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Panama – Jungle & Indigenous Cultures Multi-Sport Tour

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Private Guided Panama: Jungle & Indigenous Cultures Multi-Sport Tour – Explore exciting Panama! Panama is an extremely diverse country, and one that is full of adventures and exciting things to see and discover! This tour starts with a foodie tour in Panama City and then takes you on an adventure! Make your way through indigenous communities, the wildlife-filled jungle, rushing rivers, flowing waterfalls, coffee tasting, and a skywalk through the cloud forest! Our hand-picked itinerary allows you to experience Panama in a more “off the beaten path” way, doing less of the overly-touristed activities and getting to know the true Panama. This tour is private-guided and all except two activities are completely private – just you and your family/friends. On these two special occasions, you will join very small groups. These are unique experiences not to be missed; you will not be disappointed by these exciting and authentic adventures through Panama! 

Get your adventure!   
1. Call or email with questions: +1-970-230-5896 or email us. 
2. Book the trip, pay a deposit, and get excited about your adventure!
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Arrival & Departure Location

This tour starts and finishes in Panama City, with all in-country flights and airport transfers included.

Price Includes

  • Knowledgeable, English-speaking guides with you for the duration of your tour (1 for Panama City, 1 for the Soloy Community, and 1 in Boquete.)
  • All land transportation and 2 in-country flights
  • Lodging for 7 nights in handpicked accommodations
  • Breakfast daily
  • Panama City Foodie tour dinner on Day 1  
  • Lunches on Days 3 & 4
  • Coffee tour Day 5
  • Private Jungle Boat Wildlife Tour through the Panama Canal & Gatun Lake
  • Hiking in Soberania National Park with a Naturalist
  • Private Embera Village indigenous encounter
  • Roundtrip flights from Panama City to Chiriquí Province
  • Small group visit and gastronomic experience with the Ngäbe indigenous community 
  • Private coffee tour at a farm in the Highlands region
  • Small group canopy “eco skywalk” tour in the Highlands
  • Entrance to the Lost Waterfalls private nature reserve

Not Included:

  • Meals not listed in the daily itinerary
  • International flights
  • Guide gratuities – see Rates section for recommended tipping
  • Travel insurance (required)

Lodging

Included Deluxe Hotels:

  • Panama City: Hotel Centro **** (3 nights)
  • Boquete: Hotel Boquete Garden Inn *** (4 nights)

About: All lodging is subject to availability. We use unique 3-4 star accommodations that enhance the overall adventure travel experience, with inns and hotels that are adapted to host travelers and are in the best location. All accommodations include a private bathroom and a variety of other amenities. Upgraded room categories may be available for a supplement; please inquire within.

Optional Add-Ons

Guides & Local Support


Local Experts:
When you arrive in Panama City you will be transferred to your accommodation for an orientation with Octavio, one of our Pure Adventures staff. You will start off with a gastronomic tour in the Old Quarter, where you will have an introduction to Panama’s history while tasting some of our gastronomy, which reflects the country’s diversity. Octavio is passionate about nature and everything that surrounds it. He loves birding and adventures of all types! A native of Panama City, Octavio knows almost every single corner of the city and Panama, both.

Tour Highlights
  • Discover Panama’s jungles and indigenous cultures
  • Get a real taste of the food of Panama with a street food tour 
  • Private Jungle & Wildlife Boat Tour through the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake
  • Explore Soberania National Park on foot with a Naturalist guide
  • Visit the indigenous Embera Village deep in the Chagres National Park
  • Gastronomic small group experience with the Ngäbe Indigenous Community 
  • Taste the coffee culture of Panama with a private coffee farm tour & tasting
  • Walk through the canopies and clouds with a small group skywalk tour in the Highlands
  • Hike to waterfalls and take a refreshing dip in the cool waters
  • This tour is good for all ages and family-friendly!

