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.
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.
- Panama City - The tour begins with a pickup from central Panama City hotels, transporting you to the historic Panama Canal Zone. Arrangements for pickups from hotels outside central Panama City can be made for an additional fee.
- Gatun Lake - Your adventure starts with a visit to Gatun Lake, a remarkable blend of nature and engineering,…
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Panama City - The tour begins with a pickup from central Panama City hotels, transporting you to the historic Panama Canal Zone. Arrangements for pickups from hotels outside central Panama City can be made for an additional fee.
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Gatun Lake - Your adventure starts with a visit to Gatun Lake, a remarkable blend of nature and engineering, forming a crucial part of the Panama Canal. You’ll embark on a covered motorboat for a wildlife safari through its winding channels and lush jungle shores.
As you navigate the iconic Panama Canal, you’ll pass by massive cargo ships and ocean liners, sharing the lake with vessels from across the globe. Your knowledgeable local guide will lead you off the main canal path into secluded backwaters and narrow inlets where the jungle teems with life. Be ready with your camera for sightings of capuchin monkeys, tamarin monkeys, howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, toucans, crocodiles, and even basilisk lizards that dash across the water. The boat ride provides breathtaking views and rare close encounters with Panama’s diverse wildlife. -
Casco Viejo - Following your rainforest experience, you’ll head to Casco Viejo, the beautifully restored colonial district of Panama City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This lively area, with its cobblestone streets, vibrant facades, and historic architecture, narrates centuries of Panamanian history.
In the heart of it all—Plaza Catedral, facing the grand Metropolitan Cathedral—you’ll savor a brunch crafted by the internationally acclaimed Restaurante El Nacional. Enjoy dining outdoors in the plaza, surrounded by the city’s sounds and the charm of old Panama.
While you relish your meal, your tour guide will share the rich history and captivating stories of Casco Viejo, from its colonial beginnings to the modern restoration efforts that have turned it into one of Latin America’s most enchanting neighborhoods.
After brunch, you can choose to stay in Casco Viejo to explore independently or be transported back to your Panama City hotel.

- Binoculars
- Boat ride included in the price
- Bottled water
- English-speaking nature guide
- Binoculars
- Boat ride included in the price
- Bottled water
- English-speaking nature guide
- 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
- Alcoholic beverages
- 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
- Alcoholic beverages
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…
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 (fresh white cheese)
• Fresh local tropical fruits
• Vegetarian options available
• Fresh juices and Panamanian coffee
In the event of rain, guests will be comfortably seated indoors at Restaurante El Nacional, where the same delightful menu and cultural storytelling will continue in an elegant, colonial-era dining setting.
This memorable day blends nature, culture, history, and cuisine into a seamless, enriching experience—ideal for travelers seeking to connect with the true spirit of Panama.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required on Shared tours
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If it rains you might get wet.
- Minimum age is 3 years
- Tour is guided only in English
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.