Round trips South America / Central America

 All Experience the highlights of Costa Rica!

Small group minimum number of participants: from 2 people/double room (already reached!)
German-speaking tour by Mr. Frobeen.

Date: 05.03.2026 - 13.04.2026, Departure e.g. from/to Frankfurt/Main

You can start flexibly on a weekly basis -
The trip can be shortened as desired!

Summary overview (subject to change!):

1. Day, 05.03.26, Frankfurt/Main-San José (Costa Rica)
2. Day, 06.03.26, San José
3. Day, 07.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, San José-Tortuguero
4. Day, 08.03.26, Tortuguero
5. Day, 09.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Tortuguero-Maquenque Lodge
6. Day, 10.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Maquenque Lodge
7. Day, 11.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Maquenque Lodge-Hotel Los Lagos SPA & Resort (El Arenal)
8. Day, 12.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Hotel Los Lagos SPA & Resort (El Arenal)
9. Day, 13.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Hotel Los Lagos SPA & Resort – Cala Lodge (Monteverde)
10. Day, 14.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Cala Lodge (Monteverde)
11. Day, 15.03.26, Monteverde-Leona Waterfall-Tamarindo
12. Day, 16.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Tamarindo Beach Hotel
13. Day, 17.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Tamarindo-Glämping Isla Chiquita
14. Day, 18.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Glämping Isla Chiquita
15. Day, 19.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Isla Chiquita-Hotel Villa Caletas
16. Day, 20.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Hotel Villa Caletas
17. Day, 21.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Hotel Villa Caletas-Manuel Antonio NP, Villa Rainforest Lodge
18. Day, 22.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Manuel Antonio NP – Marina Ballena NP- Drake Bay (Corcovado NP)
19. Day, 23.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Drake Bay, Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat (Corcovado NP)
20. Day, 24.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Drake Bay, Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat (Corcovado NP)
21. Day, 25.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Corvocado National Park – Tami Lodge
22. Day, 26.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Tami Lodge-Cahuita (Caribbean Coast), Hostal Casa Marcellino
23. Day, 27.03.26, Cahuita, Hostal Casa Marcellino Day trip to the Jaguar Center
24. Day, 28.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Cahuita, Hostal Casa Marcellino
25. Day 29.03.26, March XNUMX, transfer from Cahuita to Sixaola/Guabito (Panama)-Almirante. If Panama is not desired, transfer to San José and return flight to Germany.
26. Day, 30.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Almirante (by ferry)-Bocas del Toro (Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge)
27. Day, 31.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Bocas del Toro (Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge)
28. Day, 01.04.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, Bocas del Toro (Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge)
29. Day, 02.04.26, Bocas del Toro (by plane)-Panama City, Hotel Plaza Paitilla
30. Day, 03.04.26, Tour to the Embera Indians, Panama City, Hotel Plaza Paitilla
31. Day, 04.04.26, Tour to the Panama Canal and Monkey Island, Panama City, Hotel Plaza Paitilla
32. Day, 05.04.26, Flight to San Blas/Caribbean, start of 7 days/6 nights catamaran tour
33. Day, 06.04.26, Island hopping San Blas Islands (catamaran)
34. Day, 07.04.26, Island hopping San Blas Islands (catamaran)
35. Day, 08.04.26, Island hopping San Blas Islands (catamaran)
36. Day, 09.04.26, Island hopping San Blas Islands (catamaran)
37. Day, 10.04.26, Island hopping San Blas Islands (catamaran)
38. Day, 11.04.26, return flight from the San Blas Islands to Panama City, Hotel Plaza Paitilla
39. Day, 12.04.26, return flight to Europe (night flight)
40. Day, 13.04.26, Arrival in Europe (on Monday)

Note: Those who are dependent on the Easter school holidays can fly back on the evening of Saturday, April 11.04.26, 12.04.26, arriving on Sunday, April XNUMX, XNUMX! This overnight stay will then be deducted from the tour price and offset against the additional private transfer.

Detailed program (subject to change!):

Day 1, March 05.03.26, XNUMX, Arranged flight from Frankfurt/Main to San José

Arranged transatlantic flight (offer upon request) from Frankfurt/Main to San José. A member of Mr. Frobeen's staff will pick you up at the airport in San José and take you to the Hotel Santo Tomas. Welcome to Costa Rica! A brief discussion of the first few days of this dream trip, followed by time to settle in, and an overnight stay in San José. (-/-/-) Meals on the plane

Lower picture: National Theatre of Costa Rica in San José.

Example room in the small, rustic hostel/hotel Santo Tomas, San José:

Day 2, 06.03.26, San José, city stroll

After a leisurely breakfast, we will go for a stroll through the city. The afternoon is free, and in the evening we may dine at the Mirador restaurant, where we can enjoy a fantastic view.

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is located in the Central Valley region, between the Talamanca mountain range in the south and volcanoes in the north. The city is characterized by its Spanish colonial-style buildings. These include the neoclassical National Theater of Costa Rica in the Plaza de la Cultura, a popular central meeting place. The Museo del Oro Precolombino, located below the plaza, displays hundreds of gleaming gold artifacts from pre-Columbian times.

Population: 356.056 (2023)

Metropolitan area population: 2.158.898

The afternoon is free, with another overnight stay at the base hotel Santo Tomas in San José. (B/-/-)

3rd day, 07.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX, San José-Tortuguero
(Evergreen Lodge)

Day 3 - 5, 2 nights from March 07.03 - March 09.03.26, XNUMX Tortuquero National Park

After a leisurely breakfast, we drive east from San José to Tortuguero National Park. The drive from San José, Costa Rica to Evergreen Lodge in Tortuguero takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes (approx. 123 km). We stay at the Evergreen Lodge for 3 days/2 nightsto explore the surroundings of Tortuguero National Park, enjoy activities such as canoeing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, and relax in the hotel's wellness center. (B/L/D)

Full board without alcoholic drinks

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The minibus transfer (driver and minibus only, no guide) from San José departs from the Hotel Santo Tomas and goes to Guapile at the El Ceibo Restaurant. We may stop for a bite to eat on the way to the lodge (own payment).

Excursions from/to Evergreen Lodge with local, English-speaking guide!

Day 5, 09.03.26, Tortuguero (Evergreen Lodge), transfer to the rustic Maquenque Lodge

Day 5 - 7, 09.03. – 11.03.26, 2 nights including breakfast

Including local, English-speaking guide

The transfer from Evergreen Lodge to Maquenque Lodge takes approximately 3 hours.

We're staying for 3 days/2 nights at this wonderful, rustic lodge in Maquenque. Breakfast is included. We've reserved treehouse rooms with mountain views!

Massage can be booked on site (please pay yourself).

Room examples:

Day 7, 11.03.26/XNUMX/XNUMX Transfer Maquenque Lodge to Hotel Los Lagos SPA & Resort (El Arenal)

Day 7 - 9, 11.03. – 13.03.26, 2 nights including breakfast

After breakfast, we leave the Maquenque Lodge and transfer to the Hotel Los Lagos SPA & Resort in the El Arenal National Park (approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, see route above). Accommodation in a double room for 2 nights, including breakfast. From our hotel, we can, for example, take a wonderful excursion to the nearby Arenal Volcano!

SPA treatments can be booked on site (please pay on site)

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Great trip to the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges!

We will undertake this tour on the 8th day, i.e. on March 12.03.26, XNUMX, with a local, English-speaking guide.

