DAY 01Feb 11Panama City
Welcome to Panama
Arrive at Tocumen and transfer to Central Hotel Panamá. Settle in with water and snacks, then meet the group over a welcome dinner at El Nacional Sabores de Panamá.
Dinner included
All journeys / PanamaOUR FIRST JOURNEY · FAMILIES & CURIOUS TRAVELERSPanama,
Panama,
together.
From Casco Viejo to the mountains of Boquete. Twelve days of extraordinary places, hands-on discovery, memorable meals, and meaningful connection, personally hosted by Randy and Jules.
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PLANNED DATESFebruary 11–22, 2027
TIME TO EXPLORE12 days · 11 nights
SMALL GROUPUp to 20 guests
PERSONALLY HOSTEDRandy & Jules
City stories.
Mountain moments.
Walk into a cloud forest. Follow a trail to a waterfall. Swim between the rock walls of a river canyon and discover the plants behind coffee and chocolate. Explore Panama’s culture and food, then share the day’s discoveries with new friends. For homeschooling families and curious travelers, this is learning through being there—together.
01 / PANAMA CITYHISTORY, CULTURE & DISCOVERYEvery street
Every street
has a story.
Begin at Central Hotel Panamá in Casco Viejo, with a warm welcome and dinner at El Nacional Sabores de Panamá.
- Explore historic streets and market stands with a guide.
- Visit the Miraflores locks and discover the Panama Canal.
- Walk Ancón Hill, looking for sloths and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Taste Panamanian dishes and discover local stories along the way. Wildlife sightings depend on nature. A Gatún Lake excursion is also being considered and awaits confirmation.
02 / BOQUETENATURE, FLAVOR & ADVENTUREA little closer
A little closer
to the wild.
Fly to David, then settle into Valle Escondido Resort for eight nights in Boquete, surrounded by mountain beauty near Volcán Barú. Explore misty forest, dramatic cliffs, and green valleys where sunshine and passing rain can bring a rainbow into view.
- Walk through cloud forest to a waterfall, and explore bees, butterflies, and the living world up close.
- Plan for a swim in Los Cangilones river canyon, surrounded by sculpted rock walls.
- Discover coffee on the plant, how it is processed, and the cacao beans behind chocolate.
Tree Trek activity choices and some local experiences are still being arranged. An optional Barú sunrise excursion costs extra.
FOR FAMILIES WHO WANT TO LEARN & EXPLOREThe world is
The world is
our classroom.
Adults and children share the fresh air and the adventure. Look closely at the forest, listen for birds, notice the shape of a canyon, and follow the questions that come naturally. There’s time to walk, hike, swim, explore, and simply take in the beauty around you.
Our planned farm and chocolate experiences connect familiar flavors to their beginnings: coffee cherries growing on the bush, the stages of coffee processing, and cacao beans becoming chocolate. We’re arranging opportunities to look closely and handle plants or ingredients where our local hosts allow.
Randy and Jules lead the journey and share advice, alongside local guides and hosts for scheduled experiences. We choose extraordinary places, activities, restaurants, and stays from our own travels with our children, so learning and discovery come with the care and quality you expect.
Sloths, other wildlife, rainbows, and clear mountain views are possibilities, shaped by nature and weather. Farm demonstrations and hands-on elements will be confirmed with our hosts.
FEBRUARY 11–22, 2027Twelve days.
Twelve days.
A world of discovery.
Our planned itinerary, with room to rest and explore.
Pending details are marked below.
DAY 02Feb 12Panama City
City stories & the Panama Canal
Explore market stands and historic streets on a guided walking tour. Lunch at Nazca 21 is followed by the Miraflores Visitor Center and locks. The evening is yours for dinner, shopping, and exploring with our recommendations.
Breakfast & lunch included
DAY 03Feb 13Panama City → Boquete
From city heights to mountain air
Begin with breakfast and an Ancón Hill nature hike, looking for sloths, birds, and other wildlife along the way. A Gatún Lake excursion is under consideration. Lunch at Casa Blanca and time to explore come before our Copa Airlines flight to David and transfer to Boquete. Gather for dinner at Sabor, our resort restaurant.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Gatún Lake excursion awaiting confirmation.
