Panama Budget

Next Trip: Jan. 16, 2010

Trip Style

Backpacker Adventure

Physical Demands

Ability to swim for snorkeling and beach trips.

Must be in physical condition for moderate mountain hikes with a pack.

Group Size

Minimum: 6

Maximum: 10

Tour Leader

Your leader is a bilingual Panamanian and your Spanish teacher!

You will be given a cell phone to contact her 24/7

Transport

Local buses and boats

4x4 for off-road adventures

Flexibility:

The trip runs consecutively back to back so you can begin at any leg of the tour.

Meals Included

Some meals are covered for day trips and in locations where food options are limited.

Where there are unique and interesting restaurants to discover, meals are not included.

See trip itinerary in detail to see what days meals are covered.

Meal Budget

Allow between $12 (Basic local meals) per day for meals not included to $30 for larger towns with exotic dining including drinks.

Other Expenses

Food and your international flight are the two highest expenses you are responsible for but there are other expenses you should be aware of.  In Panama City and Bocas there are free days however your tour guide will invite you out to dinner and to some of the local hotspots.

Accommodation

Dorms with private room upgrades in Panama’s best hostels

Mamallena’s

The Lost and Found

The Gran Kahuna