Need to Know: 

  • These activities are moderately rated but not difficult; they require overall good fitness and health.
  • On the in-country flights, you can check in 23kg of luggage free of charge. Each additional kilo will have an approximate cost of $2 USD per kilo. Please note that the amount of extra luggage you can take also depends on flight capacity.
  • The rainiest months in Panama are October and November.
  • Holiday & carnival dates will have increased rates; see details in the Rates section.
  • This tour has unique Terms & Conditions; please see the Rates section.
  • Travel Insurance is required on all Pure Adventures tours.
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Itinerary

Day 1Arrival Day

Welcome to Panama! We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check in. At 3:30 PM sharp, we will take you on an exciting street food tour in Panama City, which is the perfect way to learn about the country’s foods, history, and traditions! We will taste many things while exploring Casco Antiguo, the colonial section of Panama City. Chocolate, beer, and rum, just to name a few things that you might try!

Note: the tour’s start time is 3:30 PM and the chocolate tasting is at 4:00 PM; these times cannot be adjusted. If your flight times do not work with this, we can switch to a coffee or ceviche tasting instead. You may also wish to arrive a day in advance, to have more time to explore the area. Please inquire at the time of booking.

Meals: foodie tour/dinner
Duration: 4 hours
Overnight: Panama

Day 2Jungle Boat Tour & Hiking Soberania National Park

Today’s adventure calls for an early start, but it will be worth it! We will drive to the town of Gamboa, where the Chagres River meets the Panama Canal. From here, you will board a boat and head off on an adventure across Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for green iguanas, ospreys, snail kites, firgate birds, and plenty of other wildlife found in the area. The boat tour will circle rainforeset covered islands, allowing us to obersrve and search (from the boat) the mantled howler monkey, white-faced capuchin, and Geoffrey’s tamarin. After the tour, we will make our way to Soverania National Park for a hiking tour around the trials of the lush forest.

Meals: breakfast
Distance: hike is rated easy – mostly flat & 3-10 km; expect mud
Overnight: Panama City

Day 3Chagres National Park & Embera Indigenous Encounter

This morning is an early start (8:00 AM) as we make our way to El Corotu, on the shores of Madden Lake. From here, we will board a motorized dugout canoe and travel through the dense jungle up to the Chagres River. The boat journey takes us through the 320,000 acres Chagres National Park, which is the largest of national parks protecting the Panama Canal Watershed. Keep an eye out for many types of birds, such as heron, kingfishers, and osprey. Upon arrival to the Embera village, we will be welcomed with traditional dancing and music. You will learn about the fascinating traditions and their close relationship with nature. The Embera are master artisans, famous for their woven baskets, masks, and carvings. Small items are available for sale, if you wish to purchase a souvenir and support this special community. A short hike is also available while you are here. Before you leave, you will have the chance to be painted with the traditional “jagua,” a natural dye the Embera use to adorn their bodies. After a delicious traditional Embera lunch, we had back to Panama City.

Meals: breakfast & lunch
Highlights: Chagres National Park boat trip, Embera community visit
Overnight: Panama City

Day 4Flight to Chiriquí Province & Ngäbe Indigenous Community Gastronomic Experience

This morning starts with your 45 minute flight to Chiriquí Province. Once there, you will be picked up to head into the Talamanca Mountain Range. This transfer takes 1.5 hours, and along the way you will be able to connect with nature as you take in rivers, waterfalls, cows, and stunning views of the Central Mountain Range. Upon arrival to the Ngäbe indigenous community, locals will welcome us into their home and offer coffee or traditional tea. We will have the opportunity to embrace their traditions and culture as they showcase their way of living. We will then tour around the village with the locals to source the fresh farm-to-table produce that will take part of this gastronomic experience. Once we’ve collected what we need, we’ll head back to their home and prepare the most tasty, authentic and organic dishes that the Ngäbe have to offer. Typical staples are rice, starchy root vegetables (such as ñame, otoe, ñampi and yuca), plantains, and raised or wild game. After a delicious meal, we return to the hotel for a restful night.