Here we can observe native wildlife such as monkeys and sloths and enjoy the scenic views of the mountains.

In the afternoon, we'll visit a chocolate farm where we'll sample delicious cocoa. Return to our hotel, Los Lagos SPA & Resort, in the late afternoon. (B/-/-)

Day 9, March 13.03.26, XNUMX Transfer from Hotel Los Lagos SPA & Resort (El Arenal) to Cala Lodge (Monteverde)

Day 9 - 11, 13.03. – 15.03.26, 2 nights including breakfast

We leave our hotel in the area of ​​the El Arenal volcano and drive about 3 hours (114 km) to Monteverde, where we stay for two nights in the rustic Cala Lodge.

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The small and cozy, rustic Cala Lodge is run by a Costa Rican couple and was founded in 2008. It is located in the cloud forest just 2,5 km from the village center of Santa Elena / Monteverde near Cerro Plano. It has 10 standard rooms and 4 suites. The standard category is equipped with a queen-size bed or a queen-size bed and a single bed, there is Wi-Fi, a private bathroom with shower and hot water, a safe, and a terrace or balcony with a view of the garden or the dense cloud forest. The suites are larger and have a bathtub and can accommodate a maximum of 5 guests. All rooms offer a pleasant mountain climate. Weder TV and air conditioning.

Simple accommodation, but beautifully located!

Monteverde:  A unique nature experience: expansive protected areas in a humid climate, animal encounters in their natural habitat! We'll explore Monteverde in our vehicle!

Day 11, 15.03.26 Monteverde Day trip to Leona Waterfall, then on to Tamarindo

Days 11-13, March 15.03-17.03.26, 2, XNUMX nights including breakfast in Tamarindo

Early in the morning we drive towards west/northwest and visit the Leona Waterfall. Absolutely worth it!! (Please pay admission on site, as the price is subject to change until 2026.)

We continue from Leona Waterfall to the coast to Tamarindo, where we spend two nights relaxing in the simpler Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel.

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We have our own vehicle on site and will take excursions during the two days as we wish:

Tamarindo is a town in the Guanacaste Province on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is known for its beaches with strong surf, such as Playa Tamarindo and Playa Langosta. Playa Grande, located to the north, is an important nesting site for giant leatherback turtles and is part of Las Baulas National Marine Park. The mangrove-lined peninsula of the Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge serves as a wildlife sanctuary, providing a sanctuary for animals such as howler monkeys and crocodiles.

Also on the program: A catamaran trip from/to Tamarindo including drinks!

Day 13, March 17.03.26, XNUMX Transfer from Tamarindo to Isla Chiquita

Day 13 - 15, March 17.03 - 19.03.26, 2, XNUMX nights including breakfast at Glämping Isla Chiquita

We leave Tamarindo early in the morning and drive south for about 3 hours (154 km) to Isla Chiquita, where we spend 2 nights in glamping.

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Wellness program bookable on site (please pay on site)

We spend two wonderful days on Isla Chiquita and, among other things, have a day of snorkeling, including a boat trip with rental fee for snorkeling equipment!

Day 15, 19.03.26 Transfer from Isla Chiquita with boat crossing to the wonderful Hotel Villa Caletas

Days 15-17, March 19.03-21.03.26, 2, XNUMX nights including breakfast at the boutique hotel Villa Caletas

After a leisurely breakfast, we leave Isla Chiquita, take the ferry from Cabo Blanco to Puntarenas and continue south (approx. 4 hours by ferry, 154 km) and arrive at the sensationally located boutique hotel Villa Caletas, where we stay for 2 nights. This hotel is truly unique!! ... and not cheap, but we should treat ourselves to this hotel as a "treat"! 

One of the most beautiful hotels in Costa Rica!

Room example

Wellness can be booked on site (please pay on site)

Sensational view of the coastal zone!

Note: There is a shuttle service from the boutique hotel Villa Caletas down to the beach. This path is very "wild" and should not be driven in our own vehicle, but rather with the hotel's special 4x4 shuttle vehicle!

Day 17, March 21.03.26, XNUMX Transfer from Hotel Villa Caletas to Manuel Antonio National Park and then to Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge

Day 17 - 18, March 21 - 22.03.26, 1, XNUMX night including breakfast at the Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge

Early in the morning (no breakfast, but a box lunch with juice and coffee), we leave the wonderful boutique hotel Villa Caletas and drive about 1 hours south (approximately 87 km) to visit Manuel Antonio National Park (please pay the entrance fee on site, as the fee is subject to change until 2026). Manuel Antonio National Park is home to howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, sloths, coatis, raccoons, armadillos, toucans, pelicans, and much more. We stay here for a few hours before continuing on to Marina Ballena National Park (approximately 1 hour 10 minutes, 71 km).

Lower picture Manuel Antonio Beach

We stay at the Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa for one night including breakfast.

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Afternoon excursion to Ballenas National Park (entrance fee currently 6 USD per person, please pay on site, may increase until 2026).

We board the boat at Punta Uvita beach and travel along the famous Whale Fin, which is formed by the headland at the end of the national park.

We'll also pass Ballena Island, the Tres Hermanas Islands, and the sea caves at Playa Ventana. During the tour, we'll search for humpback whales and dolphins with the captain and guide.

While whale watching in Uvita, we find another natural wonder besides the animals themselves: In Marino Ballena National Park, a natural rock formation in the shape of a whale's fin is visible at low tide. The ideal season to see the animals is between December and AprilGray whales grow up to 15 meters long and are among the rarest whale species on Earth. Our whale-watching tour lasts approximately 3 hours and offers the opportunity to observe humpback whales, dolphins and other marine animals in their natural habitat.

Day 18, March 22.03.26, XNUMX Transfer from Marina Ballena National Park to Drake Bay (Corcovado National Park)

18th - 21st, Day, 22.03. – 25.03.26, 3 Next including breakfast

Early in the morning, we leave Marina Ballena National Park and drive about 2 hours further south to the famous Corcovado National Park. The journey then continues to Drake Bay, where we check into our Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat.

Corcovado National Park has a lot to offer, so we stay here for 4 days/3 nights.

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Important: To experience the nature in Corcovado National Park optimally, we have a local, English-speaking nature guide here for 2 full days and also take a boat tour to Cano Island on one day, including Snorkeling.

Caño Island is located approximately 52 kilometers or 32 miles from Marino Ballena National Park on the Osa Peninsula. This beautiful island has been a biological reserve since 1978. The island has a permanent ranger station that monitors the natural habitats of both land and marine life. The main reason people visit Caño Island is for its unparalleled snorkeling and diving opportunities. It is known as the second best place in Costa Rica, after Cocos Island, to go diving. Important: If someone wants to go diving, this diving tour must be booked approximately 6 months before the start of the trip and this tour will be charged separately!

Day 21, March 25.03.26, XNUMX Transfer from Corcovado National Park to the simple Tami Lodge (overnight stay on the way to the Caribbean coast)
Day 21 - 22, March 25 - 26.03.26, 1: XNUMX night including breakfast

The simple Tami Lodge Hostel & Restaurant is located in Los Quetzales National Park! The quetzal (see photo below), which is also called the bird of the gods of Central America, bears its name for a reason. It has green to blue shimmering plumage and a red breast. A special feature of the bird is its tail feather, which can grow up to 80 cm long and resembles a majestic train.

