A 27-day small-group journey for up to 12 travellers, tracing Panama's cloud forests, Caribbean reefs, and colonial canal city before crossing to Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats, ancient ruins, and the sacred shores of Lake Titicaca.
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This extraordinary 27-day journey combines the tropical beauty of Panama with the dramatic landscapes and cultural riches of Bolivia, offering a seamless exploration of two contrasting yet equally fascinating Latin American nations.Begin in Panama City, where colonial heritage and modern ambition meet — there are countless things to do in Panama City before venturing to the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and the vibrant Indigenous communities of the Emberá and Ngäbe-Buglé. Continue through the lush highlands of Boquete and the turquoise waters of Bocas del Toro, where coffee, cloud forests, coral reefs, and Caribbean rhythms intertwine. Explore our Panama tour packages for more adventures in this incredible country.
Panama and Bolivia – Tropical Trails and Andean Heights
Drawn from the full tour dossier — the standout days, encounters and views our specialists keep coming back to.
The tour opens in Panama City with two days exploring the contrasts between old and new. The ruins of Panamá Viejo stand alongside the colonial lanes of Casco Viejo, whilst the Mola Museum, Panama Canal Museum, and Cacao and Chocolate Museum add depth to the city's layered story. The Miraflores Locks bring the engineering reality of the Canal into sharp focus, with container ships passing at close range before the tour moves on into the interior.
Beyond the capital, the route ventures into some of Panama's most biodiverse landscapes. A dugout canoe journey on the Gatun River leads to an Emberá indigenous community, whilst the UNESCO-listed Fort San Lorenzo crowns the Caribbean coast. Boquete's cloud forest reveals hanging bridges and a specialty coffee finca, and the UNESCO La Amistad International Park opens its forest trails to the group. The Bocas del Toro archipelago adds coral reef snorkelling and a visit to a Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous community within Bastimentos Marine National Park, before Soberanía National Park and the Rainforest Discovery Center close the Panama chapter alongside the Biomuseo, designed by Frank Gehry.
Flying into Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the Bolivia section opens with the multi-civilisation archaeological complex at Samaipata — a fort used by the Chané, the Inca, and the Spanish in turn — and the Las Cuevas waterfalls, before the tour flies to Sucre. The White City's colonial centre holds the Cal Orck'o paleontological site, home to thousands of dinosaur tracks, and the Casa de la Libertad, where Bolivia's independence was declared, alongside the Museo Asur's exploration of Andean textile history. Potosí follows, where the working silver mines of Cerro Rico, the Challa ritual offering to the Tío figure, and the Money Museum bring the city's extraordinary mining past to life.
The Salar de Uyuni forms the centrepiece of the altiplano section, beginning with the locomotive graveyard and the salt-processing village of Colchani before crossing the vast white expanse to Incawasi Island, ringed by giant cacti. The surrounding desert plateau delivers further spectacle: flamingo-filled coloured lakes at Chiguana, Hedionda, and Honda; the surreal rock formations of the Siloli Desert; Sol de Mañana's geysers; and Mallku Canyons with their Neolithic rupestrian paintings. La Paz delivers the Witches Market, Moon Valley, and the pre-Inca ruins at Tiwanaku, before the final days bring boat excursions to Isla del Sol — where the Pilkokaina Inca temple and a summit sunset await — and Isla de la Luna, with its Temple of the Sun virgins at Aclla Huasi.
Key moments for Panama and Bolivia – Tropical Trails and Andean Heights
Full itinerary · 27 days
Reserve your place with a 10% deposit. Final balance due 70 days before departure. Single-room supplements optional — most travellers happily share.
| Departs | Returns | Status | Price pp | Single supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2027 | 31 May 2027 | Guaranteed | £7,195 | +£1,395 | Book now |
Every one of our Bolivia journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
Shared across all tours that visit this destination. Read alongside your individual tour dossier for trip-specific details.
Before booking, please familiarise yourself with the UK FCDO country advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. At present, there are no general warnings against travel to the main tourist areas, though travellers should avoid local protests or strikes.
Independently verified reviews from travellers who joined Panama and Bolivia – Tropical Trails and Andean Heights. Rated 4.9 Excellent on AITO by 250+ reviewers.
