Day By Day Itinerary
February 8 Arrival in Panama City
Upon arrival, a private transfer will bring you to your hotel located in the heart of Casco Viejo, the historical district and UNESCO heritage site. An evening walk through the colonial streets, cozy cafés, live music, and the scent of Caribbean cuisine will mark your first contact with Panama’s vibrant soul.
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February 9 Day 1 – Welcome to Banedup
Presence & Being
Early in the morning, a shuttle will take you through the Panamanian jungle to a Caribbean port, where a local boat will bring you aboard Ikigai. Your arrival is expected between 10:00 and 11:00 AM.
After a light and refreshing lunch, you’ll enjoy your first swims and moments of relaxation among the beautiful nearby islets. The Guna people will arrive in their canoes with fresh lobster, fish, fruit, and vegetables.
10:00–11:00: Arrival onboard Ikigai
11:30–13:00: Safety & welcome briefing Ikigai Retreat + Ikigai workbook hand out
13:00–14:00: Lunch
14:00–16:30: Swimming in the crystal clear ocean, snorkeling, rest
17:30–19:00: Opening circle + somatic grounding breathwork + Intentions
Prompt: What does it mean to be fully here, now?
19:00–20:00: Dinner, get to know us and each other
20.00-22.00: Watch the clear skies and get settled into your room
February 10 Day 2 – Chichime
Remember who you are
Vibrant island life, beach bars, social vibe, Caribbean atmosphere
07.30 – 09.30 Breath & Movement
09:00 – 09:30: Breakfast
10:00 – 11:00: Sailing to Chichime
11:00 – 16:00: Free time for swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball
We’ll have lunch ashore at one of two typical restaurants with hammocks right in the water. This will be the last inhabited island we visit, ideal for socializing and enjoying a bit of ‘civilization’ before heading into the wilder, untouched part of the trip.
17:30 – 19:00: Evening routine – Inner Child Workshop
Prompt: Can you remember who you were before the world told you who to be?
20:00 – 21:00: Dinner on board
21:00 – 23:00: Optional evening ashore with music and karaoke
February 11 Day 3 – West Hollandes Cays
Your Reason to Get Up
Untouched nature, lively coral reef, freediving introduction
06:30 – 08:00: Breath, Cacao & Movement Ceremony
“Values & Purpose Session (Start with Why)”
Prompt: What lights a fire in my heart?
08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00: Sailing to West Hollandes
12:00 – 14:00: Snorkeling and swimming over the coral reef
14:00 – 15:00: Lunch on board
17:30 – 18:30: Short evening routine meditation
19:00 – 20:00: Freediving theory class: breathing, safety, equalization. Slides and documentaries projected on deck.
20:30 – 21:30: Dinner
February 12 Day 4 – West Hollandes Cays
What Do You Love
In-water freediving session, deep connection with the ocean and yourself
06:30 – 07:30: Specific breathing and stretching exercises
Circle on Joy, Flow, Passion
Prompt: What brings me pure, childlike joy?
07:30 – 08:00: Light breakfast
08:30 – 09:30: Theory review + equalization and technique session
10:00 – 12:30: Practical freediving session
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch on board
15:00 – 17:00: Free time: swimming, snorkeling, fishing, relaxing, kayaking, SUP or meeting the local Guna families
17:30 – 19:00: Evening routine breath & meditation
20:00 – 21:00: Dinner
After dinner: we’ll watch and analyze the morning’s freediving session videos on the projector discussing technique, posture, and progress, with personalized tips for those interested
February 13 Day 5 – Lagoon Hollandes Cays
What You’re Good At
Multi-colored lagoon, SUP/kayak exploration, yoga on land and beach bonfire
06:30 – 08:00: Morning routine on deck
Group Mirroring – Your Strengths
Prompt: What comes naturally to me that others value?
