Gatun Lake: Monkeys & Exotic Wildlife by the Canal

Overview

Set out from Panama City in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle bound for Gamboa Marina. Board your riverboat and glide across Gatun Lake, a vital section of the Panama Canal surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. As you cruise, watch for the lake’s most famous residents — white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys, and Geoffrey’s tamarins. With a bit of luck, you may also spot sloths resting in the treetops, colorful tropical birds, or crocodiles sunning on the shore. Your certified guide shares fascinating insights about the canal, its history, and the rich biodiversity of the Chagres River basin, making this more than just a wildlife encounter. End your adventure with a comfortable return ride to Panama City, arriving back at your hotel with unforgettable memories and photos of Panama’s wildlife.

Itinerary

1. Avenida Balboa

   The tour starts with hotel pick up in Panama City followed by a transfer to the Gamboa Marina.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Gamboa

   Gamboa is a peaceful rainforest town located at the meeting point of the Chagres River and the Panama Canal. Known for its lush jungle, abundant wildlife, and historic canal infrastructure, it’s one of the best places in Panama to experience nature up close. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of Gatun Lake and the surrounding rainforest.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Gatun Lake

   Once there, you will go on a 15-minute boat ride on the Gatun lake until you observe 3 kinds of Monkeys in a wild. Together with a guide, you will spend about 90 minutes observing the different species of monkeys. After the visit, you will go on a 15-minute boat ride back to the Gamboa Marina followed by a transfer back to your hotel.

   · 2 h· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup included.

Please note we go to multiples hotels and the pick up time will be Morning tour: between 6:15am and 7am or Midday tour: Between 10:40am and 11:55am 1. Please read all details of the tour description including the $20usd boat fee to be paid at pickup. 2.Customers in the casco viejo and santa ana area need to meet us at the Tantalo Hotel due to heavy traffic which delay the tour. 3. No Pickup available from Dreams, Westin, Costa del Este, El Dorado and Causeway you will have to meet us at the closest pickup location available. 4. No transfer available for the hotels near or in Tocumen international airport.

How to use your ticket

• $20 per person Boat fee to be paid at pickup • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund. Please note we go to multiples hotels and the pick up time will be Morning tour: between 6:15am and 7am or Midday tour: Between 10:40am and 11:55am 1. Please read all details of the tour description including the $20usd boat fee to be paid at pickup. 2.Customers in the casco viejo and santa ana area need to meet us at the Tantalo Hotel due to heavy traffic which delay the tour. 3. No Pickup available from Dreams, Westin, Costa del Este and Causeway you will have to meet us at the closest pickup location available. 4. No transfer available for the hotels near or in Tocumen international airport.

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• May be operated by a multilingual guide
• The duration of the tour includes travel time.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

Reviews

Product code: 41127P8

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