Panama Great Adventures

Itinerary

4 days / 3 nights

DAY 1   PANAMA CITY – PUNTA PATIÑO NATURE RESERVE

Transfer to La Palma–Darién, a 45 minutes flight approx. Once at La Palma, board a boat to the lodge at Punta Patiño Nature Reserve. Lookout for either bottle-nosed dolphin or different species of birds that find refuge among the mangrove-dotted coast.

After a light lunch, a hike lead by a Naturalist Guide into the forest in search of nature creatures and exquisite flora.

Evening short walk to the wetlands in search of the Capybara, the world’s largest rodent. Also look for caiman, owls and other nocturnal species.

Night at PUNTA PATIÑO LODGE (L,D)

DAY 2   PUNTA PATIÑO NATURE RESERVE

Hike the Piedra Candela trail, and learn the importance of this tropical dry forest. After lunch have some time on your own to either keep exploring or just relax.  Late afternoon, board the boat for a coastal tour of the reserve and the sea bird nesting areas of El Morro.

Night at PUNTA PATIÑO LODGE (B,L,D)

DAY 3   THE HARPY EAGLE OF THE MOGUE RIVER

On a motorized dugout canoe, head up the Mogue River. You will look for the Roseate Spoonbill, Ibis, Osprey and Raccoons fishing along the river. This trip takes you through millenary mangroves. Arrive at Mogue Village where its inhabitants will greet you. After sharing with them, you will head on a several kilometers walk in search of a Harpy Eagle active nest.  From a safe distance, not to disturb the chick or scare the mother, you will have the chance to experience one of the most unique encounters with nature. The Harpy Eagle, Panama’s National Bird and the most powerful bird of prey. Controlled visits to the area are generating income to the nearby village, which in turn creates an interest for the protection of the birds and their habitat. Return to the Embera Villa and learn about their customs and traditions. Tonight you will sleep in the guest “Tambo” (thatch roof stilted house). You may opt to sleep in hammocks or screened tents with mats (provided).

Night at MOGUE VILLAGE (B,L,D)

DAY 4   RETURN TO PANAMA CITY

Head back to La Palma and board the plane to return to Panama City. Upon arrival at the airport in Panama City, transfer to your hotel.

B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), D (Dinner) – meals included

Rates

$795 per person + 7% tax  (double occupancy).

Includes

• Lodging.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary.
• All land, air and water transportation within Panama.
• All airport-hotel transfers on scheduled arrival and departure dates.
• Local guide services and expenses.
• Park and related entrance fees.
• Services of an in-bound land operator for airline re-confirmations and tour operators.