Baru Volcano By Car 4x4

A truly extraordinary experience. Don’t let the early start time deter you. It is worth it. Melissa was our group’s guide and 4x4 driver. She handled the rocky ascent like a true professional. I felt safe with her at the wheel. Pros - Tour operators were professional great communicators and looked out for our safety - Tour starts on time & made it to the summit just as the sun was peaking over the horizon - Views from above the lower cloud layer were amazing - Breakfast at the summit was delicious- not too heavy- just right Cons - May not see the ocean and the sea, but I forgot all about that when I saw the views - It’s cold at the top. It was 43F degrees in Panama. Bring the hat, scarf, gloves and winter jacket. You will need it! Book your tour NOW!

Muddy roads made for an exciting 4x4 ride to the top, with 2 of the 5 vehicles requiring winch pulls to get through the worst spots. Then, because of the delays from that, the drivers hurried to get us to the top right before sunrise. We were lucky and had one of the few days where you could see both the Pacific and Caribbean from the top. Excellent! Then on the way down, alert guides spotted a rare quetzal and all were able to get out for photos and viewing. All in all, and exciting and enjoyable trip!

Communication before the tour was already flawless Our driver John took us to the top. In between we helped another vehicle. He served a great breakfast and gave us some info. We definitely had the best driver. You always had the feeling he had everything under control

The tour was just okay overall. It started off on a rough note when we were informed that our driver had gotten sick, which resulted in us being picked up about 40 minutes late. Our guide didn’t introduce himself and while other groups seemed to be getting detailed explanations about the Volcano’s history ours barely spoke to us at all. When it came time for breakfast, we couldn’t find him and had no idea where to go, so we ended up having to ask someone else for help. The weather being cloudy wasn’t the tour’s fault, but it did add to the overall underwhelming experience. I suppose it really depends on whether you’re lucky enough to get a good guide.

This was a great experience. I was picked up and dropped off at my hotel. The driver gave some good information along the drive up and down the volcano.

We were picked up at 4am to take the bumpy ride to the top of the volcano. Our driver, Jorge, navigated the way with ease. Once we got there, there is a bathroom and we walked another 15 minutes to the very top. DRESS WARM! Our guides had extra clothing and blankets in their vehicles. We had perfect weather for the sunrise. After the sunrise we walked the 15 minutes back down and had breakfast with hot chocolate (they have coffee too). This excursion was part of our tour and on of my favorite things that we did!!

I had an horrible night, I got my reservation confirmation but my shuttle never showed up. Had been waiting outside in the cold for over a hour. Will go see if I get my money back and go back to bed >:(

Went on this Tour on March 6th, it was raining , windy cold and cloudy with almost zero visibility, just when i thought all hope was gone lamenting that we came on a bad weather day ...the Heavens opened up and God showed his amazing power, to witness tsi happen in real time is a moving event.

Our first vehicle had some problems and they had to meet us with another vehicle. It didn’t take very long and we still made it up before sunrise. It was absolutely breathtaking and overall a very pleasant trip. Our guide was personable and informative.

The bumpy ride to the top is well worth it. Bring warm clothes and be ready to be amazed by the view. As the sun rises, it is a glorious sight to see the sky light up and to know that you are at the very top of the world! Our driver was kind and they provided a cute breakfast box that hit the spot. A one of a kind experience.