Chagres Challenge / Mamoni River / Chiriquí Rivers

CHAGRES CHALLENGE

Code: IT18-CC
Duration: 1 day
Availability: Daily

Depart from hotel early in the morning with expert rafting outfitters from Panama. Drive to Cerro Azul in 4x4 vehicle where you will stop at San Cristobal village for a typical breakfast. Afterwards proceed on a 2-hour hike down to riverside where the adventure starts. The river-rafting guides will give you instruction. Level of the river is III and it means most people can enjoy this trip. You will also enjoy the magnificent rainforest that borders the Chagres River. Stop for a box lunch in an area where you can swim or just rest. Best rapids come after lunch, until we enter Alajuela Lake, where a motorboat will transport us back to the cars. After lunch we visit an Indian community that lives down the river. The day is long but filled with adventures. You will return to Panama about 6:00 p.m.

Includes: Terrestrial transportation in 4x4, breakfast and lunch, bottled water, rafting equipment (hard-hat, life-saving jacket, row), specialized guide.

For prices and reservations contact:  iguana@sinfo.net

MAMONI RIVER

Code: IT18-MR
Duration: 1 day Availability: Daily

It is an easy and exciting rafting and very close to Panama City. We will bypass a beautiful Class III+ waterfall. Overall the river is Class II & Class III white water rafting. Depart from hotel early in the morning. Drive to Chepo in 4WD vehicle where you will stop at the Mamoní River and start the adventure. Afterwards proceed by walk to the riverside where the adventure starts. Box lunch in a beautiful area where you can swim or just relaxes. After lunch continue the rafting.

Includes: Terrestrial transportation in 4x4, breakfast and lunch, bottled water, rafting equipment (hard-hat, life-saving jacket, row), specialized guide.

For prices and reservations contact:  iguana@sinfo.net

CHIRIQUÍ RIVER

Code: IT18-CR
Duration: 1 day
Availability: Daily

After a one-hour flight to David, we will be transferred to the Chiriquí river with a After a one-hour flight to David, we will be transferred to the Chiriquí River or Chiriquí Viejo River, with a specialized guide, where we will raft along four possible sections of these wild mountain rivers. Both rivers descend from the peak of Baru Volcano, an 11.000 feet mountain, to majestically carve their way through some of the most beautiful cloudy forest in the country. We will eat a box lunch in a beautiful beach at half way, to return to Panama City in the afternoon flight.

Most popular sections include:
Palon - Class 4: Open between December to April. Intrepid first timers and seasoned rafters will undoubtedly hail this section of Chiriquí Viejo River as a world class run with it's non stop rapids, technical maneuvers, deep canyon gorges and its spectacular tropical jungle scenery. 4 hours, age limit 14.

Bajo Mendez - Class 3-4: Considered to be the forgiven river to its counterparts, the Palon involves big water with plenty of room for maneuvering. Long wave trains and wild scenery make this section of Chiriquí River a perfect starting point for the first time rafter. 3.5 hours, age limit 12.

Sabo - Class 3: Lush and verdant forest borders along this lower section of the Chiriquí Viejo River. Big rapids dominate the first half of the section while the second part levels out to allow participants a chance to enjoy the surrounding wildlife and scenery. Feast your eyes… Cormorants, Kingfishers and Iguanas abound! 2.5 hours, age limit 10.

Barrigona - Class 2-3: Perfect for beginners and families, this section offers a glimpse of what whitewater can look and feel like. Although dominantly calm and serene, the Barrigona features a few exciting class 3 rapids that will keep you on your toes. 2.5 hours, age limit 8.

Includes: Aerial and terrestrial transportation to rivers, breakfast and lunch, bottled water, rafting equipment (hard-hat, life-saving jacket, row), specialized guide.
Optional: Overnight in a hotel of your choice in Boquete or Cerro Punta (Chiriquí Highlands).