Note: The drive from Drake Bay to Tami Lodge is early in the morning so we have enough time to watch for the Quetzal bird! It's approximately 275 km, and takes about 5 hours. We should start early in the morning at 6:30 a.m. to arrive at Tami Lodge around 12:00 p.m.

Day 22, March 26.03.26, XNUMX Transfer from Tami Lodge to Cahuita (Caribbean coast)

Day 22 - 25, March 26 - 29.03.26, XNUMX

3 nights including breakfast in Cahuita

After an early breakfast, we can look for the quetzal bird one more time before continuing from the Tami Lodge toward the Caribbean, to Cahuita. It's another 257 km, or about a 5-hour drive, until we arrive in Cahuita! Accommodation for 3 nights in a standard double room, including breakfast, at Casa Marcellino. "Back to the roots"... a simple hotel... Costa Rica is a relatively expensive country, and with so many days on the road, we'll have to put the brakes on our budget a bit!

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 Very close to Casa Marceillino is the Cahuita National Park with beautiful beaches.

The Jaguar Rescue Center, which we will visit, is about a 32-minute drive from our hostel.

The  Jaguar Rescue Center (Jaguar Rescue Center, short: JRC) is an animal rescue center near Puerto Viejo de Talamanca in the province of Limon on the east coast (Caribbean). The center is dedicated to the rehabilitation of abused, injured, orphaned, and/or confiscated animals. The center was founded by the Italian biologist Sandro Alviani and his wife Encar García, a Catalan biologist, who manages it with the help of volunteers from all over the world. The center is home to numerous mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as a large serpentarium with venomous and non-venomous snakes native to Costa Rica. The Jaguar Rescue Center is not It is not funded by the government, but relies on community support, donations, and entrance fees for group and private tours. (Donations welcome!)

Note: We can decide at short notice whether we will visit the Jaguar Rescue Center in peace between March 27.03.26th and 28.03.26th, 29.03.26, or on our way to the border with Panama on March XNUMXth, XNUMX!

On March 27.03th or 28.03.26th, XNUMX:

Day trip to the indigenous Bribri people on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica (from/to Cahuita)

One of the reserves of the indigenous BriBri people is located just a few kilometers from Cahuita. You can visit a village and take a guided tour with Catato Lopez, the village elder, and his family. You will learn a lot about the Life of the BriBrisThe Bribri have their own language, and you can practice some of its words. Catato will show you the different useful plants and their uses, such as plants for making cords, body painting, or jewelry.

Day 25, March 29.03.26, XNUMX Transfer from Cahuita (possibly via Jaguar Rescue Center) to the border town of Sixaola/Guabito on the Panamanian border and then on to Almirante (Panama).

Day 25 - 26, March 29.03 - 30.03.26, 1, XNUMX night including breakfast

When we take a taxi from Cahuita to Sixaola on 29.03.26 (without (A visit to the rescue center, which we may have already seen on one of the previous days), the transfer from Cahuita (Costa Rica) to Almirante, Panama, takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, 86 km. Please note: Passport control and entry fees (currently approximately USD 8 per person) are to be paid on site. Both stamps, i.e., exit stamps for Costa Rica and (!) EntryA stamp for Panama must be placed in your passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months after leaving Panama. We then arrive in Almirante (Panama), the capital of the Almirante District in the Bocas del Toro Province in the Republic of Panama. Its name is Spanish for Admiral. Almirante was built in the early 20th century by the United Fruit Company as a port for its banana exports. The area consisted of landfills on swamps; it housed the UFCO headquarters until 1970. The first settlers were mainly Black Jamaicans and the Lesser Antilles, who worked on the banana plantations in the early 1900s. Due to the importance of the port of Almirante, it also attracted Chinese, Hindu, and Jewish merchants in the early 1950s. Since 2002, there has been a massive migration of Chinese to the entire province, so it is normal to see them in their shops. Almirante was hit by a strong earthquake on April 22, 1991, and most of the wooden houses were destroyed, so the government decided to build new houses on the outskirts of the city.

Important: There is no decent hotel in Almirante, so we stay at the rustic, simple Bocas Ridge Hotel, which is located on a mountain just outside of Almirante.

If you don't wish to continue your trip to Panama, a private transfer (minibus) from Cahuita to San José will take place on March 29.03.26, XNUMX. Depending on the airline, an overnight stay in San José may be necessary. Information about the return flight from San José to Frankfurt/Main is available upon request.

Room example at the simple Bocas Ridge Hotel in Almirante, Panama

Day 26, March 30.03.26, XNUMX Ferry from Almirante to the Bocas del Toro Islands

26th - 29th day, March 30.03th – 02.04.26/XNUMX/XNUMX
3 nights including breakfast in the Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

The ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toro departs twice a day and we plan the ferry crossing at 11:00 a.m. (dates can be changed) from Almirante, arriving on the Bocas del Toro Islands at 12:40 p.m., i.e. a journey time of approximately 1 hour 40 minutes (ferry ticket included in the price).

Welcome to the Bocas del Toro Islands... a cool atmosphere greets us! Everything's easy... Upon arrival in the Bocas del Toro Islands, we'll be transferred by taxi/boat to a wonderful resort called Punta Caracaol Acqua Lodge. We'll stay here for three nights, including breakfast.

The lighting of the paths is powered by solar energy during the day.

Sustainability program:

At Punta Caracol Acqua-Lodge, we place great importance on the environment and the well-being of the community and are therefore pioneers in sustainable management in both areas. Here, traditional, artistic building techniques are combined with state-of-the-art systems for sustainable energy generation. These include solar panels in the restaurant and all suites, gas cooling in all refrigerators and freezers, and solar-powered wastewater treatment with state-of-the-art aerobic and anaerobic systems for micro-treatment and wastewater treatment. The Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge uses a waste management policy that includes separating waste materials such as glass, aluminum, batteries, plastics, and paper into separate containers for special treatment and recycling. Organic waste is collected in special bins to produce natural compost. The bath products are just as environmentally friendly as the soaps used in our laundry. Upon arrival, our guests receive a brief introduction to the ins and outs of an eco-friendly Acqua Lodge and some tips that can help them have an enriching experience while contributing to protecting the planet. Fishing and coral collecting are not permitted at the Acqua Lodge.

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A lot of solar energy is used at the Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge!

 Restaurant (breakfast is included)

Transfer by boat to Bocas del Toro town.

This Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge is one of the best in Bocas del Toro and it is not cheap, but it is highly recommended. Stay there independently, without a guide! Relax, unwind...

The standard "Luna Suite" is planned!

Day 29, 02.04.26 Flight from Bocas del Toro to Panama City

Day 29 - 32, March 02 - 05.04.26, XNUMX
3 nights including breakfast at Hotel Paitilla, Panama City

Transfer to the airport on the Bocas del Toro Islands and domestic flight to Panama City. Checked baggage 23 kg per person, economy class, small propeller plane, flight times subject to change!

(Flight included in the tour price)

BOC = Bocas del Toro, PAC = Albrook Airport Panama City

02.04.26, BOC-PAC 11:30 - 12:30 01:00 h Q/Econ /CNF

Transfer from Albrook Domestic Airport to the base hotel Plaza Paitilla Inn in the modern part of Panama City. In the afternoon, a German-language city tour of Panama City will take place. Overnight in Panama City. (B/-/- Snack on the plane)

All rooms have a bay view!

Wonderful evening atmosphere in our "base hotel" Plaza Paitilla Inn, see belowr Fantastic atmosphere in the evening by the pool!

