Gatun Lake & Panama Canal Wildlife Boat Tour and Sloth Sanctuary
This tour offers the unique experience to have direct contact with the biodiversity of the Panamanian rainforest through a boat trip at Gatun Lake observing crocodiles, toucans, hawks, tourtles, butterflies, and many more, navigating at the Panama Canal next to the big vessels. You will also enter the Sloth Sanctuary where you will learn about the efforts for rescuing sloths and reincorporate them to the wild. Additionally you will visit the butterfly garden observing the iconic Blue Morpho butterfly.
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Gatun Lake & Panama Canal Wildlife Boat Tour and Sloth Sanctuary
Pickup included
What's included in Gatun Lake & Panama Canal Wildlife Boat Tour and Sloth Sanctuary
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gatun LakePass-by Only
We will board a boat and navigate on Gatun Lake next to the huge ships that cross the Panama Canal. We will admire the fauna and vegetation of the tropical forest.
Gamboa
After our boat trip in Gatun Lake we will visit the Sloth Sanctuary to watch three-toed and two-toed sloths that have been rescued. We will learn about life and habits of the sloths and the efforts for the conservation of the species through the volunteers and specialized guides. Later we will go to the Butterfly House where we will observe the butterflies that live in the rainforest such as the colorful Blue Morpho Butterfly. We will also visit the orchid and frog exhibitions.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
