Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike
Overview
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4 hours 45 minutes
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We stand out for 15 years of local expertise, offering personalized, authentic tours that go beyond the typical tourist spots. With a team of passionate, knowledgeable local guides, they create unique itineraries tailored to each traveler’s interests. Their focus on sustainability and responsible travel ensures a positive impact on both the environment and local communities. Whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or relaxation, we provide insider access to Panama's hidden gems and a truly immersive experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Panama City
Step into the heart of the great Panamanian rainforest, a lush, vibrant ecosystem teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic plants. This natural wonder is home to rich biodiversity, where you can experience the sights and sounds of tropical birds, monkeys, and colorful flora. A true paradise for nature lovers, the rainforest offers an unforgettable glimpse into one of the world’s most pristine environments.
Gamboa
Meet the incredible Gatun Lake, a key player in flooding the Panama Canal and one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. Created to provide the necessary water for the canal’s operations, the lake is surrounded by lush jungle and dotted with monkey islands—small islets where troops of monkeys thrive. This stunning natural wonder offers a unique blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking beauty, making it a must-see on any Panama adventure!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
National Panamanian Brunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified Guide
Tips
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Options
Nature Explorer Panama Canal, Gatun Lake Isles & Rainforest Hike
Premium
upon request
Premium
Duration: 4 hours
Traditional Panamanian Brunch : all inclusive
All Inclusive tour: Water, Brunch and fees
Pickup included
Private Luxury Tours
Private Transportation: Private Transportation, Modify tour start times
Concierge
Duration: 5 hours: Can be adjusted and activities can be added
Brunch included
Pickup included
Reviews
81 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Veronica L,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our private tour was informative and very enjoyable. Mike is great tour guide, don’t hesitate to book it.
Beautiful tour of Gatun Lake w Rainforest Hike- great guide & driver
debrav2019,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jonas was our very knowledgeable guide & Jose was our driver. Both guys did a great job — friendly, gracious & accommodating! The boat ride was fun — saw 3 types of monkeys, a sloth & fruit bats. Then we went to Soberania for a nice hike. We highly recommend this experience.
Most perfect tour guide ever
TatianaIvanova,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an awesome day with our tour guy Carlos who is an absolutely the best tour guide we have ever had! He picked us from our hotel Las Americas, drove us to the boat, we met millions of monkeys, some of them even jumped on our boat, it was amazing experience. He told us so many details about the animals in the area and the history of the canal! He is so knowledgeable in the history, in biology, animals, their habits, he literally knows everything! He loves what he does and a really great at what he does, for sure. Tour was absolutely the best! Even the weather wasn't the best, it was raining some, but Carlos gave us ponchos, also the boat had a roof. So we were fine. We made a hike, too! And saw more monkeys! Thanks, Carlos! Tatiana and Nikolay, visiting from South Carolina, USA
Terrific Day
Douglas B,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun day with a very knowledgeable guide. Mike was full a great information and history. Boat ride in the Panama Canal was the highlight with lots of animal sightings.
Highly Recommended!
Mark H,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike is awesome at telling the stories of Panama! We learned about many things and heard the Panamanian side of history. We couldn’t give higher praises to Mike!
Great mix of wildlife...
Gary G,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great mix of wildlife encounters plus Panamanian history. Mike was a great guide and we had a fun introduction to basic local foods.
Great tour
Timothy S,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour. We were able to experience part of the canal and see some great wildlife (monkeys, sloth, bats, birds… we even looked for Capybara). Mike was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide.
I highly recommend doing...
catherineholmes1491,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend doing this tour with Mike. Not only is he extremely personable but as a native Panamanian, he is very knowledgeable and a great storyteller— we learned so much from him! The half-day tour was a great way to see the canal, animals (loved the monkeys), and the rainforest in a short amount of time.
Fun tour
Travel02677005264,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I knew when he mentioned Noriega's CIA connection that this was going to be the real deal. Mike and team run a great show-- a good way to see the canal and its animal residents. You'll come for the monkeys and stay for the history lesson!
Great trip!
harikB960NP,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike picked us up on time at our hotel and took us to Gatun lake where we boarded a small boat to go to monkey island. We got to see tamarin and Capuchin monkeys and howler monkeys and took some great photos. Then we went to the new Gatun lake visitor's center in Colon to see the Atlantic side of the Panama canal. We had already done a southbound Panama canal tour a few days before but it was great to see it from the "outside" view. It was a long drive but very nice. The brunch was fresh fruit which was sweet and fried dough and yuca. On the way back, we stopped roadside to see a mother sloth with baby that Mike had spotted on the way there!
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