Luggage Restrictions

We have strict luggage restrictions due to limited space on our tour bus.

Each person is allowed:

One carry-on-size bag
One personal item like a purse or small backpack

Couples may bring one regular-size bag instead of two carry-on-size bags. (50lbs max weight)

Additional, overweight, and oversized bags are not allowed on our tour bus.

Please note we do not provide luggage assistance during the tour. You will be responsible for getting your bag on & off the bus as well as to your hotel room each day.

Complimentary laundry service is available on Tuesday during the tour (max 1 load per person). See our What to Pack page for a suggested packing list.

Carry-on-size bag

Your carry-on-size bag should fit in the overhead bin of a plane.

Note that you will not be able to bring this bag into the passenger compartment of the bus. It will be stored under the bus while we are driving.

Regular-size bag

By regular-size bag, we mean a bag that would typically need to go in the cargo area of a place. Maximum weight of 50lbs. This bag will be stored under the bus.

Personal item

Your personal item should fit underneath the seat in front of you.

This item can be brought in the passenger compartment of the bus.

Other items

In addition to your one carry-on-size bag and personal item, you can bring the following:

A jacket
An umbrella
A camera

Bringing More Luggage Than is Allowed

We understand there are some scenarios where you may need to bring more luggage than is allowed. For example, if you are making a one-way move to Panama or have an extended vacation, you may want to bring an extra bag. If you will be bringing more luggage than is allowed, please let us know in advance. In this case:

A: You will need to either store your extra bag in Panama City or have it shipped to Boquete.
B: To have your bags shipped to Boquete:

We can have your extra bag picked up from our group hotel in Panama City on Saturday morning and delivered to our group hotel in Boquete on Monday afternoon. There is a $20 charge per shipped bag. Please contact us for details.; To store your bags in Panama City:

Your extra bag can be stored at our group hotel in Panama City. Ask the front desk about this when you check in.