Paddle a sea kayak through the primeval rainforest edges of Gatun Lake inside Soberanía National Park — one of the most biodiverse patches of jungle on Earth — in an intimate small-group adventure led by a specialist naturalist guide.
What to expect
Stable sit-on-top kayaks are fitted to each guest at the Gamboa waterfront, and your certified naturalist guide sets a relaxed pace along the lake's forested margins. Spot jacanas, anhingas, and kingfishers skimming the glassy surface, while capuchin monkeys patrol the shoreline branches overhead. The guide pauses frequently to identify species and explain the remarkable ecological history of the lake — created artificially in 1913, it is now one of Central America's most important freshwater ecosystems. A freshwater swimming stop in a natural pool is the perfect finale.
Good to know
This tour suits all fitness levels — no paddling experience required. Duration is approximately 3–3.5 hours. Bring a dry bag for your phone/camera, reef-safe sunscreen, and a change of clothes if you plan to swim. Confirm all-aboard time and add a 45-minute buffer for the return transfer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Panama Canal/Gatun Lake — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Panama Canal/Gatun Lake
- Private Panama Canal & Gatun Lake Boat Tour with Monkey Island
- Gatun Locks Guided Tour: Watch Mega-Ships Transit the Canal
- Sloth Safari & Wildlife Boat Tour on Gatun Lake
- Panama Canal Railway: Historic Trans-Isthmian Gold Rush Journey
- Embera Indigenous Village: Culture, Cuisine & Jungle River Journey