Hi all,
As a world wide financial panic sends market down, I wonder how this will impact the alternative traveler, here I refer primarily to the 'backpacker' these travelers live dirt cheap, these roaming nomads follow a long tradition of free thinking bohemians that live day to day at times with no particular plan, nomads going north,south east and west, these Hostel dwellers live on 10-30 dollars a day, use public transportation and even work for lodging and food. I have posed this question on a variety of blogs and forums and the consensus from those in the industry including the Hostel Management Website is that Hostel will enjoy a boost given the current economic conditions. Those at the very bottom of the tourism rung, 'the backpacker' will continue to travel regardless of the condition of the markets. Why? Because they have a limited amount of disposable income that is committed to long trips on the trail, well worn by thousands on the same path. They live on a few dollars a day and keep moving, they travel because they must. At Bambu Hostel we have noticed a decrease in American travelers and more Euro, Aussie and Canadian travelers. What we have noticed is that they are more sensitive than ever to price points and in reaction to that bambu lowered dorm beds to $8 from $10. The competition has gotten fiercer for the backpacker dollar, but they do keep coming and i doubt they will stop.
As for airtech we have noticed too that price points determine sales, we have had to raise prices due to fuel and tax increases and notice a decline in sales related to that, our new web 2.9 site here is a reaction to that, we are using a new business model so we are not so dependent on ticket sales to survive. But the community of alternative travelers live on. Even more so now, especially for the Americans traveling out there this is a great time to be able to answer the question 'where are you from' without getting an angry look. Many backpackers from USA took to sewing canadian flags on their packs so they wouldn't get yelled at. What a horror the last 8 years of neo-con fascism has been. What a relief the new election has brought us.
I would like to hear responses and input here...
Mike Esterson
President Airtech and Bambu Hostel David Panama
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Bambu Hostel announces new Tours, to mountain, Rain Forest, Pacific and Caribbean..more
Bambu Hostel Saturday 11/15/08
Howdy all, we just got our tour page fired up we have some great tours listed..
Bambu Hostel is proud to offer tours to Lost and Found Jungle Lodge in the Fortuna Rain Forrest, Hot Springs , Swimmable canyons, bird watching, trails and surfing as well as surf and fishing excursions. Optional transport to Bocas Del Toro, Hot Surfing beaches and more available. All the tours can be found here
Los Quetzales Trail Tour
Option 1
Pick up at 7am in David, transport to Cerro Punta trial head. Arrive at Cerro Punta Trial head at 9 am...
Hike through to Boquete town.
$110 for the car for up to 4 people.
Option 2
Pick up at 7 am in David, transport to Cerro Punta Trial head. Arrive at Cerro Punta Trial heat at 9 am...
Hike through Boquete town
have pickup at Boquete trial head with your logage ready for you in our truck.
Drop off at lodging of your choice in Boquete or return to David
$160 for the car for up to 4 people.
Overnight at Lost and Found Cloud Forest Ecolodge
2 days/1 night.
Pickup in David at 8:30 am, stop at a river canyon for swimming at 9:30 am. Next get up to the lodge and have lunch. That Afternoon, learn about cloud forest animals and about the jungle. Have a relaxing time in the afternoon, possibility for short guided hikes. Have dinner, and watch the nocturnal animals, take a short night safari, weather permitting.
Use the lodge facilities for night entertaiment, sleep. Have a Breakfast, take 3 hr guided hike to lookouts and a secret river in the cloud forest jungle, have lunch at the lodge and then drive back to David or drop off in Boquete via a different scenic route.
The only thing not included in the following price is the food and drink.
$55 per person minimum 2 people.
Hot Springs and Petroglyphs
Half day
Visit the Hot Springs and ancient Petroglyhs with return to David or drop off in Boquete
$30 per person, minimum 2 people
$10 extra each person
Isla Boca Brava
Full Day
Transportation to and from (includes boat transfer costs)
$100 for the car up to 4 people.
Transport to Bocas (Almirante) With stops at the River Canyon and Secret Waterfall ( Palo Seco Park )
Full Day
Leave Bambu Hostel at 9am
Stop at River Canyon for swimming at 10 am
Hike to the secret waterfall at 1 PM
Arrive to Almirante afternoon
$150 for the car for up to 4 people
River Canyon Swim, Hot Springs , Petroglyphs, Animal Rescue Center .
