Rumble in the Jungle - Panama Adventure

Our adventures are built for small groups, with a maximum of 12 travellers on each guided tour. Each group is diverse, comprised of men and women of many different nationalities and ages. By travelling in small groups we leave minimal ecological impact, cause less disruption to the native life and are able to gain a better appreciation for our surroundings. Small numbers also allow greater flexibility and spontaneity: a dinner in a local home, an impromptu village wedding invite and any such experiences that can become among the most memorable experiences of your BikeHike adventure.

We understand that people come in many fitness levels, so we've graded our trips accordingly. There are four difficulty levels on our trips: Easy, Moderate, Challenging, and Strenuous.

This is a “moderate” trip. These trips include 4-5 hours of physical activity throughout the day, with many breaks along the way. The biking portions of BikeHike Adventure’s trips are the most cardiovascular portions of the trips, but there are always support vehicles available on our BikeHike trips. During the biking section, our travellers don’t have to carry anything on their backs as any packs can be carried in the support vehicle.  During the hiking portions of the trip, the most you would have to carry on your back is a daypack.

BikeHike Adventures has been operating since 1994.

The logistics of organizing tours to remote corners of the world can be very complex. Our trip development department spends long hours researching destinations, routes, ground operations and equipment. All itineraries are screened without clients before they are added to our growing repertoire of adventures. Nothing is untested.

Our travellers share a common love for outdoor adventure. Most are looking for a physical adventure in an unfamiliar destination. A typical trip is comprised of men and women in good physical condition, who exercise regularly and are invigorated by a personal challenge. As well, the age range on this trip is typically from 35-60, although we occasionally get younger and older travellers as well. 

This label just means that this trip is quite suitable for families, but anyone can book it. In fact, the listed group dates usually fill up with a good mix of couples, friends and singles. When families book with us, they usually choose to customize the trip and choose private dates. Our group dates over Christmas are typically the ones the fill up with families.

Panama City. You can arrive anytime on day 1 of the trip and depart anytime on day 9.

Panama is suitable year round. Panama has a year round wonderfully pleasant tropical climate and an average temperature of 27 degrees Centigrade (or 80 degrees F.) Nights, however, are generally fresh, especially in mountainous areas. The country has two seasons; rainy and dry. The former lasts from May to December, and despite of the rainfall it is a rare day that the sun fails to show. During the dry season, called "summer", the nice trade winds constantly blow.

Many of our travellers (both men and women) join as singles. On average, BikeHike groups are 75% single travellers and 25% couples. Unlike many adventure travel companies, we don't charge single supplement fees to solo travellers. Instead, we pair you with another traveller of the same gender. If we can't find you a roommate, you get your own room at no additional charge. A single private room supplement fee is only required if you specifically request a confirmed private room for the duration of the trip. Learn more about solo travel with BikeHike. 

We will do our best to accommodate special dietary requests (e.g. vegetarian, gluten free, etc.), but ask that you please discuss your request with us when signing up for a trip.

While most of our trips are created with adults in mind, this trip is suitable for strong older children and teenagers. However, we do offer other Family Focused trips too, some of which are able to accommodate children as young as six.

Panama does not have availability for E-bikes at this time.

The biking on this trip is varied. There is a mix of dirt roads, gravel roads and paved roads with some undulating hills. On average expect to be cycling 3-4 hours a day. You are encouraged to bike at your own speed. 21-speed bikes are supplied.

Yes. The support vehicle will carry all the necessary equipment like bikes, drinking water and all our personal equipment. You will have access to the support vehicle throughout the trip.

The hikes are all day hikes. You’ll only be required  to carry a daypack with water, snacks, camera and rain gear. Expect some hills and slippery conditions.

The sea kayak portion of the trip takes place in single kayaks on the Pacific Ocean. Expect to be riding on gentle rolling swells although variable weather patterns in the green season (May-Nov) can make the seas a little rougher. Paddling experience is not necessary. We will have a motorboat following us closely for anyone wanting to catch a lift. Duration of paddling is totally dependent on the group and individual. Gage on 1-3 hour time frames as an estimation.

We move from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, sailing through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy and over the trails far below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the virgin rain forests and explain what is happening all around you, from the time you leave the ground until you rappel back down to the forest floor.

Camping on this trip does not involve pitching your own tent. Your guide will be setting up the tents for you while you relax in hammocks. The experience isn't quite "glamping" but it is certainly less rustic than traditional camping. The location is a preset one and rather exotic.  You'll have access to a toilet tent and lots of hammocks to relax in. This is an incredible experience, as you'll be tenting in paradise!