THE TRAVEL YOGI

Panama Yoga Adventure

Trip in One Word: Vibrance

What You’ll Experience in Panama

On this yoga retreat in Panama, you’ll experience the vibrant flavors (culinary and otherwise) of Panama City and the easy remote-lux island life of Bocas del Toro. You’ll eat delicious tropically fresh fruit, snorkel mangroves, spot sea turtles, lounge on a catamaran, visit the pristine islands of Bastimentos National Park and enjoy unparalleled sunsets. You’ll practice yoga poolside and palapa-style and sleep soundly to the lull of tropical sounds (or the chatter of the local monkeys!). From the hum of the city to the soothing rolling of the tide, explore all the sensory delights of this yoga retreat in Panama. From the sounds of wildlife to the warm ocean water on your skin to the unparalleled sunsets… a world away from the world awaits.   

How You’ll Experience Panama

Start your trip in the historic, boutique American Trade Hotel located in the old quarter of Casco Viejo in Panama City. Stroll the city by foot and taste buds, enjoying the local food and admiring its eclectic architecture.  Feel the pulse of music in the street (and maybe even dance!) as sunset in Casco means the emergence of local bands. Next, you’ll travel to Bocas del Toro and a slice of island life and barefoot elegance.  You’ll journey away from the hum of town to a pristine beach hideaway for perfect sand-in-your-toes relaxation. Your abode features open-air bathrooms and pool-facing patios and the background sounds of the surf. Practice yoga under the poolside palapa, listen to monkeys and laugh with new friends. During the day, you’ll sail turquoise waters, snorkel in mangroves and azure reef waters. Next on the agenda: nothing(!) or cervezas by the pool anyone?!. This is a trip that will change your life and we’re not the only ones who think so—National Geographic Traveller voted this yoga retreat in Panama one of 50 Epic Adventures in 2018.

How You’ll Feel When You Return Home

When you return home from this yoga retreat in Panama, you’ll bring the island life with you. You’ll let your hair flow au naturale and have muscle memory of relaxation and ease. You’ll have memories of adventuring with new friends on vibrant streets and tropically warm blue-green waters to keep you floating even in landlocked states.

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Adventure Details

Panama City and Bocas del Toro with The Travel Yogi

Panama CIty

Luxury accommodations feature a calm pool on this yoga retreat in Panama with The Travel Yogi

Bocas del Toro

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Upcoming Dates

October 17 - 24, 2026

Elena Cheung

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What's Included

  • Yoga each morning & evening (excepting Panama City arrival and departure)
  • 2 nights accommodations in a Panama City historic hotel (arrival and pre-departure night)
  • Guided city walking & tasting tour of Casco Viejo – a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Welcome dinner in a Casco Viejo restaurant
  • Group flights from Panama City to Bocas del Toro
  • Transfers to and from the Albrook airport by pavement and dirt road to relaxation paradise
  • 5 nights beachfront eco-lux accommodation
  • Group catamaran sail and snorkel
  • Lux boat day out for  crystal-clear water snorkeling & exploration 
  • Oceanfront cabana living
  • Daily cooked breakfast & local fruits
  • Evening dinners on the beach
  • Celebration goodbye dinner out in Panama City
  • Transportation to and from Panama City (PTY) airport (on arrival & departure days only)
 

What's Not Included

  • Airfare to Panama City
  • Additional excursions
  • Lunches
  • Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Gratuities

Accommodations

Panama City

Deplane in comfort at the American Trade Hotel in the old quarter of Casco Viejo.  This historic boutique lux hotel bookends our island time with all of the comfort and amenities you can expect: delicious food, luxuriously appointed rooms and the best location in Panama to stroll and take in this beautiful city. Enjoy top-notch service and all the flavor of Panama City right outside your door on this yoga retreat in Panama.

Bocas del Toro

Get ready for barefoot elegance, island style on this yoga retreat in Panama. Each Island Plantation room is designed and decorated with natural comfort in mind. All rooms have gorgeous open-air bathrooms, front pool-facing patios, overhead fan for evening comfort (though the ocean breezes keep you cool) and a zen style that eases you into ‘island time’.  Please note that hairdryers are persona non grata on Bocas so be prepared to let your locks flow au naturale mid-week.

Itinerary

On this yoga retreat in Panama, teachers will set their yoga schedule, generally mornings and evenings, prior to departure. Schedules will go out with the final Panama yoga retreat information.

1

DAY ONE

  • Arrive into Panama City with transfers to hotel
  • Meet up in the lobby for a walking tour of our historic Panama home
    • Walk the UNESCO Heritage designated Casco Antiguo
    • Taste your way through the local fruit market and small batch rum distillery
  • Welcome dinner dining out in the historic quarter
  • Enjoy the evening out or stroll back to the American Trade and chill

2

DAY TWO

  • Breakfast at the hotel and get ready for our flight to the islands
  • Group transfer to Albrook airport for our short 1hr flight to Bocas
    • ‘Remote’ is the name of the game so be prepared for approximately 25min of travel on a dirt road to reach beach paradise
  • Early evening yoga under the poolside palapa
  • Welcome dinner island style

3

DAY THREE

  • Morning yoga and breakfast
  • Spend a leisurely day by the pool, on the beach or just sitting back and listening to the monkeys
  • Early evening yoga in the jungle yoga studio
  • Evening dinner and laughs

