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Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $150 / person
- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Beautiful Tours Panama
Description
Our Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing Tour gives us the opportunity of spotting for monkeys, lizards, crocodiles, agoutis, coatis, sloth, butterflies, birds and more in their natural tropical rainforest habitat.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 18
- Adult (ages 7+)
- $150
- Child (ages 3–6)
- $32
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Parque Nacional Soberania
Right next to Panama City and on the banks of the Panama Canal, the park covers both sides of the continental divide with 55,000 acres (220 km2) of protected tropical rainforest. We will drive through Soberania National Park on our way to the Gamboa on the Chagres River.
Chagres River
The Chagres River is the main source of water for the Panama Canal. The river was dammed a few miles from it's exit to the Caribbean Sea to create the lake on which ships would travel from one ocean to the other.
Panama Canal
This tour bypasses the Lock System by land, and goes inside the lake of the Panama Canal from the middle. We will be next to the big cargo ships and ocean liner vessels on our way to spot for fauna.
Gatun Lake
It was the largest man made lake in the world when it was created in the early twentieth century. It is the main body of water through which cargo ships traverse the Panama Canal.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from all hotels and locations inside Panama City's metropolitan area. We also do pickups at the Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort and both the Westin and Dreams Playa Bonita.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
3 reviews
How it compares in Panama City
- Starting price $150 is 50% above the typical $100 for tours of similar length in Panama City
Excurgo comparison of 857 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is a 45-60 minute drive to and from Gatun Lake.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing take?
Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing cost?
Prices start at $150 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing cost for children?
Children aged 3–6 pay from $32, adults from $150. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from all hotels and locations inside Panama City's metropolitan area. We also do pickups at the Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort and both the Westin and Dreams Playa Bonita. Pickup points include Tocumen Intl Airport, Exe Oriental Panama.
What languages is Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Beautiful Tours Panama.
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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