HELENPSL Posted October 28, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We will be taking this tour on our partial transit Panama Canal tour leaving Jan. 4, 2016. I am trying to find out if I should wear shorts on this excursion or is it very buggy? Thanks for your input! Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyrc5 Posted October 28, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Several years ago we did a private tour with Anna to the Embera village that her husband was from and I don't remember any bugs bothering us and I know I had shorts on and I think most of the 12 people in our group wore shorts. We did a 45 minute dugout ride to the village and spent about 3 hours in the village. It was a great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 28, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I'd wear shorts...it's VERY HOT AND HUMID! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englewood Bob Posted October 28, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I did this tour to Embera Village earlier this year and we had no bugs bothering us. You might take a rain poncho, because if there is any wind on the lakes it will blow in on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORealtor Posted October 28, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We took this excursion in February 2013, and wore shorts. Really didn't notice bugs. This will be a LONG day for you, with going through the locks then doing this excursion, but it will be WELL worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 28, 2015 If I am going anywhere off the ship in the Caribbean that might have a rain forest or botanical garden, I always bring bug repellent that comes in little pkgs that open and wipe on your legs and arms. Only once did a tour guide pass a spray around and that was in Belize. If you can find these, probably at a sports store with camping equipment, buy them...easy to take with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 28, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We had no issues with bugs either on our tour there. FWIW, we really enjoyed this tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HELENPSL Posted October 29, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks everyone...this was just the info I needed! Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted October 29, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) If I am going anywhere off the ship in the Caribbean that might have a rain forest or botanical garden, I always bring bug repellent that comes in little pkgs that open and wipe on your legs and arms. Only once did a tour guide pass a spray around and that was in Belize. If you can find these, probably at a sports store with camping equipment, buy them...easy to take with you Have had a few bugs in Panama especially on days with no wind so would recommend you bring a bug wipe, just in case. I buy mine at a big box store that starts with a W. Also, you can usually get these in the medical department on the ship. Used to be provided in a bin at no charge like the acetaminophen but would guess they are now charging for them. Important that you bring water! Edited October 29, 2015 by take us away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 29, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 29, 2015 thanks for the info. I wouldn't mind paying a little bit for one pkg on the ship. Heck, I had to pay $6 for a no name toothbrush~ I know W very well.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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