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CHAGRES CHALLENGE White Water river rafting close to Panama City is possible at the Chagres River which goes virtually unseen as it passes through the Chagres National Park due to the lack of accessible roads, protection against settlers, and the previous non-existence of Adventures Panama. This part of the river, characterized by currents alternating with backwaters, is considered as Class II, check Panama White Water Rafting Rapid Classification here , although several rapids are considered up to Class III by the International Classification of River Navigation. At the Panama Chagres River Map this section extend from Rio Piedras to the Embera Village. As a result of dense tropical forest covering the basin of the river, sedimentation is minimal; therefore, clear water can be expected very often. The flora is typical of the tropical rain forest, with more than three hundred species per hectarea. Although, it is the natural habitat of big mammals such as tapir and jaguar, tropical rainforest animals, they are very seldom encountered. However, It is much easier to spot several others samples of the fauna, such as rainforest monkeys (spider, howler, whiteface (cappuchino), Geoffrey's Tamarin), sloth, river otter, iguana, toucan, and plenty of fish. Once in the virgin jungle of Chagres National Park you will ask if this is the next tv show survivor panama destination. Itinerary: The Chagres Challenge Panama white water river rafting begins by picking up guests in Panama City at 5:00 A.M., to take them on a FWD vehicle to a remote village called San Cristobal, beyond the mountain town of Cerro Azul. After a light breakfast, around 8:00 A.M. the tour proceeds with a hike, for about hour and half, on a narrow trail that takes us deeper into the jungle until reaching an affluent of the Chagres, called Piedras River. We might have to continue hiking for another, hour or we might start rafting in Piedras River which is very shallow and most likely will require to get down to pass the raft in several spots. At approximately 11:00 A.M., we will start an exciting five-hour rafting tour in the Chagres virgin jungle, all the way to Madden Lake, reaching it around 4:30 P.M. We will have a fine meal somewhere along Chagres River. We will raft by several rainforest tribes conformed by the Embera. Close to Madden Lake, we will board an outboard motorboat indigenous wooden canoe, for about half an hour, to the nearest road. Finally, our guests will be taken back to the original pick up site around 7:00 P.M. Be ready to get some memorable rainforest pictures ! FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE ? All mentioned transportation, rafts and gear, guides, and meals. Our guides are trained in white-water navigation skills, first-aid and CPR. WHO CAN GO ? Any person from twelve to seventy years old, in good health and good physical shape, ready to walk for about an hour and a half through an irregular and muddy path. As a guidance limit weight values for persons to participate are as follows: up to 210 lbs, at least 6', up to 240lbs at least 6.5' . Minors must travel with a responsible adult. WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG ? 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 the trip back. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT ? Any object than can be deteriorated by water or valuables like jewels, cash, credit cards, etc. Do not bring flip flops or beach sandal to hike or raft. PRICE: USD $ 185.00 per person Group leader will go free for a group of more than ten persons. WARNING: Although this expedition is planned to be done in only one day, it takes place in a very remote area where if something goes wrong (raft puncture, people not paddling, or a major injury that delays the group) there is a good chance that we might have to improvise an overnight camp in the jungle (not a planned camp; with out tents, supplies, etc.) and with out communications. In more than 20 years operating this trip it had happened only once so far since. You should be aware of the risks that you assume by participating on it. If this does happens you will get out the very next day, with out extra charges (-: SEASON: The Chagres River has enough water to do white water rafting in Panama year-round. It usually reaches its highest water level by November, at the peak end of the rainy season, and its lowest water level by May at the end of the dry season. However, the Chagres Challenge one day tour, can only be offered when Rio Piedras, the tributary we put in, has enough water to paddle, usually from June through February. When there is enough water we paddle San Cristobal River into Rio Piedras River into Chagres River, 3 river in one day ! Usually it is good to paddle in rafts from June through December. In January paddling is limited to smaller rafts. Usually from mid February until the date we close the season we restrain participation to people that knows how to paddle, are in very good shape, and preferable they had done it before.