Meals: breakfast & lunch
Highlights: indigenous gastronomic experience
Note: this is a shared activity in which you will join a group; maximum total of 8 ppl
Overnight: Boquete

Day 5Highlands Coffee Farm Tour & Tasting

The first coffee plants arrived to Panama at the beginning of the 10th century and were immediately brought to Boquete, which has a microclimate perfect for growing coffee. Its elevation, volcanic soils, and salinity from the ocean all contributed to the makings of perfect Panamanian coffee. Today we will tour an organic coffee farm and learn about the environmental processes in place and learn about the whole coffee process, from start to finish. No coffee tour is complete, of course, without tasting the product! Your day ends with a return to your hotel for some relaxation.

Meals: breakfast & coffee tasting
Duration: 3-4 hours
Highlights: coffee farm experience
Overnight: Boquete

Day 6Cloud Forest Canopy Skywalk Tour

Today you will walk in the clouds! This activity has you joining a very small group in what will still feel like a very private experience walking through the massive Highlands canopy. Amaze at the rushing rivers and waterfalls below, as you enjoy the sky walk experience that is high up in the tree tops! Your tour is a 3 mile loop, that takes you across 5 different canopy bridges. Keep your eyes open for the many exotic bird species, as well as the other animals native to this area. Your guide will be there to further educate you and interpret the surrounding ecosystem. The views are breathtaking, and this truly is an incredible experience for all ages!

Meals: breakfast
Highlights: explore & learn about the cloud forest canopy
Note: this is a shared activity in which you will join a group; maximum total of 15 ppl
Distance: 3 miles, 3-4 hours
Overnight: Boquete

Day 7Three Lost Waterfalls Hike - Private Nature Reserve

This morning we will head to a private nature reserve, which borders the Baru Volcano National Park. During this tour, we will hike through its cloud forests and visit three special waterfalls. The trail parallels the Quebrada La Mina, which is a creek runing through the reserve and then merges with the Caldera river. During the hike, we’ll have the opportunity to explore a small cave and search for tropical birds. We will make our way to the waterfalls after about 2.5 hours of hiking. It is important to note that some sections of the trail are strenuous and can be muddy/slippery during the rainy season. During some parts of the year there is access to a natural pool that forms at the end of one of the waterfalls, where there is the opportunity to go for a swim. Alternative activities are possible on this day; please inquire.

Meals: breakfast
Distance: hike is rated moderate, ~ 4 hours, 4 km roundtrip, +/-1000m
Overnight: Boquete

Day 8Departure Day

Today is your departure day. Your transfer and flights back to Panama City are included. From there, you can return home as you like or extend your stay in beautiful Panama or wherever you are headed next!

Meals: breakfast

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Panama Adventure Tour
Dates & Rates

Dates: Plan your trip at a time that best fits your schedule! Pure Adventures tours have flexible start dates.

2024 Tour Rates: (based on double occupancy)

  • 2 persons:  3239 USD/person
  • 4 persons:  2798 USD/person
  • Single supplement: please inquire.

2024 Holiday Dates: higher rates will apply; please inquire for an exact quote.

  • Holidays include but are not limited to February Carnival, Easter Holy Week, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Need to Know: 

  • This tour has unique Terms & Conditions that override our standard Terms & Conditions. Details are outlined below.
  • Guide gratuities are not included; suggested amounts are outlined below.
  • Travel Insurance is required on all Pure Adventures tours.

Panama Terms & Conditions:

  • A deposit of 20% is required to hold the booking.
  • Cancellation after tour confirmation: 50% of the deposit is withheld.
  • Cancellation 90-46 days prior to arrival: deposit + 10% of the total trip cost is withheld.
  • Cancellation 45-31 days prior to arrival: deposit, any hotel & airline fees may apply, and 25% of the total trip cost is withheld.
  • Cancellation within 30 days prior to arrival: 100% of the trip cost is nonrefundable.

Recommended Gratuities on Guided Tours:

  • Naturalist guide:  US $15-20 per person per day
  • Day tour guide:  US $10 per person per day
  • Transfer driver:  US $2 per person per day
  • Tour driver:  US $5 per person per day
  • Tour boat driver:  US $5 per person per day
  • Restaurant tipping: 15% of the total amount of your meal is appropriate.
 
Get your adventure!   
1. Call or email with questions: +1-970-230-5896 or email us. 
2. Book the trip, pay a deposit, and get excited about your adventure!
Book This Tour