Panama · Wildlife

7-Hour Panama Canal and Soberanía National Park Tour with Gatun Lake

7 Hours Round trip from Gamboa Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sail across Gatun Lake and stop at little islands to see various monkey species
02 Navigate through the majestic Panama Canal
03 Walk the famous Pipeline Road, one of Panama's best-known eco-trails
04 Explore Soberanía National Park and admire its rich flora and fauna

Sign up for this adventurous excursion to experience the tropical rainforests of Panama City. Take a pleasant sail across Gatun Lake, stop at the numerous little islands to interact with various species of monkeys, and enjoy the landscapes of the Panama Canal. Stroll along the famous Pipeline Road, an eco-trail in the heart of Soberanía National Park, and admire the diverse range of flora and fauna.

Explore the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake in search of plants, butterflies, amphibians, monkeys, and other fascinating wild creatures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Panama City, Soberanía National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Panama Canal, Gatun Lake and Soberanía National Park

In the morning, you will be picked up by your naturalist tour guide and driven to the town of Gamboa, where the Chagres River meets the Panama Canal.
Board an expedition boat to visit Soberanía National Park.
Explore the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake in search of plants, butterflies, amphibians, monkeys, and other fascinating wild creatures. Gatun Lake is an essential part of the Panama Canal, forming a water passage between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean that permits ship transit in both directions. At the time it was formed, Gatun Lake was the largest artificial lake in the world.
After a couple of hours on the boat, return to the pier and visit Pipeline Road for a nature walk. Pipeline Road is one of the best-known eco-trails in Panama and worldwide due to the large number of birds reported there. In addition, this 17 km-long path is an excellent place to witness and enjoy much of Panama's biodiversity.
At the end of the tour, drive to the Amador Causeway for a late lunch (not included).