World Youth Day Itinerary, Panama 2019 

Jan 21   Arrive in Panama City, check into lodging, prepare for WYD
Jan 22   Panama City Tour, WYD Opening Ceremonies
Jan 23   Morning catechesis, Youth Festival events
Jan 24   Morning catechesis, Welcoming Ceremonies for our Holy Father
Jan 25   Morning catechesis, Youth Festival events, and Stations of the Cross
Jan 26   Pilgrimage walk, evening prayer vigil with our Holy Father
Jan 27   Morning Mass with our Holy Father, pilgrimage walk back to lodging
Jan 28   Depart for a post-WYD extension

This is the basic WYD itinerary. Many groups will extend their pilgrimage before or after World Youth Day to make the most of their time in Central America. Fill out the form to the right for a custom quote for your chosen itinerary.

Not able to travel during the school year? Check out our 2019 Summer Series.

Pilgrimage Extension Options

Our recommendations include:

• Days in the Dioceses*
• México Missionary Pilgrimage​
• Perú Mission Trip
• Panamá Rainforest Retreat
• Day Trip: Rainforest Escape
• Day Trip: Panamá Canal Bonus
• Day Trip: Panamá Canal Train
• Day Trip: Panamá Canal Ferry Cruise

For detailed information about these and custom options, please visit our WYD Extensions page.

*This option is only available as a pre-WYD extension. Groups may choose between DID in Costa Rica or in Panamá.

JMJyouth Travel Benefits
We aim to serve group leaders by making the job of coordinating a spiritually rich pilgrimage as simple as possible. In support of our group leaders, ALL JMJyouth pilgrimages include:

• 24x7 support from a JMJyouth WYD Guide assigned to your group
• 24x7 support from the JMJyouth office in Panamá City, including our staff chaplain and staff doctor
• Airport transfers
• Centrally-located accommodations
• Daily Masses
• WYD Registration, including pick-up and delivery of your pilgrim kits
• A private website with your group's travel details
• One Panamanian SIM card for your group leader for data and cell service while abroad
• ONE FREE PACKAGE for every ten paid pilgrims
• ONE FREE FAMILIARIZATION TRIP to Panamá in January 2018 for groups with 44+ pilgrims. Leaders of smaller groups may join the trip at cost. Terms and conditions apply.
• Digital/paperless quote, contract, and invoices with the option to make online payments
• Frequent group leader updates with insider information from our contacts in Panamá and preparation tips from our staff of WYD experts

Cinta Costera in Panama City, site of the WYD main events

Pilgrims from Panama proudly wave their national flag during WYD Krakow 2016

Get a Custom Quote!

For prices and a copy of our Guide for Group Leaders, please fill out this form. We will email you a custom quote to help you get started on your group plans. Traveling alone, or with a group <15? Check out our Panama United option!

The Metropolitan Cathedral in Old Town Panama City