Full Day
Return to Bambu Hostel or Drop off in Boquete
$55 per person, minimum 2 people
Long Distance Transportation
Prices are for the car, Maximum 4 people per car
David to Bocas $130
David to Santa Catalina $210
David to Santiago $130
David to Chitre or Las Tablas $160
David to Pedasi (Isla Iguana) $210
David to El Valle $260
LOCAL SURF/BEACH TOURS AND SURF BOARD RENTALS
All tours are a minimum of 4 up to 12 hours long depending on destination and weather conditions.
Las Lajas:
$80.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
La Barqueta:
$60.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Boca de Hacha:
$75.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Puerto Armuelles area:
*Includes spots like: Los Olivos, Tortuga , 4:40 and more.
$95.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Morro Negrito (Isla Ensenada) and nearby islands:
*Includes spots like: La Corocita, Playa Ensenada, Silva Afuera, Silva Adentro and more.
$210.00 (surfing only) a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car & boat), surf guide, ice chest, fishing equipment.
$260.00 (surfing & fishing) a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car & boat), captain, surf/tour guide, ice chest, fishing equipment.
Surfboard rentals
* Taking a tour: $10.00 a day.
* Only surfboard rental: $20.00 a day.**
** Must bring a copy of ID or passport.
+ There are restaurants in most areas, bring your own snacks/food if you wish.
+ There are no available restaurants in the Morro Negrito and nearby islands area so tourists must bring their own snacks/food.
+ Trips all over the country are also available, please ask for more details since this are usually custom made tours and will vary in price.
+ Also available, nature, fishing, camping and more!
MANGROVE & INSHORE FISHING TOURS
All trips are a minimum of 4 up to 12 hours long depending on destination and weather conditions.
Mangrove Fishing (departing from Punta de Tierra):
*Includes spots like Punta de Tierra, Isla Batipa, Bahía de Muerto, Isla Muerto, Isla Chalapa, Los Lajones and more.
$160.00 a day for 1 to 4 people.
Includes: Light meals & snacks( granola bars, cookies, salads, fruit, etc.), soft drinks (water, sodas, fruit juice, gatorade, etc.), tour guide (captain & sometimes an assistant), fishing equipment, transportation to departure point, ice chest.
Boca Chica and surrounding areas (departing from Punta de Tierra):
*Includes spots like Isla Boca Brava, Isla Zaíno, Isla La Ensillada**, Isla Viuda**, Isla Ventanas, Isla Carey Macho and more.
$185.00 a day for 1 to 3 people.
Includes: Light meals & snacks( granola bars, cookies, salads, fruit, etc.), soft drinks (water, sodas, fruit juice, gatorade, etc.), tour guide (captain & sometimes an assistant), fishing equipment, transportation to departure point, ice chest.
Contact:
Bambu Hostel, Benny Olmos or Gregg Lapkin
Office Phone: (507) 730-4851 Mobile (507) 646-78552
gregg@bambuhostel.com or mike@bambuhostel.com
Se Habla Espanol
Howdy all, we just got our tour page fired up we have some great tours listed..
Bambu Hostel is proud to offer tours to Lost and Found Jungle Lodge in the Fortuna Rain Forrest, Hot Springs , Swimmable canyons, bird watching, trails and surfing as well as surf and fishing excursions. Optional transport to Bocas Del Toro, Hot Surfing beaches and more available. All the tours can be found here
Los Quetzales Trail Tour
Option 1
Pick up at 7am in David, transport to Cerro Punta trial head. Arrive at Cerro Punta Trial head at 9 am...
Hike through to Boquete town.
$110 for the car for up to 4 people.
Option 2
Pick up at 7 am in David, transport to Cerro Punta Trial head. Arrive at Cerro Punta Trial heat at 9 am...
Hike through Boquete town
have pickup at Boquete trial head with your logage ready for you in our truck.
Drop off at lodging of your choice in Boquete or return to David
$160 for the car for up to 4 people.
Overnight at Lost and Found Cloud Forest Ecolodge
2 days/1 night.
