7 Days Volcano Challenge Guided Enduro Motorcycle Tour in Panama

Facilities

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

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.

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During the tour, you will be served lunches either at a local eatery or packed lunch. Besides, the accommodation also offers free continental breakfasts.

• 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

• Travel insurance
• Tax per rider

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• 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.