“Bolivia has so much variety, and it is vivid and colourful. So often we were gasping at the unreal beauty of the landscape. It's been a long time since I did a holiday with so many WOW moments. UD does what it says on the tin!”
KateR
Bolivia
“An amazing trip! We had the most amazing holiday — over two weeks we had a taste of the cities, the culture, the mountains, a safari, and time at the beach. Our driver/guide made the whole trip very relaxing, and we were welcomed warmly by everyone we met, enjoying fabulous food and drink along the way. Undiscovered Destinations planned a really amazing itinerary for us with great hotels, a fabulous guide/driver, and interesting places to visit — they took great care to ensure we had an excellent holiday. We look forward to booking another holiday with them in the future. Thank you, Mark!”
Anna
“This adventure was always going to be very full-on, which is how we like our trips. I didn't count on getting bronchitis and ending up in hospital, however. The itinerary was quickly amended to avoid high-altitude destinations as much as possible while still making sure we had a chance to enjoy interesting experiences. While obviously sad to have missed some of the original sites, the revised itinerary was the only sensible option under the circumstances. I was extremely impressed with how Undiscovered Destinations and their local team handled the situation — taking the stress out of it, smoothing the way, rearranging the itinerary and booking new hotels, translating for me with the medical staff, and making sure I always had transport, medicines and anything else I needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept in touch with me, each other, and the insurance company throughout. I can't recommend them enough!”
Grete
“My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Undiscovered Destinations. We had a different guide at each stop, and all of them were friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The local people were welcoming, and we always felt safe and comfortable. The beaches were spectacularly beautiful and empty of people, with warm, clear water, and each stop had its own character — some we loved for their unspoiled scenery, others for their history and the warmth of the welcome. We took the opportunity to snorkel on one of the most pristine reefs we've experienced, swimming with sea turtles and enormous manta rays that came right up to us out of curiosity. A wonderful destination for nature lovers.”
Frank
“Excellent. Action packed. Our local agent was excellent, and a good choice by Undiscovered Destinations. Because there were only two of us on the holiday, we had different guides at each stop, each one making sure we were handed over safely. All manner of transport was used, and we appreciated the different guiding strategies, the wealth of information given, the high level of English, and the genuine wish to show off their country at its best. Excellent.”
Cathy
“Far exceeding my expectations, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. A beautiful destination, with interesting history, lively ceremonies, lovely people and — surprisingly, for somewhere that sees so few tourists — absolutely no hassle on the streets. Excellent service from start to finish, with a first-class tour leader.”
Lynn
“We had a two-week trip with Undiscovered Destinations, flying in for two days first to break up the journey. It was a great trip, because we managed to see so much more than just the capital cities. This was the fourth trip we've taken with Undiscovered Destinations, and each one has been wonderful. Our guides were lovely — very professional and helpful. We rate UD very highly.”
Andy
“We had a fabulous trip with an excellent local guide, who took great care of us and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of both ancient and recent history, with lots of fascinating personal stories of his own life. We highly recommend this trip — Undiscovered Destinations were great to work with, and we hope to use them again.”
Jennie
“Everything was great — we got to witness a wonderful variety of wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the hospitality of the people. A fabulous trip from start to finish.”
Debbie
“Excellent all-round trip. Drivers were conscientious and careful, accommodation was better than expected, and the scenery was stunning throughout.”
Alexis
“Bolivia has so much variety, and it is vivid and colourful. So often we were gasping at the unreal beauty of the landscape. It's been a long time since I did a holiday with so many WOW moments. UD does what it says on the tin!”
KateR
Bolivia
“An amazing trip! We had the most amazing holiday — over two weeks we had a taste of the cities, the culture, the mountains, a safari, and time at the beach. Our driver/guide made the whole trip very relaxing, and we were welcomed warmly by everyone we met, enjoying fabulous food and drink along the way. Undiscovered Destinations planned a really amazing itinerary for us with great hotels, a fabulous guide/driver, and interesting places to visit — they took great care to ensure we had an excellent holiday. We look forward to booking another holiday with them in the future. Thank you, Mark!”
