4 to 5 Hours
Daily Tour
8 people
English, French, Spanish
Experience the privilege of entering the closest rainforest to the Panama Canal, where nature reveals itself in its purest form.
Just minutes from the city, you’ll navigate by boat through Gatun Lake, surrounded by lush green landscapes and the vibrant presence of tropical birds, reptiles, and capuchin, howler, and titi monkeys moving freely above your head.
Feel the thrill of seeing them so close, the deep sound of the forest, and the majesty of the ships passing right beside you.
An intimate, safe, and exclusive experience designed so you return home with stories you’ll want to tell for a lifetime.
Perfect for wildlife lovers wishing to see reptiles, monkeys, and tropical birds in their natural habitat.
Tourism with Purpose
This tour is part of our Panamagia Sustainable line, committed to:
Traveling with purpose transforms your experience and protects what makes Panama a unique destination.
Your experience begins with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel in Panama City. Pickup will take place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
From there, you’ll enjoy a scenic 1-hour drive to the Gamboa Marina, gateway to the majestic Gatun Lake.
On board a boat equipped with life jackets and valid insurance, you will navigate for about 15 minutes through the iconic waters of the Panama Canal before entering protected tropical rainforest areas.
The boat experience lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which, together with your guide, you will explore small islands and observe birds, reptiles, and monkeys in their natural environment.
During the navigation, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a recreational fishing experience using a shared fishing rod, an authentic and relaxing activity in the lake’s natural surroundings.
After the activity, you will return by boat to Gamboa Marina to begin your drive back to Panama City (approx. 1 hour). During the road journey, you will enjoy panoramic views of the rainforest and the Canal area, including passing near the Pedro Miguel Locks, where you can appreciate the impressive engineering that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
In total, the tour combines about 2 hours of land transportation and 1 hour and 30 minutes of boat activities, for an estimated duration of 4 to 5 hours, a balanced, safe, and well-organized experience.
A complete encounter with nature, culture, and history designed for travelers who value authenticity, safety, and respect for the natural environment.
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