Reconnect to the Natural World in Panama
See nature through the eyes of the indigenous people who have preserved 30% of Panama’s land and sea.
CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY OF NATURE
We invite you to join a group of extraordinary leaders, coaches, professors, and wisdom keepers on a life-changing leadership quest to waterfalls, volcanoes, and the tropical seas of Panama. This is a great opportunity to unplug from the day-to-day, generate clarity of purpose and strategy, and form lifetime friendships and collaborations. If you are looking to put on a fanny pack and see the sites, this is likely not the best experience for you. However, if there is a voice within you that feels a renewed sense of purpose, self-understanding, and fulfillment awaits, then welcome.
H I G H L I G H T S
RARE ACCESS
Camp overnight at Baru Volcano and enjoy a sunrise and sunset overlooking both the Pacific and Caribbean Oceans.
WATERFALL
Visit the largest waterfall in Panama and participate in a Cacao Ceremony with a local shaman from the Siloil Community.
COMMUNITY
Build deep connections with a cohort of exceptional leaders and enjoy lifetime friendships and collaborations
EDUCATION
Enjoy world-class executive education sessions with top coaches, psychologists, professors, and wisdom keepers on leadership, purpose, wellbeing, and timeless wisdom.
What’s Included
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Round-Trip Airfare Panama City to Boquete
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Round-Trip Private Charter Flights to San Blas Islands
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8-Nights Hotel
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All Meals
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Education Sessions with experts in leadership, psychology, purpose/vision, and indigenous wisdom
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One executive coaching session post the Quest
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All excursions and camping equipment
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Massage after Baru Volcano Hike
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Practice “Nature Positive Travel” with Guna Yala Community
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Guide Tips
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Massage or Hot Stone Bath after Tiger's Nest Hike
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Selfless Service experience
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Guide Tips
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Group call two weeks prior to the Quest to mentally and emotionally prepare
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A renewed connection to the natural world
Your Panama Facilitators
W I S D O M & C U L T U R E
Diwigdi Valiente
Diwigdi "Diwi” Valiente is an indigenous climate activist from the Guna people in Panama. He communicates the story of the effects of climate change and sea level rise on the community, who mostly live on coastal islands in Guna Yala. He founded the organization "Burwigan" which means "children" in Kuna to advocate for the community and bring artists to document the effects on the community. He was profiled in El País in 2019. La Prensa named him one of the top 10 future leaders of Panama in 2020.
L E A D E R S H I P & P U R P O S E
Manuela Mischke-Reeds
Manuela Mischke-Reeds is the Chief Mental Health Officer at Abroad, global trauma expert, and somatic psychology & mindfulness educator with 25 years of experience. She is also a bestselling author and founder of the Hakomi Institute of California. Her work ranges from supporting war victims to coaching Silicon Valley executives on how to become more compassionate and effective leaders. On your quest, Manuela will lead you on your inner journey of self-discovery.
S E L F - A W A R E N E S S & W E L L - B E I N G
Justin Milano
Justin Milano is an entrepreneur, executive coach, and CEO of Abroad.io. For the past decade, Justin has been helping visionary founders and executives across the globe operate with a greater sense of purpose and self-understanding. His coaching and research have been about helping leaders see that whatever we create outside ourselves is a direct reflection of what is going on inside ourselves. That the depth of what we create is mirrored by the depth of who we are.
2023 Itinerary
Arrival
Dinner at La Campania Hotel + Orientation w Justin Milano, Robert Wolcott, and Iván Xavier Eskildsen Alfaro, Panama’s Minister of Tourism
6-8 p.m.
8-10 p.m.
Nightlife & Music
Day One
Light takeaway breakfast at hotel lobby
5-5:30 a.m.
Transfer to Albrook domestic airport and check-in
5:30-7 a.m.
Flight Panama City to David Airport
7-8 a.m.
Breakfast and tour of Don Pepe Coffee Estate in Volcancito (from bean to cup)
8-12:30 a.m.
12:30-2 p.m.
Check-into Panamonte Hotel and Lunch
2-4:30 p.m.
Rest and integration
Session with Diwigdi Valiente and Justin Milano - The Story of Iber
4:30-6 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
Dinner at Panamonte
8 p.m. onward
Good night rest
Day Two
Morning mindfulness with Manuela
7:30-8 a.m.
8-9 a.m.
Breakfast at Panamonte
9-11:30 a.m.
Transfer to Siloy Community Waterfall
11:30-1 p.m.
Waterfall Cleanse & Swim
1-2 p.m.
Picnic Lunch
Session with Manuela Mischke-Reeds, Emotional Intelligence
2-3:30 p.m.
3:30-5 p.m.
Stillness practice and waterfall cleanse/swim
Sunset Cacao Ceremony with Siloy Shaman and Traditional Siloy Dinner
5-7:30 p.m.
Transfer back to Panamonte with light dinner during drive
7:30-10 p.m.
Day Three
Morning Mindfulness with Manuela Mischke-Reeds
7-7:30 a.m.
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
Transfer and Day Hike to Top of Baru Volcano (includes picnic lunch)
8:30-3 p.m.
3-4:30 p.m.
Setup overnight campsite
Session with Rob Wolcott on Vision & Foresight + Sunset
5-7 p.m.
