Panama Canal Adventure: Wildlife & Brunch

Embark on a thrilling 5-hour Panama Canal boat safari and jungle walk. Get up close with transiting ships, explore wildlife-filled islands, savor local cuisine, and trek through Soberanía National Park.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gatun Lake - The day begins with pick-ups in Panama City, leading to an exploration of one of the world’s most intriguing blends of nature and engineering: Gatun Lake. This expansive artificial lake is a vital component of the Panama Canal. Participants will board a covered motorboat for a wildlife safari through its meandering channels and…
What's Included
  • Boat ride included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Binoculars available
  • Breakfast included
  • English-speaking nature guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Not a transit tour and Doesn’t include any locks visitors center.
  • Pick Up from Playa Bonita Hotels need to pay extra $10 per person for Roundtrip Transportation
  • No pick up or drop off at the Airport or Airport Hotels
  • Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall, Arraijan or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation
Additional Information

Discover the iconic Panama Canal, encounter wildlife on Gatun Lake, and savor a traditional Panamanian brunch in the historic heart of Casco Viejo.
Your buffet-style Panamanian brunch features:
• Pollo Guisado (classic stewed chicken)
• Carimañolas (yuca filled with cheese or meat)
• Empanadas
• Hojaldres (Panamanian fried bread)
• Local queso blanco…

Location
Gatun Lake
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rhaake
Nov 2, 2025
This is the one - We had a group of 12. They picked us up right from the hotel and made it a really enjoyable day. The guide was pleasant and informative. The bus was nice. The boat ride to monkey islands was fun. And we ended up eating a wonderful meal in old town. Highly recommend.
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Josiev421
Nov 2, 2025
Amazing Canal Experience!! - This was such an amazing tour! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and just an amazing guy. Saw tons of monkeys and a sloth and had an amazing trip on the Panama Canal! 10/10 would recommend!
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Calebk256
Nov 2, 2025
Don't overthink, just book - It was awesome! We saw the coolest parts of the canal, all kinds of animals including sloths and many kinds of monkeys. The tour guide was very good at teaching about the animals and history of the canal and was very accommodating. Highly recommend.
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Geovanr2025
Oct 29, 2025
Awesome! - Great and Fun! Excellent tour guide! Food was great and the experience was phenomenal! Will be visiting again soon without a doubt!
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David_l
Oct 27, 2025
Panama Canal and Gatun Lake wildlife. - The service was great. Our guide John was very informative and patient. Highly recommended. The food was great and very accomodating to our taste, within the Panama cuisine experience.
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Kassie_o
Oct 12, 2025
10/10 experience - Our guide was amazing! He was so informed and knowledgeable all while making jokes and making us feel comfortable and safe. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Panama City. This tour was also incredibly ethical and avoided causing harm to any of the wildlife. The food at the end of the tour in Panama City was delicious. 10/10 experience.
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491auburna
Sep 8, 2025
10/10 recommend - Seeing the islands full of different types of monkeys was such an amazing experience! Our tour guide Ernesto was the best. Super friendly and made us laugh and entertained through the whole experience.
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Abouha
Aug 17, 2025
A real adventure - Ernesto the guide kept us up to date with pickup time . He and the driver took us over the Sentinel bridge so we could see a ship passing on the canal. They stopped to let us see a sloth and we we saw the 3 types of monkeys and a Crocodile. Then the “worst rain storm” he has ever had as a tour guide hit us , making the channel choppy and without visibility. The boat driver and the guide maintained calm . We looked like we had all taken a swim with our clothes on . It really was an adventure.
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Meander571575
Aug 5, 2025
Nice afternoon trip - Great time in the canal and spotting wild monkeys! Jordi our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the canal and city history as well as the wildlife
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Jerred_d
Jul 14, 2025
Great time. Went with my... - Great time. Went with my son for his birthday and he had a blast. The boat was spacious and the people were friendly and the crew was great.
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From $60
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).