Panama Jungle and Gatun Lake 5-Hour Guided Hike and Cruise
by Panama Vibes
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$238Overview
This 5-hour guided tour starts with pickup from centrally located hotels in Panama City using an air-conditioned vehicle. The group travels to Gamboa, located near the Panama Canal and the Chagres River. From Gamboa, participants board a covered boat for a 90-minute cruise on Gatun Lake. During the cruise, guests can observe wildlife such as monkeys, including capuchins, howlers, and tamarins on Monkey Islands, as well as crocodiles, tropical birds, and other animals along the shores. After the cruise, the tour continues with a guided hike on Pipeline Road through the jungle of Soberania National Park. This hike lasts about one hour and offers opportunities to see rare orchids, colorful birds, sloths, monkeys, and other mammals in their natural rainforest environment. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour. The trip concludes with a scenic drive back to Panama City, crossing the Centennial Bridge and passing views of the Panama Canal’s Gaillard Cut and locks. Lunch is not included, and the boat cruise does not pass through the canal locks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Panama City
The tour starts with a complimentary pickup from centrally located hotels and accommodations in Panama City. Air-conditioned vehicles and a guide meet guests at the arranged time to ensure a comfortable start. Pickups from outside central Panama City can be arranged for an additional fee.
20 min
Gamboa
The route leads to Gamboa, situated where the Panama Canal meets the Chagres River. Upon arrival, guests board a covered boat to begin the eco cruise. The boat passes through rainforest views while the guide provides information about the area's ecology and history.
45 min
Gatun Lake
The 90-minute cruise covers Gatun Lake, part of the Panama Canal system. Participants see ships passing by and explore islands created during canal construction. The cruise visits Monkey Islands, home to capuchins, howlers, and tamarins. Other animals such as crocodiles, capybaras, and iguanas may also be spotted along the shore.
90 min
Parque Nacional Soberania
The tour continues with a guided hike on Pipeline Road inside Soberania National Park. The path goes through rainforest where visitors can observe sloths, monkeys, toucans, and rare orchids. The area is known for its diverse birdlife and mammals native to the region.
60 min
Panama City
The return trip to Panama City follows a scenic route crossing the Centennial Bridge. Along the way, guests can view the Gaillard Cut and the Panama Canal’s New and Old Locks before being dropped off at their accommodation.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Panama Jungle and Gatun Lake 5-Hour Guided Hike and Cruise
by Panama Vibes
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$238Overview
This 5-hour guided tour starts with pickup from centrally located hotels in Panama City using an air-conditioned vehicle. The group travels to Gamboa, located near the Panama Canal and the Chagres River. From Gamboa, participants board a covered boat for a 90-minute cruise on Gatun Lake. During the cruise, guests can observe wildlife such as monkeys, including capuchins, howlers, and tamarins on Monkey Islands, as well as crocodiles, tropical birds, and other animals along the shores. After the cruise, the tour continues with a guided hike on Pipeline Road through the jungle of Soberania National Park. This hike lasts about one hour and offers opportunities to see rare orchids, colorful birds, sloths, monkeys, and other mammals in their natural rainforest environment. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour. The trip concludes with a scenic drive back to Panama City, crossing the Centennial Bridge and passing views of the Panama Canal’s Gaillard Cut and locks. Lunch is not included, and the boat cruise does not pass through the canal locks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Panama City
The tour starts with a complimentary pickup from centrally located hotels and accommodations in Panama City. Air-conditioned vehicles and a guide meet guests at the arranged time to ensure a comfortable start. Pickups from outside central Panama City can be arranged for an additional fee.
20 min
Gamboa
The route leads to Gamboa, situated where the Panama Canal meets the Chagres River. Upon arrival, guests board a covered boat to begin the eco cruise. The boat passes through rainforest views while the guide provides information about the area's ecology and history.
45 min
Gatun Lake
The 90-minute cruise covers Gatun Lake, part of the Panama Canal system. Participants see ships passing by and explore islands created during canal construction. The cruise visits Monkey Islands, home to capuchins, howlers, and tamarins. Other animals such as crocodiles, capybaras, and iguanas may also be spotted along the shore.
90 min
Parque Nacional Soberania
The tour continues with a guided hike on Pipeline Road inside Soberania National Park. The path goes through rainforest where visitors can observe sloths, monkeys, toucans, and rare orchids. The area is known for its diverse birdlife and mammals native to the region.
60 min
Panama City
The return trip to Panama City follows a scenic route crossing the Centennial Bridge. Along the way, guests can view the Gaillard Cut and the Panama Canal’s New and Old Locks before being dropped off at their accommodation.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.