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5-Hour Combo: Panama Canal Trip, Monkey Island Tour, Rainforest Walk & Local Breakfast

Quick Details

Adults
$115
$105
Children Ages 3-11
$75
$65

See Abundant Wildlife by the Canal and Gatun Lake, Panama

To start this tour, you will be picked up at central Panama City Hotels and taken to the old Panama Canal Zone.

We will follow the Panama Canal north to the town of Gamboa, where the Chagres River meets the canal.  We will ride along the waters of the Panama Canalright next to the ships passing through on their way to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.  Our destination is Gatun Lake, where we will cruise around islands created during the canal construction and see the abundant wildlife on its shores.  We will visit the famous Monkey Islands where we can see capuchins, howlers, and tamarins up close in their natural habitat.

Once we finish with our canal and lake boat ride (around 90 minutes), we will  grab some food and restroom break in the town of Gamboa. We will get to taste Panamenian food with some amazing views of the Panama Canal, we will enjoy a walk in Soberanía National Park. Here we can experience nature in one of the most biodiverse rain forests in the world. The length of the walk and type of trail will be determined by the guide after consulting with our guests about their physical capabilities. We will drive over the Centennial Bridge and you can enjoy some views of the Gaillard cut and the New and Old Locks.

We will finish the tour and the guests will be able to choose to be dropped off in Casco Viejo (historic district of Panama City) or be driven back to the hotel.

  1.  Flexible Departure for Private groups 6:00, 7:00am, 9:00am or 1:00pm
    The earliest we go, the better since the temperatures are still comfortable and the wildlife is still somewhat active. Later during the day canal traffic is starting to pick up and you will see many transiting ships.

No matter what time you opt to take your Panama Canal ride and Gatun Lake tour, you’re sure to have an incredible time with Panama Day Trips!

What is Included

  • Central Panama City Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Boat ride on Panama Canal (90 minutes)
  • Centennial Bridge Canal View​
  • Travel next to transiting ships
  • Gatun Lake wildlife viewing
  • Visit Monkey Islands
  • Panamanian Breakfast or Lunch (depends on starting time)
  • Rainforest Walk
  • 7% government service tax (ITBMS).
  • Bottled water included

What to Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellant
  • Short pants
  • Breathable shirt
  • Shoes that might get muddy
  • Camera