Anna
“This adventure was always going to be very full-on, which is how we like our trips. I didn't count on getting bronchitis and ending up in hospital, however. The itinerary was quickly amended to avoid high-altitude destinations as much as possible while still making sure we had a chance to enjoy interesting experiences. While obviously sad to have missed some of the original sites, the revised itinerary was the only sensible option under the circumstances. I was extremely impressed with how Undiscovered Destinations and their local team handled the situation — taking the stress out of it, smoothing the way, rearranging the itinerary and booking new hotels, translating for me with the medical staff, and making sure I always had transport, medicines and anything else I needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept in touch with me, each other, and the insurance company throughout. I can't recommend them enough!”
Grete
“My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Undiscovered Destinations. We had a different guide at each stop, and all of them were friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The local people were welcoming, and we always felt safe and comfortable. The beaches were spectacularly beautiful and empty of people, with warm, clear water, and each stop had its own character — some we loved for their unspoiled scenery, others for their history and the warmth of the welcome. We took the opportunity to snorkel on one of the most pristine reefs we've experienced, swimming with sea turtles and enormous manta rays that came right up to us out of curiosity. A wonderful destination for nature lovers.”
Frank
“Excellent. Action packed. Our local agent was excellent, and a good choice by Undiscovered Destinations. Because there were only two of us on the holiday, we had different guides at each stop, each one making sure we were handed over safely. All manner of transport was used, and we appreciated the different guiding strategies, the wealth of information given, the high level of English, and the genuine wish to show off their country at its best. Excellent.”
Cathy
“Far exceeding my expectations, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. A beautiful destination, with interesting history, lively ceremonies, lovely people and — surprisingly, for somewhere that sees so few tourists — absolutely no hassle on the streets. Excellent service from start to finish, with a first-class tour leader.”
Lynn
“We had a two-week trip with Undiscovered Destinations, flying in for two days first to break up the journey. It was a great trip, because we managed to see so much more than just the capital cities. This was the fourth trip we've taken with Undiscovered Destinations, and each one has been wonderful. Our guides were lovely — very professional and helpful. We rate UD very highly.”
Andy
“We had a fabulous trip with an excellent local guide, who took great care of us and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of both ancient and recent history, with lots of fascinating personal stories of his own life. We highly recommend this trip — Undiscovered Destinations were great to work with, and we hope to use them again.”
Jennie
“Everything was great — we got to witness a wonderful variety of wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the hospitality of the people. A fabulous trip from start to finish.”
Debbie
“Excellent all-round trip. Drivers were conscientious and careful, accommodation was better than expected, and the scenery was stunning throughout.”
Alexis
Make Panama and Bolivia – Tropical Trails and Andean Heights your own — adjust the route, dates, pace or who travels, or start from a blank page with a specialist. We'll bring the details of this trip straight into your enquiry.
Join a small-group departure, or let our Bolivia specialists craft a private journey shaped around your dates and interests.
Common questions
Maximum 12 travellers — that's the cap on every Undiscovered Destinations small-group tour. Small enough to eat in a local family home; large enough to share the wonder with other like-minded travellers.
Yes — there's no compulsory single supplement on our small-group tours. You get your own room at no extra cost. About 60% of UD travellers come solo, so you'll be in good company.
Fitness requirements vary by itinerary, from gentle to demanding. The day-by-day tour dossier sets out walking distances, terrain and any altitude so you know what to expect. If you have specific concerns, speak to our team before booking — they can talk you through a typical day.
The next available departures are 15 May 2027. See the "Pick your departure" table further up the page for the full schedule and per-departure pricing.
Included items vary by tour — see the full list above. On this trip, expect: Three of Bolivia's most historically significant cities in succession — UNESCO-listed Sucre, where Bolivian independence was declared in 1825; silver-boom Potosí with its Cerro Rico mine; and Santa Cruz, gateway to the pre-Columbian ruins at Samaipata.; All accommodation (27 nights as per itinerary); All ground transportation throughout Panama and Bolivia; and more. International flights and travel insurance are not included.
This tour visits Bolivia and Panama. Each destination has its own page with practical information, climate, and the attractions our specialists recommend — linked from the itinerary above.
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