In a nutshell

An ideal excursion for those who love nature, adventure and sport: an exciting kayak tour of Gatún Lake, amidst dense tropical vegetation and unspoilt islands, followed by a visit to discover how Panama Canal operates at Agua Clara locks.

Main stops

Kayaking on Gatún Lake: a huge variety of flora and fauna
Agua Clara locks visitor centre

The programme

We will begin our excursion leaving the port of Colón on a comfortable coach and head to Rainforest Lodge & Marina.
Upon your arrival we will board the kayak, pack the necessary equipment and begin this kayaking adventure on Gatun Lake of the Panama Canal.
This is a great tour for the more adventurous and physically able passengers. Nature is the most common sight in the area where wildlife is abundant.
We will have a light snack before starting our kayaking adventure on Lake Gatún. This large artificial lake that supplies the water to operate the canal locks was created between 1907 and 1913 together with the homonymous dam and is dotted with over 100 islands with a great variety of flora and fauna.
After our kayak tour, we will return to our starting point and travel by coach to Agua Clara locks, where we will see how the canal’s lock system operates at the visitor centre. A series of three lock chambers lifts the boats to a height of 27 metres above sea level inside Gatún Lake. After being raised, the ships are lowered at the end of their transit into the other ocean.
After seeing the locks in action, we will board our coach again and return to the ship.

Good to know

Minimum age: 8 years old
This excursion is not recommended for guests with health problems.
A life jacket is provided for the kayak excursion.
The excursion does not foresee the presence of a guide.