Panama City Jungle Experience
Panama City, Panama
From USD 140.00
Office phone number: +507 6780 3010
Panama City Jungle Experience
Panama City, Panama
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Is there any greater creature than the sloth? See them in their full glory on this Panama City tour which includes a boat ride to an island ruled by monkeys, and a rainforest walk with some local villagers.
During the rainy season in Panama, we are unable to reach the Indian Village for the Panama City Jungle Experience. However, we can offer travellers a nice walk in the jungle as a substitute. This alternate option will be effective from early October to late December.
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Highlights
- Explore Soberanian National Park
- Visit Lake Gatun & Monkey Island
- Ride alongside giant ocean liners in the canal shipping channel
- Take in beautiful views of Gamboa Rain Forest
- Visit an Indian village and learn about local culture
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- By visiting an Indian village, you help preserve local customs and traditions. Urban Adventures brought responsible tourism to this village years ago and were the only people with permission to visit for a long time. The money we give to these indigenous people goes directly into their community to be used for health care, education and things they really need to survive and preserve their culture, heritage and local traditions.
- By visiting Soberania National Park as part of your tour, you are helping to preserve nature and local wildlife.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Meeting point:
Café TIEMPO, Coffee Roasters, inside the American Trade Hotel, Casco Viejo (Avenida Central and Calle 9).
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- Starting time: 8.00 AM
- Ending point:
American Trade Hotel in Casco Viejo, Avenida Central and Calle 10A Oeste
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, transportation park and village entry.
Exclusions: Transportation to and from the meeting point, Lunch, tips and gratuities for your local guide
It’s time to wave farewell to Panama City and get out into nature! Breathe in the fresh air of parks, islands, rainforests, and rural villages. This Panama City jungle tour will turn its back on bustling city life and welcome the rainforest in with open arms – come along for the ride!
You’ll be picked up from the American Trade Hotel in the historic district, and the first part of this Panama City wildlife tour will take you past Panama Canal’s famous Culebra Cut and towards Soberania National Park, Lake Gatun, and the Chagres River.
Known for its huge variety of birds (the Audubon Society's annual bird count once spotted over 500 species in 24 hours!), Soberania National Park is full of wildlife and is a wonderful place to watch for monkeys, sloths, eagles, and plenty more. There’s no denying that this spot in the Panama jungle really is the jackpot for animal lovers. You’ll also catch a boat out to Monkey Island – doesn’t take a genius to guess what you’ll find here! Keep your eyes peeled to spot a number of different species of monkey.
Next, you will continue your tour up the Chagres River to an authentic Indian village. This will be an opportunity for you to get in touch with the local community, and learn all about their culture, customs, history, and more. As part of the visit, you’ll take a short hike along the trails through the rainforest to learn about how the local plants are used for medicinal purposes. With your local guide by your side through this adventure, you’ll learn plenty about the culture around you.
After your Panama jungle experience of a life time, you’ll head back into the city (perhaps a little begrudgingly…) where your local guide will drop you back off at the American Trade Hotel.
Note: Due to the rainy season in Panama, we are unable to reach the Indian Village for the tour Panama City Jungle Experience. We would like to inform you that we can offer the passengers a nice walk in the jungle as a
substitute, this will be effective from 24th Oct to 20th Dec 2016.-
Additional information
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, transportation park and village entry.
Exclusions: Transportation to and from the meeting point, Lunch, tips and gratuities for your local guide
Dress standard: Wear comfortable attire and good solid shoes that may get wet or muddy.
Your Trip: This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 9
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: Wildlife varies from day to day, so there no guarantees as to what you might see - although there is always plenty around so you will see something! Sunscreen, rain jackets, and mosquito repellent are recommended depending on the weather and your tolerance for mosquitos. During the rainy season in Panama, we are unable to reach the Indian Village for the Panama City Jungle Experience. However, we can offer travellers a nice walk in the jungle as a substitute. This alternate option will be effective from early October to late December.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +507 6780 3010
Email address: info@panamacityurbanadventures.com
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