Dinner, Campfire, and Good night rest
7 p.m. Onward
Day Four
Morning Mindfulness with Manuela Mishke-Reeds
5:15 a.m.
Hike or ride to top of volcano for sunrise meditation with Manuela
5:30-7 a.m.
Pack and transfer back to Panamonte Hotel
7-9 a.m.
9-Noon
Free time and rest at hotel
1-2 p.m.
Lunch at Panamonte
Free time to explore Boquete, Massages, Rest
1-4:30 p.m.
Session with Justin Milano on Exploring our Relationship to the Natural World
4:30-6 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
3-Course Dinner at Panamonte Hotel
Good nights rest
8 p.m. onward
Day Five
Morning Mindfulness with Manuela Mischke-Reeds
6-6:30 a.m.
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Check-Out + Breakfast
Transfer to David Airport
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Flight to Panama City (excess luggage will be collected and stored in Panama City)
9:30 a.m.
Chartered flights to Corazon De Jesus, Guna Yala
11-Noon
Walk through village and lobster lunch at Yandup Lodge
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Rest and integration
Visit private white sand beach with coral reef for snorkeling
2:30-5 p.m.
Session with Diwigdi Valiente & Grandfather on Guna Yala Independence and Environmental Preservation
5-6:30 p.m.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dinner at Yandup Lodge
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Community fire and integration
Day Six
Morning mindfulness with Justin Milano + the Nueroscience of Selfless Service
7:30-8 a.m.
8-9 a.m.
Breakfast
Participate in Community Cultural Practice
10-Noon
Noon to 1 p.m.
Community Lunch
Selfless Service: Plastic Pollution Clean-Up
1-3 p.m.
3-5:30 p.m.
Afternoon swim
5:30-7 p.m.
Dinner at Yandup Lodge
7-8 p.m.
Community Fire & Integration
8 p.m. Onwards
Good night rest
Day Seven
8-9 a.m.
Breakfast at Yandup Lodge
Morning Swim
9-11 a.m.
Checkout plus transfer to private charter flight
11-Noon
Flight to Panama City
Noon to 1 p.m.
1-2 p.m.
Check-in + lunch at La Campania
Rest, free time, shopping
2-6 p.m.
Celebration Dinner with Minister of Tourism
6-8 p.m.
Friday night in Panama or Good Night Rest
8 p.m. onward
Departure
9 a.m. onwards
Check-out plus flights home
Optional Weekend trip to Tropic Star Lodge in the Darien Jungle, some of the best sportfishing on earth
Investment
Once you arrive in Panama, you don’t have to take our your wallet.
$10,000
$9,000
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
Cancellation Policy:
100%: 60+ Days Prior to Arrival || 50%: 30+ Days Prior to Arrival || 0%: Within 30 Days of Arrival
Schedule a 30-Minute Interview
We are diligent to make sure this is the right experience for you at this time in your life. Due to the small size of the group, we are looking for a group of impact-minded leaders, investors, and people committed to their personal and spiritual growth to create the best possible experience.
FAQ
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Expect 15-20 people including the Abroad team. We keep group sizes small to build community and allow access to places normal tourists cannot visit.
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We are diligent to make sure this is the right experience for you at this time in your life. Due to the small size of the group, we are looking for a group of purpose-driven leaders who are interested in exploring their relationship to the natural world.
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Our lead guides are the indigenous wisdom keepers who can provide an authentic understanding of the wisdom of Panama. We also have top executive coaches, psychologists, and professors who guide the human transformation aspect of the quest. Our special host is the Minister of Tourism of Panama.
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You need to arrive in Panama City by no later than the afternoon of July 19thto join a 6 p.m. opening dinner with the Minister of Tourism. On the return, you can book your flights anytime on July 28th.
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If you would like to stay in Panama City before or after for business purposes, or visit the Tropic Star Lodge for some of the best sportsmen fishing in the world, our event producer can support you.
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We have made some specific recommendations for excursions in the itinerary, and a full packing list will be provided 30-days prior to arrival.
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Fundamental to Abroad's mission is building regenerative collaborations with our indigenous partners. You will learn more about this throughout the Quest, but expect at least one experience where we give back to the communities that welcome us.
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Born out of Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, The World Innovation Network (TWIN) has been convening international delegates and local business leaders to explore potential futures and our role in these possible futures. Given our thems of reconnecting to the Natural World and our location in Panama, one of the largest shipping lanes in the world, we will bring together thought leaders on the future of global supply chains, global trade, and environmental sutainability. This will prime our minds as we explore Panama’s waterfalls, volcanoes, and tropical seas.
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Yes, travel insurance is required to travel with us in Panama, and you are also required to agree to our Terms and Conditions. We will provide recommendations for a reasonable travel and health insurance plan with GEO Blue, as well as plans that will cover your entire investment for the Abroad Quest should you need to cancel for unforeseen reasons.
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+60 Days - Full Refund
+30 Days - 50% Refund
Within 30 Days - No Refund, although we will do our best to recapture any investment
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Abroad will reserve massage times for the group and provide a staff contact at each hotel for you to reserve your massage at your desired time.
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Abroad will host an intro session with our faculty and guides. After the Quest, we will schedule a group integration call and individual coaching sessions to help you integrate this powerful life experience.