Day 29, 02.04.26, afternoon city tour in the old town of Panama City

In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Panama City's Old Town with a local, English-speaking guide. If you stay in the Old Town area, you can easily return to the Hotel Paitilla independently by Uber (approx. USD 10 for 4 people). Overnight at the Hotel Paitilla Inn. (B/-/-)

View from the old town to the modern part of Panama City

If you still feel like it in the evening, you can go to one of the many wonderful bars in the old town of Panama City!

Day 30, April 03.04.26, XNUMX, Visit to the Embera Indian Tribe (full-day tour from/to Panama City)

Travel by bus to Chagres National Park. Here we board traditional Indian dugout canoes and travel along the Chagres River to a waterfall in the rainforest, see Exciting trip with the dugout canoe. We then travel by boat to the Embera village. There, we'll enjoy a traditional meal and learn about Embera culture and customs, such as handicrafts and dances. Afterwards, we'll return to Panama City. We'll stay overnight again at the Paitilla In Hotel in Panama City. (B/L/-) L = Lunch = typical Indian snack

Entry into Chagres National Park currently. USD 5 per person, Embera Community currently USD 30 per person (These fees are included in the tour price!)

 

The Embera Indians cook us delicious, fresh fish and serve us tropical fruits!

After the wonderful jungle excursion, we return to our "base hotel," Plaza Paitilla, in Panama City, where we can relax by the pool. Another overnight stay in Panama City. (B/-/-)

Day 31, April 04.04.2026, XNUMX, Wildlife viewing on Monkey Island in Gatun Lake and visit to the Panama Canal (full-day tour from/to Panama City)

Very early in the morning, everyone receives a packed lunch, which we eat on the bus ride as a substitute for breakfast, so we can start this fascinating day trip as early as possible, as the wildlife is best observed early in the morning. We travel to the Panama Canal, where we can see the ships in the Panama Canal up close and experience the tropical rainforests and wildlife along the Panama Canal. The tropical rainforest covers the entire area, and we stop at several small islands where capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, and Geoffroy's monkeys live in the wild. We can observe wild monkeys up close and experience unforgettable moments.

Early in the morning we give each participant a lunch box for breakfast.

Early in the morning we arrive at the Panama Canal.

 

Again and again we see huge ships passing through the Panama Canal, which, depending on their size, pay around 500.000,00 euros per passage!

In the early afternoon, after our exciting adventures, we return to the pier on our excursion boat, and our bus takes us back to our "base hotel," Plaza Paitilla, where we'll spend the night again. (Lunchbox/-/-)

Bottom image: Route through the Panama Canal.

 

Day 32, April 05.04.2026, XNUMX, Panama City - San Blas Islands (Caribbean)

After a leisurely breakfast, we will be taken by bus to the small Albrook Airport in Panama City. We will begin our flight (departure time approximately 12:40 PM) on a chartered Kodiak or Saratoga aircraft (approximately XNUMX minutes flight time) to the San Blas Islands (Isla Corazon de Jesus). Aircraft type changes are possible.

Landing approach to the San Blas Islands, see Approaching San Blas, Arrival in paradise, on the approximately 365 Caribbean islands of the stunning San Blas Islands! On the runway of Isla Corzón, everyone pays their "airport tax" of currently $12 per person.

 

Attention: A maximum of 12 kilos of luggage is allowed per person. You can store the rest of your luggage in locked bags or suitcases in the Bodega of the Paitilla Inn Hotel. Please bring light bags to San Blas! (Swimming shoes, casual summer clothing & fleece for the evenings are sufficient)

The pp 24 USD airport tax (please pay on site) Start of the unique 7 days/6 nights sailing trip "all inclusive"! Experience the truly beautiful home of the Kuna Indians from the deck of a sailing ship. Get to know the 365 islands of the San Blas archipelago and the interesting culture of the Gunas.

The clear Caribbean water is fantastic, temperature about 27 to 29 degrees Celsius, see turquoise Caribbean!

Transfer to our three-star catamaran around 14:00 p.m. The San Blas Islands are among the most colorful and beautiful regions of the country. Wonderful hours on the catamaran are waiting for you. You will stop at some islands where you can relax, snorkel or swim. Among other things, you will visit the villages of the Kuna. The Kuna are among the original cultures of America, which were hardly touched by the colonial era and its consequences. Here you will encounter centuries-old traditions and lifestyles. Important note: The approximately 365 San Blas Islands are protected by reefs, so there is minimal to zero sea swell. 

Island hopping in the island paradise of San Blas see Paradise San Blas Islands or next dream island!

Day 32 - Day 38, April 05 - 11.04.26, 365, Dream island hopping in the archipelago of the 7 San Blas Islands/Panama/Caribbean (6 days/XNUMX nights)

Transfer by dinghy to our catamaran, which will be our home for the next 7 days. Including full board, drinks, beer, wine etc.

The catamaran's layout accommodates a maximum of 12 people in a double cabin with private shower/toilet. Two double cabins with bunk beds are available, which are offered at a discount of €300 per person.

 

Standard double cabin with private shower WC:

There are two bunk bed cabins available for a discount of 300 Euro per person:

Exterior of the catamaran

 

 

Paddleboard rental for free!

Our very good cook on our catamaran, see under excellent cook on board!

Part of the energy is generated on the catamaran with solar cells!

 

Included during the cruise: breakfast, lunch, dinner (mainly fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables), drinks included, soft drinks, beer, wine and rum etc. Includes stand up paddle and canoe rentals.

San Blas Islands, … a paradise! Air temperatures of 28 to 34 degrees Celsius, a light breeze, and water temperatures between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. Climatically speaking, the best time to visit this destination is late March/early April.! 

 Provisions delivered by small boats!

Great view!

Our boatswain caught a tuna... which will be served freshly fried for dinner this evening!

Unique water, like in paradise!

 

As a tour operator, I have never personally experienced such a paradisiacal atmosphere... and I've traveled a lot...

The Kuna Indians live in huts on the 365 San Blas Islands; there are no "concrete bunkers" on these islets... and the Kuna Indians offer us their goods.

Found a nice, colorful shirt!

Today we are not eating lobster or fish, but rather delicious grilled meat and a delicious, cold white wine!

We visit another island with a cute bar.

The last wonderful evening in paradise is upon us, ...it's time to say "Adios" to these unique islands...

Day 38, April 11.04.26, XNUMX, Return flight from the San Blas Islands to Panama City in the morning, afternoon free.

Around 10:00 a.m., we'll fly back by charter plane from the San Blas Islands to Panama City (the small Albrook airport). Transfer to our base hotel, the Central Paitilla Inn, where we'll have time to collect our luggage. Afterwards, we'll have time to relax by the pool and say goodbye to our tight-knit group in the evening. Those who wish can head back to the old town in the evening and enjoy a delicious drink in one of the quaint bars. This will be our last night at the Hotel Paitilla in Panama City. (B/-/-)

Day 39, 12.04.26, Panama City morning free, afternoon return flight to Europe

After a leisurely breakfast, the morning and early afternoon are free for shopping, for example. In the late afternoon you will be transferred from the Hotel Paitilla to the international airport (PTY) in Panama City. Adios Panama & San Blas! A dream trip comes to an end! The flight home (night flight) (B/-/-) takes place with meals on the plane

Estimated flight times with KLM, departure in the evening at 18:45 p.m. from Panama City via Amsterdam (night flight, arrival the next day, Sunday)

Estimated flight times (changes possible at any time):

PTY = Panama City, AMS = Amsterdam

Day 40, April 13.04.26, XNUMX, Amsterdam or Paris/Frankfurt

Arrival local time (CET) at 10:50 a.m. in Amsterdam (or Paris). Onward flight at 16:10 p.m. from Amsterdam or Paris with arrival in Frankfurt/Main at 17:15 p.m. (Other destination airports also possible on request, e.g. Basel)

End of an unforgettable dream trip!

