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With a profound respect for the rich and diverse environments that we visit, our guided trips and excursions combine great people, great food and great places. Your Fluid experience will include a focus on skill acquisition, the natural history of the area, cultural awareness, and a whole lot of fun and exploration!!
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Day Trips
Our trips have a balanced focus on fun and learning, species identification and skill acquisition.
We offer a variety of trips daily for you to choose from:
Isla Coiba: $105 per person* (includes boat transportation to and from Coiba)
Depart Santa Catalina early morning via boat launch and local captain. Travel 90 minutes along the Pacific Coast to Isla Coiba. After checking in at the ANAM Station, embark on a kayak tour to secluded bays brimming with wildlife, white sand beaches, and pristine snorkeling.
*Pricing based on a minimum of 4 people
Park Fee not included
Isla Santa Catalina: $40 per person*
Paddle along the coast and then out around Isla Santa Catalina before landing on the island’s white sand beach for some snorkeling in turquoise waters and exploration.
*Half Day Trips Available
El Banco: $50 per person
Paddle West along the Pacific Panamanian Coast exploring coves and bays en route to this beautiful white sand beach destination, huddled within a bay. Explore a local subsistence agricultural and fishing village, or relax, snorkel or count how many different bird species you can spot.
Please contact us to reserve a trip or come visit us in town.
Includes: guide, instruction, kayak, dry bag, paddles, spray skirt, PDF, sponge and/or bailer
What to Bring: lunch and snacks, sunscreen, bathing suit, protective clothing and/or sun hat, shoes that are suitable to get wet, camera, and snorkel gear
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Coastal Overnight Trips
Kayak To Lodge Tour
New this year, thanks to the opening of Coco Mango Lodge on Playa Gorgona, join us on a trip of coastal exploration and surf. We can spend a number of days combining the activities of sea kayaking to secluded beaches, surfing lonely waves, fishing, photography, mangrove paddling, birding and hiking. Enjoying the facilities of the Lodge which includes beuatiful grounds, comfortable cabanas, a soaker pool made from a natural river, solar heated water, restaurant and bar compliment the excursion nicely. The paddle from Santa Catalina to Playa Gorgona is a liesurely 1.5 hrs with exploration and surf wave opportunities in between.
Price:
$209 overnight, $309 2 nights, $389 3 nights (+5% tax)
This includes all sea kayak gear, dry bags, fully guided activity, meals and lodge accommodation.
Kayak And Camping Coastal Overnight
Day 1 - Explore the Pacific coast by Sea Kayak. Paddle, snorkel and swim amongst the sea life, birds and jungle life. We will camp on our own palm lined white sand beach and explore the coves and rivers. Under water sightings include turtles, puffer fish, parrot fish, butterfly fish, and angel fish to name a few. Wildlife sightings include agouti, monkeys, and iguanas on land, and parrots, herons, osprey, frigate birds and kingfishers overhead.
Accommodations: Secluded bay beach camping or on Santa Catalina Island
Lunch, Dinner and Snacks included
Day 2 - Wake up to a hearty breakfast prepared by your guide before embarking on another activity of choice: snorkel, paddle, swim or just relax and soak in the sites from the beach before paddling back to Santa Catalina.
Breakfast and snacks included
Price:
$169 per person, $269 2 nights + 5% tax
See the Personal Equipment Check list below
TOUR 3:
If you are interested in combining a SEA KAYAK/CAMPING/SURFING trip departing Santa Catalina contact us to meet your needs.
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Coiba Multi Day Tours
Choose from one of our trips below or contact us to tailor a custom itinerary and tour based on your needs. Our trips have a balanced focus on fun and learning, species identification and skill acquisition.
Coiba Overnight Tour
Day 1 - Depart Santa Catalina early morning via boat launch and local captain. Travel 90 minutes along the Pacific Coast to Isla Coiba. After checking in at the ANAM Station, embark on a kayak tour to secluded bays brimming with wildlife, white sand beaches, and pristine snorkeling with the opportunity to see rays, sharks, turtles and puffer fish. Return to the ANAM Station for a tasty dinner and evening activities including star gazing.
Accommodations: ANAM Station - basic rooms with electricity and A/C until 10pm
Lunch, Dinner and Snacks included.
Day 2 - Your guide will prepare your breakfast before your activity of choice – beach combing, hiking, snorkeling, or more kayaking. Or sit back and relax in a hammock while keeping a close eye on the resident croc named Tito. After lunch we will depart by boat for a cruise through the beautiful park islands and follow the coastline back to Santa Catalina.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Price:
$269 per person + 5% tax (minimum 4 people)
What's Included...
