Wildlife Boat Tour in the Panama Canal Lake

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Discover the wonder of the Panama Canal by booking your Lake Gatun navigation experience today! Embark on a unique adventure through the serene waters of this artificial lake, surrounded by lush tropical jungle and home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. From playful monkeys to majestic tropical birds, every moment of your journey will be an opportunity to marvel at Panama's natural beauty.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

Lake Gatun

Navigating Lake Gatun offers an exciting experience, providing a privileged view of one of the key components of the Panama Canal. Aboard specialized boats, participants explore the lush tropical jungle surrounding the lake, spotting a variety of wildlife such as monkeys, alligators, turtles, and birds. This artificial lake not only offers a stunning backdrop but also plays a crucial role in the canal's operation, serving as a freshwater reservoir that feeds the locks and facilitates the transit of ships between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Before heading back to the city, we will make a brief stop at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, where visitors will have the opportunity to purchase snacks and drinks to refresh themselves after the lake adventure.

25 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

boat tour

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Extra fee of US$30 per group if pick up is from Playa Bonita or airport zone

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Reviews

4.80

56 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This was a great...
Erica W,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience I had with my two children. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, keeping us entertained while also showing us a lot of the biodiversity in Lake Gatun.
Best part of our trip...today's tour.
Dendray B,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Today, Elliott was our driver and her was more than punctual. He arrived early to our hotel and met us in the lobby. He was really informative and made sure our monkey island experience took place at eye level!
Very weak tour. We should have booked with another company as really not as advertised
H1639XUhollyd,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The English guide did not seem to know much and was not very informative and we did not go very far into the lake so we only saw a tiny bit of the area.
Good experience
Benedicte C,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were able to see all the animals described and we were able to navigate between the large cargo ships. It was very impressive. Locals know well where to see monkeys in particular. The driver was friendly
Great tour, guid was very educated about the topics, saw many monkeys, beautiful views on the boat. Would do again
Adan Z,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour guide, beautiful scenery and animals. Lasts a decent amount and the would recommend for family or solo adventure
Excellent service, 100% recommended
N81ODvanessar,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience with Jhaline Tours was excellent. Luis, our guide, made our expectations in Panama 100% met and even exceeded. I recommend the company widely, the treatment is personalized, very professional, comfortable transportation and destinations that you can only know from a local.
Aventura Panama 2025
Venture28106695728,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Muchas gracias por el servicio. El guia nos trato super bien y nos encanto el viaje. **Thank you so much for the service. The guide treated us amazing and we loved the tour. Esperamos verlos otra vez. **We hoped to see you all again. -Omar
Excellent tour
PTOLogTravel,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow...it was so much fun. The tour guide was very kind, answered any questions and took care of us. The communication was excellent. The transportation was provided. Definitely recommend to anyone.
Amazing Sights 🦥
Marta L,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an absolutely amazing trip. My husband and I were the only ones on the tour. Logan booked Melissa to take us on her boat. Wow!! What great eyesight. Melissa spotted 2 alligators, 3 different types of monkeys, 3 iguanas, 1 sloth, and some cute little bats hanging from a tree. We couldn’t ask for more. We also passed 2 huge tankers that had crossed the Panama Canal. I highly recommend Logan and Melissa.
Great trip!
Alexandra H,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
César was a great guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable, about the monkeys and about Panama in general. Very respectful of the animals and the habitat. He helped me in and out of the boat with great kindness (I have crutches.) It was very moving to see these gorgeous animals in the wild.