Luggage Restrictions

Due to limited space on our tour bus, we have strict luggage restrictions. Each person is allowed:

✔ One carry-on-size bag (maximum 35 lb / 16 kg)

✔ One personal item (such as a purse, laptop bag, or small backpack)

✔ Additional items: a jacket, an umbrella, a camera, and a CPAP machine bag

🚫 Extra, regular-size, or overweight bags are prohibited on the tour bus. If you need to bring more luggage, see the “Bringing More Luggage Than Allowed” section below.

Important Notes

• No luggage assistance: You are responsible for carrying your bags between the bus and your hotel room daily.
• Complimentary laundry service: Available on Wednesday (maximum one load per person). See details.
• Suggested packing list: Check our What to Pack page for recommendations.

Allowed Luggage

1. Carry-On-Size Bag

• Definition: A bag that fits in the overhead bin on your flight to Panama.
• Maximum Weight: 35 lb / 16 kg
• Airline Guidelines: Check with your airline (Copa, United, Delta, American, etc.) for size restrictions.
• Bus Storage: This bag will be stored under the bus during travel (not in the passenger area).

2. Personal Item

• Definition: A small bag that fits under your seat on the bus and on your flight.
• Airline Guidelines: Check with your airline for size and weight restrictions.
• Bus Storage: You can keep this item with you on the bus.

3. Other Small Items Allowed

In addition to your carry-on-size bag and personal item, you may bring:

✅ A jacket

✅ An umbrella

✅ A camera

✅ A CPAP machine bag

Luggage That is Not Allowed on the Tour Bus

Regular-Size Bag

• Definition: A larger suitcase that must be checked in the cargo area of your flight.
• Maximum Weight: 50 lb / 23 kg
• Airline Guidelines: Check with your airline for size restrictions.
• Tour Bus Policy: This bag is not allowed on the tour bus. See the next section for handling options.

Bringing More Luggage Than Allowed

We understand that you may need to bring extra luggage. If so, you must notify us in advance.

We can arrange for your extra bag to be picked up from our group hotel in Panama City on Saturday morning and delivered to our group hotel in Boquete by Wednesday afternoon.

💰 Cost: $20 per shipped bag

📩 How to Request This Service: Contact Us