1. Meals as specified in the itinerary
2. Unlimited use of our Equipment
3. Use of waterproof dry bags during kayak trip
4. Water transportation to and from Isla Coiba
5. Professional Guiding Services (North American Leaders and/or Panama Guides)
6. Kayak, paddle, spray skirt, PFD, dry bag, tents, camping equipment and dishes etc.
What's Not Included...
1. International airfare, transportation to and from Santa Catalina
2. Extra costs due to late Arrivals, lost baggage and other circumstances beyond our control.
3. Tourist card ($5 per person)
4. Panama City or Santa Catalina hotels
5. Park and related entrance fees
6. Meals not specified in the itinerary
7. Alcoholic beverages
8. Personal Equipment
9. Gratuities for guides and extras in hotels
Isla Coiba Excursion – 3 Days, 2 Nights
This is a shorter trip than our 6 day expedition that still enables the participant to get out to Coiba and allows for the opportunity to explore and experience its grandeur. We will camp, snorkel, bird watch and live amongst this pristine jungle environment.
Day 1 – Depart Santa Catalina early morning via boat launch and local captain. Travel 90 minutes along the Pacific Coast to Isla Coiba. Register at the ANAM Station and tour the Natural History Museum. Take a short paddle to a secluded bay to set up our base camp. Enjoy an afternoon snorkel right from our own beach with the potential to see rays, sharks, turtles and puffer fish. Our camp is often visited by capuchin monkeys, herons, kingfishers and hummingbirds. Finish the day with a tasty meal, a beach-side fire and explore the unimpeded night sky.
Accommodations: Secluded bay beach camping.
Lunch, dinner and snacks included.
Day 2 – After a hearty breakfast and searching for signs of visiting night life, we set out for a day of paddling. Kayak past a swamp mangrove, before stopping in to explore Mango Beach where you can beach comb for hidden treasures and visit with the Howler Monkeys, black hawks and osprey. Next stop, Isla Granito de Oro to snorkel amongst the diverse species. Finish the day with a paddle back to camp and a well deserved meal and some hammock surfing before exploring the night sky.
Accommodations: Secluded bay beach camping or ANAM Station - basic rooms with electricity and A/C until 10pm.
All Meals and Snacks included.
Day 3 - After breakfast and breaking camp we will embark on one last morning paddle and/or snorkel, then paddle back to the ANAM Station. After lunch we will hike one of the trails in search of birds and other wildlife and check in on Tito, the resident crocodile. Return back to Santa Catalina by boat in time for a late afternoon siesta.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Price:
$469 per person + 5% tax (minimum 4 people)
Isla Coiba Expedition – 6 Days, 5 Nights
Isla Coiba and the surrounding area was declared a UNESCO Heritage site in 2004. This area is a Mecca for exploratory enthusiasts. Its remote location provides untouched rainforest ecology with endemic species on Central America’s largest island. You may be awoken in the morning by Howler Monkeys or the call of a Scarlet MacCaw in the trees surrounding our campsite. You will be exposed to a variety of species of flora and fauna.
NOTE: We believe in taking small groups out to this pristine environment. This area has been visited by very few to date and we wish to have minimal impact with our visitations. We use self propelled kayaks because we want to maintain the natural beauty of Coiba and these quiet vessels allow for great, relatively non-intrusive wildlife viewing. Camping also allows for a minimal footprint with optimal viewing opportunities. A large part of the fee you are charged goes back into the Panamanian Park System and to local families through boat captains, guides, restaurants and other services.
The following is our 6 Day, 5 Night Expedition Itinerary. If your group would like to extend your time out in the wilderness please contact us to tailor a custom trip based on your needs and specifications.
Day 1 – Depart Santa Catalina early morning via boat launch and local captain. Travel 90 minutes along the Pacific Coast to Isla Coiba. Register at the ANAM Station and tour the Natural History Museum. Take a short paddle to a secluded bay to set up our base camp. Enjoy an afternoon snorkel right from our own beach with the potential to see rays, sharks, turtles and puffer fish. Our camp is often visited by capuchin monkeys, herons, kingfishers and hummingbirds. Finish the day with a tasty meal, a beach-side fire and explore the unimpeded night sky. And yes, there is some fresh water for a rinse-off.
Accommodations: Secluded bay beach camping
Lunch, Dinner and Snacks included
Day 2 - 4 – Explore by kayak secluded beaches, wildlife filled bays and snorkel species rich reefs and rock out croppings. Opportunities to visit Isla Rancheria and learn about the Smithsonian Institute and their important studies; kayak to Granito de Oro and snorkel among the diverse species including turtles, sharks, rays and parrot fish; explore Mango beach and visit with the howler monkeys, black hawks and osprey. We will also work on teaching proper stroke techniques and skill improvements. Our camp is often visited by capuchin monkeys, agoutis, kingfishers, honeycreepers, hummingbirds and herons.
Activities Include: Kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, birding, hammock surfing, wildlife viewing, star gazing, exploring, beach combing for hidden treasures.
