Float some of the most uncharted territories in the Chagres National Park. Shoot down white water rapids with some smooth stretches through tropical rain forests where you will see exotic birds, monkeys, sloths, iguanas, tucans, and fish.
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The Chagres River is virtually unseen in the trek through the Chagres National Park due to the lack of access roads, protection against settlers, and the previous non-existence of Adventures Panama. This part of the river is considered as Class II, although several rapids are considered Class III by the International Classification of River Navigation.
As a result of dense tropical forest that covers the basin of the river, sedimentation is minimum; therefore, clear water can be expected very often. The flora is typical of the tropical rain forest, with more than three hundred species per hectarea. Although it is the natural habitat of big mammals such as tapir and jaguar, tropical rainforest animals , they are very seldom encountered. It is much easier to spot several others samples of the fauna, such as monkeys of the rainforest(spider, howler, whiteface capuchin , Geoffrey's Tamarin), sloth, river otter, iguana, tucan, and plenty of fish.
Once in the more... virgin jungle of Chagres National Park you will ask if this is the next tvshow survivor panama destination.
The Chagres Challenge begins by picking up guests in Panama city at 5:00 A.M., to take them on a FWD vehicle to a remote village called San Cristobal, beyond the mountain town of Cerro Azul.
After a light breakfast, around 8:00 A.M. the tour proceeds with a hike, for about hour and half, on a narrow trail that takes us deeper into the jungle until reaching an afluent of the Chagres, called Piedras River.
At aproximatelly 11:00 A.M., we will start an exciting five hour rafting tour in the Chagres virgin jungle, all the way to Madden Lake, reaching it around 4:30 P.M. We will have a fine meal somewhere along Chagres River.
Complete the journal by visiting members of the Embera tribe and learn about their culture and traditions
Close to Madden Lake, the rafts would be towed by an outboard motorboat, for about half an hour, to the nearest road. Finally, our guests will be taken back to the original pick up site around 7:00 P.M.
Be ready to get some memorable rainforest pictures !
I was on the last trip on the Chagres. I was the guy who has guided in the States.
I have to say that you guys did a great job. I can't believe the logistics of the trip and that you put it all together with a great amount of professionalism.
I've rafted many rivers in the U.S. and I have to say that none of them had the beauty of the Chagres. Your guides were very talented and new the ins and outs of every bend of the river.
The highlight of the trip for me was seeing the fish at the lunch beach. I am an avid fisherman and I miss the free flowing streams of North Idaho. I am planning of doing the challenge again, but I would like to make it a 2 day, or even 3 day trip so I can experience the fishing.
I live here in Panama, and I know you have problems with getting guides for the weekends. I am available on the weekends for guiding, or safety boating in an inflatable as well. I don't speak hardly any Spanish, so I would be good for your English speaking guests.
I can't say enough about what a great time I had, and I know our group is with me on that. I look forward to booking another trip with you. Next time we'll go after the big water.
Mack Anderson
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For Day Trips:
Aventuras Panama recommends to make reservations with a lead time of at thirty days for day trips. A reservation won´t be confirmed or guarantee by Aventuras Panama until a deposit of at least 50% is received, and the rest received 15 days prior to the tour date.
The only way to guarantee a reservation with out a deposit, if seats still available, is by paying in full prior to the tour date, or by receiving a voucher by fax or email where our authorized representative is hold responsible to pay in full to Aventuras Panama for requested service. This voucher should clearly state, our representative name and address, personal data of participants(name, weight, age(or date of birth), sex), service requested, pick-up place, and total amount invoiced.
A reservation which is cancel with a notice(received by email or fax and confirmed by our office) fifteen days in advanced of scheduled tour date will receive a full reimbursement, prior to 7 days of tour date will receive 50% of deposit, and after 7 days prior to tour date it won´t receive any reimbursement.
For Land Packages(more than one day):
Aventuras Panama reserves the right to change proposed itinerary and resources, always making its best attempt to deliver same value. Aventuras Panama does its best on procuring reliable suppliers however it is not liable for any inconveniences caused by suppliers such as delay or cancellation of domestic flights and lodging overbooking.
Aventuras Panama wont secure a trip date until a non refundable deposit of $ 400 per person (or 10% of total package cost, which ever is higher) is received for it . The rest should be paid in full at least thirty days prior to the first day of the trip. Only trip cancellations with 30 days notice (received by email or fax and confirmed by our office) prior to the first day of the trip will receive a refund that does not include deposit paid to secure the trip date.
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visit to the Embera tribe during our journey by the Chagres River and know their culture and traditions.
