Explorer Day Trip, hour by hour

First-person view from a blue kayak between the canyon walls

Itinerary

  1. Meeting point

    Restaurante Madugandí, 100 m before the Bayano Bridge. Be on time — the boat does not wait.

  2. Boat departure

    Across the lake to the mouth of the cave.

  3. 1

    Bayano Cave

    Guided walk along the underground river, with helmet, headlamp and life vest.

  4. 2

    Tigre River canyon

    Kayaking between limestone walls.

  5. 3

    Lunch at the campground

    Fried tilapia, patacones and lemonade. Bathrooms, hammocks and tipis available.

  6. Return

    Back to the meeting point.

$75.00per person · all included
Book the day trip

The trip includes

  • Round-trip boat from the meeting point (transport from the city not included).
  • Guided cave exploration with helmet, headlamp and life vest.
  • Kayaking through the Tigre River canyon.
  • Lunch: fried tilapia with salad, patacones and lemonade. Chicken or beef on request.
  • Access to Bayano Campground and the Tigre River visitor cabin.
  • First-aid kit and comarca taxes.

One price, several routes

The day trip runs on more than one route: the cave with a kayak paddle down the Tigre River, the Cerro Bayano hike, or the visit to the Emberá community. The price, the schedule and the lunch are the same for all of them. Which one you do is arranged with you when you book.

From 2 to 20 people per tour.

To make it go well

Closed shoes

Hiking shoes, sneakers or thick-soled water shoes. No bare feet, sandals or Crocs inside the cave.

Quick-dry clothing

Long sleeves and leggings prevent scrapes in the cave; t-shirt and shorts for the kayak. Bring a full change for the end.

Protect your gear

Phones and cameras are your own responsibility. We recommend waterproof cases. We are not liable for loss or damage.

Tell us about allergies

If there is a fish allergy or a vegan or vegetarian diet, tell us at least a day ahead. The usual alternative is lentils with rice, salad and fruit, or chicken or beef.

Documents

There are National Police, traffic and SENAFRONT checkpoints on the way: bring your licence and ID or passport.

No alcohol in the cave

Alcohol is not allowed in the cave or on the Tigre River, and you may not take the trip intoxicated.

Before you book

Minimum age: 12

The trip is not suitable for children under 12, the very elderly, or anyone with a physical condition that could cause difficulty. We reserve the right of admission.

Not recommended if...

You have claustrophobia, an extreme fear of darkness, or a phobia of bats and insects native to the cave ecosystem.

Booking and payment

Booking requires full payment. Confirm availability of spots and dates before paying.

Cancellations

Full refund with 7 or more days notice. Does not apply to rescheduled dates or holidays. If you reschedule, you have 30 days to use the new booking.

Weather

In bad weather the trip can be rescheduled, but the payment is not refunded.