Important note: If someone is dependent on the Easter school holidays, they can also fly back a day earlier to ensure they arrive on Sunday, April 12.04.26, XNUMX! (In this case, an overnight stay in Panama City will be deducted from the price).

The complete trip Costa Rica & Panama costs pp 22.099,00 euros in a double room or double cabin for a journey duration of 40 days!

If the Panama Part not is desired, the Costa Rica part costs from 05.03. - 29.03.2026
pp 13.998,00 euros in a double room or double cabin for a journey duration of 25 days!

This price is valid for a small group with a minimum of 2 people (already reached!) in a double room plus tour accompaniment from Christian Frobeen from San José to Panama City!

Included: Tour as advertised, plus specified meals, double or twin cabin accommodation, German-speaking tour by Mr. Frobeen, with a local English-speaking guide available if requested, transportation and transfers, connecting flight from San José to Panama City in economy class, flight Panama City-San Blas-Panama City in a propeller plane, payment guarantee certificate from R+V.

Not included: Meals not mentioned above, airport tax on San Blas for the round-trip flight currently $24 per person ($12 per person for the outbound flight and $12 per person for the return flight, payable at the airport; amounts subject to change), beverages, any local taxes (if applicable), tips, and the transatlantic flight. We would be happy to provide you with a quote for economy or business class airfare on the transatlantic flight.

Note: If a hotel cannot be confirmed, we will book an alternative hotel in consultation with you. The hotels have been carefully selected. Costa Rica and Panama are emerging economies, and the standard of the hotels and hostels ranges from basic to comfortable. The San Blas Islands have the status of a developing country with very basic conditions but beautiful natural beauty.

Our terms and conditions apply, see https://www.frobeen.de/agb

Note: If the hotel is fully booked, an equivalent hotel will be booked. If a sailing catamaran is not available at short notice, an equivalent sailing catamaran will be booked. The allocation to the sailing catamarans takes place after receipt of the booking. The size of the catamaran or the two catamarans depends on the number of bookings. Due to the low land weight on Isla Corazón, the group will probably have to be split into two propeller planes. Maximum luggage weight for propeller plane flights pp 12 kilos = 26,5 pounds (the rest of the luggage must be deposited at the hotel in Panama City). The propeller planes are simple and have reliable pilots.

 

Next appointment Nextprogram: 27.03.2026 - 01.04.26, departure from e.g. Frankfurt/Main

time of Nextprogram off/on Panama City
6 days/5 nights (then join the main program group, starting 01.04.26, Panama/San Blas Islands)
Small group 2 - 6 participants (reduced number of participants in the preliminary program!)

Day 1, departure on March 27.03.26, XNUMX, Frankfurt/Main-Amsterdam-Panama City

Estimated flight times:

KLM departure from Frankfurt/Main at 6:55 a.m., arrival in Amsterdam at 8:10 a.m., connecting flight at 11:20 a.m., arrival local time in Panama City at 16:25 p.m.

Please check your checked baggage (23 kg per person) through to Panama City. Transatlantic flight from Frankfurt/Main via Amsterdam (or Paris) to Panama. Arrival in Panama City at approximately 16:25 PM local time. Transfer with a local English guide to the base hotel, the Paitilla Inn, in the modern part of Panama City. Check in, enjoy a brief evening briefing over a delicious Corona beer with the local English-speaking guide, and overnight in a double room at the Hotel Paitilla. Meals on board.

View from the colonial old town over to the modern part of Panama City

Day 2, March 28.03.26, XNUMX, Bike tour in Panama City - afternoon free

We start the trip calmly and rent bikes in the morning (rental fee included, ride at your own risk, ride in an international small group). We can cycle wonderfully along the waterfront promenade! Maybe we can make it to the fish market, which is towards the old town. The afternoon is free. Overnight stay again in the “base hotel” Paitilla in the modern part of Panama City. (F/-/-)

Top picture: Cruise across the Panama Canal!

Giant ships cross the Panama Canal and pay a transit fee of approximately 500.000 euros per passage, depending on their size!

Day 3, 29.03.26, 4 days/3 nights tour (29.03. - 01.04.26 ) Valle de Anton (mountains) and Pacific coast

Trip to Anton Valley in central Panama, which as is considered the second largest populated volcanic crater in the world. The landscape with the evergreen mountain ranges is unique and truly captivates tourists. There are numerous hiking trails surrounded by unique nature and rivers around the village of El Valle de Anton.
Due to the microclimate prevailing in the Valle de Anton, a unique flora and fauna has settled in this area, making it very attractive to explore this region of Panama in detail. One of the top sights in Panama with great highlights!

Valle de Anton, Panama

2 nights/night in a cute hotel The Golden Frog Inn, Valle de Anton.

Room example

Sensationally located hotel in Valle de Anton, Panama!

Unforgettable day trip from/to Valle de Anton to a waterfall with crystal clear water... simply wonderfully refreshing!

In the morning we climb up the Valle de Anton to the viewing point in the world's second largest inhabited crater at Cerro Gaitail. Late afternoon
back to the wonderful hotel in Valle de Anton, where we can refresh ourselves in the pool after the sporting activity.

The following day we continue our journey to the Pacific, where we move into a quaint hotel called Villa Botero in Santa Clara. This is followed by a wonderful day of relaxing at the nature stands and visiting a beach restaurant. In the tropical climate, order piña coladas first!

Room example Villa Botero

Natural beaches on the Pacific, Panama

Note: Panama is on the rise when it comes to international tourism. This Central American country has an extremely attractive nature. The hotel standard cannot be compared with “star” categories in Europe. The wonderful authenticity in Panama will remain unforgettable!

The temperatures in Panama are between 24 and 34 degrees Celsius,... tropical temperatures and time for a delicious piña colada or a wonderfully cold Corona beer
to drink!

Day 6, 01.04.26, Return from the Pacific coast (Santa Clara) to Panama City

During the day we return to Panama City and join the group in Panama City in the evening,

Refreshing pool at the Hotel Paitilla and meeting with the group that has just arrived in Panama City. Overnight stay at the base hotel Plaza Paitilla Inn, Panama.

Start of the program Panama & San Blas Islands , see separate program!

Day 17, 12.04.26, Return flight from Panama City via Amsterdam to Frankfurt/Main

Estimated return flight times after this Panama & San Blas Island headprogram:

Departure with KLM at 18:45 p.m., arrival the following day at 10:50 a.m., onward flight e.g. to Frankfurt/Main at 16:10 p.m. with arrival at 17:15 p.m. the following day, March 13.03th.

Meals on the plane

Day 18, 13.04.26, Arrival in Europe

Arrival in Amsterdam (or Paris), onward flight to Frankfurt/Main. End of a dream trip.

