Excursion Eco cruise on gatun lake & monkey island tour at Colon

Witness the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and discover the incredible wildlife of Gatun Lake on an ecological boat ride. Transfer 90 minutes to Gamboa Resort, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who can tell you all about this region's history, culture and ecology. Your guide is considered an expert in their field and have been specifically chosen for your tour.

Learn how, prior to the construction of the Panama Canal, the vast jungle area that is now the Gatun Lake was teeming with an overwhelming abundance of wildlife. As the region was flooded to create the lake, animals took refuge in the mountain peaks, which are now the many islands that dot the renowned lake.

You and your interpretive guide will slowly cruise the back channels, island and bays that make up this unique ecosystem. Glide past lush rainforests to a secluded region of the lake and witness first-hand the splendor and excitement of the jungle. Exotic birds, monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and crocodiles are just a few of the animals that you could see in their native surroundings. The sights, sounds and scents that make up this beautiful, tropical jungle will engulf you.

Cameras are a must as this is considered the world's premier location for viewing monkeys and other animals in the wild.

Return to the pier with a 90-minute transfer.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Gatun Lake, Panama Canal, boat tour, wildlife sightings (monkeys, sloth, birds, iguana, crocodile)

Note

Please note: This tour entails a 90-minute transfer in each direction. Guests must be able to board and disembark the boat, making this tour generally suitable for guests with limited mobility provided they are accompanied by a travel companion who may assist. Comfortable clothing and shoes, sunhat and sun protection are recommended. Wildlife sightings likely but not guaranteed.