7-Day Panama Itinerary

The Ultimate Trip

A full week in Panama with Shabbat, covering all the highlights plus a Caribbean or adventure day. This is everything Panama has to offer.

Concierge Service — $199

A week-long trip benefits most from our concierge service. We handle restaurant reservations, Shabbat meals, transport coordination, and day-by-day logistics. Get started.

Day 1 (Sunday): Panama Canal & City

Day 2 (Monday): Monkey Island

Day 3 (Tuesday): Choose Your Adventure

Day 4 (Wednesday): Embera Village & Waterfall

  • Full day: Embera Village & Waterfall — dugout canoe up the Chagres River, indigenous village, traditional dance, waterfall hike. Our premium kosher version.
  • Dinner: Adama

Day 5 (Thursday): El Valle + Shabbat Prep

  • Full day: El Valle de Anton (early departure, back by late afternoon)
  • Evening: Relax at hotel, prepare for Shabbat

Day 6 (Friday – Shabbat)

Shabbat in Panama

  • Morning: Light activity or free time. Optional Jewish Heritage Tour (finishes well before candle lighting)
  • Candle lighting: Check exact time for your dates (typically ~6:00–6:15 PM year-round in Panama)
  • Friday night: Shabbat dinner — arranged at your hotel or at a community Shabbat meal. Go Beyond coordinates this.
  • Shabbat day: Walk to shul (we recommend hotels within walking distance). Shabbat lunch arranged. Afternoon rest and Shabbat walk.
  • Motzei Shabbat: Dinner at Aroma or Aria

Day 7 (Sunday): Caribbean or Relaxation

Must-Visit Kosher Restaurants

Browse our full kosher restaurant directory for 80+ certified options.

Where to Stay

For Shabbat-friendly trips, we recommend hotels in the Punta Pacifica / Obarrio area — walking distance to synagogues, close to kosher restaurants, and convenient for tour pickups. See our hotels page for recommendations.

Make It Happen

These itineraries are free starting points. Let us handle the details.

Concierge — $199

  • Restaurant reservations
  • Shabbat meal arrangements
  • Day-by-day coordination

Custom Planning

  • Fully custom itinerary
  • Groups and special events
  • Additional services

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Our concierge service ($199) handles restaurant reservations, Shabbat arrangements, and day-by-day coordination. For fully custom group itineraries, request a custom planning quote.