Travel price for that travel arrangement, NextPanama City program,
Duration of 6 days/5 nights from/to Panama City from March 27.03st. - 01.04.26/XNUMX/XNUMX

(Attention: It is in the preliminary program  a small group of at least 2, max. 6 participants):

pp 1.599 euros in a double room
Single room surcharge: 599 euros

Included in the travel price:
Private trip with a local, English-speaking guide, 2 nights/breakfast in a double room at the Hotel Paitilla, transfer from the international airport to the Hotel Paitilla, bicycle tour in an international group, round trip, 2 nights/breakfast in the beautiful Hotel Golden Frog Inn in Valle de Anton, 1 night/breakfast in the rustic Hotel Villa Botero in Santa Clara, tour along the Pacific coast back to Panama City, transport by car or minibus.

Not included: transatlantic flight KLM/ is billed separately, other meals, drinks, personal costs.

The General Terms and Conditions of Frobeen Touristik GmbH apply, see below Terms and Conditions (frobeen.de)

Next date: January 01, XNUMX.04. - 13.04.2026 (headprogram)
(from/to Frankfurt/Main)

Panama program including 7 days / 6 nights on a catamaran
 Archipelago of the San Blas Islands / Caribbean (approx. 365 islets)
.... experience the most beautiful beaches in the world!  

Estimated itinerary:

Day 1, 01.04.26, BStart of the main program Panama & San Blas Islands, Caribbean

Arranged flights, e.g., KLM from Frankfurt/Main via Paris or Amsterdam to Panama City (PTY). From North Rhine-Westphalia, nonstop KLM flights from/to Amsterdam are also available upon request! (Departures are also possible from Düsseldorf, Hamburg, or Munich, for example.)

Departure from Frankfurt/Main at approximately 6:55 a.m., arranged transatlantic flight via Amsterdam (possibly via Paris) to Panama City, arrival in Panama City at approximately 16:25 p.m. local time. After you have collected your luggage, a representative from Frobeen Erlebnisreisen/Frobeen Travel will be waiting at the airport exit (please look for a sign with the Frobeen logo and your last name). A representative will drive you to our hotel, Plaza Paitilla Inn. Time to check into your room. A brief meeting with Christian Frobeen to discuss the next day's program, followed by an overnight stay in Panama City. (Meals on the flight)

Double room including breakfast buffet 

All reserved rooms have Bayview! (Sunset photographed through the room window!)

wonderful evening atmosphere in our "base hotel" Plaza Paitailla Inn, see under great evening ambience in our hotel Plaza Paitilla Inn, Panama City

The hotel Paitilla Inn is located in the modern part of Panama City!

Bottom picture: View from the pool (Hotel Paitilla Inn, Panama City)

View (see below) from the old town over to the modern part of Panama City!

2nd day, April 02.04.26, XNUMX, Panama City (city tour & welcome party)

In the morning there is a very interesting city tour in the wonderful old town of Panama City.

There is one in the evening Welcome Party with all participants at Hotel Paitilla Inn. (Please pay for the drinks yourself!)

Let's have fun!! 

Overnight at Hotel Paitilla Inn in Panama City (B/-/-)

B = breakfast buffet

Cozy bar with spectacular views of the modern part of Panama City!

Day 3, April 03.04.26, XNUMX, Visit to an Embera Indian tribe (full-day tour from/to Panama City)

Drive to Chagres National Park. Here we board traditional Indian dugout canoes and travel along the Chagres River to a waterfall in the rainforest, see Exciting trip with the dugout canoeWe then travel by boat to the Embera village. There, we'll enjoy a traditional meal and learn about Embera culture and customs, such as handicrafts and dances. Afterwards, we'll return to Panama City. We'll stay overnight again at the Paitilla In Hotel in Panama City. (B/L/-) L = Lunch = typical Indian snack

Entry into Chagres National Park currently. USD 5 per person, Embera Community currently USD 30 per person (These fees are included in the tour price!)

Note: By visiting the Embera Indians we are supporting the construction of a school and a solar system for the Embera Indians is being financed!

In the jungle, fresh fish is prepared for us and delicious tropical fruits are served to us!

Day 4, 04.04.26, Wildlife viewing on Monkey Island in Gatun Lake and visit to the Panama Canal

A fascinating day trip where we see the ships in the Panama Canal up close and learn about the tropical rainforests and wildlife of the Panama Canal.

A very early departure from Panama City to Gamboa. A boat trip on Lake Gatun, our boat will pass very close to the enormous ships transiting the Panama Canal. Tropical rainforest covers the entire area, and we'll stop at several small islands where capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, and Geoffroy's monkeys live in the wild. We'll observe wild monkeys up close and experience unforgettable moments.

Overnight again at the “base hotel” Paitilla Inn in Panama City. (F/-/-)

Day 5, 05.04.26, Propeller plane flight from Panama City to the San Blas Islands, Panama, Caribbean

Transfer to the small Albrook Airport in Panama City. Flight (departure time approx. 12 p.m.) with a chartered Kodiak aircraft (approx. 40 minutes flight time) to the San Blas Islands (Isla Corazon de Jesus)

-Aircraft type change possible -

See also the video on the youtube page below

https://youtu.be/YMRVPZevBoQ

5th - 11th day, April 05.04th - 11.04.26/XNUMX/XNUMX,  7 days/6 nights Catamaran tour in the San Blas archipelago (over 365 islets) -

inklusive full board - without Extra charge!

Attention: A maximum of 14 kilos of luggage is allowed per person. You can store the rest of your luggage in locked bags or suitcases in the Bodega of the Paitilla Inn Hotel. Please bring light bags to San Blas! (Swimming shoes, casual summer clothing & fleece for the evenings are sufficient)

The pp 24 USD airport tax (please pay locally) beginning of the unique

7 days/6 nights sailing trip! Experience the truly beautiful home of the Kuna Indians from the deck of a sailing ship. Get to know the 365 islands of the San Blas archipelago and the interesting culture of the Gunas.

The clear Caribbean water is fantastic, temperature approx. 27 to 29 degrees Celsius, please also watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/b0jDyIh5hSE

Transfer to our three-star catamaran around 14:00 p.m. The San Blas Islands are among the most colorful and beautiful regions of the country. Wonderful hours on the catamaran are waiting for you. You will stop at some islands where you can relax, snorkel or swim. Among other things, you will visit the villages of the Kuna. The Kuna are among the original cultures of America, which were hardly touched by the colonial era and its consequences. Here you will encounter centuries-old traditions and lifestyles. Important note: The approximately 365 San Blas Islands are protected by reefs, so that there is minimal swell to zero swell. 

Island hopping in the island paradise of San Blas see Paradise San Blas Islands or next dream island

Our catamaran (three stars) has space for up to 12 (if there are children up to a maximum of 14) people.

Fresh vegetables, fruits, fruits... and egg delivery!

mmm... delicious food!

...Lobsters!

Our very good cook on our catamaran see under

https://youtu.be/g5m6mJkuaWA

Part of the energy is generated on the catamaran with solar cells!

Included during the cruise: breakfast, lunch, dinner (mainly fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables), drinks included, soft drinks, beer, wine and rum etc. Includes stand up paddle and canoe rentals.

On a small cute island we will also have a nice barbecue!

San Blas Islands, … a paradise! 28 to 34 degrees Celsius air temperature, light breeze and water temperature between
27 – 29 degrees Celsius. In terms of climate, late March/early April is the best time to travel to this destination!
Rental fee for paddleboards included!

The Kuna Indians offer sewn "molas" (small rugs) on their islands...

Unique sunset...

Discover the beauty of the San Blas Islands. The captain typically navigates for about two hours a day under motor and/or sail. During this trip, you'll gain a glimpse of the paradisiacal landscape of the beautiful San Blas Islands and the culture of the local Kuna Indians.

