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7 Days Volcano Challenge Guided Enduro Motorcycle Tour in Panama
Hotel Ladera, Av. Buenos Aires 2, Jaramillo, Boquete District, Chiriquí Province, Panama
Off-Road Motorcycle Tour Panama
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Panama Enduro Tours invites you to this motorcycle tour in Panama to ride off-road tracks from the Pacific Ocean to the highest point of Panama, the Volcan Baru at 3,475 meters. With the four days of riding, you will experience the best place in the world for enduro riding!
Key information
- Terrain: off-road including fast double track, extreme single track, rivers, stream, mud, rocks, and roots
- Bike: rental bike (Husqvarna TE250i 2019 models)
- Mileage: 394 kilometers / 245 miles
- Daily rides: 112 - 162 kilometers / 70 - 101 miles
- Riding gear: included: helmets, boots, pants, body armor, gloves, goggles
- Meals: lunches and continental breakfasts
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Boquete
- Husqvarna TE250i 2019 rental
- Visit Barqueta beach, David, and San Antonio
- Transfers to and from Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV)
- Ride from the Pacific beaches to the top of the volcano
- Discover Gualaca, Caldera, and Fortuna Dam
- Expert bilingual tour guide
- 6 nights' accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
4 riding days in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Airport transfer included:
Enrique Malek International Airport
Accommodation
Facilities
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Wireless internet
During this tour, you will be accommodated at Hotel Ladera located in Boquete, Panama. The hotel offers modern, comfortable rooms with amenities such as cable TV, safes, Wi-Fi, and free continental breakfast. The hotel also has an on-site restaurant, Palo Cortao offering international cuisine and an on-site bar, Toco Madera Bar. Also, in a short walk away, you’ll find a myriad of dining options in downtown Boquete, as well as bars, coffee shops, and breweries.
Program
Day 1: Arrival in Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV)
Arrival in Panama, then, it’s a free day and night of relaxing at Hotel Ladera.
Day 2: Boquete - Caldera - Fortuna Dam, 112 kilometers / 70 miles
Today, you will ride the area of Boquete, Caldera, and Fortuna Dam. The terrain consists of 102 kilometers / 63 miles of double track and 10 kilometers / 6 miles of single track. Lunch at the Caldera natural hot springs.
- Start time: 09:00
- Finish time: 16:00-18:00
- Elevation: 308-1337 meters
Day 3: Potrerillos Arriba - Palmira, 120 kilometers / 75 miles
Today, you will ride the area of Potrerillos Arriba and Palmira. The terrain consists of 102 kilometers / 63 miles of double track and 20 kilometers / 12 miles of single track. Packed lunch at the river.
- Start time: 09:00
- Finish time: 16:00-18:00
- Elevation: 800-1720 meters
Day 4: Gualaca
Today, you will ride the area of Gualaca. Lunch at the Gualaca River canyons.
- Start time: 09:00
- Finish time: 16:00-18:00
Day 5 (Volcano Challenge): Barqueta beach - David - San Antonio - Gualaca - Caldera - Jaramillo - Boquete - Volcán Barú, 162 kilometers / 101 miles
Today, you will be riding in the area of Barqueta beach, David, San Antonio, Gualaca, Caldera, Jaramillo, Boquete, and Volcán Barú. The terrain consists of 109 kilometers / 68 miles of double track and 53 kilometers / 33 miles of single track. Lunch at a local eatery.
- Start time: 06:00
- Finish time: 18:00
- Elevation: 0-3475 meters
Day 6: Free day
It's another free day and night of relaxing at Hotel Ladera
Day 7: Departure
Today is the departure day.
Terrain information
The trails range from fast double track to extreme single track. Trails vary from sea level beach riding to 3045 meters high mountains and everything in between. Many rivers and stream crossings are common along with short sections of mud, rocks, and roots.
Bikes information
Panama Enduro Tours only use the best bikes and the best equipment for their riders. Factory supplied Husqvarna TE 250i 2019 purchased new in August 2018, so you can be ensured you are riding the best enduro bikes in the world. All of their bikes are fitted with Tubliss systems to ensure maximum grip and puncture free riding. The bikes are also fitted with Bulletproof Designs radiator guards, rear disc guards along with Polisport clutch covers and AXP skid plates to keep you from damaging anything that would hold up a ride. Cycra Ultra Probend guards are in place to protect the riders hands. Funnelweb filters complete their accessories to keep their bikes breathing well.
At the beginning of the day, Panama Enduro Tours invite all their riders to check over the bikes to make sure they are in optimum condition. At the end of the day, their mechanics wash and check over the Husqvarna TE 250i for damage and complete their daily service checks such as air filter cleaning, chain tensioning, lubrication and tire airchecks so you are ready to roll the next day. They carry a full range of parts to ensure nobody is left without a bike during a trip.
All the guides carry a full tool kit and are experts in repairing any trailside mishaps along the way. It is very important that riders bring their full riding protection along with them and you are highly recommended to bring a camel pack with a minimum capacity of 3 liters. For riders that have had the misfortune of their luggage not arriving in time, Panama Enduro Tours have a limited supply of boots, helmets and other protective equipment for sale.
Please note any damage besides the normal scrapes to plastics will be charged at the end of the trip.
Skill level(s) required for this tour:
Beginner
- Can ride for 2-3 hours
- Minimal riding experience
- Assistance required
- Comfortable with curves and leans
- Basic experience with unsurfaced roads
- Short distance ascents and descents
Intermediate
- Can ride for 3-4 hours
- Average riding experience
- Little assistance required
- Comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- Average experience with unsurfaced roads
- Steep ascents and descents
Advanced
- Can ride for 5-6 hours
- Extensive riding experience
- Assistance on demand (if required)
- Experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- Comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Location
This tour will be based in Boquete, a small picturesque mountain town located in the north of the Chiriqui province, Panama. The town is located on the slopes of the Volcan Baru, Panama’s highest peak, and is surrounded by rivers and near the La Amistad National Park, making it the ideal location to begin your off-road adventure. Boquete is well known as the coffee mecca of Panama so make sure to sample the various award-winning coffees.
Food
During the tour, you will be served lunches either at a local eatery or packed lunch. Besides, the accommodation also offers free continental breakfasts.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Transfers to and from Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV)
- 4 days of awesome riding
- Expert bilingual guide
- 4 days of Husqvarna TE250i 2019 rental (including fuel, no rental deposit required)
- Riding gear (helmet and boots)
- Lunch on riding days either at a local eatery or packed lunch
- Continental breakfasts at Hotel Ladera
- 1 free day for other activities
- 6 nights' accommodation
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Tax per rider
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DAV
Enrique Malek International Airport
43 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Panama Enduro Tours will pick you up from the airport.
In order to get to Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV), you have to book your flight first to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). The airport is accessible with direct flights from various major USA cities including Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Boston, Orlando, and Atlanta and European cities such as Madrid, Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. Once in Panama City, you can fly to Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) from Tocumen International Airport (the flight time is 45 minutes). You will be greeted there and driven to Boquete, located a mere 25 minutes away.
Airport: Enrique Malek International Airport
Airport transfer included: Enrique Malek International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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