Pickup in David at 8:30 am, stop at a river canyon for swimming at 9:30 am. Next get up to the lodge and have lunch. That Afternoon, learn about cloud forest animals and about the jungle. Have a relaxing time in the afternoon, possibility for short guided hikes. Have dinner, and watch the nocturnal animals, take a short night safari, weather permitting.
Use the lodge facilities for night entertaiment, sleep. Have a Breakfast, take 3 hr guided hike to lookouts and a secret river in the cloud forest jungle, have lunch at the lodge and then drive back to David or drop off in Boquete via a different scenic route.
The only thing not included in the following price is the food and drink.
$55 per person minimum 2 people.
Hot Springs and Petroglyphs
Half day
Visit the Hot Springs and ancient Petroglyhs with return to David or drop off in Boquete
$30 per person, minimum 2 people
$10 extra each person
Isla Boca Brava
Full Day
Transportation to and from (includes boat transfer costs)
$100 for the car up to 4 people.
Transport to Bocas (Almirante) With stops at the River Canyon and Secret Waterfall ( Palo Seco Park )
Full Day
Leave Bambu Hostel at 9am
Stop at River Canyon for swimming at 10 am
Hike to the secret waterfall at 1 PM
Arrive to Almirante afternoon
$150 for the car for up to 4 people
River Canyon Swim, Hot Springs , Petroglyphs, Animal Rescue Center .
Full Day
Return to Bambu Hostel or Drop off in Boquete
$55 per person, minimum 2 people
Long Distance Transportation
Prices are for the car, Maximum 4 people per car
David to Bocas $130
David to Santa Catalina $210
David to Santiago $130
David to Chitre or Las Tablas $160
David to Pedasi (Isla Iguana) $210
David to El Valle $260
LOCAL SURF/BEACH TOURS AND SURF BOARD RENTALS
All tours are a minimum of 4 up to 12 hours long depending on destination and weather conditions.
Las Lajas:
$80.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
La Barqueta:
$60.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Boca de Hacha:
$75.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Puerto Armuelles area:
*Includes spots like: Los Olivos, Tortuga , 4:40 and more.
$95.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Morro Negrito (Isla Ensenada) and nearby islands:
*Includes spots like: La Corocita, Playa Ensenada, Silva Afuera, Silva Adentro and more.
$210.00 (surfing only) a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car & boat), surf guide, ice chest, fishing equipment.
$260.00 (surfing & fishing) a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car & boat), captain, surf/tour guide, ice chest, fishing equipment.
Surfboard rentals
* Taking a tour: $10.00 a day.
* Only surfboard rental: $20.00 a day.**
** Must bring a copy of ID or passport.
+ There are restaurants in most areas, bring your own snacks/food if you wish.
+ There are no available restaurants in the Morro Negrito and nearby islands area so tourists must bring their own snacks/food.
+ Trips all over the country are also available, please ask for more details since this are usually custom made tours and will vary in price.
+ Also available, nature, fishing, camping and more!
MANGROVE & INSHORE FISHING TOURS
All trips are a minimum of 4 up to 12 hours long depending on destination and weather conditions.
Mangrove Fishing (departing from Punta de Tierra):
*Includes spots like Punta de Tierra, Isla Batipa, Bahía de Muerto, Isla Muerto, Isla Chalapa, Los Lajones and more.
$160.00 a day for 1 to 4 people.
Includes: Light meals & snacks( granola bars, cookies, salads, fruit, etc.), soft drinks (water, sodas, fruit juice, gatorade, etc.), tour guide (captain & sometimes an assistant), fishing equipment, transportation to departure point, ice chest.
Boca Chica and surrounding areas (departing from Punta de Tierra):
*Includes spots like Isla Boca Brava, Isla Zaíno, Isla La Ensillada**, Isla Viuda**, Isla Ventanas, Isla Carey Macho and more.
$185.00 a day for 1 to 3 people.
Includes: Light meals & snacks( granola bars, cookies, salads, fruit, etc.), soft drinks (water, sodas, fruit juice, gatorade, etc.), tour guide (captain & sometimes an assistant), fishing equipment, transportation to departure point, ice chest.
Contact:
Bambu Hostel, Benny Olmos or Gregg Lapkin
Office Phone: (507) 730-4851 Mobile (507) 646-78552
gregg@bambuhostel.com or mike@bambuhostel.com
Se Habla Espanol
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