Gatun Lake: Monkeys & Exotic Wildlife by the Canal

4.8 (2,423 reviews) Panama City, Panama
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 22 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Set out from Panama City in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle bound for Gamboa Marina. Board your riverboat and glide across Gatun Lake, a vital section of the Panama Canal surrounded by lush tropical rainforest.

As you cruise, watch for the lake’s most famous residents — white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys, and Geoffrey’s tamarins. With a bit of luck, you may also spot sloths resting in the treetops, colorful tropical birds, or crocodiles sunning on the shore.

Your certified guide shares fascinating insights about the canal, its history, and the rich biodiversity of the Chagres River basin, making this more than just a wildlife encounter.

End your adventure with a comfortable return ride to Panama City, arriving back at your hotel with unforgettable memories and photos of Panama’s wildlife.

What's included

  • Professional local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Most time on the lake
  • Viator's badge of excellence
  • Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
  • Meals
  • Boat Fee to be paid on site

What to expect

  1. Avenida Balboa
    Pass by
    The tour starts with hotel pick up in Panama City followed by a transfer to the Gamboa Marina.
  2. Gamboa
    Pass by
    Gamboa is a peaceful rainforest town located at the meeting point of the Chagres River and the Panama Canal. Known for its lush jungle, abundant wildlife, and historic canal infrastructure, it’s one of the best places in Panama to experience nature up close. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of Gatun Lake and the surrounding rainforest.
  3. Gatun Lake
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Once there, you will go on a 15-minute boat ride on the Gatun lake until you observe 3 kinds of Monkeys in a wild.

    Together with a guide, you will spend about 90 minutes observing the different species of monkeys. After the visit, you will go on a 15-minute boat ride back to the Gamboa Marina followed by a transfer back to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please note we go to multiples hotels and the pick up time will be
Morning tour: between 6:15am and 7am or
Midday tour: Between 10:40am and 11:55am

1. Please read all details of the tour description including the $20usd boat fee to be paid at pickup.

2.Customers in the casco viejo and santa ana area need to meet us at the Tantalo Hotel due to heavy traffic which delay the tour.

3. No Pickup available from Dreams, Westin, Costa del Este, El Dorado and Causeway you will have to meet us at the closest pickup location available.

4. No transfer available for the hotels near or in Tocumen international airport.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • The duration of the tour includes travel time.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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