The Panama Canal: Trek & Cruise Private Tour

4.9 (10 reviews) Panama City, Panama
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Duration6h - 7h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The best place to experience The Panama Canal is in the former U.S. Canal Zone town of Gamboa, where The Chagres River meets Gatun Lake in Soberania National Park. Here you will enjoy one of the most famous wildlife viewing and bird watching trails in the world, The Pipeline Road, where the world record for the most bird species seen in a 24 hour period was set 11 years in a row.

This private tour consists of a hike through the tropical rainforest with a knowledgeable guide, and among capuchin and howler monkeys, toucans and sloths, you will learn about Panama's history and culture.
But better than this, you will also cruise on an outboard engine boat next to ships that transit through the isthmus. You'll experience the ecology and history behind The Panama Canal and Gatun lake. We'll cruise the side channels of the canal, around isles where we're likely to see more monkeys, crocodiles and exotic birds.

Pick- Up Time 5:30 Drop-off Time 1:30 pm approx.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks (Granola & Chips)
  • Soda/Pop
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    This half day private tour starts with 5:30 am pick-ups. The adventure begins with a picnic breakfast and a TREK in the famous trail of Soberanía National Park: The Pipeline Road where the world record for the most bird species seen in a 24 hour period was set by The Audubon Society (396 species), plus registered sightings of most of the mammals you can expect to see in Panama.
  2. Lake Gatun
    1h 30m
    We'll also CRUISE the main channel of The Panama Canal (Gatun Lake, the largest artificial lake in the world up until 1937.) next to vessels transiting the isthmus and through side channels that access to incredible areas that hold a diverse amount of wildlife as well. This tour is the combination of the two elements which make up the essence of this engineering marvel and this beautiful country: History & Ecology. The best way to appreciate this is with an exciting adventure trekking and cruising in The Panama Canal. Drop-offs 1:30 pm approx.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-Ups start at 5:30 am and exact pick-up time will be coordinated with clients.
Pick-ups from centrally located Panama City hotels in the following areas:
El Cangrejo
Obarrio
Punta Pacifica
San Francisco
Punta Paitilla
Avenida Balboa
Bella Vista
Casco Antiguo
Marbella
Financial District
El Dorado
Bethania

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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