Best of Panama
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Hafen
Gatúnsee, Panama
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Aktivitätsebene
Moderate
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$159
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 6 Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals included
Depart the pier for a scenic 45-minute drive to a local marina. Here, board a motor launch for a one-hour cruise on Gatún Lake. The lake was created in 1907 by damming the Chagres River and forms a major part of the Panama Canal transit across the Isthmus of Panama. Keep an eye out for monkeys, toucans, and sloths on the shoreline.
Make the most of an opportunity to encounter the Emberá Native people. This tribe still lives in harmony with the natural surroundings in the rain forest. Watch a traditional song and dance performance along with music from handmade instruments. The Emberá have an amazing botanical knowledge, and they are a warm and friendly people. You can buy handicrafts directly from the villagers.
Spend approximately one hour observing operations at the Agua Clara Expansion Locks observation area. Your guide will explain the engineering feat required to move ships over the Continental Divide that separates two oceans. Learn about the recent Panama Canal expansion project with a detailed explanation from an expert. The design, construction and operation of the largest engineering project in the world is quite astounding.
After witnessing the locks in action, board your transportation for the drive to Colón, where you will meet the ship.
Notes:
Bring cash (USD) in small denominations for optional purchases. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. This excursion departs from Gatún Lake and ends in Colón, where you will rejoin the ship. Tour departure times may vary due to local authority clearance and will be announced on board the ship. The Panama Canal Authority assigns specific time slots for the transit of each vessel transiting the locks; the arrival of the ship in Colón may be delayed. Be prepared for such a delay by bringing any needed medication or essential items on tour. Facilities are available at the terminal in Colón while you are waiting for the ship's arrival. The Emberá people maintain ancestral practices, including traditional dress that may involve partial or minimal clothing; your sensitive and respectful approach to this is appreciated.