Leaving Panama City by plane, we will travel to Isla Bocas, on the Caribbean Sea, staying at an Eco-Dive Resort built in the vicinity of a mangrove forest, over a shallow marine plain. In the afternoon you can choose between a scuba (or skin) dive in one of the thousand diving spots close to the hotel, and an ecological tour. The hotel offers a variety of tours that include visit to an Indian community, tropical forest hike, sea turtles nesting beaches, and others. If you decide to stay more days you can still choose each day between two scuba or snorkeling dives and an ecological tour. So, even if your companion is not a certified diver, will be able to experience adventure and learn about tropical ecosystems. Bocas del Toro coral reefs are fringing reefs that form large reef flats along most islands and mainland, and reach the 60 m (200 ft) depth. Their age ranges between 15,000 and 20,000 years and is formed by 52 of the 71 coral species found in the whole Caribbean. They are inhabited by more than 250 species of fishes. This archipelago has remained silent witness to the advance of time, making these beautiful islands a place in which you can experience a little of the old Caribbean way of life, diving in healthy reefs that had been studied in detail by Panamanian and international scientists.

Includes: Airplane ticket, airport-ecoresort (Bocas)-airport transfer, all meals, specialized guide, board and lodging in cabins over the sea with private restroom, daily ecological trip. For certified divers two tanks and weight belt per day, two boat-scuba or snorkeling per day, snorkeling equipment for non-divers. No scuba diving on departure day.

Flight Schedule (subject to previous confirmation):
From Panama City to Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro:
Mondays to Fridays: 6:45 am - 8:15 am.
Saturdays: 7:00 am - 8:30 am.
Sundays: 3:00 pm - 4:40 pm.

From Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro to Panama City:
Mondays to Fridays: 8:25 am - 9:25 am.
Saturdays: 8:40 am - 9:40 am.
Sundays: 5:00 pm - 6 pm.

For reservations contact:  iguana@sinfo.net

Leaving Panama City at 6:00 am, we will travel to Portobelo National Park (Caribbean side) with 56 Km (35 miles) of coastal areas. We will appreciate the great diversity of coral reefs (over 50 coral species) and other organisms associated to corals, ideal scenario for the underwater photographer. There are more than 40 possible diving sites along sea grass meadows, mangroves, reef-flats, and reef slopes over 30 m (100 feet) deep. After finishing our diving adventure, we will visit the town of Portobelo, which is considered to have been the most important city of the Spanish empire on the Caribbean coast for more than two centuries. Here we will admire more than 10 castles and fortresses built in the 16th century to protect from pirates the treasures from South and Central America on the way to Spain. This place also celebrated the most important commercial fairs of America.

Includes: Ground transportation; lunch; snacks and soft drinks; 2 tanks, weights; 2 boat dives; visit to the ruins of the city and forts of Portobelo.

Optional: Scuba and/or snorkeling equipment; extra days.

For reservations contact:  iguana@sinfo.net

Early morning transfer to the domestic airport for a regular flight to El Porvenir, San Blas. From there a Nautilius agent will assist you and guide you to the Kuna Niskua Lodge, where you will have the opportunity to live in a real Kuna Indian community and learn about their culture and traditions.

This is a great experience in ecological diving. All meals and diving gears are included. You will appreciate a great diversity of corals reef and other organisms associated to corals, ideal scenario for the underwater photographer. You will explore two differents island and you will have time for free diving and for handcrafts. Meals will feature lobster, crab or seafood with tropical fruits and drinks.

Includes: ground transportation, meals, diving tanks and equipment, tours, taxes, flight transportation.