08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
09:30 – 10:30: Sailing to Lagoon
11:00 – 13:00: Excursion by SUP, kayak, or dinghy among the surrounding uninhabited islets
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch on board
15:00 – 17:00: Free time for relaxing, swimming, or visiting nearby Guna villages
17:30 – 19:00: Activities on land: sunset yoga and meditation. Optional cardio workout, basic boxing, or Tai Chi introduction
19:30 – 22:00: Bonfire on the beach and seafood BBQ with the Guna families
February 14 Day 6 – Swimming pool Hollandes Cays – Valentine’s Day
What the World Needs
The most stunning anchorage of the archipelago, overwater restaurant, Guna artisan islands, and dinner under the stars
06:30 – 08:00: Morning routine on deck
08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
09:30 – 10:30: Sailing to Swimming pool
11:00 – 12:30: Visit to a Guna artisan island, where local families craft traditional items that you can explore or purchase
12:30 – 14:00: Lunch at the most renowned restaurant in the archipelago, built on stilts directly above the water
15:30 – 16:30: Rest and digestion
17:00 – 21:00: Transfer to Turtle Island, a pristine islet with white sand, coconut palms, green grass and numerous hammocks strung between the trees. We’ll engage in yoga, Tabata, meditation or martial arts under the palms or simply relax in the hammocks. After the session: beach barbecue dinner under the stars
Prompt: What pain am I here to heal or uplift?
February 15 Day 7 – Green Island
What You Can Be Paid For
Coconut groves, Guna craftsmanship, snorkeling over the reef, and cinema under the stars
This day blends nature, culture, and relaxation. Between reef snorkeling, coconut plantations, and artisan encounters, we’ll end the evening with a film under the stars.
06:30 – 08:00: Morning routine on deck breath, yoga & movement
08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
09:30 – 11:30: Snorkeling on the coral reef + excursion to the coconut plantations
11:30 – 12:30: Visit to the Guna community and their traditional handcrafted works
12:30 – 14:00: Lunch at the overwater restaurant built on stilts
14:30 – 15:30: Sailing to Green Island
16:00 – 18:30: Free time to relax under the palms or enjoy a beach swim
18:30 – 19:30: Evening routine on bon fire on an island burning past intentions/baggage
Prompt: How can my talents create sustainable income?
20:00 – 21:00: Dinner
21:30 – 22:30: Open-air cinema under the stars: we watch videos, documentaries, and clips from our journey and share reflections together
February 16 Day 8 – Green Island
Mission & Vision
Free exploration, individual Janzu sessions, community encounters
06:30 – 08:00: Morning routine
Prompt: What future am I here to build? How can I translate my passion into mission & vision?
08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
Today is dedicated to freedom and personal exploration. Those who wish can participate in a 1-on-1 Janzu session, a deep aquatic therapy of surrender and regeneration. Meanwhile, others may:
Explore the island, home to both Guna families and a young community of coworking volunteers helping the island flourish
Go snorkeling or swimming on the reef
Paddle around in a kayak or SUP
Lounge in a hammock beneath the palms
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch on board
15:00 – 18:00: Free time
18:30 – 19:30: Evening routine
20:00 – 21:00: Dinner on board
February 17 Day 9 – Coco Bandero
Vocation & Profession
Private postcard-perfect island, friendly nurse sharks, yoga on wooden decks, and our final celebration
06:30 – 08:00: Morning routine (breath, movement, meditation)
Prompt: How does my purpose come alive when I speak it? What is my vocation?
08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
09:30 – 10:30: Sailing to Coco Bandero
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch on the beach beneath the palms
13:00 – 17:00: Time to enjoy this slice of paradise all to ourselves. Snorkeling, hammock naps, exploring marine life or swimming with the curious and peaceful nurse sharks
17:00 – 19:00: Evening routine on the island’s wooden decks
19:00 – 23:00: Celebration night: farewell dinner with grilled lobster, fish, and vegetables cooked over the fire. Bonfire, music, dancing, and honoring the experience we’ve shared
February 18 Day 10 – Return to Banedup
IKIGAI Celebration
Final moments in paradise, beach volleyball, snorkeling, and closing ceremony
Slow morning: self-service breakfast on board, final swims, time for journaling or simply soaking it all in
12:00 – 15:00: Sailing back to Banedup
16:00 – 18:30: Optional activities: beach volleyball, snorkeling, or a gentle closing routine on board
19:00 – 20:00: Dinner
20:30 – 22:00: Closing circle & ceremony evening: final video/photo screening, delivery of participation certificates, group sharing and reflections
Prompt: What will I take home, and what will I leave behind? What is my Ikigai main insight?