Accommodations: Secluded bay beach camping
All Meals and Snacks included
Day 5 – We take this last morning at our campsite slowly….soaking up the majestic beauty that has provided us home and shelter and countless wonder. After lunch we paddle to the ANAM station and check in to our cabanas*. Then embark on a late afternoon hike for an hour or so searching for birds and wildlife. Enjoy our last evening amongst the guests at the station including the resident crocodile named Tito! Other activities include swimming, volleyball, and sometimes a soccer match.
*Accommodations – or ANAM Station - basic rooms with electricity and A/C until 10pm.
All Meals and Snacks included
Day 6 – Depart the ANAM station via an early boat launch with local captain to view the Penal Colony and share tales of this storied jail either by boat or tour by foot (dependant on the tides and conditions). Travel by boat back to Santa Catalina for a delicious lunch at one of the locally owned restaurants.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Upcoming Trip Dates: 2011/2012
Dec 26 to 31
Jan 9 to 14
Feb 6 to 11
Mar 12 to 17
April 4-9, 18-23
April 2 to 7
June - TBA
July - TBA
Check with us for dates that would also suit your travel plans.
Price:
$1129 per person + 5% tax (minimum 4 people)
What's Included...
1. Lodging, meals as specified in the itinerary
2. Unlimited use of our Equipment
3. Use of waterproof dry bags during kayak trip
4. Water transportation to and from Isla Coiba
5. Professional Guiding Services (both North American Leaders and Panama Guides)
6. Park and related entrance fees
7. Kayak, paddle, spray skirt, PFD, dry bag, tents, camping equipment and dishes etc.
What's Not Included...
1. International airfare, transportation to and from Santa Catalina
2. Extra costs due to late Arrivals, lost baggage and other circumstances beyond our control.
3. Tourist card ($5 per person)
4. Panama City or Santa Catalina hotels
5. Meals not specified in the itinerary
6. Alcoholic beverages
7. Personal Equipment
8. Gratuities for guides and extras in hotels
See the Personal Equipment Check list below
Personal Equipment Checklist
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag and/or sheet
- Camping towel
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- Water bottle
- Lightweight/quick dry pants and shirt
- Windbreaker, Rain gear, Sun hat
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| - Camera with extra batteries and film |
- Bathing suit, Insect repellant, Sunscreen
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| - Flashlight with extra bulb and batteries |
- Money in small denominations
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| - Binoculars |
- Toiletries and personal medications |
| - Sandals, sneakers, wet shoes (optional)
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- Snorkeling gear* |
*snorkel gear is available for rent from the Coiba Dive Center if you do not have your own.
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Special Event/Themed Excursions
Come celebrate one of your favorite events or join us for one of our favorite themed events.
Options include:
Sunset paddles
Full Moon paddles or New Moon star-gazing paddles and other Celestial events
The Love Boat-a journey for couples focused on romance*
Holidays/Birthdays and other Anniversaries
Price: starting at $30/person (based on a minimum of 3 people)
Includes: guide, instruction, kayak, paddles, spray skirt, PDF, dry bag, sponge and/or bailer
*Inquire separately about the romance journey for couples
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If you wish to rent our quality gear and go out on a self-guided trip we rent our kayaks, based on availability. We reserve the right not to rent our gear to individuals based on experience and/or conditions.
| Singles |
$10/hr |
$30/day |
$60/overnight |
$180/weekly |
| Double |
$15/day |
$45/day |
$80/overnight |
$250/weekly |
Rentals include: ea kayak, paddles, pfd, sponge or bailer, spray skirt.
Inquire about outfitting for self guided journeys (camping, charts and safety gear available for rent)
A fully refundable deposit is required prior to renting our gear. Renters are responsible for the return of the equipment in the same condition that it is received, and are responsible to pay in full for any repairs or replacement if the equipment is damaged or lost. Renters are required to complete and sign an equipment rental agreement prior to release.
About our Fleet: Our single Kayaks consist of a high quality Canadian fleet of Boreal Design's Inukshuk. These polyethelene boats combine elegance and performance, is unquestionably the fastest kayak in its category. Its long waterline and tapered contour allow the kayak to accelerate quickly and track beautifully, while the upswept bow provides buoyancy when paddling in waves. This comfortable and spacious kayak features a low profile offering minimal wind resistance, making the Inukshuk easy to manoeuvre. You're going to enjoy paddling this boat!
Our tandem kayaks are from Wilderness Systems. The Northstar is a mid-sized tourer, rockered for outstanding maneuverability even under a full load. This boat allows folks to paddle together, should you wish, and is great for sharing the work load.
Kayak lessons
Take the opportunity to learn this new skill or hone your technique in this beautiful setting
Price: $50/lesson (includes kayak rental for the day)
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