Between Two Oceans: Panama

Travel from one of Latin America’s most dynamic cities into rainforest, indigenous territories, and private islands.

Cross the Panama Canal with rare access to the engineering and history behind it before traveling far beyond the capital to places where jungle and sea still dominate the landscape.

“When our flight was delayed, the Rate Travel Club team had already adjusted our transfer and dinner reservation before we landed, which took all the stress out of the first day.”

– Anonymous

Trip highlights

Every trip RTC builds is reflective of the traveler.

This means what you see is a starting point, and we can take any trip inspiration and custom build a new experience around you, your wants and your budget.

  • Transit part of the Panama Canal aboard a private vessel with an expert who can explain the engineering, politics, and history behind one of the world’s most important waterways.
  • Explore Panama City’s food, architecture, and rapidly changing contemporary art scene with private local experts.
  • Travel into the rainforest to meet Emberá community members and learn about their relationship with the rivers and forests surrounding their villages.
  • Fly by private aircraft to a remote Pacific island resort accessible to only a limited number of guests.
  • Spend several days fishing, diving, whale watching in season, exploring deserted islands, and returning each evening to a private villa overlooking the ocean.