Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch NO EXTRA FEES!
At a glance
Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch NO EXTRA FEES! is a 4h 30m small-group experience in Panama City, Panama, operated by Panama Day Trips. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 766 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $70 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Bottled water, Pick up and Drop Off, Binoculars.
Highlights
- Rated 4.8/5 by 766 travellers
- Small group of up to 18 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 18 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore the legendary Panama Canal, get up close with wildlife on Gatun Lake, and enjoy a traditional Panamanian brunch in the heart of historic Casco Viejo.
Your buffet-style Panamanian brunch includes:
• Pollo Guisado (traditional stewed chicken)
• Carimañolas (yuca stuffed with cheese or meat)
• Empanadas
• Hojaldres (Panamanian fry bread)
• Local queso blanco (fresh white cheese)
• Fresh local tropical fruits
• Vegetarian options available
• Fresh juices and Panamanian coffee
In case of rain, you'll be comfortably seated indoors at Restaurante El Nacional, where the same delicious menu and cultural storytelling will continue in a stylish, colonial-era dining space.
This unforgettable day combines nature, culture, history, and cuisine into a seamless, enriching experience—perfect for travelers looking to connect with the true essence of Panama
What's included
What's included
- Bottled water
- Pick up and Drop Off
- Binoculars
- English speaking Nature Guide
- Boat Ride included in the price. NO EXTRA FEES
- Brunch
Not included
- 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
- Extra passenger - Minimum age to participate is 3 years
- No Port pick ups
Itinerary
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Stop 1
We start the day with pick ups in Panama City. Your day begins with a journey into one of the most fascinating intersections of nature and engineering in the world: Gatun Lake, a vast manmade lake that forms a critical part of the Panama Canal. You'll board a covered motorboat and set off on a wildlife safari through its winding channels and jungle-lined shores.
As you cruise across the iconic Panama Canal, you’ll glide past enormous cargo ships and ocean liners, sharing the lake with vessels from around the world. Your expert local guide will take you off the main canal route and into the hidden backwaters and narrow inlets where the jungle comes alive. Keep your camera ready for capuchin monkeys, tamarin monkeys howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, toucans, crocodiles, and even basilisk lizards that run across the water. The boat ride offers both awe-inspiring views and rare up-close encounters with Panama’s diverse wildlife. -
Stop 2 · 1h 30m
Our destination is Gatun Lake, where we will cruise around islands created during the canal construction and see the abundant wildlife on its shores. We will visit the famous Monkey Islands where we can see capuchins, howlers, and tamarins up close in their natural habitat. Once we finish with our canal and lake boat ride.
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Stop 3 · 30m
In case of rain, you'll be comfortably seated indoors at Restaurante El Nacional, where the same delicious menu and cultural storytelling will continue in a stylish, colonial-era dining space.
Meeting point
We will send you an email with exact pick up time. For the morning option it will be at around 5pm the day before the tour for the afternoon option, we will send the pick up information at 10am the same day of the tour.
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch NO EXTRA FEES! take?
The experience lasts about 4h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Bottled water; Pick up and Drop Off; Binoculars; English speaking Nature Guide; Boat Ride included in the price. NO EXTRA FEES; Brunch.
Where does it start?
We will send you an email with exact pick up time. For the morning option it will be at around 5pm the day before the tour for the afternoon option, we will send the pick up information at 10am the same day of the tour.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 766 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Panama City.
