Located on North Avenue in the vibrant Bocas Town, Pana Olas Surf School is the ultimate destination for surfing enthusiasts of all levels. With a picturesque backdrop of Isla Colón, this surf school specializes in providing top-notch surf lessons, guided surf tours, and unique surf and snorkeling adventures at the stunning Punta Hospital.

Pana Olas offers flexible scheduling with classes available at 9 AM in the morning or 3 PM in the afternoon. Each lesson lasts approximately three hours and includes essential theory, warm-up exercises, and comprehensive surfing instruction. For just $50 per person, clients can experience the thrill of surfing with professional instructors. Additionally, they offer attractive discounts for those looking to improve their skills, with pricing set at $45 each for three classes or $40 each for five classes, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned surfers seeking to refine their technique.

For added convenience, Pana Olas provides pick-up and drop-off services to and from Saigon Bay Bed and Breakfast dock for an additional fee, ensuring an easy and accessible experience. Participants can also capture their surfing journey with their photography services, available during lessons and guided tours for an extra fee, allowing guests to take home professional-grade memories of their surf adventure.

In a unique offering, Pana Olas combines surfing and snorkeling into an incredible package for just $80 per person. This experience includes surf lessons, snorkeling at the colorful reefs of Punta Hospital, refreshing fruit, drinking water, and a cooler for clients to use throughout the day.

With classes and tours offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Pana Olas Surf School embraces the spirit of inclusivity, welcoming surfers from around the globe. Join them to immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of surfing and create unforgettable memories on the stunning waters surrounding Isla Colón.

Before you goAntes de ir

You must pay the park fee onlineDebe pagar la entrada al parque en línea

Cayo Zapatillas is inside Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park. The $10 per person entrance fee is not included in the tour price and is paid online.Cayos Zapatillas está dentro del Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos. La entrada de $10 por persona no está incluida en el precio del tour y se paga en línea.

Wait until the morning of your tour to pay. If the weather turns stormy, you can cancel the tour that day, just let the captain know ahead of time, and you will not have paid for a park ticket you cannot use.Espere a la mañana del tour para pagar. Si el clima amanece tormentoso, puede cancelar el tour ese mismo día, solo avísele al capitán con anticipación, y no habrá pagado una entrada que no va a usar.

  1. On the morning of your tour, open the MiAmbiente park reservations site (button below).La mañana de su tour, abra el sitio de reservas de parques de MiAmbiente (botón abajo).
  2. Select Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park (Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos).Seleccione Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos.
  3. Choose that day's date and the number of people, then pay.Elija la fecha de ese día y el número de personas, y pague.
  4. Keep the confirmation on your phone for the day of the tour.Guarde la confirmación en su teléfono para el día del tour.
Pay the park fee on MiAmbientePagar la entrada en MiAmbiente

From our dockDesde nuestro muelle

Book with your hostsReserve con sus anfitriones

  • Pickup at Saigon Bay or your hotel anywhere in Bocas del ToroRecogida en Saigon Bay o en su hotel en cualquier parte de Bocas del Toro
  • Pay the captain in cash on the daySe paga al capitán en efectivo el mismo día
  • Plus the $10 park fee, paid online the morning of the tourMás la entrada al parque de $10, que se paga en línea la mañana del tour
  • Message us at least a day aheadEscríbanos con al menos un día de anticipación
or callo llame al +507 757 9373

Not staying with us? We still book it for you, and the boat picks you up at your hotel.¿No se hospeda con nosotros? Igual se lo reservamos y el bote lo recoge en su hotel.

Local operatorOperador local

Contact them directlyContáctelos directamente

North Ave., Isla Colon
Reservation necessary

Mention that Saigon Bay sent you.Mencione que lo envía Saigon Bay.

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