Whale watching is relatively  new to Panama. The Humpbacks Whales migrate to Panama to give birth and to breed

Panama now has modern infrastructure and the development of the region leads to better transportation,accommodations , information to access  the areas where the whales are

Sunrise in the Perlas Islands

The Perlas Islands are an amazing archipelago with hundreds of small and bigger Islands

The Perlas islands is still a undiscovered paradise, there are many different styles of accommodation ranging from back packers to guesthouses.

A good friend of mine runs Contadora Welcome Center and is up to date  with happenings in the Perlas Islands , John is very helpful  and the welcome center is a great place to start your Perlas experience

Kayak whale watching trips are run buy the renowned,  Ann Gordon of Whale Watching Panama

Panama Paddle Center will plan day trips and 3 day trips to the Perlas Island for 2014 Season.

Kayak Whale watching is available from the Welcome center on a daily basis in Whale Season. Guided kayak whale watching is the only way to go.

The Welcome Center  coordinated all Panama Paddle Center’s trips, they have kayaks , life jackets, VHF radio, dry bags, flares. and charts. Some of the best Kayaking in the world!

Support boats are available for whale watching and long distance trips.

Kayak rental only prices per day, single $40, double $45. Includes radio, dry bag, flares and charts.

Kayak with the whales     (from Contadora only)

Take a 4-hour trip out with the Humpback whales from Contadora Island. Experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of kayaking among the whales and dolphins.  Tours run from July through October. Price includes kayak rental, expert naturalist guide, drinks and an optional support boat to get you closer to the whales.

Prices with support boat                      Prices w/o a support boat

1 adult     $350.00                                          $175.00/adult

2 adults    $250.00/adult                                 125.00/adult

3 adults    $200/adult                                      $100.00/adult

4 adults    $150/adult                                      $ 85.00/adult

5+ adults  $125.00/adult                                 $ 75.00/adult

Additional hours $85.00/hour                         Additional hours $20/person/hour

Kayak and Snorkel tour

We start our tour kayaking in either a single or double kayak (your choice) and we paddle for about 20 minutes out to a beautiful coral reef area near some very small rock islands in front of Isla Contadora.  We take a leisurely snorkel through the coral reef area and looking at the colorful tropical fish and corals.  Then we take a short 5 minute paddle to another island with small abandoned cabins built by the Survivor TV series.  We can take a walk to explore the island and the cabins and enjoy the spectacular, million dollar views of the bay and back at Contadora island.  Then we take a 20-30 minute paddle over to Isla Bartolome for a swim and a gorgeous white sand beach.  Then we paddle back about 20 minutes to Contadora.

Price $50.00/person.  Includes, kayak, paddles, life jacket, expert naturalist guide, water and snacks.

Fishing Kayaks and gear also available. Panama Paddle Center will arrange guided kayak fishing trips later in 2014

Whale Season is from July until October. The best time is from August- September.

For More information call Hennie at 6780 3346, info@paddlepanama.com

We started with Panama Paddle Center 6 months ago, an idea to promote all paddle sports in Panama. We have been overwhelmed with all’s participation

We have been able to scout amazing kayak fishing locations in Panama and guide local and international fishermen on very successful kayak fishing adventures.

We are striving to develop Surf ski(open ocean ) Paddling and K1 and K2 racing in 2014

SUP is one of the fastest growing paddle sports in the world .  In Panama we see a few SUP’s but the sport is still in its infancy with SUP racers and surfers.

Panama Paddle Center trains with a mythology of experience.  It is about the heart, not just the action , it is about understanding SUP, the board, the water, the waves .

Last Weekend I watched Mike Young teach 4 friends and my kids for 4 hours without taking a break or breath, he has the passion to teach, but teach correctly and if you dont like it, go get someone else teach you.

Joshua just recently started surfing , he is still a beginner and loves the ocean and sports in general.

Mike took Joshua through the various steps of paddling the board in a prone position , (yes that is not just jumping on the board and starting to paddle).  He had to learn to sit,turn the board and paddle in a prone position before moving to standing on the SUP, this is done for control of the board and safety.

The paddle technique and how to hold the paddle was demonstrated.

How to go from kneeling to standing and at last they went paddling around Puerto Bello with Joshua in full control of his SUP and Mike watching close by.

SUP training is important for safety and enjoyment as well as technique

Lessons can be booked at Panama Paddle Center, they are done on various beaches, from Vera Cruz , beaches around Coronado and on the Caribbean at Scuba Puerto Bello.

We have pro – staff in our store to give you the best advice and training

Contact Mike cell 66187761

mike@paddlepanama.com

Is it a kayak fishing vacation, kayakfishing expedition or kayak fishing safari

Heck I have been strugeling what to call our kayakfishing trips to Panama , a kayak fishing vacation, kayakfishing expedition or kayak fishing safari, may be its all of them

At the end of the day its about the most awesome kayakfishing destination available to kayak anglers around the world right now. Having fun and kayaking with best friends does not get any better.

Kayak Fishing Vacation

Best describe by our  Azuero coast or Panama Tuna coast trips we offer.

It is a kayakfishing vacation where the family can join , a very culture rich area of Panama with a great variety of accommodations from 5 start resorts to backpacker rooms. Many country style restuarants to chose from for those sunset dinners.

The kayak fishing spots stretch over a 100km range of bays, beaches and coves.

Road access to all these location make for easy acsess but more people. At no means are the Azuero Pininsula crowded.

I personally like the areas around Venao to Gambutal. The road ends at Gambutal, there are a great protected bay and resorts to stay at. Local Weather condition are typically seasonal , a dry season and wet season. Strong off shore winds and big tides so take care. The area are best fished with local guides, contact us at info@paddlepanama for updates and recommendation

Kayak Fishing Expeditions,

With so much waters to explore these are the fun trips for me , even thought I have been living in Panama for 14 years there are so much water to explore and with Kayaks one can get to places that was hard with boats due to the few boat marinas and launhce sites in Panama.

On expeditions we typicaly know where we going, have been there before and goes there because we know it will be a interesting location but not yet set up to receive clients. We have guest anglers joining us on these expeditions but they are clearly told that its not a toursitic set up and unexpected travelle arrangements, angling and accomodations are the order of the day

Sleeping out doors in dry season , expedition style  a million Star hotel

Road trip on safari, nature all around us is part of the adventure

Recently I have been in the San Miguel Estuary, what a amazing location, hard to get to and at this sage will not be part of or trips, I am how ever planning to go in September  to Playa Muerto a Woanan Indian Village on the Darien coast about 30 NM North of the famous Tropic Star Lodge, I have many friends in this area and know the coast line very well, this will be a amazing culture rich and awesome fishing trip staying with our Woanan Indian Hosts.

Kayak fishing in Panama near Pedasi

Kayak Fishing Safari

Hell the Beach Boys went on surfing safari and this got me thinking, this is what Panama is, it is a “Kayak Fishing Safari” wonderland.

A Safari, first you pick your destination, typically it is very remote , thats where there are good fishing or hunting, then the planning, the equipment , rigging for safari is some times most of the fun , getting the right tackle and gear together for the trip, book flights , visa,s and then off you go on a adventure of a lifetime , thats what kayak fishing Panama is all about.

Then the excitement of travel , the beauty of new countries, landscape and people and then the SPOT, a amazing fishing lodge or camp in a amazing fishing area a kayak fishing safari

The nerves and that first paddle out, making that first cast, and hooking that special fish, later in the evening sitting down in great company and telling the days stories while enjoying a home cooked meal , many times with fresh organic produce, the experience of a new destinations and adventure

YOU ARE ON A PANAMA KAYAK FISHING SAFARI