Miguel, our boatman, caught a tuna... which will be served for a delicious dinner this evening!

 Note: The conditions on the San Blas Islands are very pristine and without "hotel bunkers"... simply fantastic!

Day 11, April 11.04.26, XNUMX, Return flight from the San Blas Islands to Panama City in the morning, afternoon free.

In the morning around 10:00 a.m. return flight with the charter plane from the San Blas Islands to Panamy City (small Albrook airport) and transfer to our “base hotel” Central Paitilla Inn and time to pick up the luggage at the hotel, time to then to relax a little by the pool and say goodbye to the "close-knit" group in the evening. Overnight stay again at the Hotel Paitilla in Panama City. (F/-/-)

There are restaurants in Panama City for every taste... with lots of ambiance!

Day 12, 12.03.26, Panama City morning free, afternoon return flight to Europe

After a leisurely breakfast, the morning and early afternoon are free for shopping, for example. In the late afternoon you will be transferred from the Hotel Paitilla to the international airport (PTY) in Panama City. Adios Panama & San Blas! A dream trip comes to an end! The flight home (night flight) (B/-/-) takes place with meals on the plane

Estimated flight times with KLM, departure in the evening at 18:45 p.m. from Panama City via Amsterdam (night flight, arrival the next day, Sunday)

Estimated flight times (changes possible at any time):

PTY = Panama City, AMS = Amsterdam

Day 13, April 13.04.26, XNUMX, Amsterdam or Paris/Frankfurt

Arrival local time (CET) at 10:50 a.m. in Amsterdam (or Paris). Onward flight at 16:10 p.m. from Amsterdam or Paris with arrival in Frankfurt/Main at 17:15 p.m. (Other destination airports also possible on request, e.g. Basel)

End of an unforgettable dream trip!

Important note: If someone is dependent on the Easter school holidays, they can also fly back a day earlier to ensure they arrive on Sunday, April 12.04.26, XNUMX! (In this case, an overnight stay in Panama City will be deducted from the price).

Price for the Panama/San Blas arrangement from/to Panama City:

All services mentioned, including brokered charter flight with a propeller plane Panama-City (Albrook Airport)-San Blas Islands return flight, 7 days/6 nights sailing trip including full board with drinks (incl. wine, beer and rum etc.), overnight stays in a double room or family room including breakfast buffet at the Hotel Paitilla Inn, day trip to the Embera Indians, day trip to the Panama Canal and Monkey Island, entry to Chagres National Park currently 5 USD per person, Embera Community currently 30 USD per person, all transfers , payment security note.

Price per person in a double cabin with own shower/toilet (same price as last year, but one additional day inklusive Full board on the catamaran!):
4290 Euro* plus KLM scheduled flight (single room and single cabin surcharge on request!)

(*300 euros discount per person for the two double cabins  bunk beds and own shower/toilet)

The KLM/Air France economy class flight from/to Frankfurt/Main on request (currently the price is approximately per person 798 euros - 1.080 euros).

Flight prices may change until the reservation is made!

Not included: International flight (booked by yourself or please get an offer from us!) Drinks and meals (except breakfast) in Panama City, airport tax on the San Blas Islands pp 2 x 12 = 24 USD, ie 12 USD pp to be paid in cash on arrival and on the return flight cash pp 12 USD, please pay directly at the airport or runway (subject to tax changes) personal expenses and tips. For the booking we need an email with a copy of your passport, your home address and information whether you have a food allergy Suffer!

If you would like to book the trip, please pay a 20% deposit (upon receipt of the confirmation/invoice) and the remaining amount should be transferred to our account 5 weeks before the start of the trip. All payments are insured against possible insolvency. You will receive a copy of the insurance policy with the invoice. Important: If you would also like to book the transatlantic flight through us, this must be paid immediately so that the flight ticket can be issued.

Our terms and conditions apply, see www.frobeen.de/agb

Note: If the hotel is fully booked, an equivalent hotel will be booked. If a sailing catamaran is not available at short notice, an equivalent sailing catamaran will be booked. The allocation to the sailing catamarans takes place after receipt of the booking. The size of the catamaran or the two catamarans depends on the number of bookings. Due to the low land weight on Isla Corazón, the group will probably have to be split into two propeller planes. Maximum luggage weight for propeller plane flights pp 10 kilos = 22 pounds (the rest of the luggage must be deposited at the hotel in Panama City). The propeller planes are simple and have reliable pilots.

Important hotel information: The hotel has been carefully selected. Panama is in the early stages of international tourism. The San Blas Islands have the status of a developing country with very basic conditions but beautiful nature.

Reference to trip 2023:

“Dear Chrissi, thank you very much for a wonderful and unforgettable holiday! It was really great. Have a good flight home!” (via WhatsApp, 22:28 p.m., April 17, 2023 from Mr. Unkelbach)

General information about Panama:

Capital: Panama City
Population: 4 Million
Surface: 75.517 km² (slightly larger than Bavaria)
national holiday: 3 November (Independence from Greater Colombia 1903)
Geography: Panama is located between Costa Rica and Colombia and forms the link between Central and South America. The narrow isthmus has long stretches of coastline on both the Pacific and Caribbean Seas.

Highlights:
PANAMA CANAL / COLONIAL OLD TOWN / PACIFIC AND CARIBBEAN BEACHES / TROPICAL RAINFOREST

Good to know:

MONEY:
The official currency in Panama is the US dollar, but there is also the local currency "Balboa", which is only available in coin form and is always a 1:1 dollar equivalent.

ELECTRICITY:
Also the sockets in Panama are the same as in the USA, the voltage is different than in Germany, e.g. B. at 110V, check the information on your devices.

CLIMATE:
With the exception of particularly high-altitude regions, Panama is tropically warm and humid year-round. The rainy season lasts from around the end of April to November, while the dry season prevails in the main travel season between December and March/mid-April. In the rainy season it rains between one and three hours a day on average and a visit is just as possible as in the dry season.

LANGUAGE:
The main language spoken in Panama is Spanish. In general, you can get along well with English in Panama City or tourist strongholds such as Bocas del Toro, but it is advisable to know at least a few sentences in Spanish, especially since this is very much appreciated by the Panamanians.

ENTRY:
Visa-free entry to Panama is possible with an American, British, German, Austrian or Swiss passport if you intend to stay for 90 days or less. As a rule, a valid exit ticket must be presented upon entry.

VACCINATIONS:

It is recommended that you book approximately 8 weeks in advance of your travel date and contact your GP or other appropriate facility to inquire about recommended vaccinations. Information on the subject of travel vaccinations can also be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of Health.

with an individual pre- or post-program possible! (also completely individual possible)

Costa Rica basic program: March 26.02rd  - 06.03.2026 (this and other dates are also possible individually on request)

Price pp/double room: from 3.599 euros

Single room surcharge: 899 euros

Triple room priceestate: pp 198 euros

Small group: From 4 people, maximum 10 people (also possible as a private group of 1 - 3 people for a surcharge)

Included in the travel price:

• All services described in the program
• Meals as indicated
• for 1 - 3 people, private group with local German-speaking driver guide, from 4 people, local, Spanish-speaking driver and German speaking tour guide
• for 1 - 3 people 4 x 4 vehicle category Hyundai Tucson, from 4 people minibus
• Insolvency insurance (R + V insurance) 

Not included:  personal expenses, gratuities and international flights (we can quote you on transatlantic flights if you wish. Many of our customers use mileage credits for transatlantic flights).

