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“Jeny the tour guide was excellent. We saw all of the animals listed, MY complaint is the timing for pickup, a 2 hr, window is too large. Confusing emails on pi kup times and extra money owing for the boat.”
Discover Panama's wildlife on this guided tour featuring boat rides, jungle walks, and animal sightings, all in a convenient half-day experience.
“We had a great time our tour guide MONOLO RUIZ was exceptional… Spoke three different language (well 4 if you count Tarzan and monkey language) he spotted birds and sloths from miles away and you could see he was well experienced. He made sure we…”
Experience Panama’s wildlife and canal on a 3-hour boat safari with knowledgeable guides, wildlife sightings, and scenic views from Gatun Lake.
“We saw more animals than I’d expected, plus we got to go on the Panama Canal and learn about its history.”
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.
“We had a great time on the tour, our guide, César, was great and spoke very good English and told us a lot about the canal but also Panama in general. The canal and waterways around the area were beautiful. We had a monkey that…”
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.
“Nice car comfortable ride to Gatun Lake. Fun meeting the sloths and friendly monkeys on the islands on the boat ride.”
Discover wildlife, sloths, butterflies, and the Panama Canal on this guided day trip from Panama City, offering authentic nature encounters and expert guides.
“This was a really cool experience. The fact that we could give the monkies snacks and see other wildlife on the river was super cool. The sloth sanctuary and butterfly reserve was also really awesome. Didn't know that I was going to actually see some…”
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.
“Loved this start to the day! Our guide was super knowledgable about nature and history and it was just a wonderful experience all around!”
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 great experience I had with my two children. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, keeping us entertained while also showing us a lot of the biodiversity in Lake Gatun.”
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.
“What an unforgettable experience! My friend and I booked the Monkey Watch & Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour, and it was hands-down the best excursion I’ve ever had—and I’ve done quite a few! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. We were picked up…”
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.
“This was a nice trip but a bit overpriced. We saw some nice beaches and visited some ruins. No food is included. Not even a bottle of water. The beach location seemed like it was abandoned and restrooms were not clean. Water was beautiful and…”
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.
“What an amazing day! Juan, our tour guide for the day, was great. He pointed out sloths and toucans while we were on the aerial tram - we never would have seen them on our own. He did a great of giving us information about…”
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.
“Company communicated well regarding pick up. Air conditioned bus to boat. Daniel was our guide and he was excellent. Very knowledgeable and perfect English with a great sense of humor. We had the ‘monkey whisperer’ with us and she attracted the monkeys. We saw 3…”
Ride the canal locks, then island-hop the Guna Yala archipelago.