Pedasi: Whale Watching Tour + Isla Iguana
ID: GYG1325197-2078724
Catégorie:
Pays: Panama
Durée du projet:
06:00 horaires
Description
Humpback whales migrate thousands of kilometers from the cold waters of Antarctica and Chile to Panama to give birth to their calves. Isla Iguana, in Pedasi, is an ideal spot for whale watching.
Humpback whales migrate thousands of kilometers from the cold waters of Antarctica and Chile to the Pacific coast of Panama to give birth to their calves. The waters between El Arenal Beach and Iguana Island provide a vital refuge for them, as they raise their young there before returning south.
The whale watching tour in Pedasi is available from July to mid-October. This tour takes you on a covered local boat to observe the whales. Our location is the most affordable place to see whales in Panama. Plus, they are very easy to spot here. It's very rare not to see humpback whales. After whale watching, you can spend the day on Iguana Island.
Isla Iguana is a nature reserve located 5 kilometers off the coast of Pedasi. This island has 13 hectares with white sand beaches that resemble the Caribbean, not the Pacific of Panama. Relax on the beach under your umbrella or swim in the crystal clear waters. This is a great place for snorkeling with over 40 hectares of coral reefs. You can see many types of colorful fish, corals, eels and turtles! If you are lucky you may spot dolphins.
As the name suggests, Isla Iguana is full of iguanas. Although they are more visible in the summer when it is their mating season. The island also has many species of birds and a colony of frigate birds. There is a trail which takes visitors to the other side of the island to El Faro beach. You will be passing through a crater from a bomb from World War II, there is another one in the snorkeling area. The United States Army used the island as a practice site.
Faits saillants
- See mother whales teaching their calves how to swim.
- Isla Iguana is a nature reserve with white sand like the Caribbean
- Snorkeling with crystal clear waters, lots of fish and even turtles.
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
This tour requires a minimum of 4 people, this is easier on Saturday and Sunday.
Isla Iguana is managed by the Ministry of Environment. There is a control point before boarding, so you must show your ID or passport. Park fees may apply depending on your age and residence. $10 for foreigners, $4 residents, $2 local retirees and students, children under 12 are free.
No alcohol is permited on the island. The park rangers will check and you will be asked to leave. It is possible to drink alcohol on the boat.
Panama Maritime Authority may not allow crossing if weather is unsuitable. If this is the case the tour will be rescheduled to the next day or refunded.
Playa El Arenal has 2 parking lots.
INCLUS
- Boat
- Captain
- Life jackets
- Whale watching
- Time on Isla Iguana
NON INCLUS
- Park entrance fees
- Snorkeling gear ($5 for mask and fins)
- Chairs ($3)
- Towels ($2)
- Cooler with Ice ($5)
- Food
- Drinks
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Garantir la disponibilité du livre dans les plus brefs délais. Les réservations anticipées valent la peine d'être prises en considération, surtout si vous planifiez le voyage en haute saison, comme les jours fériés ou les fins de semaine.
Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
