Nature/Ecological/Birding/Adventure

1. Train Ride to Colon/Nature Tour/Historical Portobelo on the Caribbean Side
Take a train from Panama City to Colon bordering the Panama Canal.

This 8th wonder is famous for its beauty and drama of the construction. The train ride is l hour.  In Colon my guide will pick you up when you get off the train.  You will then go on a "nature adventure" into the rain forest in the car. You will most like see monkeys, sloths, tucans, and any other animal nature would like to share with you that day. 

Then you go to historical Portobelo..on the Caribbean side.  Portobelo is where the Spanish ships would be waiting to load all the gold and the silver coming thru Panama City to be transported to Spain.  You visit several forts in Portobelo, visit the Black Christ at the San Felipe Church, and have lunch in this very beautiful bay.

My guide will then drive you back to Colon so that you can take the train back to Panama City

2. GATUN SAFARI TOUR = Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

Jungle Boat Adventure

Your day of adventure will take you to the waters of the world’s most famous man-made lake.  Lake Gatun is situated in the heart of the Isthmus of Panama.  It was constructed between 1910-1914 to make the Panama Canal possible.

From the lake’s shore you will board our fast 25’ panga style boats for a voyage of discovery.  We will navigate above ancient routes that crossed the isthmus long before the lakes creation.

Huge Ocean going ships can be seen transiting across this water bridge that links the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean.

We will glide past lush rain forests to a scenic region of the lake and witness first hand the splendor and excitement of the jungle.  Exotic birds, monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and crocodiles are just a few of the animals that you can view in their native surroundings.  The sights, sounds and scents that make up this tropical paradise will engulf you.

Our ultimate destination will be the Gatun Explorer, the lake’s first custom exploration vessel.  This spacious 61’ long double-decked boat has plenty of room for you to relax and enjoy the day.

A delicious native style lunch with refreshments will be served onboard.  Afterwards numerous activities are available at no additional costs.  Explore on your own while kayaking, swimming, and fishing.  Or if you prefer, just relax onboard the Gatun Explorer and sip a cool drink while taking in the beauty of the area.

Learn about this remarkable land from our informative narrations, or study on your own in one of our two lounges equipped with TV’s, VCR’s, videos, and books.

There is a cash bar and gift shop where you can purchase unique souvenirs.

Come experience why our guests consider a day spent with us, as one of the highlights of their visit to Panama.

Tour price includes:

1. Round trip ground transportation from your Panama City hotel
2. Safari/Boat tour on Lake Gatun
3. Optional activities: fishing, swimming, kayaking, waterfall visit, and wild life viewing.
4. Monkey watch and nature watch
5. Lunch and refreshments
6. Guides

Cash bar and gift shop are additional costs.

Depart: 08:00hrs

Return: 16:15hrs

Note: All tours begin and terminate in Panama City

3. ECO-CANAL Journey
Code: EC-7SL 
Duration: 7 hrs 
Availability: Daily

Min 4 pax

Our Journey begins at 6:30 a.m. with a ride  through the Soberania National Park, (ca. 46000 acres of protected Rainforest inside the Panama Canal watershed),  Our adventure start at the community of Gamboa  cruising along Gatun Lake and part of the Panama Canal, from the comfort of our boat.

During our boat journey, we will observe some of many species of plants, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and insects . Our guide will  give you full information about one of most biodiverse ecosystem, “the tropical rain forest”.

Our comfy boats let us explore  and reveal  small channels surrounded by gorgeus landsacpes in the middle of Gatùn lake at the Panama Canal, at the end We will stop in one of many islands created during the  formation of Gatùn Lake, while we enjoy snacks and soft drinks. Finally, we will return to Panama City at  noon.

Includes: Round trip transfer from hotel, boat trip along part of the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake, Rainforest hike in a nature trail, bilingual guide, raincoats,  softs drinks and  lunch.

4. ECO-PANAMA CANAL
Code: EP-4SL 
Duration: 9 hrs 
Availability: Daily

Min 4 pax

Our Journey begins at 07:00 a.m. with a ride  through the Soberania National Park, (ca. 46000 acres of protected Rainforest inside the Panama Canal watershed). Our adventure start at the community of Gamboa  cruising along Gatun Lake and part of the Panama Canal, from the comfort of our boat.

During our boat journey, we will observe some of many species of plants, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and insects . Our guide will  give you full information about one of most biodiverse ecosystem, “the tropical rain forest”.

Our comfy boats let us explore  and reveal  small channels surrounded by gorgeus landscapes in the middle of Gatùn lake at the Panama Canal, at the end We will stop in one of many islands created during the  formation of Gatùn Lake, while we enjoy snacks and soft drinks.

Finally, we will return to Panama City  for a visit to Miraflores Locks Visitors Center, where We will be able to see and understand the operation at the Panama Canal.

Includes: Round trip transfer from hotel, boat trip along part of the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake, Rainforest hike in a nature trail, admission fee at Miraflores Locks, bilingual guide, softs drinks and  Lunch..

5. ECO-NATURE  AT THE PANAMA CANAL
Code: EN-2SL 
Duration: 7 hrs 
Availability: Daily

Min 4 pax

Our Journey begins at 07:00 a.m. with a ride  through the Soberania National Park, (ca. 46000 acres of protected Rainforest inside the Panama Canal watershed),  Our adventure start at the community of Gamboa  cruising along Gatun Lake and part of the Panama Canal, from the comfort of our boat.

During our boat journey, we will observe some of many species of plants, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and insects . Our guide will  give you full information about one of most biodiverse ecosystem, “the tropical rain forest”.

At noon We will stop in one of many islands created during the  formation of Gatùn Lake, while we enjoy snacks and soft drinks. Finally, we will return to Panama City.  On our return trip we will stop for a hike at Summit Zoo.  Highlights for this stop are the Educational center for the conservation of Harpy Eagle (Panama´s national bird), Tapir exhibit and many other elements of our incredible biodiversity.

Includes: Round trip transfer from hotel, boat trip along part of the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake, Rainforest hike in a nature trail, admission fee at Summit park, bilingual guide, softs drinks and  Lunch.

6. Parque Natural Metropolitano.

Did you know that Panama is the only country in the Americas with a protected tropical forest within an urban area?  There is a park…Metropolitan Park…a 10 minute drive from downtown Panama City.  The park offers great opportunities to observe a diversity of animals and plants.  All trails are rated easy to moderate and can be walked within a few hours, making Metropolitan Park the perfect destination for a short day trip.

LINKS

Panama Airport. http://www.tocumenpanama.aero/

Panama Canal. http://www.pancanal.com/esp/index.html

Panama Insurance. http://www.panamakevin.com

Caribbean Hi-Res. http://www.intellicast.com

Panama Premium Real Estate http://www.panamapremiumrealestate.com/

English speaking Panama law firm. http://www.panama-offshore-services.com

Marathon Panamá. http://www.marathonpanama.com

INN ON THE CANAL . www.InnOnTheCanal.com