Development Coordinator, Latin America

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For 30 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Panama tour experts. For multisport tours in Latin America, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Latin America multisport tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Latin America biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Latin America walking and hiking tours click here.

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PANAMANIAN PARADISE: Premiere Inns

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Gamboa (1 night): Located within the Soberania National Park, this stunning former residence of the Panama Canal's administrators has been restored to its 1930s splendor.

Valle Escondido

Boquete (2 nights): Surrounded by tropical rain forest, this amenity-packed resort offers three pools, fantastic food and an unbeatable setting.

Hotel Cala Mia

Isla Boca Brava (2 nights): On this private island, you can fall asleep to the sound of the sea at this celebrated resort, where rustic beach hut meets waterside elegance.

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Hotel Cala Mia

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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 6, 14 miles 
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 2  3 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 3.1, 5, 6.8 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 15, 24 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • River Rafting Trip
Day 4
  • Coffee Plantation Tour: 2 hours
Day 5
  • Level 1  3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 4, 12, 18 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 1.9, 2.3 miles 
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles