Barú Volcano Hike: Panama's Highest Peak

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Embark on a thrilling 4x4 adventure to Baru Volcano, Panama’s highest peak, and witness breathtaking views of both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

Duration: 2 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Climbing the Barú Volcano

Volcán Barú National Park - Experience the stunning beauty of Panama’s highest peaks, towering over 3000 meters above sea level. Along the journey, enjoy the lush vegetation and unique wildlife of the National Park, including the Quetzal, Pajaro Campanero, and Gato Solo.
Upon reaching the summit, the narrow Panamanian…

What's Included

In-vehicle air conditioning
Breakfast

Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey from start to finish as you ascend the Barú Volcano in a 4X4 vehicle through Boquete. Departing at 3:30 am, you’ll reach the summit just in time to witness the most breathtaking sunrise imaginable.
Marvel at the Central Mountain Range of Panama and enjoy views of both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, thanks to Panama’s…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jeanine_w

Oct 4, 2025

Volcano life experience! - Fantastic tour to experience, OMG! Have to get up quite early in the morning but absolutely worth it. Big thanks to Melissa Miranda for bringing us up & down the vulcano safely, very skilled and adventurous. We enjoyed every moment of the tour. Tip for the next explorers, dress up warm it's so cold up there! So beautiful experience really!! Highly recommended

Review provided by Viator

Aug 4, 2025

Fantastic - I ended up being very unwell for most of this tour. Between traveler's stomach issues, and then car sickness, and then difficulty with the altitude, I was a mess! Rory was amazing, and went above and beyond to help me feel better and still enjoy the trip. So grateful for all his efforts!

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896celiap

Jul 30, 2025

It’s worth the early wake up—just do it! - If you are near Boquete you have to book this tour! One of the most fun, thrilling and unique experiences our family has had. The ride with Jose was a blast and the sunrise at the top was spectacular.

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Alexander_p

Jun 14, 2025

What an adventure! - Amazing! I don’t particularly like waking up at 2:30AM for anything, but especially on vacation! This was so worth it, though. Our guide, Jose, picked us up at our hotel and the journey to the volcano’s summit began. It’s nearly two hours at a slow crawl up the rocky path to the top—in the dark!—but it’s really quite the adventure! Bumps, twists, turns—it’s all there, and without a cup of coffee before we left. The summit is breathtaking; the rains and clouds let up to allow us to see both oceans. The sunrise was covered by the clouds, but one gets the point! We had breakfast, prepared by Jose, overlooking the Pacific. Then it was back down the mountain, which is just as much fun as the trip up!

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Cruiser58253651368

Jun 1, 2025

Volcan Baru by car 4x4 - Amazing experience at the top of the Volcan Barú, we are happy to see both oceans from top, its really amazing and the breakfast... uff!!! thanks for everything!

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Meg

May 27, 2025

Buckle Up for the ride of your life! - This is an amazing adventure! The ride starts at 3:30 AM so that you can catch the sunrise and is two hours each way of the bumpiest road you’ve ever been on. The drivers are so skilled.! the views are amazing if the clouds allow. We were lucky enough to see the Pacific Ocean. The clouds on both sides were beautiful. It is very cold and windy on top but that is part of the experience so dress appropriately!

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Peterwb7098lx

May 24, 2025

Highlight of my trip to Panama! - This was the highlight of my trip to Panama. The drive up and down is an adventure in itself and the last short hike to the peak for sunrise was stunning. Breakfast was great too and the hot coffee welcome. The guide/driver was fantastic with pick up and drop off from the hotel. They even bring extra coats for those not prepared for the cool temperatures at the peak. Don't miss this!

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Cesar

May 14, 2025

Over the boulders and through the woods, to the summit we go! - Wife and I had an amazing time. Rolando was a very hospitable and knowledgeable guide. This trip is not for the faint of heart. The terrain is rough but the views are spectacular. Worth climbing over boulders and up the long stairs to the summit. Make sure you overdress because the summit is very cold and windy. Overall it was wonderful experience.

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467regulag

Apr 30, 2025

One-off - The view was great you can see the Pacific and the Antarctic very well, is cold up. The ride is very bumpy but our driver waits for it to be well under control

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Storyteller478071

Apr 25, 2025

Without comment - Mal the driver never called me to inform me of his arrival at 3:45 am as agreed I didn’t do the excursion with this tour I would like a return from you

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From $135

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult