Explore the mystical cloud forests of the Chiriqui Highlands! Filled with incredible plant and animal life, these forests, shrouded in mist, shelter gorgeous trees and epiphytes as well as the Resplendent Quetzal. Discover the secrets of this amazing landscape.

Day 1 –Panama City – Chiriqui Highlands
Early this morning you are picked up at your Panama City hotel and transferred to Panama City’s Albrook domestic airport where you board the scheduled flight to David in the province of Chiriqui. A transfer vehicle will be waiting to take you to the mountain town of Cerro Punta on the western side of Baru Volcano, where you will visit La Amistad International Park. Shared with neighboring Costa Rica and recognized in 1982 as a World Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Amistad is located at a point on the Central American natural land bridge where flora and fauna from North and South America reach here their maximum species mix. With great ranges in altitude, precipitation, soil and temperature, bio-diversity here is at its best. You spend the morning hiking and exploring La Amistad in the area of El Retoño in search of the Resplendent Quetzal, Silvery-fronted Tapaculo, Andean Pygmy-Owl, Barred Becard, Black and Yellow Silky Flycatcher among many other western highland birds. After lunch at a local restaurant you will visit Finca Dracula home to over 1500 orchid species. Night at HOTEL DOS RIOS. L,D

Day 2 –Sitios Barriles - Boquete
On the way to Boquete you will first visit Sitio Barriles an archeological site of the extinct Barril culture that once lived on the slopes of the dormant Baru Volcano. Here the site guide will interpret the writings on the stones (petroglyphs) and enlighten you on the history of this culture. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and then proceed to the eastern side of Baru Volcano to the quaint town of Boquete with its countryside dotted with flower, fruit and produce farms, coffee plantations and also lush tropical cloud forests. At the entrance to Boquete you will stop atop a bluff where we will have an extraordinary view of the town set in the mountain valley at 1,060 meters above sea level with the Caldera River running through it. This afternoon feel free to visit this quaint town. Night at HOTEL PANAMONTE B,L,D

Day 3 –Finca Lerida - Café Ruiz
This morning you explore Finca Lerida on a morning walking tour, located just outside Baru Volcano National Park. At an elevation of 7,500 feet, it is possible to see the elusive Resplendent Quetzal, Three Wattled Bellbird, Black faced Solitaire, Volcano Hummingbird, Long tailed Silky Flycatcher and Prong billed Barbet in their natural habitat of ancient trees covered with orchids, bromeliads and lichens. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Finca Lerida´s resaturant. This afternoon you have an interactive experience with coffee at Café Ruiz. The experts will explain all the process coffee beans go through. This is no ordinary coffee. Shade grown and scrutinized; Ruiz´ coffee is world renown. Enjoy a fresh brewed cup of coffee while watching the spectacular sunset over the Baru Volcano, the highest peak of the country at 3,475 meters above sea level. Dinner on own in Boquete town or hotel. Night at HOTEL PANAMONTE. B,L

Day 4 –Boquete – Panama City
You have most of the day to yourselves to visit the charming town of Boquete on your own. You also have the opportunity to join optional tours: experience de cloud forest from a different perspective and go on an exciting *Cloud Forest Canopy Ziplining tour*. Or would you rather choose to relax in the thermal *Hot Springs* nearby Boquete? Or do you enjoy a *Horseback Riding* trip in the highlands of Chiriqui? Consult with your Sales Representative, which optional tour you would like to choose and see "Details" for the additional cost for each tour option.

This afternoon, you drive back to David where you board the scheduled flight to Panama City. A transfer vehicle will be waiting at the domestic airport in Panama City to take you back to your hotel. B

Optional tours on Day 4 (transfers included):

- Cloud Forest Canopy Ziplining, 4-5 hours (US$65 per person plus 5% tax)

- Hot Springs, 2-3 hours (US$65 per person plus 5% tax)

- Horseback Riding, 3-4 hours (US$50 per person plus 5% tax)

- Horseback Riding with Hot Springs, 4-5 hours (US$70 per person plus 5% tax)

Chiriqui Highlands
Trip length	4 days/3 nights
Departs	Daily
Minimum two passengers	$1072.00 Per person cost
Single supplement	On request
Prices based on two people sharing in 3-star accommodations. Four and 5-star accommodations available on request. Price may be lower for group bookings of four or more. International airfare not included. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change until booking is confirmed.