Gatun Lake and Rain Forest Tour
4.5
Gatun Lake and Rain Forest Tour
By Dennis Roberts_19212
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Live the experience of sailing the Panama Canal through the Culebra Cut and get to know our Monkey Island where you can enjoy the transit of ships and at the same time the fauna and flora in the Panama Canal.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-70
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Private transportation
- Bottled water
What's not included- Boat cost not included.
- Entry/Admission - Gatun Lake
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up at all hotels and buildings in Panama City in the metropolitan area and resorts in the Veracruz area, Tocumen International Airport and Colon must pay an additional fee for pick up, contact for additional cost details.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Amador Causeway, WFG5+3WX, Panama City, Panama
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 190325P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 190325P3
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Itinerary
- 1We will navigate the Panama Canal over Gatun Lake where we will watch the boats go by and then we will go to a set of small islands where we will observe different species of monkeys and the biodiversity that adorns the Panama Canal basin.
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- James S0 contributionsReliable & PleasantThe tour was reliable, punctual and guide was polite and amicable. The van was clean and comfortable. Most of the information and learning was @ Panama Canal and through the Canal IMAX video. I would not repeat- @$160 for 2 people - the guide was more of a driver and transportation and did not add historical information or knowledge on our trip.Written February 8, 2025
- Susan H0 contributionsExcellent tour with RogerWe had a lovely private tour through the old town of Panama City, as well as some of the canal in the old American bases. Our guide was Roger and he did a very good job and was very flexible.Written January 23, 2025
- P7881YXleahk0 contributionsFirst time visitorsOur guide Freddie was very nice and accommodating. He paid attention to the details and was thoughtful for our needs. As a result, we enjoyed our experience. Because we are first time visitors and have a lot of questions, it would be nicer if the communication between us could be a little more smooth in English.Written January 19, 2025
- Alexandra R0 contributionsBest historical tour of the canal! Dennis was so pleasant and knowledgeable. He took us everywhere and knew every answerWe had the best tour of the canal the marina and then the old city. He was very knowledgeable. He as patient with the kids and spoke on many different levelsWritten January 19, 2025
- Passport245670 contributionsTour of the city of Panama and the Panama CanalThe tour was excellent. Our tour guide Dennis Roberts was very knowledgeable of Panama and its history. He allowed ample time to tour certain places and take pictures. If I return to Panama I would request Dennis as my tour guide. YourWritten January 19, 2025
- Daydream7265480 contributionsAll about Dennis.Our guide was very knowledgeable of our surroundings, very informative. His name is Dennis Roberts, his customer service skills were excellent. We would request him for any excursions. Thank you Dennis.Written January 18, 2025
- David H0 contributionsDon't miss out on this great tour!The tour was fantastic thanks to Mike who shared his vast knowledge of this amazing city and canal. Highly recommend this tour for all ages. Thanks again Mike for a great day!Written January 18, 2025
- Phillip T0 contributionsWonderful tour and guide!Roger was an excellent guide. He was prompt, polite, helpful and knowledgeable. He meet us at our hotel. He was both our driver and guide. We would highly recommend this tour and Roger as your guide.Written January 11, 2025
- pamzinaq0 contributionsMost do tourOmg this was the best tour I did in panama it offers a variety of activities. You get to swim at the false the boat ride was smooth and relaxing but the culture tour was very educational and the food was delicious, our guide was good. Omg the children was to die for and in the end they did a lil dance and allow u to dance with them. Definitely should be on your itinerary.Written January 10, 2025
- John5252_130 contributionsGreat Experience With Roger on Half-Day Panama City TourRoger was outstanding. We went to Miraflores to see the Panama Canal and then watched the IMAX movie. He explained clearly how the canal worked so that when we watched the movie, everything made sense. He then gave us an informative and wonderful walking tour of Old Town. Roger was polite and punctual, he was a very safe driver, his English is excellent, and he looked after us very well. A 10/10 experience. Thank you for a great half-day tour.Written January 8, 2025
- christP2012HM0 contributionsSo good we are going again today!Great time with Dennis, going with him again to learn more about Panamás fascinating history - that says it all I think!!Written January 7, 2025
- nicholass3700 contributionsFantastic tour with Roger!Roger was a fantastic tour guide! We enjoyed seeing the Amador causeway, Casco Viejo, and the canal with him. We especially appreciated how he monitored the ships coming through the canals and made sure that we went to the miraflores lock at the right time to see one coming through.Written January 4, 2025
- D7146PWvaleriet0 contributionsGreat TourWe had a great time! Our tour guide Dennis was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Panama and took us to several of the main attractions in Panama City. The Panama Canal tour was very interesting. Highly recommend.Written January 4, 2025
- savasmom0 contributionsGreat Time with DenisThis was a great tour. We loved the Canal. It was so much more interesting than we imagined. Denis was a great tour guide. He is knowledgeable and his English is great. Unfortunately the rainy weather made it hard to be outside in places where we normally would have been. It didn't ruin the tour, though. We still had a great time. He even showed us a sloth resting in a tree in the pouring rain.Written December 31, 2024
- Kiana M0 contributionsWish there was more but still funIn the description it says 1 hour stop in old city which we only drove around. The driver had said he would find a spot and we would walk around. This was very disappointing looking back. The rest of the tour was good! The guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.Written December 23, 2024
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MarbleheadFamily
Marblehead, MA229 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Quite an experience to see the wildlife up close. Monkeys came down and ate out of my wife's hand. It was really cool to be on the lake when the ships were coming down to go through the canal locks also. The tour guide Hector, was great.
Written December 24, 2024
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Derek Rayburn
Chattanooga, TN6 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Dennis selected the perfect boat guide. He knew how to find the Monkey's, what they were and how to attract them. They gave us history of the Canal and the Monkey Islands themselves. Our photos and video turned out perfect.
We have contracted Dennis on two separate vacations for several tours each and he has always taken care of us, going above and beyond expectations. He has even taken care of our airport shuttle needs as well! Thank you Dennis!
We have contracted Dennis on two separate vacations for several tours each and he has always taken care of us, going above and beyond expectations. He has even taken care of our airport shuttle needs as well! Thank you Dennis!
Written May 17, 2021
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What pride to read your review and know that we make a difference in your stay with our tour service, it will always be an honor that you consider us for your stays in Panama and learn more!
Until next time your Panamanien friend
Written June 24, 2021
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Rachel M
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Sep 2023 • Couples
Eric was great! Clean car, friendly smile and attitude and great guide overall. Highly recommend him!!
Written September 5, 2023
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Led Z
Phoenix, AZ37 contributions
Jan 2023
We booked this trip on our own as the cruise line did not offer it while we docked in Panama City. The site where we picked up the boat was very primitive. By that I mean the men's room was the bushes next to the road. Other than that, all the people were friendly, the boat was not overloaded, and we scurried out to see the Monkeys in quick fashion. We saw a few monkeys (cute little buggers) and one jumped into our boat. It's a bummer that we went at noon time as by then a dozen or more boats had gone out and already fed the little beasties, so they were few and far between. Had we been able to do an early morning trip I would give this a very good rating.
Written February 5, 2023
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