Panama City
The jungle safaris minutes from the skyline: boat runs on Gatun Lake where capuchins board uninvited, sloth habitats and the rainforest the canal’s watershed protects. The canal needs the jungle to function; the monkeys are infrastructure.
Discover Panama's wildlife with this Gatun Lake boat tour from Panama City, featuring monkey sightings, river cruising, and expert guides for $55.
Most Popular“Jen, Ivan and John delivered an amazing experience of Gatun Lake and the wildlife throughout the jungles. Monkeys jumping in our boat! Absolutely too freaking cool being IN the Panama Canal and visiting the beautiful lush inlets of the lake. Learned about the ecology and…”
Discover Panama's wildlife on this guided tour featuring boat rides, jungle walks, and animal sightings, all in a convenient half-day experience.
“Simply amazing! Monolo was very entertaining and thorough. The trip was very well organized and easy. A DEFINITE EXPERIENCE if coming to Panama.”
Experience Panama’s wildlife and canal on a 3-hour boat safari with knowledgeable guides, wildlife sightings, and scenic views from Gatun Lake.
“This is a must excursion if you are new to Panama. The boat ride, natural habitats and guide narration were excellent. Dinner at the El National was simply amazing. Johnathan and his driver were on time with the pickup and Johnathan was so knowledgeable of…”
Discover Panama’s wildlife and engineering marvels on a boat safari through Gatun Lake, with a scenic canal crossing and a delicious Casco Viejo brunch.
“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. The boat ride on the canal and into the jungle was beautiful and a great experience”
Discover Panama’s wildlife on this small-group boat tour, spotting monkeys, sloths, and more around Gatun Lake and the Panama Canal in just half a day.
“Ricardo was a great guide from start to finish. We were able to see monkeys, a sloth and a couple of iguanas and even some tiny fruit bats. This tour really depends on luck because there are other boats/tours trying to see the monkeys so…”
Discover wildlife, sloths, butterflies, and the Panama Canal on this guided day trip from Panama City, offering authentic nature encounters and expert guides.
“We had a blast, our tour guide, Danny, was fun and he really knew his stuff!! Would definitely recommend to anyone!”
Discover Panama's wildlife and scenic beauty on a guided hike up Ancon Hill. Perfect for nature lovers, with wildlife spotting, stunning views, and expert guides.
“Easy hike with great views of Panama City. We saw some amazing wildlife- sloths, parrots, toucans, and more! Very knowledgeable and friendly guide.”
Discover Panama’s wildlife, city views, and history on the Ancon Hill Eco Walk. A 3.5-hour guided hike with wildlife sightings, stunning panoramas, and cultural insights.
“This was a great tour for wildlife spotting! We ended up being the only ones signed up so we actually had a private tour with Jorge, who was very knowledgeable and brought a spotting scope for us to view the animals and birds up close.…”
Explore Panama’s wildlife and scenic waterways on a 3-4 hour boat tour of Lake Gatun, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, and stunning canal views.
“This was a completely magical experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English almost perfectly. But also help us to learn Spanish when we asked. I would recommend this tour and guide .”
Discover Panama’s wildlife with this 3-4 hour private tour of Gatun Lake and Monkey Watch, featuring expert guides, stunning views, and good value.
“It was an exciting tour, nature and technique so well explained by our guide. We were really spoiled and he gave us a lot of exciting information. The trip was comfortable and enjoyable.Auto-translated”
Experience Panama's wildlife on a private boat tour across Gatun Lake, spotting monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, and vibrant birds with expert guides.
“Our guide and driver were excellent! We got to see tons of wildlife and our guides knowledge of the history of the area was outstanding.”
Discover Panama’s Caribbean coast with a full-day tour visiting Portobelo, three islands, and wildlife, all led by expert guides for an authentic experience.
“The tour from the beginning with the pick up from Ali was great. Ali was extremely knowledgeable about everything Panama. The entire drive through the Panamanian country side on our way to Colon was filled with little historical informa”
Discover Panama’s Caribbean coast on this full-day tour visiting Monkey Island, Mamey, Isla Grande, and Portobelo. Authentic, scenic, and full of wildlife.
“If you are lucky enough to have Daniel as your tour guide you are in for a real treat. The day was magical from the "Love Tunnel" to the beaches - Mamey was the best!. The lunch was even a special - going to a…”
Experience Panama's rainforest from above on a unique aerial tram ride, visit a sloth sanctuary, and enjoy stunning panoramic views—perfect for nature lovers.
“It's a wonderful and unique experience as you travel through the trees and then climb the tower to see over the canopy”
Discover Panama’s wildlife on a 4-hour boat tour from Panama City. Spot monkeys, crocodiles, and birds while sailing through Gatun Lake and the Panama Canal.
“The tour was fine and the operators did a great job. BUT a major misunderstanding re the fees. Only AFTER I signed up was I informed that there would be a $30 upcharge each (cash) for the boat operator. They never asked for it throughout…”
Ride the canal locks, then island-hop the Guna Yala archipelago.