Sailing through Caribbean: Exploring Indigenous Tropical Islands between Panama - Colombia

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Andrei

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What's special?
special SEA ADVENTURE OF A LIFE TIME
special INDIGENOUS WISDOM
special LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE
This experience is aimed at curious and brave adventurers that are willing to go beyond their comfort zone, individuals looking for deep connection with nature and indigenous wisdom, pirates of the seas seeking inner treasures of peace and joy and dreamers of a better world. This is an open invitation to step into a safe journey of rediscovery of oneself and of the beauty of the tropical nature and life. We'll start our trip from Panama City and we'll finish the tour in Capurgana, Colombia. We spend 2 days discovering Ciudad de Panama and the surroundings, 4 days in the caribbean sea through the San Blas islands of Kuna Yala and spend the last 2 days exploring the jungle and pristine beaches of the Darien gap around Capurgana, Sapzurro and La Miel.

I have done this trip many times back in 2023 guiding backpackers from all over the world between the two continents (South America to North America and vice-versa). This will be one of a kind island experience custom made to have a deeper connection with the kuna people, many of which I can call now friends and family. We spend most of our time on the islands, enjoying the beautiful beaches, villages, and meeting the local people. This means you’ll see as much of the San Blas archipelago as possible as you journey between Panama and Colombia while me and my team ensures your trip is easy & safe from when you first book until you reach Colombia. I'll take you on an unforgettable adventure through the full archipelago, passing through all 365 islands with a speedboat from Puerto Carti- Panama to Sapzurro- Colombia, traveling along the full length of the third biggest coral reef in the world and passing alongside one of the biggest untouched rain forests in the world! Even though I will be your main tour guide throughout this trip, the team that will support us along the way is constituted of 3 indigenous kuna people (1 captain, 1 sailor, 1 guide). This carefully crafted itinerary invite guests to explore the exquisite tropical islands, lounge on pristine white sand beaches, and immerse themselves in the shimmering embrace of turquoise waters. Additionally, the unique emphasis on close collaboration with the Kuna People, the indigenous culture that has autonomous dominion of the San Blas Islands (Kuna Yala) adds a rich cultural dimension to this expedition.

The first 2 nights in Panama we'll spend in a hostel that we are collaborating with and on the islands we'll live, eat and sleep like the indigenous do, so depending on the islands, the accommodation will be either in beds in little huts, hommocks or a community hostel. While in Capurgana we'll be staying in a beach side hostel. Any questions about the trip? You can let me know in the Q&A section!

What's included?
8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
GREAT FOOD ( LOBSTER (ON AVAILABILITY)
ACCOMMODATION
IMMIGRATION OUT OF PANAMA
JEEP TRANSPORT AND KUNA YALA ADMISSION
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
BEACH PARTY AND BONFIRE
SNORKEL GEAR
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Trip Itinerary
1

Panama City

Day 1-2
17:00 Gathering the tribe Welcome drink. Getting to know each other and diving deeper into the itinerary, tours and activities Q&A Dinner Exploring Panama by night - The Cinta Costera, the city’s beautiful waterfront boulevard. Apart from a destination for leisure and activity, the Cinta is also the scene for some of the best parties in town and with a bit of luck, we might be able to start our tour with a street party.
2

Panama Canal

Day 2-3
Breakfast 1.Visiting the world famous Panama Canal. It’s said to be one of the largest, and most difficult, engineering projects ever completed. It’s considered one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, a claim that is hard to dispute after you learn about its remarkable engineering accomplishments. Lunch 2.Visiting Casco Viejo, also known as Casco Antiguo or San Felipe. This is Panama City’s historic old quarter. It’s listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is arguably the most popular tourist attraction in Panama City. Dinner out / Salsa party
3

Metropolitan Natural Park

Day 3-4
Breakfast – Briefing for Kuna Yala Tour Visiting Metropolitan Nature Park. This 265-hectare national treasure is located within Panama City’s Ancon district, and is the only protected area in Central America located within city boundaries. Standing along the Panama Canal’s eastern shore, it’s home to dozens of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and trees. Lunch- Free exploration time / preparation for the sea trip Dinner
4

Guna Yala Comarca

Day 4-5
5:30am Leaving Panama City - 4 hours jeep ride through the jungle. Check point into Kuna Yala Yala 10:00am Port Carti : Meeting the kuna team and embarking on the boat- starting the sea adventure 11:00am First island- snorkeling tour, lunch and chill 16:00 Second island. Discover the island at your own pace while we prepare the dinner 20:00 Dinner and kuna stories - Imersing in the kuna culture, history and myths
5

Guna Yala Comarca

Day 5-6
Sunrise yoga /Breakfast 8:00am Departure to the 3rd island Group games and activities 13:00 Lunch Open activities : Kuna voleyball tournament / chill on the beach / snorkeling 16:00 Departure to the 4th island : Meeting the kuna community - live like a local 20:00 Dinner Bonfire / Story telling
6

Guna Yala Comarca

Day 6-7
Breakfast 8:00 Departure to the 5th island Setling in / Basking in the sun / Snorkeling 13:00 Lunch The way of the water - Cultural immersion kuna experience / living like a local 20:00 Dinner Karaoke / Party island
7

Sapzurro

Day 7-8
Breakfast 8:00 Trip to Colombia 10:00 Immigration office - Out of Panama Mainland Colombia. Sapzurro - Lunch on the beach 15:00 Immigration office - Into Colombia Settling in the hostel / Free time Dinner Capurgana night out
8

Capurganá

Day 8-9
Breakfast 9:00 Hike along the coast - La Coquerita. Piscina de los Dioses natural pool Lunch Immersion into Darien jungle. Trip to El Cielo, a lovely nature reserve which is particularly notable for a lovely little jungle waterfall along a crystal clear river. Along the trail keep an eye out for wild monkeys and toucans in the forest. Dinner
9

La Miel

Day 9-10
Breakfast 10:00 Crossing the jungle from South America to North America. Chilling on the pristine beach La Miel. Relaxing on the beach, grab a beer or enjoy a fresh coconut Lunch Free time Wrapping up the trip. The last circle Dinner / Goodbye party
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Other & Hostel
10 days trip
Panama City, Panama Canal & 7 more
Transportation
Trekking, Car, Boat
What's excluded?
INTERNATION FLIGHTS
INSURANCE
FOOD IN THE FIRST 2 AND LAST 2 DAYS
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