Panama · Wildlife

5-Hour Gatùn Lake Wildlife Tour from Panama City with Sloth Sanctuary

5 Hours Round trip from Panama City Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Relax and unwind on Gatùn Lake
02 Boat through Gatùn Lake and the historic Chagres River
03 See monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, alligators, and birds
04 Visit the Sloth Sanctuary and its exhibits
05 Drive around historic Gamboa town

Leave behind the bustle of the city and immerse yourself in nature, its sounds, and colours on this tour from Panama City. Cross part of the former Canal Zone and its historic towns on the way to Gatùn Lake, where you will take a boat ride through Gatùn Lake and the historic Chagres River to enjoy the area's flora and fauna. Along the way, there is the possibility of seeing monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, alligators, birds, and other wildlife. You will also visit the Sloth Sanctuary and its exhibits, as well as historic Gamboa town.

Enjoy wildlife observation around the islands, with the possibility of seeing animals such as monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, alligators, birds, and others.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Panama City, chagres national park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Gatùn Lake, Wildlife Observation, and Gamboa

Depart from your hotel and head to the Gatun Lake Public Marina.
Start your adventure by taking a boat from the Public Marina to ride around the historic Chagres River and Gatùn Lake.
Enjoy wildlife observation around the islands, with the possibility of seeing animals such as monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, alligators, birds, and others.
Return to the Public Marina and back to the vehicle.
After the boat tour on the lake, drive for approximately 10 minutes to visit the Sloth Sanctuary and its exhibits.
Visit the Gamboa Resort and learn about its history.
Drive around historic Gamboa town.
After this nature encounter, drive back to your hotel in Panama City or your original pickup place.

Where this trip takes you

Gatùn Lake, Chagres River, Sloth Sanctuary, historic Gamboa town

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Panama City 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bilingual tour guide
Land transport
Boat transport and fees
Entrance fee to the Sloth Sanctuary and exhibitions
Bottle of water
Snacks

What's Not Included

Lunch
Snacks
Gratuities

What to bring

Comfortable, fresh shoes and clothes (you will sweat a lot)
Comfortable backpack with:
- Medications (if required)
- Some snacks (if you wish)
- Raincoat or poncho, or both
- Umbrella
- Sunscreen
- Copy of passport or the original (recommended)
Cash

Know before you go

This tour will take between 4 and 5 hours, but we appreciate your flexibility for small changes.
The price shown corresponds to the professional services of the guide, logistics, and ground transportation. Payment for the boat and the tickets to the sanctuary must be paid by the client directly to the supplier. In this way, you will know the costs precisely, and there will be more clarity.
In Panama, it is always recommended to be prepared for a lot of sun or rain. You never know for sure.

Logistics