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Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro, Panama

🇵🇦 Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro, Panama · Food & Wine

Panama Food & Wine

Eat and drink your way through Panama — markets, cellars and a cooking class.

🗓️ 8N / 9D4.7 (299)🏨 4★ boutique & agriturismo🌤️ Best: Dec – Apr

Starting from

₹2,74,999 / person

Overview

You can learn a lot about Panama from what is on the table. These 8 nights are built around markets, cellar visits and a hands-on cooking class across Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro, with Panama Canal & Miraflores locks and Casco Viejo old town in between so it is a proper trip and not just a long lunch. From ₹2,74,999 per person.

Dec – Apr is the sweet spot for Panama (Central America), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 4★ boutique & agriturismo hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹2,74,999 per person on twin sharing.

Explera's Surat desk runs the whole journey end to end — flights, stays, transfers, guided sightseeing, Panama visa assistance and insurance — with a written day-by-day plan before you pay and a human on call 24/7 while you travel. Every departure is fully customisable to your dates, budget and travellers.

Trip highlights

Panama Canal & Miraflores locks
Casco Viejo old town
San Blas islands with the Guna people
Bocas del Toro archipelago
Cellar visits & tastings with the producers
A hands-on cooking class

✓ What’s included

  • 8 nights' 4★ boutique & agriturismo stay with daily breakfast
  • Return airport transfers
  • Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
  • Panama visa assistance & documentation
  • Cellar and producer visits with tastings
  • A hands-on cooking class and several set lunches
  • Explera 24/7 on-trip support

✗ What’s excluded

  • International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions
  • Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned
  • Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping
  • Anything not listed under "What’s included"
  • GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
  • Cost escalation due to currency fluctuation or fuel surcharge before travel

Day-wise itinerary

1

Day 1

Arrive Panama City

Arrive in Panama City and settle in, with a first dinner booked somewhere that sets the tone for the week.

2

Day 2

Panama Canal

Panama Canal & Miraflores locks today, paired with a cellar visit and a tasting led by the people who make it.

3

Day 3

Casco Viejo old town

Cook what you have been eating — a hands-on class this morning — then Casco Viejo old town at an easy pace.

4

Day 4

San Blas islands with the Guna people

A producer visit near San Blas islands with the Guna people: farm, vineyard or distillery depending on the season, lunch included.

5

Day 5

Bocas del Toro archipelago

Visit Bocas del Toro archipelago, then eat where the locals book rather than where the coaches stop.

6

Day 6

Rainforest

A market walk and tasting this morning, then Rainforest & Embera village in the afternoon with a long lunch in between.

7

Day 7

Panama Canal

Panama Canal & Miraflores locks today, paired with a cellar visit and a tasting led by the people who make it.

8

Day 8

Casco Viejo old town

Cook what you have been eating — a hands-on class this morning — then Casco Viejo old town at an easy pace.

9

Day 9

Departure

A final market visit for things to take home — we advise on what will clear customs — then the airport transfer.

Book your Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro trip from Surat & Gujarat

Explera Vacations plans Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro holidays for travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and the rest of Gujarat — from our Surat Diamond Bourse (Khajod) and L. H. Road (Varachha) offices, or entirely on WhatsApp. As an IATA-certified agency and the official SDB travel desk since 2009, we handle the whole trip on one invoice: visa, flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing, with flexible 20% booking, GST billing and a 24/7 desk while you travel. Share your dates for a written, all-inclusive quote — no hidden mark-ups.

Package FAQ

Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro package — questions

What does the Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro package cost from Surat?
The Panama Food & Wine starts from ₹2,74,999 per person on twin sharing for 8 nights / 9 days (land package). Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category and flights, which we quote transparently.
What is included and excluded in this package?
Included: 8 nights' 4★ boutique & agriturismo stay with daily breakfast, Return airport transfers, Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary, Panama visa assistance & documentation and more. Excluded: International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions, Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned, Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping. The full lists are shown above and everything is customisable.
When is the best time to visit Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro?
The best time to travel is Dec – Apr. We plan around weather, festivals and your dates for the best experience and value.
Can Explera customise this Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro itinerary?
Yes — adjust nights, hotels, sightseeing and dates, add flights and visa assistance, or turn it into a honeymoon or group departure. Just share your preferences with our Holidays desk.
Which is the best travel agent in Surat for a Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro package?
Explera Vacations is Surat's IATA-certified travel agency and the official Surat Diamond Bourse travel desk — 15+ years, rated 4.8/5 by 2,130+ travellers. We plan the Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro trip end to end: stays, transfers, sightseeing, visa and flights on one invoice, from our SDB (Khajod) and L. H. Road offices. Call the Holidays desk on +91 95743 32299 or WhatsApp.
Can I book this Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro package from Ahmedabad, Vadodara or anywhere in Gujarat?
Yes — Explera serves travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and all of Gujarat. Most of the planning and booking happens on WhatsApp and phone, so no office visit is needed; documents and visa filing are handled remotely with pickup available across Surat.
Does the Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro package price include flights?
Prices shown are indicative land packages per person on twin sharing. As an IATA-accredited agency we add flights at genuine fares — often better than online portals — and can bundle visa, insurance and transfers so it's one clear, GST-invoiced booking.
How do I book and pay for this package from Surat?
Share your dates on WhatsApp (+91 95743 32299) for a written quote; confirm with flexible 20% booking and pay the balance before travel. Pay by NEFT/RTGS/UPI to our Indian bank accounts or securely online via Razorpay, with a proper GST invoice.

Prices are indicative, per person on twin sharing, and vary with season, availability, hotel category and currency. Share your dates for a confirmed, customised quote.

Traveller reviews

What travellers say about the Panama City · San Blas · Bocas del Toro trip

★★★★★4.7/5· 299+ reviews
★★★★★
Panama City was our first big trip and Explera made it stress-free — visa guidance, forex tips, a sensible day plan and a driver who knew the area. Came back with amazing memories and zero complaints.

Vishal Dholakia

Rajkot · Anniversary trip

★★★★★
Fantastic anniversary trip. The Panama City package was customised to our dates and budget, the 4★ boutique & agriturismo were lovely, and they even rebooked one activity when the weather changed. Five stars.

Krupa Gajera

Rajkot · Anniversary trip

★★★★★
Great value for a 8-night Panama City trip. Clear communication before travel, GST invoice for our records, and genuine 24/7 support. This is how a holiday should be planned.

Manan Radadiya

Vapi · Anniversary trip

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