Darién Jungle Expedition
This is an impressive journey under towering trees through a remarkable ecosystem with an incredible biodiversity: rare animal species such as the black-headed spider monkey (ateles fusciceps) can be spotted with a bit of luck.
The beautifully colored poison darts frogs are often seen on the forest litter. Passing under the virescent canopy is like walking over hundreds of years of fallen leaves, billions of insects and more roots than God himself could map on a sunny afternoon.
This place is so alive it makes the city seem barren, even with it’s millions of people. Here life is at every level, in every direction, with more species that have ever been, and likely ever will be, classified.
6 days
5 Nights
Discover the depth of an untouched forest.
Wildlife and rough nature awaits.
Not for the faint of hearted.
8/10
8/10 of activity scale.
The Jungle expedition is for the daring, fit traveller. Not only is it hard on the body, but the mind needs to be fit too.
Jungle location
Sleep in the depth of the forest for two consectuive nights. Trek in the wilderness and become one with nature.
Starting point : Panama City
Our guide will meet you at Albrook Terminal in Panama City at 7:30 A.M on departure day. (Bus from Panama City to Metetí)
We will then take a short bus between Metetí – Puerto Kimba.
From Puerto Kimba we take a 45min boat ride to La Palma
We overnight at the Hotel Tuira in La Palma : Here we get to know the village & the local specialities.
Starting point: La Palma, Darién
We take the boat at 7am to go to La Chunga after after having breakfast in La Palma.
Arrival at La Chunga : Introduction of the local community and the area. We will tell you about our history, our political organization and take you to our fields surrounding the village. You will also get the chance to swim in our natural swimming-pool.
Starting point: La Chunga, Indigenous village
In the morning you will hike on one of the Corredor Biologico Bagre rainforest trails. This is an impressive journey under towering trees through a remarkable ecosystem with an incredible biodiversity: Rare animal species such as the black-headed spider monkey (ateles fusciceps) can be spotted with a bit of luck. The beautifully colored poison darts frogs are often seen on the forest litter. Passing under the virescent canopy is like walking over hundreds of years of fallen leaves, billions of insects and more roots than God himself could map on a sunny afternoon. This place is so alive it makes the city seem barren, even with it’s millions of people. Here life is at every level, in every direction, with more species that have ever been, and likely ever will be, classified.
After dinner ,we will build our camp with you if weather allows, we will adventure out again, into the dark, trying to spot some of the nocturnal species and listening to the jungle come alive.
**Tent for overnight-middle jungle **
We wake up in the middle of the jungle and follow with the Trek through the during the day. To end up at a another Jungle Camp
We are very deep into the jungle by walking. You will experience unspoiled jungle and watch different kind of animals and trees/plants.
True feeling of being alone in the jungle.
**Overnight in a tent with dinner over campfire**
If the weather allows make a short night walk after dinner.
Starting point: Jungle Camp
After breakfast we hike back to La Chunga village slowly and we will arrive to the village in the middle of the day.
Cultural interaction with Emberá
You will discover more aspects of the rich Embera culture.
Your hosts will tell you about their history, their political organization and take you to their fields surrounding the village.
**Overnigt Eco-lodge La Chunga **
You will leave early in the morning,
following the many river turns in the
middle of the thick mangrove. You will
come back to Puerto Kimba and Meteti to
reach a bus going to Panama City.
Our Accomodation
We offer two different accommodations for you.
For the Homestay experience and the Birdwatching tour, you will be living in our comfortable Eco Lodge Cabins in our village of La Chunga
Homestay
During your trip with us you can stay in our comfortable Eco lodge cabins which are located right next to our house. This is part of the Homestay Experience and you will be living side to side with us and our family.
The lodges are simple, with no walls but we have but a solid mosquito net, so you don´t have to worry about bugs in the night! Come experience our homestay experience and live like we do.
Jungle experience
Where is La Chunga?
La Chunga is located in the forest of the Darién. It is a very pristine area with lots of wildlife everywhere.
Our village lies out to a small creek that flows in the Rio Sambú which is the easiest reference.