Panama Canal and Monkey Island Tour

5.0 (30 reviews) Panama City, Panama
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Duration4h - 5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience two of Panama’s top attractions in one unforgettable adventure with this Panama Canal & Monkey Island Tour.

Start at the world-famous Panama Canal and visit the Miraflores Visitor Center, where you can watch massive ships pass through the locks and learn about this engineering marvel.

Then continue to Gatun Lake, located inside the canal, and board a boat for a scenic Monkey Island Tour through the tropical rainforest. Cruise across one of the largest artificial lakes in the world while enjoying Panama’s rich wildlife.

During the boat ride, you may see howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, and tamarins in their natural habitat. It is also common to spot crocodiles, tropical birds, and other native species along the shoreline.

This shared tour is ideal for nature lovers, families, and travelers who want to combine history, wildlife, and adventure in a single day.

A perfect way to experience both the Panama Canal and the natural beauty of Gatun Lake.

What's included

  • pickup and drop-off.
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance tickets for Panama Canal Visitors Center (USD$17.22 adult, $7.22 child),
  • tips
  • Extra fee of US$30 per group if pick up is from Playa Bonita or airport zone

What to expect

  1. Miraflores Visitor Center
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Upon arrival at the Miraflores Visitor Center, travelers can observe the operation of the Panama Canal from its viewing terraces, explore the interactive museum, and enjoy a 3D film about the canal’s history and functioning. They may also witness the impressive sight of ships passing through the locks
  2. Gatun Lake
    2h · Admission ticket included
    During the visit to Gatun Lake, travelers will board a small boat to explore its calm waters, surrounded by lush rainforest. Along the way, they’ll spot a variety of wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, and tropical birds. The tour often includes a stop near Monkey Island, where curious monkeys may approach the boat

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please be ready in the lobby of your hotel at the scheduled pickup time.
Your guide will meet you there holding a tablet displaying your name.
If your accommodation does not have a lobby, please wait outside at the main entrance.

Please note that your exact pickup time will be confirmed and shared with you the day before your tour.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance fee to the Panama Canal Visitors Centeris is a mandatory charge. Each traveler must pay this fee personally, either online or directly at the Visitors Center

Cancellation policy

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

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