Top Things to do in Gamboa
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5 Tours in Gamboa That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Gamboa, Panama including Virtual Birdwatching Tour at the Panama Canal, Photography Boat Tour on Gatun Lake Panama Canal: 3-Hours, Lake Gatun Boat Tour Including Kayaking and Lunch, Panama Canal Miraflores Locks - City Tour - Casco Viejo, Jungle Canal Half-Day Kayak Tour with Monkey Island.
1. Virtual Birdwatching Tour at the Panama Canal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
In this unique tour from Panama you will be able to see the amazing flora and fauna of the Panamanian jungle live with our licensed tour guides followed by a driving tour of the Panama Canal. You can enjoy clear views of the amazing biodiversity that Panama has to offer as well as the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal without leaving your house! This guided virtual tour will be broadcast live via Zoom with our expert tour guides who are both naturalists and historians who can answer any of your questions while they show you our beautiful country. In addition to seeing the birds through the scopes live, we also display these pictures to the clients as we see them so they can make a list if they want. This virtual tour will take place at 6:00am local time in Panamá City! Make sure you have the time difference correct to join this virtual tour!
Inclusions: A live, interactive virtual tour with at least two knowledgeable tour guides. , This is a nature tour, and your tour guides will be equipped with powerful spotting scopes attached to the cameras, This is a great way for you to support local tour guides during this crisis., Private Tour included if you pick the Private tour Option., Private tours: We can host until 85 participants.
Exclusions: This is not a private tour. We will limit the number of guests per tour., Is not an HD experience. We will be using Zoom to make this interactive, we sacrifice some quality. , This is a live nature tour, so we cannot guarantee what we will see during the tour. , This is no risk to you. If you are not happy or content for any reason, we will refund your money.
Reviewed By Eef-Aruba
We were lucky to have a private tour. John is such a friendly and knowledgeable person/guide. He did not leave any questions we had unanswered, not just about the Panama Canal and nature but also about other Panama topics. He clearly loves this county ???????? He was very punctual when he picked us up at our hotel. We saw ships in the canal 3 kinds of monkeys and many different birds. 2 kinds of Tucans. I would recommend this to everyone!
2. Photography Boat Tour on Gatun Lake Panama Canal: 3-Hours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
This 3-hour tour is ideally suited to the aspiring naturalist and photographer. The tour is ideal for those who may have little or no previous skill with a DSLR camera and would like to have some fun as a 'Wildlife Photographer' for the morning. Boarding our unique Rainforest Expedition Photography boat at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve Marina, we start the tour by showing you how to use the specialised photography chair, the DSLR camera and the 150-600mm telephoto lens that we provide you with. Entering the Panama Canal you will get to photograph huge Ocean Liners up close. The Canal opens up into the pristine Gatun Lake where we head to the Monkey Islands. Here we photograph three types of monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, a wide range of stunning birds and maybe an elusive manatee. You leave with the complimentary SD Card from the camera with your wonderful memories. Contact us directly for other Photography, Fishing and Kayaking options. *All tours are EXCLUSIVE to your booking*
Inclusions: All tours are EXCLUSIVE to your bookings. Solo travelers welcome., Professional photography host (Owner: English), Boat captain / wildlife guide (Panamanian), Price includes the use of a DSLR camera and 150-600mm semi-pro telephoto lens, We use quiet, energy and emmission efficient 4-stroke outboard motors, Refreshments: Tea, Coffee, Water in flasks, Fruit Juice, Snacks, Complimentary SD Memory Card with your photos
Exclusions: Gratuities, at your discretion, Hotel pickup and drop-off (UBER or private transport can be arranged), **WE DO NOT FEED THE MONKEYS! The Rainforest is not a zoo**, **We do not use single use plastic water bottles or soda cans!**
Reviewed By MaruStaab
We had an excellent experience with Andrew and Pauline. Our 3 y/o loved it and we enjoyed the nature, the view and the wildlife. Highly recommend if visiting Panama w/kids.
3. Lake Gatun Boat Tour Including Kayaking and Lunch
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 6 reviews
This tour starts in the morning at Gamboa park. You will navigate in the Gatun Lake together with cruises, vessels, container ships or even submarines as they cross the Panama Canal As you navigate the Gatun Lake you will encounter different animals that live in the rainforest surrounding the lake like sloths, different kinds of monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, birds, etc. You will be taken to a beautiful spring fed water hole by canoe but for the adventurous, kayaks are available as well as fishing at the lake.
Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All activities
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Pickup from Playa Bonita hotel
Reviewed By albuc
This trip was just enough. The partial transit put us on the water with the rising water levels of the locks, a relatively short period of time moving from one to the other. The boat was of a good size with good views of the happenings. Our guide JC was knowledgeable and friendly as were the rest of the crew. We were served breakfast and lunch while aboard ship. My one complaint is that finding the point of departure was challenging. I had given myself 30 minutes to be lost and just made it to the boat prior to launch. This 5 hour activity is time well spent.
4. Panama Canal Miraflores Locks - City Tour - Casco Viejo
This tour combines culture and history. with a local flavor. For coffee lovers, a great opportunity to taste Geisha coffee. Also offers you knowledgeable bilingual guides. Photos of your experience will be taken and shared with you.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water
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5. Jungle Canal Half-Day Kayak Tour with Monkey Island
This is the only complete tour provided at Gatun Lake. Experience the wildlife, the Panama Canal, and the outdoors with the only floating lodge in Lake Gatun, with countless activities that are perfect for Solo Travelers, Couples, and Families. We visit Monkey island, cross the Panama Canal and see ships transiting and we do kayaking or fishing.
Inclusions: Typical Panamanian Lunch with Soft Drinks and Water, Monkey Island and Surroundings , Kayak, Stand Up Paddles, Fishing rods and baits
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Reviewed By SavyyTravelre
After a 10-month closure, this wonderful place is again welcoming guests for amazing jungle experiences. If you want to see the jungle and Panama canal from a distance, you can go on a cruise, but if you want to actually experience the jungle and actually cross the canal in a fun ride in a small boat, come here. Here we had up-close encounters with monkeys and crocodiles, caught fish, kayaked to a waterfall that I swam in and spotted parrots, toucans, and howler monkeys from the sundeck of the boat. There's more adventures available here we didn't even do. Everything is clean, food freshly prepared and very good and beds comfortable. We almost settled for just one night here but I'm so glad we stayed two! My wife and I have visited central America 10 times and this is our favorite place we've stayed.
