Gatun Lake and Monkey Island Sightseeing Cruise from Panama City
4 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
English,Spanish
Language Offered
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Overview
Hop aboard a high-speed motorboat through the Panama Canal on a half-day tour of Gatun Lake. You'll slow down to sightsee around the lake with a naturalist guide, with stops at Monkey Island and Sounds of Silence Island. Marvel at the breathtaking flora and fauna surrounding Gatun Lake, and enjoy a look at the island wildlife. Includes picnic lunch, refreshments and round-trip hotel transport from Panama City.
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Sightseeing cruise along Gatun Lake from Panama City
Look out for a vast array of flora and fauna
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Gatun Lake sightseeing cruise
Visit Monkey Island
Lunch (sandwiches) and snacks
Guided tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure & Return
Departure point
Tour departs from most Panama City hotels
Departure Time
8:00am
Return Details
Tour returns to the original departure point
What To Expect
On this half-day tour you'll explore part of the Panama Canal, a 50-mile-long (80-km) passage that has transported vessels between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans since 1914. After hotel pickup in Panama City, settle in for the approximate 1-hour drive to Gamboa and the Canal Zone, where you'll meet your naturalist guide. Board a high-speed motorboat that navigates the waterways of the Panama Canal, and marvel at the container ships that transit the canal daily. After your captain turns off the boat engine, enjoy a leisurely cruise that meanders along the forested banks of Gatun Lake. Your guide points out native flora and fauna of the Panama Rainforest, known for its biodiversity. You'll get an up-close encounter with the wildlife on a visit to Monkey Island. Disembark the boat at this protected refuge and be on the lookout for primates such as capuchin monkeys, three-toed sloths and howler monkeys as well as various types of bright-beaked toucans and other birdlife.Your 4-hour tour concludes with the cruise back to Gamboa and the return drive to your Panama City hotel.Please note: A minimum of four people per booking is required.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
 Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund  Â
Hotel info required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.