Chagres River in Expedition Kayaks Paddle these last twelve kilometers of the Chagres River on its way to the Caribbean Ocean in one of best Panama kayak adventure. In this circuit you will see some of main Panama Canal components such as the the Gatun Locks (not a visitor center), the Gatun Dam. You will also see Panama nature and wildlife at the wilderness Reserve of Forth San Lorenzo. And then, when we reach the Ocean we will visit one of Panama ruins attractions, Forth San Lorenzo. This fortress was built by Spaniard Conquistadores to seal this route from pirate incursions searching to attack Panama City located by the Pacific Ocean. To establish the Panama Canal waterway the Gatun Lake was created in 1913 by building Gatun Dam at the Chagres River before it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. It was once the world's biggest artificial lake. Every time a Ship crosses the canal toward the Pacific Ocean at the Miraflores Locks or toward the Atlantic Ocean at the Gatun Locks 52,000,000 gallons of fresh water are spilled from Gatun Lake. ITINERARY: Our tour begins by picking up guests at Panama City around 7:00 a.m. We will arrive to Panama Canal Gatun Dam, one hour and 30 minutes later to start kayaking around 9:30 a.m. To drive in and out this area, we will go across the Panama Canal by ferry in our vehicle while the third bridge that goes across the canal is being built. Before, the Old Gatun Locks where used to crossed vehicles working as a bridge when they were closed. However, due to consideration for the new set of Aguas Claras Locks this is no longer possible. We will start an exciting 3-4 hours tour paddling expedition kayaks through dense tropical forest all the way to the Caribbean Ocean where Spaniard Conquistadores built Forth San Lorenzo. Since the XVI century it has silently kept away the Caribbean pirates that used this waterway to take by surprise assault Panama City in the Pacific. The actual paddling time will depend on the participants conditions and skills, strength of wind, and river current. And we had done it as fast as in two hours or as long as 4 hours. We do will paddle as fast as the slowest kayak. After visiting Fort San Lorenzo we will head back toward Panama City to reach original pick up place about 5:00 p.m. You will be able to see the jungle awakening and it is very likely that you might still encounter some morning mist. You will go back in time to imagine episodes of the Spaniard American Conquest. We should arrive at the take out zone around 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. and be back to the original pick up place about 5:00 p.m. - You can also meet us by the Gatun Dam ramp. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE ? All mentioned transportation, expedition kayaks and gear, guides, and meals. Our guides are trained in kayak navigation skills, first-aid and CPR. WHO CAN GO ? Any person from twelve to seventy years old, in good health. Minors must travel with a responsible adult. WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG ? A pair of short for navigating, sneakers or straped sandals, a cap, sun-block, a light jacket or windbreaker (in case of rain), a towel and dry set of clothes for the trip back. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT ? Any object than can be deteriorated by water or valuables like jewels, cash, credit cards, etc. PRICE: USD $ 165.00 per person Group leader will go free for a group of more than ten persons. SEASON: This is a year-round Panama Kayak Adventure. Usually at the last months of the rainy season, September through November, the river current might be stronger due to more water release at Gatun Dam. From mid January through March we usually have to paddle against the north wind using the river banks as shelters

CHAGRES CHALLENGE White Water river rafting close to Panama City is possible at the Chagres River which goes virtually unseen as it passes through the Chagres National Park due to the lack of accessible roads, protection against settlers, and the previous non-existence of Adventures Panama. This part of the river, characterized by currents alternating with backwaters, is considered as Class II, check Panama White Water Rafting Rapid Classification here , although several rapids are considered up to Class III by the International Classification of River Navigation. At the Panama Chagres River Map this section extend from Rio Piedras to the Embera Village. As a result of dense tropical forest covering the basin of the river, sedimentation is minimal; therefore, clear water can be expected very often. The flora is typical of the tropical rain forest, with more than three hundred species per hectarea. Although, it is the natural habitat of big mammals such as tapir and jaguar, tropical rainforest animals, they are very seldom encountered. However, It is much easier to spot several others samples of the fauna, such as rainforest monkeys (spider, howler, whiteface (cappuchino), Geoffrey's Tamarin), sloth, river otter, iguana, toucan, and plenty of fish. Once in the virgin jungle of Chagres National Park you will ask if this is the next tv show survivor panama destination. Itinerary: The Chagres Challenge Panama white water river rafting begins by picking up guests in Panama City at 5:00 A.M., to take them on a FWD vehicle to a remote village called San Cristobal, beyond the mountain town of Cerro Azul. After a light breakfast, around 8:00 A.M. the tour proceeds