Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Get to know the greatness of The Panama Canal and its operation with this interesting tour inside Miraflores Visitors Center skipping the tickets line, then enjoy the adventure of a boat tour in the largest lake in the Panama Canal and its diversity of wildlife.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
What To Expect
Panama Canal
After pick up from hotel or accommodation in Panama City, we would take you to an observation area where we will explain you about the history and how the Panama Canal works.
Gatun Lake
After seeing a ship go through the locks, we will continue by car to the Chagres River where we will then get off the car and begin a boat tour in the Gatun Lake. At this point you will be inside the Panama Canal passing beside the ships in transit from one ocean to the other. During this boat tour in Gatun Lake you will be surrounded by the rainforest of the Soberania National Park, where we will spot monkeys and other wild animals.
Options
Small group in English
Small group in English: The small group tour option is for a maximum of 10 pax. Pickup included
Private tour in Spanish
Private tour in Spanish Pickup included
Private tour in English
Private tour in English Pickup included
Small group in Spanish
Small group in Spanish: The small group tour option is for a maximum of 10 pax. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Skip the line, entrance tickets to the Panama Canal Visitors Center Miraflores are included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour by boat in Gatun Lake, in the Panama Canal
Additional cost for pick up from Playa Bonita or airport USD $30 cash per group (not per person)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
478 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
the Best Tour for Your Time and Money!
785aleecem,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricardo is absolutely the best guide! From being early to pick us up at the hotel to providing expert commentary throughout the drive to Lake Gatun and along the journey through the lake, to coaxing wildlife from the rainforest for us to be able to experience everything possible, to the tour of the locks at the canal and IMAX movie, he made this super easy and so very interesting! My husband was just doing this for me, but ended up loving it! If you are short on time, this is the best bang for your buck as it combines the monkey and sloth Lake Gatun tour with a great canal experience!
Best tour for canal and Lake Gatun experience
30kevanm,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I were in Panama for medical treatment and had very little time for excursions and sightseeing. I chose this trip because it combined the lake tour with animals and nature and the full canal experience with IMAX movie and observation of the locks. Ricardo was a fantastic guide! He was super knowledgeable and delivered a 5-star experience for us! If you can do one tour, you must pick this one!
Book this tour to Panama Canal and Lake Gatun with tour guide Ruben!
K C,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wanted to take the time to write a review for the tour with our tour guide Ruben going to Lake Gatun and the Panama Canal. This was a private English tour for 5 hours in late May. Ruben was extremely knowledgeable helpful patient and personable. He was able to make stops if needed and was accommodating. His experience and knowledge added to this tour and I would definitely recommend it to someone else!! It is a perfect choice if you are unsure of which tour to book!
Great Wild Animal Experience on Gatun Lake
L8391PFjamess,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great! Very informative IMAX movie at the Miraflores Visitors Center and I got to see a container ship pass through the Miraflores Locks. Afterwards we went for a boat ride on Gatun Lake where we had very close looks at monkeys, baby crocodiles, bats, osprey, toucan and a sloth with her baby! The boat pilot took us to all of the best spots and my personal guide, Fernando, was terrific! I highly recommend this tour and it was worth every cent.
A Tour to take
Gaby L,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Ricardo as our Tour guide and he was absolutely amazing! Explained to us with a lot of knowledge, took us very nice pics and gave us the best impression from Panama, bud thanks to Ricardo! We will come back for sure 🇵🇦💜
Very enjoyable day at the Panama canal, viewing monkeys and boats.
Eugene E,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything went well. Ricardo, our driver and guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. Importantly, he was a safe driver. Our boat ride was gorgeous. We had a splendid time one the canal--spotted three ships going through. Wildlife wise we encountered three types of monkey and a crocodile. At the canal lock we saw a ship go through and the IMAX production. All in all a great day at the canal.
Great Day!
534kelly,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with our guide Ricardo. He was very knowledgeable and made sure we were on perfect time for everything. The highlight for me was seeing 3 species of monkey- 2 of which came in the boat! I would highly recommend the tour and it was an easy way to see the locks as well without worrying about timing.
Great Canal and Boat Tour
Mark R,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ricardo did a great job showing us the Canal. And on the boat tour, we saw lots of wildlife, which included feeding some monkeys. Awesome tour!
Great canal tour and boat tour.
R1636OZangelal,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricardo was a great guide. Super knowledgeable about the canal. Took us on a wonderful boat ride and saw lots of native wildlife, including a chance to feed monkeys. Very enjoyable tour!!
Canal and Gatun Lake private tour
Guy D,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommended to go for the private tour. You'll getting skip the lines at the canal and IMAX and get your own boat for the lake your. Our guide was amazing.
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