Paradise in Panama Wellness Retreat
Bocas del Toro, Panama City
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Wildlife, Culture
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Treat yourself to an active and adventurous mid-winter reset at a remote eco-lodge in the beautiful archipelago of Bocas del Toro. Panama is a hidden gem with more bird species than the entire continental USA and miles of pristine protected coastline. It receives fewer visitors than neighboring countries, thus it is possible to truly get off the beaten track while still being easy and exciting to explore. This trip offers a variety of land and water-based active adventures, while also allowing ample time and guided experiences for rejuvenation and relaxation. Awaken your senses with a combination of water activities, hiking, yoga, and massage; with a side of healthy and delicious food and incredible wildlife and culture. Maximum: 16
Highlights
- Visit an incredibly beautiful and eco diverse country that is still off the mass tourism radar
- Refresh your body and soul with healthy local food, fresh fruit smoothies, waterfront yoga, and massage
- Snorkel, swim, and paddle among colorful coral reefs and pristine mangroves
- Experience the rejuvenating properties of local ingredients through a Cacao ceremony and organic facial-scrub making session
- Keep your eyes peeled for dart frogs, sloths, and monkeys while hiking lush jungle trails
Inclusions
- An Adventures in Good Company guide and local guides
- Eight nights double occupancy lodging with some single supplements available for an additional fee
- All activities specified on the itinerary, kayaking, snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, yoga, 1 massage, and hiking
- All transportation within Panama, including internal flights
- Meals as specified on the itinerary
- Gratuities for drivers and day guides
Trip Info
This trip is rated both a 1 and a 2 and is an excellent choice for women who enjoy being active and trying lots of different activities, and who want to experience the incredible diversity of culture and natural history that Panama offers. Because we will be staying in one place, all activities while at Casa Cayuco are optional, hence the rating of a 1 is also appropriate. No previous experience in any of the activities is necessary.Rating: 1 [2] 3 4 5.A rating of 2 is suitable for any woman who regularly walks at a brisk pace 3 to 4 days a week for 35 - 45 minutes. These trips typically involve 3 to 5 hours of daily activity.
This trip includes swimming, snorkeling, hiking, yoga, cultural sightseeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and relaxing. No experience is necessary in any of them - your guides will teach you everything you need to know.
We stay the first two nights and the last night at a modern hotel in Panama City. The rest of the time we will be staying at a stunning eco-resort, Casa Cayuco. This stunning resort is right on the coast, nestled against a dense backdrop of verdant jungle. Each spacious accommodation offers an en suite bathroom, organic soap and haircare products, memory foam mattresses and high thread count linens so you can sleep comfortably as you enjoy the tropical breeze through your room. We'll have the entire resort to ourselves, with 3 to 4 people per cabin with five single supplements available. The Pelicano, Loro, and Estrella De Mar (3 King Rooms with en suites) are available as single supplements, check out all the details here: https://www.casacayuco.com/stay
Trip Resources
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
4.6
(23 reviews)*These are the unfiltered reviews of women who have been on this trip in answer to the question "What made this trip special for you?". We take reviews very seriously and often tweak itineraries based on feedback. Please feel free to contact us about any questions you have.
The beauty and history of Panama, plus the best AGC guide and group of women to experience it with!
Emily was terrific. Bocas del Toro was beautiful. All of the activities except for the Cacao Ceremony were excellent. The Casa was well-run, and the food was very good.
Casa Cayuco was a special place with an outstanding staff. The hike on day 2 was a lot of driving for not a great hike. I did enjoy visiting sugar cane farm on way home, which was another long drive. I think it would have been nice to tour Panama Canal and Panama City on first full day rather than spending hours in traffic. Or we could have visited there on last full day instead of walking around Panama City. I appreciated the need for wider bridges over the canal!
The trip itself...the activities...was excellent. I loved the wildlife, the hikes, the cultural experiences, etc. The beauty of Panama.
The location, amenities and warm hospitality at Casa Cayuco. Also the amazing fun and adventurous women in our group. Special kudos to Emily Stardust, our guide for making each event enjoyable. Also our hosts at Casa Cayuco, We felt welcomed and appreciated.
Casa Cayuco was indeed Paradise in every way.
The location of the Casa Cayuco lodge was superb. The setting was pristine and beautiful, the lodge blended in nicely with the sea and the jungle and the staff members were attentive. The food was outrageously good! It was truly a wellness retreat with a good mix of activities and wonderful women to enjoy them with.
Great company. Emily was an awesome and very patient guide. The part in Bocas del Toro was absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations. Loved it.
The experience at the lodge was incredible! Morning yoga, delicious food, visiting Salt Creek, sloths, watching sea turtles hatch and head toward the sea, snorkeling, the bat cave, and just being near the ocean and away from the fast paced energy of the city.
Lainie was fantastic at every step of the way from helping us get checked in to helping me manage my anxiety during snorkeling.
Our guide was fantastic and very attuned to the needs of the group and group dynamics. I loved CasaCayuco especially the accommodations, staff, and quality of the food. Snorkeling was wonderful and opportunities for kayaking on my own at CasaCayuco were my favorite.
The snorkeling was magnificent, the camaraderie of the group was super fun, and the vibe from the resort where we stayed was special.
I especially enjoyed the Casa Cayuc eco lodge with excellent food and helpful staff.
Being among the many recent widows. We all looked out for each other.
Casa Cayuco Eco Lodge was really nice. All of the people there were great and the food was fantastic. It was cool to snorkel in the mangrove forest, it looked other worldly. It was also fun to see the Panama Canal and to kayak at Lake Gatun.
The time on the island and the snorkeling.
I really enjoyed getting to do this trip with my mother. Also, Laine Reisman was absolutely THE BEST guide I could ever have hoped for. Her patience, professionalism, and general can-do attitude was everything we needed and more.
The women, the trip leader and the snorkeling.
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip! I grew up in San Juan and being in Panama brought me back "home". The beautiful scenery and wonderful people of Panama were very special to me.
A good variety of activities, the nature and wildlife, the remoteness of and very good accommodations at the eco-lodge, the healthy food, the awesome guide, Lainie, for AGC. Also, the diversity of interesting co-travelers. And, the history and culture, and local people. The local guide in the city was also very knowledgeable. Very much enjoyed kayaking and snorkeling.
- Where do we eat?
While in Panama City, breakfasts will be at our hotel. Lunches and dinners will be either in the hotel, in local restaurants, or a picnic lunch. While at the eco-lodge, all of our delicious, locally sourced meals will be eaten on site - What dietary preferences or restrictions can you accommodate on this trip?
During travel and in Panama City, vegetarian options for this trip are available but may be more limited than you are used to. At Casa Cayuco, a wide variety of plant-based cuisine and locally caught fresh fish is served throughout, meals and snacks can be curated to any dietary restriction. If you are concerned about having enough protein during your trip, plan to bring some plant-based protein sources such as nut butter, instant dried hummus, or high-protein energy bars. If you cannot eat gluten or if you have other dietary restrictions i.e. vegan, you will need to bring some supplemental food with you. - I have never kayaked or paddle boarded before, is this the right trip for me?
This is the perfect trip for both new and experienced kayakers and paddle boarders. We will give detailed demonstrations and lessons so you feel comfortable during water activities. - What is the weather like at this time of year?
Delightful! Days are typically in the 70s and 80s.
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