4

DAY FOUR

  • Rise and shine morning yoga and breakfast
  • Get your sea-legs on as we head out for a day on the water
    • Hop on the catamaran for a day of natural beauty
    • Sail through Dolphin Bay (guess why it has that name…)
    • Snorkel the mangroves and spy for a sea turtle
  • Back home in time for evening yoga in the jungle yoga studio
  • Delicious group dinner island style

5

DAY FIVE

  • Morning yoga and breakfast
  • Today is free to catch up on your reading, enjoy a cervesa pool/beach style or stroll down to La Piscina
  • Early evening yoga poolside
  • Evening island dinner

6

DAY SIX

  • Wake up yoga and breakfast
  • Out on the water today heading to Hosptial Point and/or Bird Island
    • The formations above water rival the snorkeling below
    • Snorkel the crystal clear water reefs and marvel at Mother Nature
  • Evening yoga 
  • Sand-in-the-toes Bocas farewell dinner

7

DAY SEVEN

  • Morning yoga will be dictated by the Air Panama flight time
  • Final island breakfast and Bocas goodbyes
  • Transfer to the Bocas airport for our flight back to Panama City
  • Final group dinner in historic Casco Viejo

8

DAY EIGHT

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfers to the Panama City airport based on departure time
    • Later flights have a few extra hours to explore and play in Casco

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Frequently Asked Questions

A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens traveling to Panama. As a requirement for entry, your passport must be/have: valid for at least three months from your date of arrival into Panama and have at least one blank stamp page. Please check your passport expiration date. If any of these requirements are not currently being met, you must have your passport renewed. A visa is not required for US citizens at this time for stays under 180 days. As entry requirements can change, please visit the State Department’s page for Panama for up to date information.

Nationals of all other countries should check travel requirements well in advance of their adventure.

Please schedule your flights to arrive in and depart from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, Panama. Additional details will be included in your Welcome Email, which will be automatically sent after booking, as well as in the travel app you will receive shortly afterward.

Please note that transfers are only included within the flight stipulations that will be outlined in the information provided after booking. However, The Travel Yogi is happy to assist with transfer arrangements and additional nights if you choose to arrive early for the adventure or extend your stay.

Speaking from experience, we always strongly recommend travel insurance.  This yoga adventure is a big investment of time, energy, imagination and funds and travel insurance is your safe guard in the event that an unforeseen situation arises.  You will also want to know that you are covered medically if a sloth bites off a finger (kidding!!).

At this time, no vaccinations are required for travel to Panama. However, we recommend that you are up to date on all routine vaccinations and encourage you to review the latest guidance on the CDC page for Panama before traveling, as recommendations can change. Any specific vaccination or health-related questions should be discussed with your personal physician.

Absolutely! The food is delicious and, as often as possible, locally sourced. All dietary requests should be able to be accommodated provided that you notify us at least four weeks in advance. Please contact The Travel Yogi with any dietary questions.

Yes!  Wifi is readily available at both properties.

Nope!  Our home-away-from-home in Bocas del Toro is fully stocked with mats, blocks and straps. You only need to bring your own if you’re particularly attached to personal gear.

Electricity in Panama runs on 110-120V.  Panama utilizes the North American plug types A and B. You may need an adaptor and converter, it will be up to you to check your individual electronics.

Once you book your trip, you’ll receive access to our travel app where you’ll find our suggested packing list to help you get trip-ready. In general, we recommend bringing comfortable yoga clothes, casual wear, a swimsuit and sturdy walking shoes for excursions.

Panama has a warm, tropical climate year-round. Daytime temperatures typically range from 75–90°F (23–32°C) with high humidity and occasional short tropical showers.

Naturally! Of course, there is the gorgeous Caribbean with options ranging from surf waves and rolling waters to the still bath-like waters of La Piscina.  Or, if you want to forgo the ocean exploration, you can relax just outside of your room at the pool.

Whether your decide to surf all week or gallop off on a steed, there is more than enough time to book these excursions when you arrive. There is so much to absorb that it’s best not to book before arrival and, especially for the surf, you’ll want to get the local report first.  See what you feel like when you reach the good life and don’t forget to block off some chill time.

Wildlife sightings are always a highlight, but nature is wonderfully unpredictable—so while we hope you see plenty, Mother Nature ultimately calls the shots. In Panama, you may spot sloths, howler monkeys, toucans, and other colorful tropical birds in the rainforest. Out on the water around Bocas del Toro, keep an eye out for playful dolphins, along with vibrant reef fish, starfish, rays, and other marine life while snorkeling in the warm Caribbean Sea. 🙂

In Panama, it’s best to stick with filtered or bottled water for drinking. Both of our accommodations will provide plenty of fresh and filtered drinking water. You will want to bring a reusable water bottle with you for daily use and while out on walks, drives and out on the water.  

The Travel Yogi has you covered when it comes to your domestic flight! We’ll get you all to the Albrook airport for the quick 50-minute flight to Bocas del Toro.  From there it is approximately a 30-minute drive to our location.  We’re giving you the best of city life as well as the secluded charm of the island.  Only about 15 minutes of the drive is on a paved road, with the last half going a bit slower on a dirt road with the ocean on your right and tropical lushness on your left.

Like all beautiful tropical location, yes, there are bugs.  While we do recommend that you take a mozzie spray, the natural ocean breeze generally keeps these guys at bay.

Yes!  Of course. Once you’re booked you’ll receive a Welcome Email with important logistical information and a link to your invoice. You can pay any amount at any time on the invoice; you can use it as a payment plan or leave it alone until the final due date. Remember that deposits are non-refundable so please purchase your travel insurance once you have deposited on this adventure.