We are planning a so-called "pilot trip" to Antarctica for the beginning/middle of January 2027, which Mr. Frobeen will accompany himself. The flight will be from/to Punta Arenas (Chile) to Antarctica and we will take a fantastic 8-day/7-night cruise on an Antarctic ship towards the South Pole. We would be happy to plan a pre- or post-program for you, e.g. in Chile (prices/information on request).

Tip: Mr. Frobeen recently traveled on an inspection trip in the south of Chile to Cape Horn and experienced very strong waves in the Drake Passage. The large cruise ships do have stabilizers, but even these do not prevent strong rocking. Therefore, it makes sense to cross the stormy Drake Passage from/to Punta Arenas (Chile) by plane and from/to Antarctica to book a small (maximum 73 participants!), compact ship, where the service is much more personal than on a large ship. Mr. Frobeen therefore recommends the very modern, new ship Magellan Explorer or the lower priced ship Ocean Nova, see below!

Antarctic air cruise 8 days/7 nights from/to Punta Arenas
Estimated route (short-term changes, e.g. due to changed climatic conditions, are possible at any time):

Day 1: Start of the Air Cruise (Punta Arenas)
A representative from our local partners will greet you before 14:00 PM in Punta Arenas, Chile. Transfer to your hotel. Visit to the Explorer House and take part in a mandatory briefing which includes important information about your air cruise and explains the essential guidelines for visitors to Antarctica. A welcome dinner will introduce you to local gastronomy while meeting other adventurers from around the world (local English speaking guides as international group).

Day 2: Scheduled flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica
The arranged two-hour flight takes you from Punta Arenas to King George Island in the South Shetland Islands. Your Antarctic adventure begins when you step off the plane and feel the clear Antarctic air for the first time.

You then hike approximately 2 km (1,25 miles) past Chile's Frei Station and Russia's Bellingshausen Station to reach the coast and board a Zodiac that will take you to your boutique expedition ship Magellan Explorer brings.

Day 3 - 8: Exploring Antarctica
The expedition travels along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals and whales.

They visit the South Shetland Islands and the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula and use the Zodiac very often. Hike in small groups to extraordinary places and take part in Zodiac explorations in otherwise inaccessible areas. Our experienced polar guides share their passion for Antarctica through an engaging program, illustrated presentations and take you ashore to provide engaging explanations of wildlife, history and the many wonders of the Antarctic environment. Enjoy the spectacular view from the glass-enclosed lounge while sipping a drink and reveling in your daily adventures with fellow international guests from around the world.

The goal of the expedition is to go far south to reach the Arctic Circle. The expedition team plans the specific itinerary based on the local, current, especially climatic conditions, which can change at any time, and uses the constantly changing possibilities provided by nature. Flexibility is the key to an unforgettable trip. Your dream trip includes visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache and Penola Straits and the Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique and designed to give you the best possible overview of the diverse Antarctic environment.

Day 8: End of the air cruise
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Punta Arenas and individual follow-up program that we would be happy to organize for you according to your wishes.

Important: The price of this dream trip depends on the type of cabin. If you are interested, Mr. Frobeen, as an expert, can give you information about the prices of the respective cabins (see deck plan below)!

A slightly cheaper ship is the Ocean Nova (price on request):

  Back to overview

Unique highlights!

Argentina: An unforgettable natural wonder: From the deserts near Salta to the eternal ice!

This unique trip combines the history of the country of Argentina with its natural wonders like the Iguazú waterfalls. Next to Buenos Aires is it after, among other things Salta, El Calafate with the majestic Perito Moreno glacier, El Chaltén with the famous Mount Fritz Roy, Argentino lake and to the southernmost city of Argentina, after Ushuaia on the Beagle Channel.

18 days from € 2.649 pp

Insider tip Colombia, away from mass tourism - Pacific coast near Nuquí, Medellín & the surrounding area

Nice lifestyle hotel in Medellin and rustic “Robinson Cruso” Pacific Lodge. V.whale watching is possible from July to the end of September. 

8 days from € 1.699 pp

In small groups but also individually possible.

Experience the fascinating capital Bogotá, the underground salt cathedral in Zipaquira, Popayan, the whitewashed colonial city, spectacular landscapes & coffee fincas, the unique colonial pearl, Cartagena and relax on the dreamy Caribbean beach!
During an optional extension, you can marvel at pre-Columbian archaeological sites in San Augustin and visit the breathtaking scenery of the Tatacoa Desert. 

16 days from 4.998 €

Individual round trip

Experience the famous Perito Moreno glacier, the unique Iguazu Falls as well as the Tango city Buenos Aires!

6 days from €1.399 pp 

You want Discover unique landscapes and experience the largest waterfall on earth?

Then enjoy a varied round trip through an extraordinary country shaped by the Andes: Argentina

You discover the world famous Perito Moreno Glacier in South Patagonia and hear the roaring and greatest Iguazú waterfalls the earth too. If your sore feet are in the South Patagonian Andes Have a rest, dance a tango in the capital at the end of your trip Buenos Aires.

Don't feel like tango? Then visit one of the 14 soccer stadiums of the ball-loving South Americans!

10 days from € 1.998 pp

dreamy Chile tour individually or in small groups,

with optional pre-program Easter Island (4 days/3 nights from/to Santiago de Chile) see below Easter Island building block and/or post-program Australis cruise to Cape Horn (information on request).

Note: There will be a pilot trip to Antarctica from/to Punta Arenas in January 2025, which can be booked as an extension program, see below Antarctica, pilot voyage from spring 2025! (frobeen.de)

 Experience the most beautiful regions of Chile during our 13-day round trip!

13 days from € 3.998 pp  (can be extended on request, e.g. with Easter Island, Cape Horn or Antarctica!)

With the Belmond Andean Explorer train ride between Puno and Cuzco!

15 days from € 3.399 pp

(Warning: partially German-speaking Appointments can be booked, information on request!)

All the highlights of this unique Andean country with paradise on earth, Galápagos!

Unesco World Heritage³ - it quickly leaves you breathless!

Let's go in the highest capital in the world - Quito (2.850m). Take your time for this vibrant, beautiful and historic capital of Ecuador that is impressive surrounded by 14 volcanoes lies. Then the air becomes even thinner and it goes to the two highest volcanoes in Ecuador: the "small" and still active one Cotopaxi (5.897m) and the highest volcano Chimborazo (6.310m).

You always wanted one Original panama hat have? In fairytale-beautiful Cuenca you can make this little dream come true.

Well protected, you can move on to a much bigger dream - the Galapagos Islands. From now on only words like “incredibly beautiful, unique, dreamy, heavenly, breathtaking ...” will come out of your mouth.

Come Lizards, iguanas, turtles, blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and sea lions so close that it almost takes your breath away.

11 days mainland part in comfort hotels € 3.498 pp  (Mainland part in economy hotels only € 2.998 pp)

15 days mainland plus Galápagos cruise from € 7.499 pp

You can also book this trip without the Galápagos cruise.  

Ecuador's superlatives: ascent of the Cotopaxi and / or the Chimborazo

Also bookable from / to Europe with arrival usually the day before with an additional night in Quito

Experienced mountaineers guarantee reliable on-site support!
In this program, special emphasis is placed on good acclimatization.

 8 days from € 1.349 pp