Panama Jungle Boat Cruise
Take a breathtaking 4-hour ride into the heart of the Panama Jungle and the fabled Gatun Lake, which is a section of the famous Panama Canal, to appreciate the captivating beauty of Panama truly. As you meander over the serene waterways, you may see crocodiles, sloths, toucans, and monkeys in their natural habitat. Take an enthralling journey led by knowledgeable guides through the lush rainforest of Soberania National Park to see rare orchids, colorful birds, and elusive animals. Finish off with a relaxing boat journey back to Gamboa, where you'll be driven to your lodging. This tour offers an unparalleled overview of Panama's natural beauties, making it ideal for both history buffs and environment lovers.
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Panama Jungle Boat Cruise
What's included in Panama Jungle Boat Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Panama City
Pickup from your lodging: The tour begins with a pickup from your Panama City lodging. Your guide will pick you up in a cozy, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic trip to Gamboa: From Panama City, it will take your guide around 30 minutes to reach the town of Gamboa. You will be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the Panama Canal along the route.
Gatun Lake
Take a 90-minute boat ride through Gatun Lake: After landing in Gamboa, take a boat ride through Gatun Lake, a section of the well-known Panama Canal, for 90 minutes. While you cruise, you'll see crocodiles, sloths, toucans, and monkeys in their natural habitat. Along with sharing their expertise, your knowledgeable guides will enlighten you on the local history and animals.
Parque Nacional Soberania
Hike through Soberania National Park's lush rainforest: After your boat tour, you'll get off and start hiking through the park's lush jungle. Rare orchids, vibrant birds, and elusive animals can all be found in this park. Along the route, your guide will point out various plants and animals as you stroll through the forest.
Inclusions
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- Boat Entrace Fee to Gatun Lake ($25 pp.)
- Umbrella (if rains)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
- Parque Nacional Soberania
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Bring light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, wide-brimmed hat or baseball cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent spray or lotion, and camera
- Estimated local cash needed: 25 US Dollars – for personal expenses
- This is not a transit tour; we won’t travel by boat inside the locks.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet with our personnel at the Tocumen International Airport exit. You'll recognize him by a placard bearing your name or the name of the tour leader.
