Panama: Tropical Resort Rowing
Duration : 7 Days 6 Nights
Max People : 11
Start Location: Boca Chica, Panama
Travel Date : 18 Nov , 2023 - 24 Nov , 2023
This really is the best of many worlds. A beautiful and exotic country. A boutique tropical resort that we will have all to ourselves. Daily rows exploring the protected bays and island at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Cultural and other activities to deepen your appreciation of Panama. Time to simply relax and recharge. The opportunity to support the development of rowing.
Our inaugural tour is by invitation only. Please get in touch if you would like to be considered.
We anticipate that we will be able to offer future tours to this tropical playground.
A hidden gem
This is a centre-based trip. Our resort, Seagull Cove, is near Boca Chica in Chiriqui Province, Panama. Never heard of it? That is perfect. We love introducing our rowing friends to new destinations. Even better when we explore places that are bit off the beaten track – lesser known gems. Chiriqui Province is on the Pacific coast, snuggling up to Costa Rica. It has Panama’s highest mountains, longest rivers, Panama’s second city of David and lush agricultural regions. It is beautiful. Our resort is located on the Chiriqui Gulf coast, an area known for long sandy beaches, gorgeous islands and both marine life and exotic birdlife. Late November will be just right – typically the rains are over but the land is still green and lush. We will explore the mangroves, have lunches on beaches, peek at the Pacific rollers and swap tales over sundowners as we watch the sun go down.
Supporting the development of rowing
Rowing is brand new to this part of Panama. The resort owners have a passion for water sports and decided to create a rowing club based at the resort. Nearby David is a university city and there are many expat retirees in Boquette, with rowers amongst them. They plan to offer both recreational and competitive rowing membership. The first coastal rowing shells are scheduled to arrive soon – two doubles and two solos. Our small group will take turns rowing. When we head out for a full day of exploration, those not rowing will be on the support boat and will have opportunities to snorkel, swim or relax on nearby beaches until it is their turn at the oars. Rowing tourism is a terrific way to support the new club and rowing in Panama.
Trip Details
| Price Per Person | USD | CAD | EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rower | $2,900 | $4,000 | €2,635 |
| Semi-guided Non Rower | n/a | n/a | n/a |
All guests must share a room – no single rooms are available. Given the small size of the resort and the limited number of beds and rooms, it is unlikely that we can accommodate non-rowing guests.
| Daily Distances | Boats | Group Size |
|---|---|---|
| 15-20+ km per day | Coastal doubles and singles. | 11 guests as rowers |
Included
- Six nights accommodation at a small resort. Most guest rooms are small bungalows. One guest room in the main building.
- All breakfasts, five lunches and four dinners (beverages and alcohol not included, with the exception of the welcome drink)
- Panamanian flavours cooking class – we will cook what we eat as one of our dinners!
- Five days of rowing
- Guide services and tour support . Trip Leader is Ruth Marr.
- Cultural visits and alternative activities for poor weather days
Note that weather and water conditions may mean deviations from the itinerary described below.