Visiting the Sloth Sanctuary where the specialized biologists take care of the rescued sloths

Navigation in the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake and Sloth Sanctuary

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360 minutes
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A unique opportunity to explore the Panamanian Rainforest in a boat trip navigating in the Panama Canal observing the big vessels that cross the country. In this lake you will experience a direct contact with nature and the fascinating jungle wildlife. After the visit to the lake we will visit the Sloth Sanctuary where you will learn about the conservation effort to protect the species. Later we will visit the butterfly garden where you can observe and learn more about the Blue Morpho, the most iconic butterfly in Panama.

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Navigation in the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake and Sloth Sanctuary

Pickup included

FromNZD $246.84Per Person

What's included in Navigation in the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake and Sloth Sanctuary

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Gatun Lake

After picking you up at your hotel we go to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort in the Soberania National Park located 1 hour from Panama City We will board a boat and sail on Gatun Lake next to the huge ships that cross the Panama Canal. We will admire the fauna and vegetation of the tropical forest, including different species of monkeys, crocodiles and caimans, falcons, toucans, etc., in their natural habitat.

Admission Ticket Included

Gamboa

We will go back from the boat ride and then visit visit the Sloth Sanctuary that is located just 15 minutes from Gatun Lake dock. In this place we will 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 visit 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 of species that live in the park.

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Gatun Lake is located 1 hour from Panama City.
  • Sloth Sanctuary is located 15 minutes from the Gatun Lake dock

Meet

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

Additional Information

We can pick you up at any location in Panama City

Meeting / End Points

  • Plaza Concordia Bus Station

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

Monkey Adventures