HIGHLIGHTS
- Full sea kayaking day
- lunch and beverages
- All-inclusive package
- Age: 16 and up
- Gateway: Taboga Island
- Marine bird Sanctuary
Are you looking for things to do in Taboga ? Well, it is one of the best Panama kayak adventure destination. Also, to watch sea birds in panama there is not a better place.
Taboga Island is in the Pacific Ocean, within the Gulf of Panama, and 20 Kms southwest from Panama City. It is well known as the "Island of Flowers" due to its exuberant tropical vegetation which flowers almost year around. Its native name means "abundant fish."
Since the times of the Spaniard Conquistadores to the Second World War it has been a strategic island due to its surrounding deep waters and its closeness to Panama City. Although fishing is still important in its economy, it is now second to tourism. Tourists visit the island searching to spend a relaxed time on its picturesque town, sandy beaches, and convenient closeness to Panama City.
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ITINERARY
Our trip starts at 9:30 am at Taboga Beach, right in front of the Taboga Police Station which you will find turning left when exiting Taboga Pier. To get there you have different ferry alternatives that are supplied below. You should get to the departing dock in the Coastway Amador at least 45 minutes before departure time (allow for at least 1.5 hours before on weekends and holidays). You should also calculate 30 minutes to travel from Panama City Down Town to Amador Coastway from which both ferries depart. At your arrival to our meeting point we will assign you gear, and instruct you on navigation techniques and safety guidelines. We should start kayaking by 10:00 am and complete traveling around the island in 4 hours. Traveling time will vary depending on participant's skills, and weather conditions. Along the way we will be escorted by a motorboat in case someone wishes to quit or rest and for any other safety consideration - and more importantly, to make sure we make it back for your ferry leaving from Taboga. We take an about one hour break to have lunch and snorkel in places not accessible to regular Taboga visitors. You can plan to stay longer on the island or return to Panama City in the afternoon.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE ? Expedition kayaks and gear, guides, beverages, and lunch. Our guides are trained in kayak navigation skills, first-aid and CPR.
WHAT IT DOES NOT INCLUDE ? Insurance of any kind, ground transportation to and from Panama City to dock, ferry to and from Taboga.
WHO CAN GO ? Any person from sixteen to sixty five years old, in good health and good physical conditions. Minors must travel with a responsible adult.
WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG ? A pair of shorts for navigating, sneakers or straped sandals, a hat, tons of sun-block, 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 for free for a group of more than ten persons.
Taboga Express ferry boat service (30 min estimated transit time) | |
| Panama City Departures | |
| Monday through Friday | 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays | 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 3:00, 4:30 p.m. |
| Taboga Departures | |
| Monday through Friday | 8:45, 10:15am , and 2:30, 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sunday, & Sunday | 8:45, 10:15am , and 2:30, 4:00, 5:00pm |
| Price: $ 20 per person round trip |
SEASON:
Taboga Panama kayak adventure is fun year-round. During the rainy season, from April through December it is possible that we will encounter rain but ocean water is warmer and it is clearer to snorkel. During the dry season, from January through March it is almost guaranteed to encounter strong north wind and beautiful sunny days which turns ocean water colder, choppy and not very clear.