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- Spanish
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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
Afternoon tour: between 1:10pm and 2pm
1. No transfer available for the hotels near or in Tocumen international airport.
2. No round trip transfer available for 1 person or on Friday's (Dreams or Westin Playa Bonita). You need to take a taxi and meet us at Albrook Mall, Starbucks coffee shop.
3.Customers in the casco viejo and santa ana area booked for weekends (Friday-Sunday) need to meet us at the Tantalo Hotel because of government events that close down the streets.
Itinerary
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Avenida Balboa (Pass by)
The tour starts with hotel pick up in Panama City followed by a transfer to the Gamboa Marina.
Admission ticket free -
Centennial Bridge (Pass by)
The Centennial Bridge is one of Panama’s most important modern landmarks. Opened in 2004, it spans the Panama Canal with an impressive cable-stayed design, offering panoramic views of the waterway and surrounding rainforest. It symbolizes Panama’s growth and is a key crossing connecting the country’s east and west.
Admission ticket free -
Gamboa (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
1Gatun 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.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Bring raincoat or towel and extra cloth in case you need it after the boat ride.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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