Gatun Lake is a large artificial lake located in Panama, and it is a key element of the Panama Canal, because it serves for ships to transit for 33 km through the Isthmus of Panama. It was created between 1903 and 1913 with the construction of the Gatún dam on the Chagres river.
Departure place
We pick them up in Panama City, in the Casco Antiguo, Financial Zone, San Francisco, Bella Vista, Marbella, Obarrio, Punta Pacifica, etc. Pick up from hotels in GAMBOA, Playa Bonita, Costa del Este, Tocumen have an extra charge.
Itinerary
Day 1
Boat ride on Gatun Lake
Tour start time: Daily departures 6:30 a.m.
Our Guide will look for you very early in the morning to start this wonderful adventure leaving from the Port of Gamboa, about 45 minutes by car from the city.
On board a small boat, they will navigate one of the most important artificial lakes in the world, Lake Gatún, where all the boats that use the Panama Canal to connect the oceans transit.
Then they will deviate to the small channels where the habitat of several species of monkeys is found, such as: Capuchins, Titis and howlers.
Most of the time curious animals come to take a look at the boats. You can also see in the area a rich variety of birds, capybaras, iguanas, reptiles, among other species.
Duration: 3 hours
Includes
Private transport
Approximately one and a half hour boat ride
Guide
1 bottled water
Taxes
Not included
Food or drinks
Activities
Guided visits (included)
Notes
Bring: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and repellent.
Clothes and shoes may get a little wet.
Activity for any type of public.
We cannot guarantee the presence and interaction with the monkeys, but it is highly probable.
Tour can be changed or modified due to adverse conditions
Politica de Cancelaciones
FREE cancellation as long as the guest cancels at least 7 days before the trip