Pacific Passage: Costa Rica to Panama

Meet the founders of Bosque Vivo, a family who transformed their dairy farm into Costa Rica's only high-altitude reforestation project. Explore the lush grounds with father and daughter, Pier and Giuliana, and learn about the impact of the team's initiatives. Enjoy a private transfer to Pacuare Lodge in the Caribbean Region. Overnight: Pacuare Lodge

Pick and choose your experiences today, from early morning tropical birdwatching and hiking to meet with an Indigenous Cabécar family deep in the forest, to ziplining over pristine canopy and rappeling down towering trees. Dinner is served riverside with a firepit, the perfect invitation to gather and gaze up at the starry night sky.   Overnight: Pacuare Lodge

As a thrilling departure, whitewater raft your way down the Pacuare River's rainforest-hugged rapids to meet your personal driver. Take a scenic private flight over beautiful Costa Rican landscapes and transfer to Hacienda AltaGracia, set in the foothills of the Talamanca Mountains. Settle in and meet with the property's chef to forage in the onsite gardens and transform the fresh ingredients into lunch.   Overnight: Hacienda AltaGracia

Discover the interesting plants and creatures that call the surrounding jungle home on a guided walk. Meet with a local cacao farmer on his land – stroll forest trails, orchards, and learn how the ancient seed is fermented and transformed into chocolate.   Overnight: Hacienda AltaGracia

Enjoy a private transfer to Playa Cativo, located within a 1,000-acre private nature reserve on the Osa Peninsula's Golfo Dulce coastline. Head out in the first couple of hours after nightfall to experience the electric energy of the rainforest at night. Your expert guide will share mind blowing facts as you spot amphibians, reptiles, arthropods, and more.   Overnight: Playa Cativo

Join expert researchers from a local conservation NGO and take a boat through one of the world's few tropical fjords. Observe and collect data on resident and migratory cetaceans, including humpback whales and dolphins. Later, explore untouched mangrove systems at a river mouth by kayak – a peaceful and scenic way to connect to nature. Overnight: Playa Cativo

Head to your first stop in Panama by private boat. As the coastline disappears behind you, the volcanic islands of the Islas Secas archipelago rise into view, made up of fourteen islands scattered across the Gulf of Chiriquí. Dock on your own island paradise, at the Islas Secas secluded luxury retreat: just eight thatched-roof casitas open to the surrounding jungle and turquoise ocean. Enjoy cooked-to-order meals and an array of drinks, beach picnics, and a fully stocked minibar that's topped up daily.

You decide how to spend your time on the island: from guided nature hikes, birdwatching, sailing and fishing, to scuba diving, wakeboarding, e-foiling, paddleboards and kayaks. You’ll also have complimentary access to daily yoga classes and an hour-long treatment at the nature-immersed spa.

Make the most of your final day on the archipelago.

  Take a private flight from Islas Secas to Panama City, enjoying the stunning Panamanian landscapes from the air. Get to know the city’s historic quarter, Casco Viejo, with a local expert, taking in the contrast of old-world architecture and modern-day hotspots. Eat your way across the neighborhood with a culinary host, diving into an exciting food scene that reflects the city’s geographic location as a cultural crossroads. Overnight: La Compañía

Stand just feet away from the locks and behold the power and precision of the huge vessels that traverse a feat of modern engineering: the Panama Canal. Visit a cattle farm where the use of agroecological practices has restored the local ecosystem's biodiversity, before connecting with Panama's Congolese heritage, through dances that tell stories of resistance, survival, and celebration of freedom. Overnight: La Compañía

Say goodbye to Panama and take a private transfer to Tocumen Airport (PTY) to catch your onward flight.