Panama Canal Adventure: Wildlife and 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. Guests will board a covered motorboat for a wildlife safari through its meandering channels and…
What's Included
  • Boat Ride included in the price
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Binoculars
  • English speaking Nature Guide
  • Brunch
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
  • Extra passenger - Minimum age to participate is 3 years
  • Private 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 fry 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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Naimisha_m
Apr 21, 2026
Fantastic tour w/ Daniel - This was a wonderful experience to do the boat ride and see animals. Daniel was very knowledgeable, helpful, and on time. Highly recommend this tour.
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Gail_b
Apr 21, 2026
Put this on your to-do list! - Our tour guide, Daniel, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. What a great way to spend our day. Plus the food was excellent!
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Tonyj2082
Apr 21, 2026
Fantastic day - John is amazing. Has so much knowledge about the areas visited and the canal along with local history. Offered information on places to eat etc. highly recommend this tour.
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Grace_c
Apr 14, 2026
Do not skip this! - Daniel was an incredible guide. We loved getting to see the monkeys and learning about the canal. 10/10 would recommend!
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Chanel_m
Apr 11, 2026
Above and Beyond - So much adventure packed into a 1/2 day trip! Hotel pickup and drop off. Historical tour of Panama Canal 🇵🇦 on air conditioned bus. Boat ride through jungle to see hidden animals. And ended all with amazing dinner at restaurant with amazing ambiance.
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Joanne_e
Apr 8, 2026
Best rainforest trip - Was picked up promptly at our hotel the charge was included, and our ticket price knowledgeable staff was kind and considerate looked out for our safety and our well-being would definitely do it again. Our guides name was Daniel very knowledgeable about the rainforest. Excellent explanation about everything. Even before arriving to the rainforest, our driver notice a sloth in the tree and they pulled over so we could take pictures.
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Nadia_k
Apr 6, 2026
Highly recommend! - This tour was great! Our tour guide Alonso was incredibly knowledgable and so friendly. My husband and I really enjoyed that we were picked up right from our hotel in Playa Bonita and returned afterward. The vehicle was clean, comfortable and air conditioned. The boat was nice and covered so we were protected from the sun. We saw monkeys, bats, an alligator, pelicans, iguanas and lots of plant life, as well as shipping vessels. The brunch featured some y7mmy local offerings; fruit, juices and great coffee. I would highly recommend to others who are visiting!
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Louisa_k
Apr 5, 2026
So glad we booked this tour! - Highly recommend! Our guide, Levy, was so nice and knowledgeable. It was a great amount of time to spend on the water, and the meal at the end was lovely. We saw so many animals and our kids (teenagers) had a great time.
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Fabiola_a
Apr 5, 2026
Perfect activity, beautiful sights, cute monkeys! - Super fun, we got to see 3 types of monkeys, one of them even climbed onto our boat! Great times! :)
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Tifanie_d
Apr 9, 2026
Boat tour & Casco Viejo Brunch highlight - We enjoyed seeing part of the Canal and some animals. I just thought it was supposed to last longer and that we'd see more. The brunch at the end was really good and located in the center of old downtown. Enjoyed the experience overall.
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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).