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Monkey Watch

Destination: Panama Canal
Port/City: Panama Canal (Cruising)
Monkey Watch
After a 30-minute ride at high speed through the heart of the Panama Canal, the boat will slow down and enter the labyrinth of jungle-covered islands of Lake Gatun. The trained naturalist guides will track the wildlife as well as educate you about it and its habitat. There is a 1 1/2-hour drive to and from this wildlife sanctuary.

Embark on a lake adventure of sight and sound. First, you will travel at high speed on boats Northbound on the canal for about 25 minutes, where you may come close to some of the bigger ships in transit on the canal. Then, you’ll slowly cruise along the forested banks of the Gatun Lake, as you look for wildlife such as Capuchin Monkeys, Three-Toed Sloth, Howler Monkeys, various kinds of Toucans and other bird life. At the Gamboa Rainforest Resort, interesting ecological exhibits, such as butterflies, snakes, crocodiles and orchids are seen throughout the vast botanical garden. Here you can learn about the ecology as well as the culture of the indigenous Embera tribe.
Maximum weight to participate is 250 pounds. There is a 1 1/2-hour drive to and from the Gamboa Rainforest.
    
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