DAY 04Feb 14Boquete
Bees, butterflies & small wonders
Discover pollinators and honey with Boquete Bees & Butterflies. Share lunch at a locally chosen spot, then enjoy time in town or at the resort. Dinner is planned at Stone Cabins.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
DAY 05Feb 15Boquete
A different view of the forest
Explore the cloud forest at Boquete Tree Trek, with ziplining or hanging bridges being arranged around the group. Take in the canopy, mountain air, and forest scenery. Lunch at Río Cristal brings us together again, followed by free time and dinner at Mike’s Global Grill.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Activity choice, suitability, and participation details to be confirmed.
DAY 06Feb 16Boquete & Gualaca
Farm discoveries & canyon scenery
A local farm visit is being arranged for the morning. After lunch, explore Los Cangilones de Gualaca, where sculpted rock walls frame a river canyon. Plan for a swim, subject to conditions and suitability. Dinner at Raíces at Los Molinos pairs a memorable setting with stories of the canyon.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Farm visit awaiting confirmation; water activities depend on conditions.
DAY 07Feb 17Boquete
Forest paths & chocolate-making
Hike the Pipeline Trail through lush forest toward a waterfall, watching for birds and noticing the plants around us. After a local lunch, discover cacao beans and how they become chocolate through a planned tour and making experience with Mahogany Chocolate / The Perfect Pair. Leave time to relax before dinner at The Rock.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Chocolate activity arrangements to be confirmed.
DAY 08Feb 18Boquete
Learning by the river
Make space for learning and shared study time by the river, with details still taking shape. Enjoy lunch at a locally chosen spot and dinner at Il Pianista.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
River learning session details to follow.
DAY 09Feb 19Boquete
From the farm to the table
Enjoy a relaxed start before a Hacienda Mamecillo farm-to-table experience, including lunch at the farm. Discover coffee growing on the plant and learn about its journey through processing, with hands-on elements being arranged with our hosts. There is time to unwind afterward, with dinner planned at RetroGusto.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
DAY 10Feb 20Boquete
Your own mountain moment
An optional Volcán Barú sunrise excursion starts at 4 a.m. and costs extra. Otherwise, enjoy a slower start and a day to take in Boquete at your own pace, with local lunch and dinner choices.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Barú is an additional-cost option. Price, transport, availability, and suitability will be shared before opting in.
DAY 11Feb 21Boquete → Panama City
Back to Panama City
After breakfast, transfer to David Airport and fly with Copa Airlines to Panama City. Spend the final night at Crowne Plaza Panama Airport before flying home. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
Breakfast included
DAY 12Feb 22Panama City → Home
Breakfast & onward journeys
Enjoy breakfast at Crowne Plaza before your transfer to Tocumen and your flight home, taking shared discoveries and new friendships with you.
Breakfast included
This is a planned itinerary, not a confirmed booking. Activity order, restaurants, and arrangements may change as reservations are finalized or local conditions require. Final details will be shared before you book.
ELEVEN NIGHTS, CHOSEN WITH CAREGood places
Good places
to call home.
Hotel availability has been confirmed.
Room holds and reservations are being arranged.
Central Hotel Panamá
Casco Viejo, Panama CityA historic-city base for our welcome dinner, walking tour, and Canal visit.
Explore the hotel ↗Valle Escondido Resort
BoqueteOur mountain base, with space to gather, unwind, and enjoy the resort between adventures.
Explore the hotel ↗Crowne Plaza Panama Airport
Near Tocumen International AirportA final airport-area night, with breakfast included before your flight home.
Explore the hotel ↗Connecting rooms and rollaway beds can help accommodate different travel parties. We’ll confirm the specific room arrangement and final quote with you before booking. Site photographs show our own travels and do not depict every included hotel or room.
A PLACE AT THE TABLEExceptional food.
Exceptional food.
Shared moments.
Food is part of discovering a place. We’ll explore Panamanian flavors and local traditions, alongside excellent restaurants and cafés we’ve enjoyed ourselves. Coffee is part of that story, too: from the plant and the producer to a carefully prepared cup. We choose for quality, character, and the experience of being there.
