Day 1

We depart from Panama City early in the morning, shortly after breakfast, on the Pan-American Highway towards Colombia.  Along the way, we will stop for a short lunch break.  Once we enter the Darien province, the paved road ends and we begin the rough 4X4 terrain.   Later, we will board piragua (dug-out canoes) to the Wounaan Village of Boca de Lara.

The Wounaan are very curious about us, just as we are about them, and will tend to hang around to observe and see the newcomers.  By the end of the afternoon, we will visit the village and the neighboring rainforest on foot with a local Indian guide.  We will depart by piragua down the mangrove to see this very unique ecosystem.  Some of the birds that you may observe here are: pelicans, ibis, herons, frigates and kingfisher.  At low tide, you will be invited to join the community at fishing. Overnight at Dossi Lodge (L, D)

Day 2

We explore the “Mirador”.  Our trek through the rainforest will bring us up close to some of nature’s most amazing flora and fauna.  Our Indian guide will also show us some of the interesting herds they use and WHY! As dusk approaches, we will have the opportunity to see the local crafts and dances.  Overnight at Dossi Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 3

After a hearty breakfast, we will depart toward Puerto Kimba en then on by panga down the mangrove to see this very unique ecosystem of the Gulf of San Miguel.  Some of the birds that you may observe here are: pelicans, ibis, herons, frigates and kingfisher.  We may have the opportunity to see some dolphins and some of the Spanish forts.  After lunch in La Palma, we will have the opportunity to swim in the ocean at one of the beaches close by.  We will return to the lodge by the late afternoon.  Overnight at Filo del Tallo Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 4

After breakfast, we will explore the Filo del Tallo, a hydrographic reserve, very rich in flora and fauna.  In the early afternoon, we have lunch at a local “colonos” farm and begin our trip to the “Spirit of the Mountain”.  Upon arrival at the, you will have a short walking tour in the tropical rainforest. Overnight at Burbayar Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 5

After breakfast, you will depart on a three hour trek to the waterfalls. Bilingual nature guide will be provided.  Overnight at Burbayar Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 6

We will have an early departure in the morning towards San Blas.  We will walk towards the Carti River located on the north end of the Isthmus.  A horse will be provided to take your personal items.  Upon arrival, a Kuna Indian will be waiting for you, with his piragua to take you down the river by paddle.  The Carti River is considered by the Kuna Indians as sacred.  One of the mayor cemeteries is located not far from there, and up river, it is one of the mayor sources of drinking water for them. Once you have reached the sea, the out-board engine will take you to the island of Narasgandup, located some 45 minutes away. Overnight at Narasgandup Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 7

Today you will enjoy some rest and relaxation.  Visit the beach; do a little snorkeling, visit the local near by Kuna village of Rio Sidra and Mormaké.   Overnight at Narasgandup Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 8

Early departure by airplane back to Panama City.