Pedasi Whale Watching and Isla Iguana
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Humpback whales migrate thousands of kilometers from the cold waters of Antarctica and Chile to the Pacific coast of Panama to give birth to their calves. The waters between El Arenal Beach and Iguana Island provide a vital refuge for them, as they raise their young there before returning south. The whale watching tour in Pedasi is available from July to mid-October. This tour takes you on a covered local boat to observe the whales. Our location is the most affordable place to see whales in Panama. Plus, they are very easy to spot here. It's very rare not to see humpback whales. After whale watching, you can spend the day on Iguana Island.
Inclusions
What's included
- Life jackets
- Chairs
- Boat
- Cooler
- Time on Isla Iguana
- Captain
- Whale watching
What's not
- Pickup and drop off
- Food
- Drinks
- Park entrance fees
Itinerary
Isla Iguana is a nature reserve located 5 kilometers off the coast of Pedasi. This island has 13 hectares with white sand beaches that resemble the Caribbean, not the Pacific of Panama. Relax on the beach under your umbrella or swim in the crystal clear waters. This is a great place for snorkeling with over 40 hectares of coral reefs. You can see many types of colorful fish, corals, eels and turtles! If you are lucky you may spot dolphins. As the name suggests, Isla Iguana is full of iguanas. Although they are more visible in the summer when it is their mating season. The island also has many species of birds and a colony of frigate birds. There is a trail which takes visitors to the other side of the island to El Faro beach. You will be passing through a crater from a bomb from World War II, there is another one in the snorkeling area. The United States Army used the island as a practice site.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Playa Arenal has ample free parking. We will meet you once you arrive at the parking lot.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- The Panama Club
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with sea sickness
How it compares in Panama, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 34% below the median of the 23 day trips we list in Panama, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Panama, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
