点评:First class experience from start to finish. Michael and his team did a great job. Highly recommended if you are paddling to Coiba National Park.
We are experienced paddlers (have been guides for close to 40 years), so our expectations were high.
The booking process was easy and the follow up information regarding trip itinerary and suggested packing list was appreciated. They reflect the climate in Panama and general tropical paddling needs.
We arrived at Fluid's shop which is right on the beach in Santa Catalina - great location - on departure day to meet our guide (Matt) who was superb - especially at preparing some remarkable meals. Matt even had the morning coffee ready before 7:00 am! Fluid's gear (kayaks, tents, etc) was excellent, especially considering it was the end of the season. Chino (boat captain who never stopped smiling) had us off in good time. The 90 minute trip to Coiba was delightful - beautiful coastline.
We arrived at the campsite on Coiba to see alligator tracks going up from the beach - very cool. The beach site was good for beach walking, swimming, snorkelling and tenting. Coiba is a great place to paddle given it's pristine environment. Matt toured us to an assortment of beaches, mangrove rivers and open ocean surf. We stopped regularly for snorkel breaks (the reefs were in very good shape). The pace was thoughtful and reflected the skill level of the group.
Mike's team also revised our itinerary to accommodate a trip to what remained of the penal colony on Coiba. This was a highlight. More evidence of their ability and interest to modify experiences to suit the wishes of clients.
In hindsight we should have done the 5 day trip (we did the 3 days version) to allow for more time to take in this remarkable place. Next time. Thanks for an excellent experience Mike. It was a highlight of our time in Panama.
翻译:从始至终,体验一流。Michael 和他的团队做得非常出色。如果您要划船前往科伊瓦国家公园,强烈推荐这家公司。
我们都是经验丰富的划船爱好者(担任导游近 40 年),所以期望很高。
预订流程很简单,后续提供的行程安排和建议的打包清单信息也非常值得赞赏。这些信息完美契合巴拿马的气候和一般的热带划船需求。
出发当天,我们来到了位于圣卡塔利娜岛海滩上的 Fluid 商店——地理位置优越——与我们的导游 Matt 见面,他服务非常出色,尤其擅长烹制一些令人垂涎的美食。Matt 甚至在早上 7 点之前就准备好了早间咖啡!Fluid 的装备(皮划艇、帐篷等)非常棒,尤其是在赛季末。Chino(船长总是面带微笑)及时送我们出发。90 分钟的科伊瓦之旅令人愉快——海岸线风景优美。
我们抵达科伊巴岛的露营地,看到鳄鱼的足迹从海滩延伸而上——非常酷。海滩非常适合沙滩漫步、游泳、浮潜和露营。科伊巴岛的原始环境使其成为划船的绝佳去处。马特带我们游览了各种各样的海滩、红树林河流和开阔的海域冲浪。我们时不时停下来浮潜(珊瑚礁的状况非常好)。行程安排得当,也体现了团队的水平。
迈克的团队还修改了我们的行程,安排了参观科伊巴岛流放地遗址的行程。这真是一大亮点。这进一步证明了他们有能力并乐于根据客户的需求调整体验。
事后看来,我们应该选择5天行程(我们选择了3天行程),这样可以有更多时间欣赏这个非凡的地方。下次再来吧。感谢迈克为我们带来的精彩体验。这是我们在巴拿马之旅的一大亮点。