Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Overview
Enjoy a full-day of white water rafting along the Mamoni River, the closest white water adventure to Panama City, being just 1.5-hours east of the city. The river was pioneered for rafting and kayaking in January 1998. With moderate to intense rapids, the Mamoni River usually reaches its highest water level by November, at the peak end of the rainy season, and its lowest water level by May-April at the end of the dry season.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Rafts/kayaks and gear
- All mentioned transportation
- Guides (our guides are trained in white-water navigation skills, first-aid, and CPR)
- Lunch
✗ Not Included
- All-inclusive
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Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Special Instructions
What to bring:
• Swimsuit or a pair of shorts for navigating
• Sneakers or strapped sandals with good soles
• Baseball cap
• Sun lotion
• Set of dry clothes to change for the return trip
WARNING: Do not forget your ID. It is mandatory for every participant to bring along an ID that confirms that he or she is legally in Panama (such as a stamped passport). We will pass through a road immigration's check point close to Chepo, and if you do not bring proper ID, you will be under immigration custody for more time than you can possible think as reasonable. We won't delay the group itinerary if a participant forgets his/her ID and we wont be able to assist you on this matter until our return. Do not forget your ID!
Duckies are more demanding. As mentioned below at SEASON, at the beginning of and during the Dry Season, when the river water level goes down, we will paddle in duckies (inflatable kayaks). This is fine for inexperienced paddlers, but participants should be aware that it is more challenging than paddling in a raft. Participants should be in good shape, weight below 180 lbs, and be ready to behave aggressively in paddling and in a self rescue situation. Guides will provide basic training, guidance, and escort ducky downstream. Duckies are more demanding.
When paddling small rafts and duckies less experienced participants will be on the rafts, regardless of participants bonds, i.e. we might split a party procuring overall safety.