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
- Morning: Panama Canal Tour
- Lunch: Adama
- Afternoon: Casco Viejo + Amador Causeway
- Dinner: Aroma
Day 2 (Monday): Monkey Island
- Full day: Monkey Island with optional Soberania hike add-on
- Dinner: Aria
Day 3 (Tuesday): Choose Your Adventure
- Option A (Families): La Granja — zip-lining, kayaking, horseback riding
- Option B (Culture): Jewish Heritage Tour + shopping at Multiplaza
- Option C (Adventure): Blue Hill Adventure Park — ATV, ziplines, water slides & pool
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 leisure 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
- Option A: Portobelo & Isla Grande — UNESCO forts + Caribbean beach
- Option B: Blue Hill Adventure Park — cloud forest adventure park
- Option C: Fishing charter on Gatun Lake or Panama Bay
- Option D: Shopping day at Multiplaza or Albrook Mall + farewell lunch at Adama
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.
Ready to Plan Your Ultimate Panama Trip?
Our concierge service ($199) handles restaurant reservations, Shabbat arrangements, and day-by-day coordination. For fully custom group itineraries, request a custom planning quote.