Day Trip Adventure to Bayano Lake from Panama City
10 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
No
No
Language Offered
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Overview
Explore the limestone caves surrounding Bayano Lake on an adventurous, full-day caving tour from Panama City that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and transfer by shared vehicle and boat. Visit an important indigenous area with underground rivers and cave systems, then have lunch in a local village before returning to Panama City.
Small group ensures personal service
10-hour Bayano Lake caving tour
Explore a limestone cave system
Visit a Kuna indigenous community
Lunch in a local village
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Panama City
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Lunch
Round-trip shared transfer
Use of helmet with headlamp
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Exclusions
Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure point
Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Time
7:00 AM
What To Expect
Begin with pickup at your hotel in Panama City, then travel to a native Kuna community where you'll board a boat to Bayano Lake. Bayano Lake was created when the Bayano River was dammed for a hydroelectric plant, and the scenic body of water is surrounded by indigenous communities of Madungandí, Kuna, Embera, and Wounaan people. Upon arrival at Bayano Lake, suit up with a caving helmet and light, then follow a challenging route through cave passages, canyons, and caverns. See towering limestone rock formations shaped by centuries of erosion, and swim in clear cave pools that are the perfect way to cool off from the tropical heat. The path inside the cave takes roughly 4 hours, and varies from easy-to-walk paths to challenging sections of river crossings, scrambling over large rocks, and hiking slippery terrain. Use a caving lamp to find your way through the darkest sections, then swim across flooded passages too deep to ford. When you emerge from the cave, refuel with a lunch prepared by members of a local community, then make the return trip to Panama City, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Who can go? Any person from twelve to seventy years old, in good health. Minors must travel with a responsible adult
What should be brought? Wear comfortable clothing (short pants, shirt), a sun hat and a bathing suit. Closed up shoes above the ankle or sneakers with good grips; wear insect repellent and sunscreen
What no to bring? No sandals. Any object than can be deteriorated by water or valuables like jewels, cash, credit cards, etc
This tour requires a 2 person minimum to book
PLEASE NOTE:
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
It is not for people afraid of darkness and bats
This tour or activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.