7-Day Panama Motorcycle Tour | Emberá, Santa Catalina & Santa Fe

The Grand Panama Adventure

7 days · 6 nights · Gamboa, Emberá, Valle de Antón, Santa Catalina, Santa Fe, Coronado

The tour at a glance

From the waterways of the Panama Canal to the rainforest, from indigenous communities to the Pacific Ocean and the mountains of Veraguas: this is Panama experienced at its most authentic. A week of riding with a private guide, with a visit to an Emberá community, the option of a Coiba National Park excursion and a rest day in the cool mountain village of Santa Fe.

Duration

7 days · 6 nights

Route

Gamboa · Emberá · Valle de Antón · Santa Catalina · Santa Fe · Coronado · Panama City

Motorcycle

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Start / End

Overland Motorcycles, Panama City (pick-up 8 AM)

From

$4,099

Tailored itinerary: contact us for a quote with your dates, group size and hotel category.

Photos along the route

Gamboa bridge over the Chagres River · Photo: Seabamirum from Ithaca (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

El Valle de Antón · Photo: Adam Jones (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Gamboa rainforest and Chagres River · Photo: Javier Losa (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Santa Catalina beach · Photo: Ayaita (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Highlights

Gamboa, Chagres River and the Panama Canal rainforest
Emberá community: canoe ride, crafts, music and local lunch
Santa Catalina and optional Coiba National Park (UNESCO)
Santa Fe: waterfalls, mountain coffee and Ngäbe artisans

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
Panama City → Gamboa → Valle de Antón
Motorcycle and helmet pick-up at Overland Motorcycles at 8 AM. First ride to Gamboa (about 30 km): the Panama Canal, rainforest reserve and Chagres River. Emberá experience: canoe ride, community visit, traditional crafts, music and a local lunch. Afternoon ride to Valle de Antón (about 180 km). Overnight in Valle de Antón.
Day
2
Valle de Antón → Santa Catalina
A relaxed morning in Valle de Antón: mountain roads, local trails and waterfalls. In the afternoon, ride to the Pacific coast (about 250 km). Overnight in Santa Catalina.
Day
3
Santa Catalina: Coiba & the sea
Optional excursion to Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for snorkelling, diving and exceptional marine wildlife. Relaxed afternoon on the beach and sunset over the Pacific. Overnight in Santa Catalina.
Day
4
Santa Catalina → Santa Fe
Ride inland from the coast into the mountains of Veraguas (about 169 km). Discover the El Bermejo waterfalls, high-altitude coffee, orchids and Ngäbe artisans. Overnight in Santa Fe.
Day
5
Free day in Santa Fe
Hike to hidden waterfalls, swim in natural pools and explore the Ngäbe-Buglé artisan market. Optional visits to local coffee and cacao farms. Second night in Santa Fe.
Day
6
Santa Fe → Coronado
Continue east along the Pacific side of Panama through small towns, rural landscapes and coastal roads to Coronado, one of the country’s most established beach communities. Overnight in Coronado.
Day
7
Coronado → Panama City
Follow the Pan-American Highway back to the capital (about 90 km) and hand over the motorcycles at Overland Motorcycles.

The route on the map

Click each pin to see what awaits you at every stop.

Route follows the roads and is indicative. The dashed blue line is the boat transfer.

What is included

Private guide with you throughout the journey
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and helmet
Fuel throughout the journey
6 nights’ accommodation (hotel category to be confirmed)
Full board throughout the trip
Private, tailored itinerary
Assistance throughout the entire journey

Not included

International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses

Optional extras

Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel
Welcome dinner with your guide at a local restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Does the 7-day tour include the Emberá community visit?

Yes, day 1 includes a canoe ride on the river, a visit to an Emberá community, traditional crafts, music and a local lunch.

Can I visit Coiba National Park on this tour?

Coiba is an optional excursion on day 3 from Santa Catalina, with snorkelling and diving in a UNESCO World Heritage marine park. Tell us on WhatsApp if you want it included.