Panama Jungle Boat Cruise

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Leave the city behind and immerse yourself in Panama’s natural beauty on this unforgettable half-day tour. Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up and a boat ride across the stunning Gatun Lake, part of the iconic Panama Canal and home to abundant wildlife. Keep your eyes open for playful monkeys, lazy sloths, crocodiles, and vibrant tropical birds. Next, enjoy a guided walk along the renowned Pipeline Trail, famous for its rich biodiversity and lush rainforest scenery. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, this experience combines the best of Panama’s waterways and jungle. After your exploration, relax on a boat ride back before being comfortably dropped off at your hotel.

What's Included

Bilingual Tour Guide
Boat ride through Gatun Lake (life jackets included)
Bottled water
Umbrella (if it rains)
Boat entrance to Gatun Lake & Pipeline Trail entrance fee
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel, Accommodation, or Cruise Ship Port in Panama City.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Panama City

    Pickup from your lodging: The tour begins with a pickup from your Panama City lodging. Your guide will pick you up in a cozy, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic trip to Gamboa: From Panama City, it will take your guide around 30 minutes to reach the town of Gamboa. You will be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the Panama Canal along the route.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Gatun Lake

    Take a boat ride through Gatun Lake: After landing in Gamboa, take a boat ride through Gatun Lake, a section of the well-known Panama Canal, for 90 minutes. If you're lucky, while you cruise, you'll see crocodiles, sloths, toucans, and monkeys in their natural habitat. Along with sharing their expertise, your knowledgeable guides will enlighten you on the local history and animals.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Pipeline Road

    Embark on a short yet exciting hike along the famous Pipeline Road, one of the world’s premier trails for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. As you walk through the lush rainforest, your expert guide will reveal the secrets of this unique ecosystem, pointing out hidden species and fascinating details along the way. Perfect for nature lovers, this jungle trek offers an unforgettable glimpse into Panama’s incredible biodiversity in just a short amount of time.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gamboa

    Afterward, you'll board the boat once more for a leisurely journey back to Gamboa. This will be your reward for finishing your hike. This is a perfect time to sit back, unwind, and think back on the incredible time you just had.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Panama City

    Return transportation to your lodging: Upon your return to Gamboa, your guide will take you back to your Panama City lodging. You'll be back to your lodging in time for lunch or any additional plans you may have for the remainder of the day.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Bring light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent spray or lotion, and camera
  • Estimated cash needed: 10-15 US Dollars (for personal expenses or optional souvenirs)
  • This is not a transit tour; we won’t travel by boat inside the locks.
  • Light hiking involved
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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Water Tours
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Involves Animals
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Short term availability

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