Adrenaline Pumping Adventure in Panama

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Panama

Rumble in the Jungle

Biking, Hiking, Rafting, Snorkeling, Kayaking and Zip-lining

(10 Days)

Map of Panama Rumble in the Jungle Trip Adrenaline junkies, here's one's for you: a 10-day Rumble in the Jungle, zig-zagging from the Pacific to the Atlantic on your own sweat and steam. We bike on twisty trails through fertile valleys while watching ships transit through The Panama Canal. We hike through tropical rain forests abundant with exotic wildlife. We bounce down thumping rapids on a thrilling world class river. We snorkel in translucent seas filled with tropical marine life. We sea kayak amongst knarled mangroves in a coral reef and finally zip through a forest canopy, bolting between wooden platforms, perched high in the trees. This trip is charged with adrenalin and a note of caution, this much adventure can be addictive.

Trip Highlights

Biking dirt trails in the Panama canal zone
Two day sea kayaking and snorkelling on turquoise seas on the Gulf of Chiriqui
A whitewater rafting blast down the adrenaline charged Chirique Viejo

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Panama City (Arrival)

Upon arrival you will be met by a BikeHike Adventures representative and transferred to a comfortable hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Panama City. In the evening, we'll go over the itinerary discussing the adventure that lies ahead.

Day 2: Soberania National Park - Pipeline Trail (Mountain Biking)

This morning we head to Gamboa and the Soberania National Park to bike along the Pipeline Trail. We’ll spend approximately 4 hours cycling along steamy jungle trails that are shaded under giant tropical trees. This area is renowned for some of the best biking and bird watching in all of Panama, so keep your eyes peeled for the many exotic species. We’ll make it back to the van in time for a picnic lunch and then head to the Panama Canal in the afternoon to watch the steady stream of big ships passing through the locks. Overnight in Panama City. (B,L)

Day 3: Soberania National Park - Portobello (Mountain Biking)

We’ll feast on a Panamanian breakfast of champions before jumping into our vehicle for a drive back to Soberania National Park for another day of biking. The park is part of the Panama Canal Watershed. We’ll unload our bikes and set off pedaling, keeping an eye out for agouti, howler monkeys and 3 toed sloth. The terrain is a double track dirt path, with good stretches of climbs and descents and through a humid climate. We’ll ride for approximately 3 hours before returning back to our van for lunch. Afterwards we’ll head to the historic town of Portobello where we’ll check into a comfortable hotel near the ocean and have the remainder of the evening at leisure. (B,L)

Day 4: Portobello - Boquete (Snorkeling)

First a hearty breakfast of eggs, cheese, and flapjacks and then we motor out to the reef for a morning of snorkeling in the translucent sea. The marine life is rich, colorful, and vibrant. We return to the hotel for lunch and a shower, then transfer to Panama City and the domestic airport for the flight to David. Upon arrival we'll be met by our guides and transferred to a comfortable hotel. We'll head out to one of the local restaurants for dinner and an orientation about the next few days in the mountains of Panama. Overnight in a comfortable hotel in Boquete. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Chiriqui Viejo - Boquete (Whitewater Rafting)

We start with an early morning breakfast and then drive for 1.5 hours to Rio Chiriqui Viejo, near Panama’s border with Costa Rica. Today is exciting, with a full day of whitewater adventure blasting down more than 35 class 3-4 rapids on the action packed Chiriqui Viejo River. The Chiriqui River cuts through a pristine rain forest abundant with tropical birds. We'll return to Boquete last afternoon, freshen up in our hotel and head out for a group dinner. Overnight in the same comfortable hotel in Boquete. (B,L)

Day 6: Los Quetzal Trail - Boquete (Hiking)

Today we switch gears and spend the day hiking along the Sendero Los Quetzales, one of Panama's famous treks that connects Boquete to Cerro Punta and runs through The Volcan Baru National Park. The trail gets its name from sightings of the elusive resplendent Quetzal bird, a rare treat and favorite amongst birding aficionados. There are over 220 other bird species also native to this area. The Los Quetzal trail is a 10km (8 mile) stretch with a steady climb (approximately 2500 vertical feet) and it winds through misty cloud forest and follows the Caldera River. We'll criss-cross the river several times throughout the day. The total hike is between 4-6 hours and we will reach our mountain lodge by late afternoon in the town of Guadalupe. (B,L,D)

Days 7 and 8: Gulf of Chiriqui (Sea Kayaking)

After an early morning breakfast we drive to Pedregal to begin our 2-day sea kayak adventure. We start by covered motor boat first, for a one hour journey to the Golfo de Chiriqui. We'll motor past twisted mangroves, coral reefs, white sand beaches and uninhabited islands. If we're lucky we'll encounter playful dolphins along the way. These protected waters of Panama are teeming with marine life! Upon arrival on our deserted island we'll have lunch and take a bit of time to relax in hammocks while our guides set up camp. In the afternoon we'll head out for a group paddle and also have plenty of time for snorkeling in the turquoise seas. For those interested in fishing, there will be dusk and dawn opportunities. On day 7, we'll spend the night in tents, camping beneath brilliant skies filled with stars. We'll return to Boquete around 5pm on Day 8 and check back into our same Boquete hotel. (B,L.D on Day 7 and B,L on Day 8)

Day 9: Boquete- Panama City (Zip-Lining)

We start the morning with a good breakfast and then hit the trails for a short hike into the forest for a dose of adrenaline on a canopy tour. We'll glide through the treetops of century-old forests, high above the pristine rivers and waterfalls that make up the incredible collection of natural landscapes bordering the National Park La Amistad and the famous Baru volcano. Afterwards, we'll head back to Boquete for lunch. Late afternoon, we'll transfer back to David to catch a domestic flight back to Panama City. Upon arrival, we'll be met and transferred back to our comfortable hotel in Panama City. We'll meet our guide for a farewell dinner and the remainder of the night is free to enjoy the city nightlife. (B)

Day 10: Departure

You'll be transferred to the international airport for your flight back home. (B)

Sept 17, 2010	-	Sept 26, 2010
Nov 19, 2010	-	Nov 28, 2010
Dec 3, 2010	-	Dec 10, 2010
Jan 21, 2011	-	Jan 30, 2011
Feb 25, 2011	-	Mar 6, 2011
Mar 11, 2011	-	Mar 20, 2011
Apr 15, 2011	-	Apr 24, 2011
May 27, 2011	-	Jun 5, 2011
Jul 1, 2011	-	Jul 10, 2011


Hotel	Camping
8 Nights	1 Night