Panama Canal Watershed, Gatun Lake Boat Eco-Cruise and Monkey Islands
» Panama » Panama » Panama
From $65.00
7
reviews
(5.00)
Pricing Info: Per Person
Duration: 4 hours
: Panama, Panama
: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
We need to start early to find more wild animals, our guide will collect you at 6:30 am and drive thru Soberania National Park - the we will embark to be inside the Panama Canal while immersing yourself in its intriguing history, the day-to-day operations and the abundant wildlife all around you, while being surrounded by lush rainforest.
Get up close and personal with different species of monkeys - White-Faced Capuchin Monkey, Geoffroy’s Tamarin Monkey and more animals
From the boat, you will see the various huge boats that cross the Canal. Gatun Lake is an artificial lake that is crucial to the operation of the canal. During the trip, the guide will explain several details about the Canal, the wildlife and the nature of the area.
Then, we will stop for bathrooms and you can get a coffee in Gamboa.
Finally, We will make a stop at Pedro Miguel Panama Canal Locks before heading back to the city.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat ride fee
English & Spanish Speaking Guide
Roundtrip transportation from any city hotel
Sales Tax
Toll roads
Gratuities
CHILD: : 0 -
0
ADULT: : 1 -
99
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
What To Expect
Panama Canal
The canal watershed maintains the reserve of this valuable natural resource. As well as being the principal source of water required for vessel transits, the canal watershed provides 95% of the drinking water for the inhabitants of the cities of Colon, Panama, San Miguelito and in the near future, Chorrera.
•
Admission Ticket Free
Gamboa
Gamboa is a small town in the Republic of Panama. It was one of a handful of permanent Canal Zone townships, built to house employees of the Panama Canal and their dependents
•
Admission Ticket Free
Gatun Lake
Gatun Lake is a massive artificial lake crossing through Panama between the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It forms a major part of the Panama Canal, transiting ships for 33 km across the Isthmus of Panama.
The lake was created between 1907 and 1913 during the creation of the Gatun Dam. Gatun Lake, which is 26m above sea level, has an area of 425 km2 and stores 5.2 cubic kilometers of water. The water storage is used as a natural reservoir for the operation of the canal locks, supplied by the seasonal rainfall.
•
Admission Ticket Free
Soberania National Park
The SoberanĂa National Park stretches from LimĂłn to Lago GatĂşn. It’s about a 45-minute drive from Panama City, which makes it an easy place to day trip to from the capital.
The park has good hiking trails and tons of wildlife. It protects some 525 species of birds, 105 species of mammals, 80 species of reptiles, and 55 species of amphibians. Bird species include toucans, trogons, motmots, flycatchers, woodpeckers, hawks, and tanagers. Rare species include the crimson-bellied woodpecker, crested eagle, yellow-eared toucanets, sirystes, rofous-ventaul, ground cuckoo, and even the endangered harpy eagle.
•
Admission Ticket Free
Monkey Island
Panama’s Monkey Island on Lake Gatun is home to four monkey species—mantled howler, white-faced capuchin, Geoffroy’s tamarin, and lemurine owl monkeys)—as well as crocodiles, toucans, sloths, iguanas, and numerous exotic birds
•
Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
Amazing Tour with Levy!
Amber_E, 02-12-2022
My brother and our friends went on a boat tour and our guide Levy was beyond exceptional. His knowlege of Panama, the history of Panama and the Panama Canal, and sense of humor, made our early tour worth it. We even got a chance to stop by a store to get some Panamanian food as well. As it was my first time traveling to Panama, it was a wonderful experience to be in exposed to the culture as my grandmother grew up in the country. I highly recommend this tour and when you book it, ask for Levy! You won’t be disappointed.
We found monkeys!
heyyfoxy, 04-11-2022
This was a great tour! We tied it into our Embera tour because we were staying in Playa Blanca. Levy was amazing!! He was very knowledgeable about all the different types of monkeys we saw. The boat driver was great too as he knew where on the islands to find the monkeys. He was also very patient waiting for them to come to the boat.
Each island has their own monkey species which I thought was pretty interesting. This is a great tour if you have any kind of physical limitations because we stayed in the boat the entire time. The monkeys come right up to the boat and will eat out of your hand! I have never had an experience like this. The monkeys are really cute and you will not be disappointed!
Visit The Local Spots
sbrutt, 21-07-2021
Levy was our tour guide who went above and beyond in every way. We did several activities with him due to his passion and knowledge for Panama. He showed us all of the greatest local places to eat as well as some hidden gems along the way. Our trip to Panama would not have been the same if it wasn’t for crossing paths with Levy, and I am so grateful.
Ask for Levy. You won't regret it!!
meganrV4550GH, 11-07-2021
Levy created a travel experience that I will never forget. He was very accommodating and patient with us during the tour. Making suggestions and even taking pics for us along the way. He is fabulous.
Edwing was AMAZING!
CourtneyLife, 05-09-2019
From start to finish, Edwing took great care of our group of 15. He was patient, knowledgeable, energetic, and an overall joy to have as our tour guide. Edwing took us to the best restaurant that gave us a welcomed break from the monotony of the resort's food. If we were to return to Panama, our group would definitely reconnect with Edwing. We couldn't thank him enough for giving us such an awesome tour of his beautiful country!