with a hike, for about hour and half, on a narrow trail that takes us deeper into the jungle until reaching an affluent of the Chagres, called Piedras River. We might have to continue hiking for another, hour or we might start rafting in Piedras River which is very shallow and most likely will require to get down to pass the raft in several spots. At approximately 11:00 A.M., we will start an exciting five-hour rafting tour in the Chagres virgin jungle, all the way to Madden Lake, reaching it around 4:30 P.M. We will have a fine meal somewhere along Chagres River. We will raft by several rainforest tribes conformed by the Embera. Close to Madden Lake, we will board an outboard motorboat indigenous wooden canoe, for about half an hour, to the nearest road. Finally, our guests will be taken back to the original pick up site around 7:00 P.M. Be ready to get some memorable rainforest pictures ! FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE ? All mentioned transportation, rafts and gear, guides, and meals. Our guides are trained in white-water navigation skills, first-aid and CPR. WHO CAN GO ? Any person from twelve to seventy years old, in good health and good physical shape, ready to walk for about an hour and a half through an irregular and muddy path. As a guidance limit weight values for persons to participate are as follows: up to 210 lbs, at least 6', up to 240lbs at least 6.5' . Minors must travel with a responsible adult. WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG ? 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 the trip back. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT ? Any object than can be deteriorated by water or valuables like jewels, cash, credit cards, etc. Do not bring flip flops or beach sandal to hike or raft. PRICE: USD $ 185.00 per person Group leader will go free for a group of more than ten persons. WARNING: Although this expedition is planned to be done in only one day, it takes place in a very remote area where if something goes wrong (raft puncture, people not paddling, or a major injury that delays the group) there is a good chance that we might have to improvise an overnight camp in the jungle (not a planned camp; with out tents, supplies, etc.) and with out communications. In more than 20 years operating this trip it had happened only once so far since. You should be aware of the risks that you assume by participating on it. If this does happens you will get out the very next day, with out extra charges (-: SEASON: The Chagres River has enough water to do white water rafting in Panama year-round. It usually reaches its highest water level by November, at the peak end of the rainy season, and its lowest water level by May at the end of the dry season. However, the Chagres Challenge one day tour, can only be offered when Rio Piedras, the tributary we put in, has enough water to paddle, usually from June through February. When there is enough water we paddle San Cristobal River into Rio Piedras River into Chagres River, 3 river in one day ! Usually it is good to paddle in rafts from June through December. In January paddling is limited to smaller rafts. Usually from mid February until the date we close the season we restrain participation to people that knows how to paddle, are in very good shape, and preferable they had done it before.

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Portobelo Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Portobelo Bay provides a Panama kayak adventure second to none. On it you will cover all main things to do in Portobelo. Portobelo was discovered in 1502, and it was named by Christopher Columbus when his vessels sought shelter in the "beautiful port" from a storm. In 1596, even before it was officially founded, Portobelo suffered its first attack at the hands of Sir Frances Drake. Drake died of fever before he could capture Portobelo. He was secretly buried at sea off the entrance to the harbor. The town was officially founded in 1597 and was given the name of San Felipe de Portobelo in honor of King Philip II of Spain. During the late l6th and early l7th century Portobelo was the principal Spanish trade port on the Atlantic for all of South America. The exchange of merchandise took place annually at the Portobelo trade fair which lasted from 30 to 60 days. During this time, Portobelo was a beehive of activity. In 1668 Henry Morgan attacked the town from the land and launched a surprise attack on Fort Santiago, one of the town's fortresses. The city was at the mercy of Morgan's men who launched an orgy of looting, debauchery and torture-a reign of terror. The town was attacked by other buccaneers and pirates such as Englishmen William Parker in 1601 and Edward Vernon in 1739. As a result of the repeated pirate attacks Portobelo's annual trade fairs were forced stop. Spain abandoned the Isthmian route for the longer but more secure one around Cape Horn. The golden age of Portobelo ceased. ITINERARY: Tour begins by picking up guests in Panama City at 7:00 a.m., to them travel to Portobelo by road. We will visit Santiago Fort, Portobelo (Geronimo Fort and Customs House), and around 11:00 a.m., the tour proceeds paddling across the bay, for about 30 minutes, to the other cannon battery built by the conquistadores to protect the bay, San Fernando. We will walk and learn about the ruins history. Then we proceed kayaking along the coast up to a hidden beach, perfect to relax and do some snorkeling. At approximately 1:00 a.m., we will start an exciting one hour sea kayak tour back Portobelo. Afterwards we have a lunch (coconut rice with octopus is a favorite dish). We should arrive to the original pick up place at the city by 5:00 p.m. