Panama
November 7th - 15th, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable week in Bocas del Toro, Panama where we will spend our days immersed in nature, volunteering in the village of Salt Creek, and exploring the wild corners of the archipelago.
Contact us to learn more or reserve your spot.
Who is this trip for?
This trip was carefully crafted for those who are looking to travel in a more meaningful way. It is the perfect combination of culture and the environment while giving back along the way. Aside from spending a few nights in the city eating ceviche and sipping local coffee, we will be working in the Salt creek village to help build wooden walkways between the buildings to improve the communities walkability during the rainy season. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and get dirty, but then close the day with a snorkel tour of a nearby mangrove, then this trip is for you.
This is an adults only trip.
Contact us to learn more or reserve your spot
Information
-
Contact us by April 15th to be put on the interest list.
Make your deposit: This secures your place on the trip.
Welcome Packet: After we receive your application and deposit, you will be emailed a Welcome Packet that will have all the necessary information you need to know about the trip; Flight info, packing lists, what to expect, etc.
Book your Flight: We suggest booking your flight as soon as possible to ensure arriving at the suggested time to meet the group.
Contact us to learn more or reserve your spot.
-
Day 1 : Arrive in Panama City and transfer to the American Trade Hotel. Historical walking tour of Casco Viejo and welcome dinner.
Day 2: Sunrise yoga on the rooftop followed by local coffee tasting. Short Flight to Bocas del Toro. Settle in to our island stay.
Days 3 - 6: Each one of these days will be a balance of volunteering in Salt Creek, an indigenous Ngäbe-Buglé village, with a different excursion activity planned each day, (snorkling, surfing, hiking, cocoa farm tour, etc) and some down time to rest and rejuvenate while being immersed in the nature of Bastimentos Island.
Day 7 -8: Return to Panama City, fill up on ceviche before departing to return home.
-
We will be traveling in and out of Panama City, Panama. On the second day of the trip, we will take a domestic flight to the islands of Bocas del Toro. After you secure your place by paying the deposit, you will receive a Welcome Packet with all the necessary travel information which will include suggested flights from major airports. A shuttle will be provided to get you to the hotel to meet the group.
-
Prices varies based on room type:
$4800 Shared room - ceiling fans
$5200 Private room - ceiling fans
$5800 Private room - AC
Part of our program fees help fund local community projects and our scholarship program. -
Most of the activities we have planned will be included in your total costs such as the volunteer work, guided snorkel tour, guided hike. Optional activities like surfing are available for an extra cost of the boat taxi.
-
During our time in the city, we will be centrally located at the American Trade Hotel. Each guest will have a private room. Shared upon request. While we are in Bocas del Toro, we will be staying at an ocean front eco lodge on Bastimentos Island. Private and shared rooms available.
-
During our time in the city, we will have the opportunity to try local cuisine at a few of our favorite restaurants in Historic Casco Viejo. While we are in Bocas, there will be 3 freshly prepared meals provided each day. Locally grown small batch coffee is offered every morning. Alcohol is not included but there is a full bar available. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
-
Flights to/from Panama
A couple meals in Panama City
Alcoholic beverages
Extra activities outside of what is planned
-
Due to the short window of time for booking this trip, there are no refunds possible. We require every traveler to acquire their own personal Travel Insurance policy which will be able to support you in the event of last minute cancelations due to illness or other circumstances.
