PANAMA MODULES:
Ultimate Darien Explorer
5 days / 4 nights Trip
The pristine valley of Cana in the eastern slope of Pirre mountain range is Darien National Park′ s most productive birdwatching destination. Nowhere else in Panama does nature expresses itself so abundantly than in this region of remote wilderness.
SUMMARY ITINERARY:
TRIP CLASSIFICATION: Moderate/long hiking 3-5 hours per day over variable terrain, slippery, muddy. Accommodations vary from field stations to tent camps.
INCLUDED: Lodging, all land, air and water transportation within Panama. All airport/hotel transfers, meals as specified in the itinerary (B - breakfast; L - lunch; D - dinner), entrance fees, guides′ services and services of an in-bound land operator for airline re-confirmations and tour operations.
NOT INCLUDED: International airfare, tourist card ($5 per person), meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, extras in hotels (laundry, telephone calls, room service, etc.) or gratuities.
NOTE: Weight restrictions apply to luggage in chartered flights within Panama. A strict maximum of 25 lbs. of checked luggage per person is allowed. A daypack is allowed as carry-on. Arrangements can be made with Ancon Expeditions to store luggage that will not be needed on a particular leg of the trip.
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST: Binoculars (preferably 7x35 or larger), Birds of Panama book, camera with extra batteries & film, flashlight with extra bulb & batteries, bathing suit, insect repellant, sunscreen, hat, day pack, water bottle, lightweight/quick dry cotton clothes, windbreaker, hiking boots, sandals, sneakers, rain gear, money in small denominations, toiletries & personal medications. The Naturalist Guide carries a spotting scope