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE ? All mentioned transportation, expedition kayaks and snorkel gear, guides, and meals. Our guides are trained in kayak navigation skills, first-aid and CPR. WHO CAN GO ? Any person from twelve to seventy years old, in good health. Minors must travel with a responsible adult. WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG ? A pair of shorts for navigating, sneakers or strapped sandals, a cap, sun-block, a light jacket or windbreaker (in case of rain), a towel and a dry set of clothes for the trip back. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT ? Any object than can be deteriorated by water or valuables like jewels, cash, credit cards, etc. PRICE: USD $ 165.00 per person Group leader will go free for a group of more than ten persons. SEASON: Panama Kayak Adventure is good year-round

Rio Grande River Rafting Rafting Rio Grande Panama, in Cocle Province, was first pioneered by Adventures Panama in 1999. The river is classified Class III at its Upper Section and Class II-III, ( check Panama White Water Rafting Rapid Classification HERE ) at its lowest section. It runs through tropical dry forest. Most of its basin is devoted to cattle and farming. Coclé has become Panama´s meca of beach tourism due mostly to Playa Blanca, a gorgeous white sand beach in the Pacific Ocean. Playa Blanca has attracted all included beach hotels such as Decameron, Sheraton Bijao, Marriot Buenaventura, Riu Playa Blanca and others in the area. ITINERARY: From Panama City: Pickup at 6:00 a.m. We will arrive to the put in location after a three hours drive to start rafting around 11:00 a.m. We should arrive to the take out zone around 2:00 p.m. and be back to the original pick up place in the city about 5:30 p.m. From Playa Blanca beach area: Pickup around 8:00 a.m. We will arrive to the put in about hour and half later to start rafting around 9 FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE ? All mentioned transportation, rafts and gear, guides, and meals. Our guides are trained in white-water navigation skills, first-aid and CPR. WHO CAN GO ? Any person from twelve to seventy years old, in good health, ready to walk for about an hour and a half through an irregular and muddy path. Minors must travel with a responsible adult. WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG ? 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 the trip back. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT ? Any object than can be deteriorated by water or valuables like jewels, cash, credit cards, etc. Do not bring flip flops or beach sandal to hike or raft. PRICE: USD $ 135.00 per person Group leader will go free for a group of more than ten persons. WARNING: Duckies are more demanding.....As mentioned below at SEASON, at the begining of and during the Dry Season, when the river water level goes down, we will paddle in duckies (inflatable kayaks). This is fine for inexperienced paddlers, but participants should be aware that it is more challenging than paddling in a raft. Participant should be in good shape, weight below 180 lbs, and be ready to behave aggresively in paddling and in a self rescue situation. Guides will provide basic training, guidance, and escort ducky comboy downstream... Duckies are more demanding. When paddling small rafts and duckies less experienced participants will be on the rafts, regardless of participants bonds, i.e. we might split a party procuring overall safety. SEASON: The river is at its highest water level by November which is the Rainy Season peak, and at its lowest water level by March-May, which is the end of the Dry Season. We usually raft the Lower Section from June through December. From December through June we usually raft the Upper Section in duckies (inflatable kayaks) and smaller rafts. Rafting Rio Grande Panama is fun in raft or duckies.

Why TSP? "Trip Scouts Panama" is a Destination Management Company (DMC). We deal with the professional planning and implementation of trips and events in Panama and in the neighboring Colombia. The value of our company is based primarily on the company's extensive knowledge of the regions and the knowledge of local resources. "Trip Scouts Panama", as a local planner, has expertise in transportation, hotel and other travel services that provide the best service within an available budget. We understand the cultural norms and expectations. As local planners, we know where and how to find the most helpful and professional staff and the best travel routes. Our in-depth, local knowledge of Panama, particularly with regard to the local coordination and implementation of travel programs, makes us a highly specialized consultant for practically all aspects. The "Trip Scouts Panama" team is also characterized by decades of experience working with indigenous peoples and developing trips with small groups to the remote areas of Panama. Activities such as kayaking, rafting, trekking, birdwatching, wildlife observation, camping are our specialty. Community-based tourism and cooperation with small family businesses are very important to us and are included in the travel programs whenever possible.

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