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The Panama Canal is much more than a marvel buit to transit
vessels from one ocean to other. With it a vast zone of tropical forest has been
devoted to procure its main resource: fresh water.
Thanks to the Panama Canal national parks such as
Soberania and Chagres were created.
We take you to explore this wonder in expedition kayaks to
allow you a close encounter to the nature that surrounds it, our treasure that
makes it possible.
Every time a ship crosses the canal toward the Pacific
Ocean at Pedro Miguel Locks or toward the Atlantic Ocean at the Gatun Locks
52,000,000 gallons of fresh water are bleeded from Gatun Lake. It used to
be the world biggest artificial lake.
With the creation of Gatun Lake many mountain tops were
turned into islands. It offers endless channel possibilities to scout. In
its shores covered by densed tropical forest you will find all kind of
exotic flora and fauna. This was discovered by the Smith Sonian Research
Institute that operates the famous Tropical Research Center of Barro
Colorado since 1946.
ITINERARY
Begins by picking up guests at Panama City around 8:00
a.m. We will drive along The Panama Canal, passing by MIraflores and Pedro
Miguel locks, arriving to put in at Gamboa Public Ramp, 40 minutes later to board
a motor boat that will take us north along the Panama Canal in one hour long
trip to our destination to start kayaking around 10:30a.m.
After about an hour scouting channels throught the
tropical forest in search of wildlife we will have lunch in our motor boat and
time to relax before further exploring the area in our expedition kayaks.
Monkeys are almost guarantee to be encountered.
Among them: white face (capuchino), howling, spider and titi. Slots are also
common.
Birds such as king fisher and fishing eagle are also
common.
If lucky we might spot reptiles such as cococriles and
turtles. Lizards running over the water, Jesus Lizard, are very common
also.
We should be back to your pick up place around 5:00
pm.
REQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE ? All mentioned
transportation, expedition kayaks and gear, guides, and meals. Our guides are
trained in kayak navigation skills, first-aid and CPR.
WHO CAN GO ? Any person from twelve to seventy
years old, in good health. Minors must travel with
a responsible adult.
WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG ? A pair
of short for navigating, sneakers or straped sandals,
a cap, sun-block, a light jacket or windbreaker (in case of rain), a towel and dry set of clothes for the
trip back.
WHAT SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT ? Any object than
can be deteriorated by water or valuables like jewels, cash,
credit cards, etc.
PRICE:
USD $ 150.00 per person
SEASON:
Year around.
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