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
