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Nature in Motion: Panama Canal Adventure

  • Boat Ride on Lake Gatun & the Panama Canal
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Not for the faint of heart, your tour starts with a 30-minute ride at high speed right through the heart of the Panama Canal.
Enjoy the wind in your hair until the boat slows down to enter the labyrinth of jungle-covered islands situated around Gatun Lake. The wildlife in this protected natural area is plentiful, and you're likely to encounter anything from capuchin and howler monkeys to 3-toed sloths, toucans, butterflies, and more. A trained naturalist accompanies you for the ride to teach you more about the local environment — and to point out species harder for the untrained eye to spot.

Energy Level

Duration

5 hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Take a thrilling ride on the Panama Canal, right alongside the commercial ships passing through this engineering marvel

  • Glide along Gatun Lake, a mostly freshwater reservoir that forms a major part of the Panama Canal

  • Keep an eye out for the lake's diverse array of wildlife — it's home to several critical discoveries in the tropical plant and animal kingdoms

  • Enjoy the commentary of a trained naturalist guide, who'll point out the wildlife in the area and tell you about its habitat

Need to know

  • This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Sailors should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing

  • Reef-safe sunscreen and insect repellent are highly recommended

  • Includes local snacks and refreshments

  • Approximately 1 hour and 30-minute drive each way to/from the pier

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