Our plan includes 11 hotel breakfasts, nine lunches, and nine dinners. For included lunches and dinners, we aim to let you order what you enjoy within a meal allowance, with the amount and any set-menu meals confirmed before booking.
Nonalcoholic drinks are included within the agreed meal arrangements. Alcohol is at your own expense, along with extra orders and snacks outside the included arrangements.
PLANNED PACKAGE PRICING · USDYour journey.
Your journey.
The details.
Per-person pricing for the planned package.
Request your party’s final quote before booking.
Per person · age at departure
Per child · age at departure
For two travelers aged 12+ and two children under 12: $13,600 USD for the planned package, before excluded expenses or optional extras.
Included in the plan
- 11 hotel nights across our three selected properties.
- Round-trip Copa Airlines flights between Panama City and David.
- Group airport transfers and scheduled itinerary transportation.
- Hotel breakfast February 12–22, including departure morning.
- Lunch February 12–20; dinner February 11 and 13–20.
- Nonalcoholic drinks within the agreed meal arrangements.
- Scheduled group activities, subject to final confirmation, except optional Barú.
- Personal hosting by Randy and Jules throughout the journey.
Budget separately for
- International flights to and from Panama.
- The optional Barú sunrise excursion; price to follow.
- Lunch February 11, 21, and 22; dinner February 12, 21, and 22.
- Alcohol, extra snacks, and orders beyond meal allowances.
- Independent activities, shopping, and personal expenses.
- Your travel insurance, if purchased.
Final meal allowances, domestic baggage allowances, gratuity arrangements, room configurations, and any other charges will be specified in your final quote and booking information.
A clear picture before you commit.
We’re sharing planned pricing while we secure room holds and finalize activities. Payment schedules, deposits, cancellation terms, and final package arrangements will be provided before booking. An inquiry does not reserve a place or require payment.
Request details for your partyNo payment or booking commitment.
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERINGGood questions.
Good questions.
Thoughtful answers.
Something else on your mind?
Ask Randy & Jules
Who is this journey for?
This departure is designed around homeschooling and worldschooling families, with hands-on learning and a family-friendly pace. You don’t need to homeschool to join. Solo travelers and couples who enjoy that setting are welcome to inquire. We’ll discuss interests, ages, and activity suitability before booking.
What stage are the arrangements at?
We are planning for February 11–22, 2027. Our selected hotels have confirmed availability; room holds and reservations are still being arranged. Several activity details remain tentative. We will provide final arrangements and booking terms before accepting a booking.
How is the price calculated?
Planned package pricing is $3,900 per traveler aged 12 or older and $2,900 per child under 12, using age on February 11, 2027. These are per-person prices in U.S. dollars. For example, two travelers aged 12+ and two children under 12 total $13,600. Your room arrangement and final package quote will be confirmed individually before booking.
Can our room work for our travel party?
Our hotel contacts have indicated they can accommodate different party sizes through connecting rooms or rollaway beds, subject to the arrangement agreed for your party. Tell us how many people are traveling and children’s ages. We will confirm your specific room setup and any effect on the final quote before you commit.
How do included meals work?
Breakfast is included February 12–22, including departure-day breakfast at Crowne Plaza. Lunch is included February 12–20. Dinner is included February 11 and February 13–20. At included lunches and dinners, our preference is for you to choose from the menu within an allowance we will confirm before booking; some venues may use a set menu. Nonalcoholic drinks are included within the agreed meal arrangements. Alcohol, extra orders, and snacks beyond the included arrangements are at your expense.
Is the Barú sunrise excursion included?
No. The optional excursion on February 20 starts at 4 a.m. and has an additional charge. We will confirm the price, transport, availability, and suitability before you decide whether to join. You can enjoy a slower morning in Boquete instead.
How do flights and transfers work?
The planned package includes Copa Airlines flights between Panama City and David, group airport transfers, and scheduled trip transportation. You arrange your international flights to and from Panama separately. Group flight times, arrival windows, and domestic baggage allowances will be shared before booking so you can coordinate your travel.
Can you accommodate dietary or accessibility needs?
Tell us you would like to discuss specific needs when you inquire. We will talk privately about what hotels, restaurants, and activity providers can accommodate, including the suitability of hikes, water activities, and forest adventures.
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