Gatún Lake (Lago Gatún)
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Gatún Lake (Lago Gatún)

Gatún Lake (Lago Gatún) Tours and Tickets

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The tree-lined shores, tiny islets, and blue-green waters of Gatún Lake (Lago Gatún) cover what was once the fertile Chagres River Valley. When it was created in 1913, Gatún Lake was the largest man-made lake, buttressed by the biggest dam, in the world. Today, it forms an integral part of the famous Panama Canal.

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City Outings: Panama Jungle Adventure

City Outings: Panama Jungle Adventure

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Get ready to be swept away by the sights and sounds of this vibrant country on a 4-hour adventure into the heart of the Panama Jungle and the Gatun Lake, part of the famous Panama Canal. Begin with a scenic drive to Gamboa, where you'll board a boat for a 90-minute cruise through the lake. Observe monkeys, sloths, toucans, and crocodiles, while expert guides share their knowledge. Disembark and hike through the lush rainforest of Soberania National Park, observing rare orchids, colorful birds, and elusive mammals. Reach the summit of the hill for stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the canal. Conclude with a relaxing boat ride back to Gamboa and transport back to your hotel or accommodation. This tour is perfect for nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone who wants to discover the magic of Panama while exploring the breathtaking beauty of Soberania National Park. PD: Be advised of an extra $25 fee for the boat ride, payable only in cash at the Gatun River entrance.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$95.00
A Day With Nature: Boat Trip on Gatun Lake and The Aerial Tram

A Day With Nature: Boat Trip on Gatun Lake and The Aerial Tram

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The Gamboa Rainforest Resort is located in the vicinity of the historic Chagres River, alongside the Panamá Canal, in the midst of the fifty-five thousand-acre Soberanía National Park. Enjoy a day with nature experiencing two of the most popular attractions in Panama: boat trip on Gatun Lake and The Aerial Tram and its exhibits. The Aerial Tram allows you to discover the secrets of the upper forest canopy. Each gondola takes you from the shadowy forest floor through the under story and into the sun-drenched canopy. The boat trip on Gatun Lake slowly cruises the back channels, island and bays that make up this unique ecosystem all the way to the Monkey Island, get your camera ready for a close up! To complete your day, at the Sloth rescue center, you can learn how these adorable creatures which are usually sick, injured or orphaned, are rehabilitated and prepared to get back to their natural habitat.
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  • 4 to 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$189.00
Private Panama Canal Wildlife Jungle Boat & Monkey Island Tour

Private Panama Canal Wildlife Jungle Boat & Monkey Island Tour

It is a PRIVATE Tour at the best price for a better experience ! Our trip is one of the best excursions from Panama City, this is the most comfortable and accessible way to discover the natural attributes of the Panama Canal watershed within a short time period in Panama-City including layovers in the airport or cruise ships ! We will pick you up at your hotel in Panama City and head to Soberanía National Park where our Captain will be waiting for us at the public dock of Gamboa located on the shore of the Chagres River. We will start our journey in the Gatun Lake (Panama Canal) passing by huge ships transiting the Panama Canal and then arriving at a group of protected islands (called Monkey Islands) and will have the opportunity to observe the white-face monkeys, howler monkeys, Geoffrey´s tamarinds, sloths, birds, crocodiles and iguanas from our boat. Gatun Lake is located within an immensely diverse tropical ecological zone and is surrounded by untouched exotic rainforest.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$122.00
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Half Day Private Kayak Tour on Lake Gatun

Half Day Private Kayak Tour on Lake Gatun

In the early morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby and take you to the Chorrera public ramp or Lake Gatun public ramp after a transfer of 45 minutes where you will start the kayaking trip. From the ramp, your guide will take you into the Chagres River to explore the nature of the area from your kayak. Explore rowing on a kayak on the beautiful Chagres River before it merges at Gatun Lake where the huge vessels and boats transit from Ocean to Ocean. The Chagres River is the main tributary of water of the Canal. A quiet waterway, enjoying the sound of the wildlife of this dense tropical forest. You will have the opportunity to see a sloth in a tree, a colorful bird peacefully living in the jungle, or at the top the water plants, caimans, and turtles among many other species of the local fauna. After this amazing adventure, your guide will take you back to the Gamboa public ramp or Chorrera public ramp where your transportation awaits to take you back to your hotel.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$250.00
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What are people saying about Gatún Lake (Lago Gatún)

No PhotoCombo: Gatun Lake & Canal Wildlife Boat Tour and Sloth Sanctuary
42jdncbjnz, Oct 2023
Would do this again and recommend to anyone
Juan our tour guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable and friendly. Saw so many types of animals and made sure everyone got to see some of the action.
No PhotoPanama Canal Tour and Gatun Lake Ecotour
Diego_S, Oct 2023
Educational and Exciting
Amazing experience visiting and learning about the Panama Canal. Gatun lack was also magnificent. Orlando as a tour guide was great, nice friendly and down to Earth guy. I would recommend private tours with him anyday!
No PhotoFull-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour from Panama City
Alessia_B, Aug 2023
Monkey island and village
Ganzo the tour guide was very entertaining and informative. We were able to see the 3 species of monkeys. We enjoyed meeting the Woonan indigenous people and getting a view of their life style.
No PhotoFull-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour from Panama City
Lowell_T, Aug 2023
Very good guide
Gonzo is very knowledgeable and passionate. The monkeys are a bit commercialized still a very cool experience.
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