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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Climb Volcan Baru, Panama's highest mountain. Hike at night to reach the summit at dawn. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea!
This is a 27 kilometer hike, you must have good physical conditions to endure climbing Volcan Baru.
Car evacuation can be coordinated in case a person cannot complete the hike most likely at an additional cost.
We need a photo of your passport or national ID to register park visitors.
If you book as one person it is a solo trip with the guide. We send several guides in case of big groups.
What's included
Headlamp, gloves and hat
Sandwich, water, banana, apple and juice
National park entrance fees
Communication radio
Expert guide with first aid and rescue experience
Breakfast
Hotel pickup and dropoff (Central and Alto Boquete)
Surcharge for further pick-up areas (Alto Quiel, Caldera or David)
Hiking shoes and clothes
Jacket
What to expect
Day 1: Start hike to Volcan Baru at 11 p.m.
Volcan Baru National Park
1h · Admission ticket included
You can hike Volcan Baru, Panama's highest mountain, at 3,475 meters (11,401 feet). It's part of a national park covering 14,325 hectares (35,400 acres). As part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, this area is an important refuge for many species, including felines like the jaguar and the ocelot, both of which are difficult to spot. Other species that inhabit the park include the coati, the collared peccary, the armadillo, and more. Volcan Baru is a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 335 species sighted, including the resplendent quetzal.
The hike to Volcan Baru is a challenging excursion with an incredible reward. You'll be picked up from your hotel around 11 p.m. for a hike in the dark to the summit. Be sure to gaze at the sky, as it's not often you're in a place with so many stars.
Day 2: Sunrise at the top of Panama and hike down Volcan Baru
Volcan Baru National Park
10h · Admission ticket included
Along some sections of the hike, you'll be able to see the lights of the cities of David, Boquete, or Volcan in the distance. Your headlamp will illuminate your path through the terrain, which changes with altitude. Volcan Baru National Park features tropical rainforests, cloud forests, natural savannas, grasslands, and volcanic terrain.
You'll reach the summit of Volcan Baru between 4:30 and 6:00 a.m., depending on your group's pace. It's cold up there, so be sure to dress warmly. You'll likely need shelter until the highlight of the tour: the sunrise! The sun's rays will begin to paint the sky as you remember why you made the hike. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea from the same spot, as well as the volcano's shadow. Climb a little higher to reach the famous antennas that appear in most photos.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please send us your location. If you are staying in David you can drive to meet us.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
