Upon arriving at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, you will need to pass through immigration. You must have a passport, and be sure to purchase a tourist card ($5.00). Once you claim your luggage and pass through customs, proceed through the waiting crowd and catch a cab to a five star hotel. Plan on a $30 taxi fee for one or two people, $40 for three people, and $10 each for four or more. This is all really quite easy, but when in doubt, just ask questions and follow the crowd.


Wake early and take a 15-minute taxi ride from the five star hotel to the Marcos A. Gelabert Airport to catch your one-hour flight from Panama City to David. The cost is around $140 round trip, and to confirm your reservation, the airline requires this ticket be prepaid with your credit card. In David you will be greeted by a captain from Pesca Panama, who will take you on a short five-minute ride from the airport to your awaiting fishing boat. From here it is a picturesque 1-1/2 to 2-hour boat ride down the river and to the prime fishing grounds. Following a great day of fishing, you will arrive at dusk at the barge for drinks, dinner and a great night’s sleep.


Spend the next four days fishing inshore and offshore for the species of your choice, returning each night to the barge, which will be anchored near the fishing grounds.


Depart early from the barge and fish your way back to David. Arrival at the marina will be in time to catch the evening flight back to Panama City, where you will again overnight at a five star hotel.


Take a taxi from the five star hotel to Tocumen International Airport to catch your departure flight home.