Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise
Overview
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5 hours
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Get ready to be swept away by the sights and sounds of this vibrant country on a 5-hour adventure into the heart of the Panama Jungle and the Gatun Lake, part of the famous Panama Canal. Begin with a scenic drive to Gamboa, where you'll board a boat for a 90-minute cruise through the lake. Observe monkeys, sloths, toucans, and crocodiles, while expert guides share their knowledge. Disembark and hike through the lush rainforest of Soberania National Park throught Pipeline Road, observing rare orchids, colorful birds, and elusive mammals. Conclude with a relaxing ride back to Gamboa and transport back to your hotel or accommodation.
This tour is perfect for nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone who wants to discover the magic of Panama while exploring the breathtaking beauty of Soberania National Park.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
To ensure a hassle-free experience, we offer complimentary pick-up services from centrally located hotels and accommodations in Panama City. Our air-conditioned vehicles will arrive at your designated pick-up location at the scheduled time, and our friendly guide and driver will help you and make sure you are comfortably seated before starting the journey to Gamboa. If you are staying outside of the central Panama City area, we can arrange pick-up at an additional cost. Please inform us of your location when making your booking. We aim to provide a smooth and comfortable start to your adventure in the Panama Jungle and rainforests of Gamboa.
Panama Canal
Our journey will take us halfway up the Panama Canal to the charming town of Gamboa, where the canal meets the Chagres River. Once we arrive, we'll board a comfortable covered boat to start our eco cruise. As we glide through the picturesque waters, you'll be able to soak in the stunning views of the lush rainforest, spot native wildlife, and learn about the fascinating history and ecology of the region. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Panama Jungle!
What‘s Included
Explore the Renowned Pipeline Road on a Guided Hike
Travel in Comfort with an Air-Conditioned SUV, Minivan, or Sedan
Guided by an English-Speaking Tour Expert
Complimentary Bottled Water
Experience a Scenic Cruise on Gatun Lake
Lunch
This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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Tour with Hotel Transfers
Duration: 5 hours
Pick-up and Drop-off included: Includes transfers from any Hotel or location in Panama City, including the Playa Bonita area.
Pickup included
Reviews
149 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic way to experience Panama
laurasR8786BW,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply stated: fantastic. We had a family group of 16, ages 7-80, and everyone loved it. We saw 3 types of monkeys, a sloth, and a coati ( which Panamanians call “gato solo.” Our tour guide Anna, was energetic, cheerful, smart and kind. A special shout-out goes to our contact at Panama Vibes, Yoan Veliz. He is smart, knowledgeable, kind, flexible and articulate. He is an excellent representative for the tour company.
Great tour with Gill - we were a group of 7 and he was high energy and tailored the tour! A good time from 11 to 80 yea
Kyle L,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a group of seven and had an excellent day exploring Panama with Gill. From the moment we met, his energy was infectious, and he kept everyone engaged throughout the experience. He was knowledgeable, personable, and flexible, taking time to tailor the tour to our interests and pace. Gill balanced history, local stories, and humour in a way that made the day both informative and fun. Our group ranged in age from 11 to 80 and every single person felt included and entertained. It was well organized, relaxed, and memorable, and we would recommend Gill to anyone visiting Panama.
Adventure jungle and lake
Annie V,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting boat ride Jungle opinion more contrasted because difficult to see animals (birds, sloths)
Richard was an amazing...
Hayley G,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Richard was an amazing guide! He picked us up at our hotel and provided great history throughout the day. In a few short hours we saw 3 types of monkeys, crocodiles and caiman, turtles, lizards, iguanas, agoutis, and too many birds to count. The car and boat were comfortable. A great way to see the canal and wildlife first hand!
Beautiful views, great...
Atman P,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful views, great guide. We ended up getting a lot of rain but it was still an awesome way to see a bunch of diverse animals
Great Experience – Highly Recommended
bogi711,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a really good time on this tour with my girlfriend. The trip was well-organized, relaxing, and a fun way to see the wildlife and jungle. The guide was friendly and professional, and the whole experience felt smooth from start to finish. Definitely worth it and easy to recommend.
Best tour and tour guide by a country mile
Tolita D,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you do this tour, ask for Richard. He was absolutely incredible. His knowledge of Panama and all it has to offer made this experience 💯 times better.
Panama and the Monkeys 🐒 🙈 🙊
Nicholas E,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience he was early in picking us up. He was very knowledgeable about the city and answered all of our questions. The tour was fun had a great time learning about Panama as a whole. I'd definitely recommend this tour.
A most memorable outing
Bryan M,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Richard was a great guide and gave us an amazing amount of info on many topics relevant to Panamá. We really enjoyed the boat ride out into the canal and extending onto lake Gatún visiting various islets to see monkeys and birds.
One-of-a-kind opportunity to experience some truly unique nature.
gangel79,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour where you get a chance to close to some of the very diverse animal life of Panama. It begins in Gatun Lake where you ride in a boat to various spots in order to see the different species. What's more, is that the tour guide will call the monkeys and other primate species over to the boat, and you get a chance to feed them. A nice bonus to this portion of the tour is the fact that, because the lake is part of the path of the Panama Canal, you get to see massive freighters pass through the same area you're in. It was an interesting juxtaposition to see these along with the fascinating wildlife of the area. The tour continues with a walk down the Pipeline Trail to see even more wildlife. Here, you get a chance to observe more monkeys, birds and even sloths. Our tour guide, Alex, was very knowledgeable and engaging and made the tour extremely fun. Highly recommended as part of a tour of the Panama City area.
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