Volcan Baru Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

2 days Free cancellation

Volcan Baru Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Climb Volcan Baru, Panama's highest mountain. Hike at night to reach the summit at dawn. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea!

This is a 27 kilometer hike, you must have good physical conditions to endure climbing Volcan Baru.

Car evacuation can be coordinated in case a person cannot complete the hike most likely at an additional cost.

We need a photo of your passport or national ID to register park visitors.

If you book as one person it is a solo trip with the guide. We send several guides in case of big groups.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: The Panama Club

Ages: Adults (10–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Headlamp, gloves and hat
Included: Sandwich, water, banana, apple and juice
Included: National park entrance fees
Included: Communication radio
Included: Expert guide with first aid and rescue experience
Included: Breakfast
Included: Hotel pickup and dropoff (Central and Alto Boquete)

Not included

Not included: Surcharge for further pick-up areas (Alto Quiel, Caldera or David)
Not included: Hiking shoes and clothes
Not included: Jacket

Itinerary

Day 1 · Start hike to Volcan Baru at 11 p.m.

Volcan Baru National Park

one hour Admission included

You can hike Volcan Baru, Panama's highest mountain, at 3,475 meters (11,401 feet). It's part of a national park covering 14,325 hectares (35,400 acres). As part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, this area is an important refuge for many species, including felines like the jaguar and the ocelot, both of which are difficult to spot. Other species that inhabit the park include the coati, the collared peccary, the armadillo, and more. Volcan Baru is a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 335 species sighted, including the resplendent quetzal.

The hike to Volcan Baru is a challenging excursion with an incredible reward. You'll be picked up from your hotel around 11 p.m. for a hike in the dark to the summit. Be sure to gaze at the sky, as it's not often you're in a place with so many stars.

Day 2 · Sunrise at the top of Panama and hike down Volcan Baru

Volcan Baru National Park

10 hours Admission included

Along some sections of the hike, you'll be able to see the lights of the cities of David, Boquete, or Volcan in the distance. Your headlamp will illuminate your path through the terrain, which changes with altitude. Volcan Baru National Park features tropical rainforests, cloud forests, natural savannas, grasslands, and volcanic terrain.

You'll reach the summit of Volcan Baru between 4:30 and 6:00 a.m., depending on your group's pace. It's cold up there, so be sure to dress warmly. You'll likely need shelter until the highlight of the tour: the sunrise! The sun's rays will begin to paint the sky as you remember why you made the hike. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea from the same spot, as well as the volcano's shadow. Climb a little higher to reach the famous antennas that appear in most photos.