Top Things to do in Gamboa
What to do and see in Gamboa, Colon Province: The Best Day Trips from
Discover the best top things to do in Gamboa, Panama including Full-Day Embera Village and Culture Tour from Panama City, Panama, Panama Canal Eco Cruise and Embera Village Combo Tour, Monkey Island and Indigenous Community, Panama Canal Eco-Cruise and Rainforest Discovery Center, Combo: Monkey Island and Sloth Sanctuary, Lake Gatun Boat Tour Including Kayaking and Lunch, Gamboa Experience, Embera Village Tour, Eco- Canal & Exhibitions (Sloth Sanctuary), Jungle Canal Half-Day Kayak Tour with Monkey Island.
1. Full-Day Embera Village and Culture Tour from Panama City, Panama
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy a magic adventure just one hour away from the city, an unique experience where you will cruise the Chagres River to meet the indigenous community of the Embera Village that are one of the ethnics groups from this beautiful country, and you will spend the day enjoying their dances, learning about their culture and history
Inclusions: 6 hours Tour from Panama City to Embera Village, Bottled water, Lunch (fry fish, patacones and fresh fruit), Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (city limits), Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Rugina P
Incredibly disappointed and currently researching legal action in order to get refund. I’ve been trying to reach Karol Cardona or someone at the agency for a refund of tours and transport due to CV19 cancellations. There would have been 11 ladies and I traveling to Panama in April 2020. I’ve been to Panama multiple times, love it & wanted to share its beauty with friends. We are owed US$1,210 ($550 deposit towards tours & $660 for fully paid transports). We’ve been emailing and calling since March 2020 with no response or acknowledgment. We’ve even offered that the monies be paid back in increments recognizing that the business may have been adversely affected by the pandemic. Again, no response or acknowledgment. The troubling part is that other Panamanian companies were in constant communication with us and repaid our monies back in increments. We would not recommend this business based on unethical business practices and a major fail in customer service.
2. Panama Canal Eco Cruise and Embera Village Combo Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 37 reviews
This unique tour of the Panama Canal and its watershed takes you through the modern operations of the canal and a visit to a remote indigenous village on the banks of the Chagres River. An exciting boat ride down the canal will introduce you to the transiting ships as well as the abundant wildlife on its shores, followed by a canoe ride on the upper reaches of the Chagres River and a visit to the indigenous Embera Village of Embera Drua. This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
Inclusions: Panama Canal boat ride (90 minutes), Chagres River canoe ride, Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Tour is guided in English only
Exclusions: Gratuities, Due to heavy traffic, no free pickup from hotels located near Amador Causeway, Clayton (City of Knowledge) Playa Bonita. Separate transportation for the an extra charge, Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation, This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
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!
3. Monkey Island and Indigenous Community
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
In this tour we have combined history, adventure, culture, and ecology into a one day experience! Some highlights: We will be in one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, only 30 min from the city You will be INSIDE the Panama Canal on this tour You visit and learn about indigenous culture and ways they survive in the rainforest You will be able to see monkeys and other wildlife close in a safe way
Inclusions: Hotel Pickup
Exclusions: We will stop for lunch after the tour. This is not included in price, PLEASE bring your own water! It is easy to get dehydrated in Rainforest.
4. Panama Canal Eco-Cruise and Rainforest Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 58 reviews
In this tour you will travel the Panama Canal by boat and see transiting ships up close as well as the diverse wildlife on the shores of Gatun Lake. Afterwards, you can immerse yourself in the raw beauty of Gamboa and the world famous Pipeline Road with a visit to the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, National Park fees, Lunch, All activities, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned minibus, This is not a TRANSIT tour , Tour is guided in English only
Exclusions: Gratuities, Due to heavy traffic, no free pickup from hotels located Outside Panama city., This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
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!
5. Combo: Monkey Island and Sloth Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 9 reviews
This tour offers the unique experience to have contact with 2 of the most fascinanting animals in the rainforest: Monkeys and Sloths. Additionally you will have boat trip in Gatun Lake where you will admire other animals like crocodiles, toucans, hawks, tourtles, butterflies, etc.
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions:
Reviewed By our56
This company obviously has many different tours and if they are anything like the one we did then you will get your moneys worth. We opted for the city tour which took in the Panama canal at the Miraflores Lock, the Old Town and the Causeway with lunch included at a local resteraunt. Very good value. Small groups too.
6. 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.
7. Gamboa Experience
Live the Gamboa Experience! Near to Panama city, you could enjoy an amazing view from the aerial tram, a delicius food.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Round-trip shared transfer, Bottled water, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Christa G
We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel thus had no need to rent a car. The tour itself had great variety of stops so that we felt we got a great overview of the area. Our driver was very knowledgable about every stop that we made and the lunch stop was delicious.
8. Embera Village Tour
Join us to meet one of the seven indigenous tribes in Panama, the Embera tribe, where you can exchange traditions and culture, don't let them tell you and live the experience.
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks
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Reviewed By sammish0022
Dennis was a great tour guide. It’s super nice to have a private tour and someone to inform you of the country and canal history, instead of simply watching a boat go by and leaving. Dennis also took us out to Old City and the Bay to see the city from another angle.
9. Eco- Canal & Exhibitions (Sloth Sanctuary)
This is the most complete Eco-friendly Experience Ever in the Panama Canal. A great ride in the Panama Canal lake alongside of other ships cruising the canal,including Cruise Ships and that alone is gold.Visit the different monkey’s islands. from an Ordinary experience to an Extra-Ordinary ecological experience.We visit the exhibitions center where many species can be observed and of course the Sloth Sanctuary visit.You learn highly important ecological knowledge that are imparted by the local guides on the site. Mixed with hiking in the Soberania National Park, the same location as the former US pipeline location, sometimes birds, monkeys and other species can also be observed in that area. Including in this experience is a VIP Lunch (Buffet) in one of the restaurants of the Hotel, one of the restaurants is located by the lake where Caiman are often seen and the other one attached to the Hotel with the lake view. This tour runs with a minimum of 4 participants.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Admission Fees
Exclusions: Tips, Good & Services
Reviewed By Tomadss
It was an amazing tour, the guides, the transportation and most important the destination!! Snorkeling in the Panamanian Caribbean was amazing, all the colorful little fishs, the starfishs and the gorgeous reefs!! I was really amazed by how much beauty we can find underwater in Panama! It was also great to kayaking around the Island enjoying the amazing view and weather that the Caribbean can offer us!! Knowing about Portobello and it's history completes the tour!
10. 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.
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