Destination: Panama Canal

Port/City: Panama Canal (Cruising)





Chargres River Adventure & Eco Walk

The 25-minute drive to Chargres River will take you past Gatun Locks, under the massive 500-ton lock - gates themselves, as you cross the Panama Canal and past the Gatun Spillway or Dam which controls the outflow of water from Gatun Lake. Your tour includes a 40 minute boat ride and a guided walk through the tropical rain forest as well as a stop at the Gatun Locks.






The Chagres River was used by the Conquistadors to move their gold across the Isthmus of Panama en-route from Peru to Spain and by the gold prospectors who attempted a "short cut" from the US East coast to the gold fields of California. The river is now the lifeline of the Panama Canal.
You will join your small air-conditioned tour bus for the short 25-minute drive to the river. This drive will take you past Gatun Locks and directly under the massive 500-ton lock - gates themselves, as you cross the Panama Canal. You will also drive past the Gatun Spillway or Dam which controls the outflow of water from Gatun Lake.
After a pleasant, informative and very scenic boat ride of approximately 40 minutes, you will be taken on a guided walk into the tropical rain forest. Wild life abounds on this trail, including various species of monkeys, sloths, anteaters, iguanas and a variety of birds. Your guide will constantly be on the lookout, pointing out wildlife and interesting tropical flora and fauna along the way. Before or after your cruise on the Chagres River, you will have the opportunity to visit the Gatun Locks, largest and most important of the 3 sets of locks at the Panama Canal. Note: Guests have to climb several steps to reach the upper level of the observation deck.

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