Daily shared shuttle from Boquete's coffee highlands to Panama's Caribbean island paradise of Bocas del Toro.
$35 per personBoat to Isla Colón included. The shuttle takes you to the port of Chiriquí Grande, where a boat is waiting to ferry you across to Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro. The boat transfer is included in your $35 fare.
Shared shuttle & rest stops included. This is a shared shuttle service — you may travel with other passengers heading the same way. The journey crosses the Cordillera Central and includes stops for meals and restroom breaks.
Bocas del Toro is Panama's most beloved Caribbean destination — a colorful archipelago of islands, mangroves and turquoise water on the country's northwestern coast. Its main town on Isla Colón is a laid-back, walkable mix of brightly painted wooden buildings over the water, beachfront hostels, dive shops and waterfront restaurants. From here you can island-hop to Red Frog Beach, Starfish Beach, Bastimentos National Marine Park, Zapatilla Cays and some of the best snorkeling and surfing in the Caribbean.
The contrast with Boquete couldn't be greater — you trade cool mountain mornings and cloud forest for warm sea breezes, palm-fringed beaches and that unmistakable island rhythm. That's exactly why the Boquete–Bocas del Toro combination is one of the most popular travel pairings in Panama, and our daily shuttle makes the connection simple.
Our shuttle from Boquete to Bocas del Toro takes you over the spectacular Cordillera Central in comfortable, air-conditioned vans, with a professional local driver who knows the road well. Whether you're a surfer, a backpacker or a family chasing the islands, this is the easiest and most relaxed way to make the trip — no transfers to coordinate, no stress.
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There are two daily departures from Boquete: 7:00 AM (arriving around 11:30 AM) and 1:00 PM (arriving around 4:30 PM). The journey takes about 4 to 4.5 hours.
Yes. The shuttle takes you to the port of Chiriquí Grande, where a boat is waiting to take you across to Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro. The boat transfer is included in the $35 fare — there's nothing extra to pay for the crossing.
We pick you up from a central meeting point in Boquete. Your exact pickup location and time are confirmed when you book.
Yes — this is a round-trip route. Return shuttles depart Bocas del Toro daily at 8:00 AM (arriving ~12:30 PM) and 2:00 PM (arriving ~6:00 PM), also $35 per person. See the Bocas del Toro → Boquete route.
The fare is $35 per person. No advance payment is required — you reserve your seat online and pay the driver directly on the day of travel.
Book your seat now and ride from Boquete's highlands straight to the islands of Bocas del Toro.
