WHERE TWO OCEANS MEET
Luxury Panama Holidays from the UK
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Why Panama
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HAND-VETTED RESORTS
Far More Than a Canal
Panama is far more than its famous canal — though watching ships cross between two oceans is a genuine spectacle. There is the cosmopolitan skyline and old town of Panama City; the cloud forests and coffee farms of the highlands; the unspoilt islands of Bocas del Toro and the San Blas archipelago; and rainforest teeming with birds, all in a country you can cross in a day.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Panama — we combine it: the canal and city, the highlands and an island finish, with the transfers handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from city hotels to island and rainforest retreats, we build a Panama that pairs its engineering marvel with its wild, two-ocean beauty.
Panama surprises people — the canal is just the start. Two oceans, rainforest and barely-touched islands, in a country you can cross in an afternoon.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Panama packs a continent's variety into a narrow isthmus. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
The Panama Canal
One of the engineering wonders of the world — watch giant ships rise and fall through the locks, or transit a stretch of it yourself by boat.
Panama City
A glittering modern skyline beside the cobbled, colonial old town of Casco Viejo — the most cosmopolitan capital in Central America.
The San Blas Islands
Hundreds of tiny Caribbean islands governed by the indigenous Guna people — palm-fringed, barely developed and breathtakingly beautiful.
Bocas del Toro
A laid-back Caribbean island archipelago — overwater cabins, surf, snorkelling and an easy-going island pace.
The Highlands & Coffee
The cool cloud forests of Boquete, world-class coffee farms and the chance of the resplendent quetzal — Panama's green, mountainous heart.
Rainforest & Birds
Among the richest birdlife on earth — rainforest lodges within reach of the city, where toucans and hundreds of species fill the canopy.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every hotel, resort and lodge we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Panama City & Bocas del Toro
- Panama City arrival (PTY) - private transfer to Casco Antiguo (~30 min)
- 3 nights American Trade Hotel (Ace Hotel Group, Casco Antiguo)
- 4 nights Cayuco Lodge or comparable boutique resort Bocas del Toro
- Bed & breakfast | domestic flight to Bocas | Panama Canal private tour
- Bocas del Toro snorkelling at Coral Cay & Dolphin Bay
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Waldorf Astoria & Nayara Bocas
- Panama City arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Waldorf
- 3 nights Waldorf Astoria Panama (Punta Pacifica, city skyline)
- 4 nights Nayara Bocas del Toro (Red Frog Beach private overwater villas)
- Half board | domestic flight | private Miraflores Locks Panama Canal visit
- Bocas marine reserves boat day - Coral Cay, Crawl Cay, Bird Island
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Bristol Panama & Islas Secas
- Panama City arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Bristol (~25 min)
- 2 nights The Bristol Panama (Marriott Autograph Collection, financial district)
- 5 nights Islas Secas Resort (Pacific private island, 14 casitas, all-inclusive)
- Half board (Bristol) / All-inclusive (Islas Secas)
- Coiba National Park UNESCO marine reserve diving + sport fishing day
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Panama journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
DRY SEASON
December to April
The sunniest, driest months and the prime season — ideal for the city, the islands and the rainforest, with the calmest seas. The busiest time; book ahead.
SHOULDER
May & November
Warm with the odd shower, greener and quieter, with better value — a fine window around the edges of the peak.
GREEN SEASON
May to November
Warm with afternoon rains — lush and far quieter, with the best rates. The Pacific side is wetter; the Caribbean has its own rhythm.
YEAR-ROUND WARMTH
Every month
Panama is warm and tropical all year (high 20s to low 30s). Birdwatching and the canal are rewarding in any season.
Sample Itinerary
A 9-Night Panama Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect trip unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Panama City
Your flight reaches Panama City via a US or European hub. A transfer to your hotel and a first evening in the cosmopolitan capital.
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DAYS 2-3 — CANAL & CITY
The Canal & Casco Viejo
The Panama Canal locks, a partial transit by boat and the colonial old town of Casco Viejo — the highlights of the capital.
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DAYS 4-5 — RAINFOREST
Birds & Jungle
A rainforest lodge within reach of the city — toucans, monkeys and some of the richest birdlife anywhere, with guided walks.
4
DAYS 6-8 — THE ISLANDS
Bocas del Toro or San Blas
A short flight to the Caribbean islands — overwater cabins, snorkelling and barefoot island calm to finish.
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DAY 9 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
A final morning before your transfer to Panama City and your flight home.
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Getting There
- No direct flights — around 12-14 hours via a US or European hub (Madrid, Amsterdam)
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- Internal flights and boats reach the islands
- Panama is 5 hours behind the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free for stays of up to 90 days
- Passport valid for your stay
- Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be requested
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required for entry from the UK, but some are recommended
- See a travel clinic or your GP 6-8 weeks before you travel for personalised advice
- Mosquito-bite precautions are sensible in tropical areas
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- Panama uses the US Dollar (USD) alongside the Balboa, which is pegged 1:1
- Cards work in the city and resorts, cash for islands and rural areas
- Tap water is safe in Panama City
- Tipping (10%) is appreciated