Panama Canal Boat Tour to Monkey Islands

4.8 (22 reviews) Panama City, Panama
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Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Navigate the waters of Lake Gatun, an essential part of the Panama Canal, as enormous ships pass in the distance and the tropical jungle pushes through the islands that emerged after the lake's creation.
In Monkey Island we will look for three species of primates: white-faced capuchin monkeys, Geoffroy's tamarins, and howler monkeys, whose powerful calls are often heard through the forest. During the tour we will also be able to find tropical birds, iguanas, crocodiles, and other animals in their natural habitat.
But this experience goes far beyond observing monkeys. Your bilingual local guide will help you interpret the landscape and discover how the construction of the Canal transformed ancient valleys of the Chagres River into an extraordinary ecosystem of islands surrounded by the waters of Lake Gatun.
Our small groups allow for a more personal, quiet, and close to nature experience.
Nature, history, and engineering meet in one place: the Panama Canal.

Options

Monkey Island and Pipeline

Pipeline: Enjoy a hiking through the rainforest meanwhile spot wildlife
Duration: 7 hours
lunch: Enjoy a sandwich or empanada and soft drink
Pickup included

Monkey Island + Gatun T-shirt

Vehicle air conditioner
Gatun lake / Monkey T-shirt: Bring a piece of Panama's tropical wilderness designed by the Panamanian visual artist Diener Boya
Pickup included

Private Morning Tour & Coffee

Duration: 4 hours: Ideal for wildlife viewing or photography such as toucans, waterfowl, sloth alligators. $25 boat not included
Coffee Free: Drink a cup of coffee in the Gamboa reinforest Resort meanwhile enjoy one of the best views of Panama
Pickup included

Monkey Tour + Sloth

Sanctuary of Perezos and others: Guided walk through the Sloth Sanctuary, butterfly and frog.
Does not include Ticket or Water Transportation
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

Shared Regular Tour

Duration: 4 hours: Ideal for Sailing Gatun Lake, watching wildlife and dazzling scenery. $25 Jackpot not included
Pickup included

Monkey Island + Panama Canal

Panama Canal Tour: Ideal for those who want to visit the Panama Canal and explore Lake Gatun for wildlife viewing
Duration: 6 hours: Visit of Miraflores Visitor Center and to sail the Gatun Lake
No Includes : Panama Canal Ticket ($17.22) and Boat Ride $25
Pickup included

Monkey Island & Fishing Gatun

Fishing in GAtun Lake: Fish you can catch
Peacock Bass
Common Snook
Atlantic Tarpon
Crevalle Jack
Oscar
Duration: 6 hours
Snacks: Soft drink + snack
Air conditioner vehicle
BBQ: Prepare your fish caught on a grill in the Gatun Lake
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals
  • Tips
  • boat

What to expect

  1. Panama City
    1h
    Pick up at the hotel lobby
    Free admission
  2. Chagres River
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Travelers will take a boat with their life jackets and a licensed captain to leave from the Chagres River for Gatun Lake. The Chagres River is the main tributary of the Panama Canal.
  3. Gamboa
    20m
    Travelers will sail in front of the town of Gamboa established in 1910 during the construction of the Panama Canal, in which they can observe the Maintenance department of the Panama Canal with structures such as the Titan Crane, the dredge boats of the Canal among other elements.
  4. Gatun Lake
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Travelers will cruise Lake Gatun in the direction of Monkey Island where they will have the opportunity to pass by the boats in transit through the Channel, take photos and videos and live an amazing first-hand experience. They can also observe different animals such as crocodiles and birds that inhabit the area. When arriving at Monkey Island travelers will be able to interact with different species of monkeys such as the Titi or the Cariblanco monkeys

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Starbucks front Albrook Mall (+507 68397745)

End point

Starbucks front Albrook Mall (+507 68397745)

Pickup details

We pick up customers directly in front of the Hotel Lobby or in front of the location provided by it, driver details will be sent one day before the tour

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.8 (22)

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