Panama Canal through the Chagres River
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Overview
HIGHLIGHTS • 7 nights all included package • Embera Villages • 4x4, hiking, • Pristine Chagres National Park • rafting, kayaking • Panama Canal • Forth San Lorenzo • Camping • Gateway: Panama City If you're an experienced sea kayaker looking for a trip that will test your skills and leave you satisfyingly exhausted, then you will enjoy a thorough exploration of the Chagres River in a small group of people, from beginning to end. A dam at the river's northern terminus, just before it meets the Atlantic Ocean, forms Gatun Lake, which makes up the main body of the Panama Canal. You'll hear the roar of howler monkeys from the vast jungle on your left and spot giant ships from a safe distance on your right as you paddle the length of Gatun Lake, sleeping as a guest in the huts of indigenous Embera tribes and wilderness camps along the way.
Ticket Options
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Panama Canal through the Chagres River: $1589.75
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- 3 nights at Hotel Marbella**, Panama City
- rafts or duckies, sea kayak(tandem or single) and related gear
- Lodging and catering:
- 2 nights in the huts of Embera Native Indian Villages
- guides (Our guides are trained in river and sea navigation skills, first-aid and CPR)
- 2 nights at Tent Campsite on the shores of Gatun Lake
- trip's meals
- All mentioned transportation
- All mentioned ground and ocean transfers within Panama are included.
- 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- camping gear
What's not Included
- International flight, Airport tax ($ 20.00/person)
- personal expenses
- tips
- meals not specified in itinerary
- extras in hotels (laundry, room service, phone calls)
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This land package set departures are designed for couples, friends, or singles above 18 yrs old that enjoy to team up for paddling in the outdoors. Lodging has been chosen considering local style, comfortable and basic accommodation with out luxury.
- However, any person from twelve to 65 years old, in good health, ready to walk for about two and a half hours through an irregular and muddy path could do it with minor modifications(Minors must travel with a responsible adult)
- Private groups with some customization can be arranged.
- Daily items: Swimsuit or a pair of short for navigating, sneakers or light boots with good soles, a cap, sun-block, a light jacket or windbreaker (in case the weather turns chilly), a towel and dry set of clothes for after the day trip. Blanket, flashlight, personal hygiene items.
- At day tours leave object than can be deteriorated by water or valuables like jewels, cash, credit cards, etc.
- 2-3 persons $ 1,850.00
- 4-5 persons $ 1,550.00
- 6+ persons $ 1,450.00
- This package is good year around.
- The rainy season in Panama starts in April-May and ends by November-December. Due to changing river water level it can not be defined in advance where you will stay the night on river shore.
- From January through March a steady north wind prevails, that makes paddling difficult and may cause some necessary changes in the itinerary.
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