Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy this exciting adventure of a boat tour inside the Panama Canal and get to know the biodiversity around it, an stunning experience surrounded rainforest looking for animals like monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, iguanas, birds and more.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is going outdoors (jungle and lake) therefore there is not access to a toilet, it is suggested to use the bathroom before pick up time that will be informed the night before the tour.
What To Expect
Lake Gatun
We will pick you up at your accommodation in downtown of Panama City to go by car to the Chagres river, highlighting several points of interest on the way there, where we will take a boat and get into the Panama Canal. We will pass by huge ships and experience the scale and importance of this magnificent marvel of engineering. Inside the Canal, at the Gatun Lake, we will arrive at a group of islands in a protected area in order to see as many species of animals as possible, among them monkeys, crocodiles, birds, iguanas, sloths and others. You will identify animals and develop your vision to spot them. This is an extraordinary and memorable experience, completely outdoors and that you will enjoy a lot! Note: This tour is going outdoors (jungle and a lake) therefore there is not access to a toilet, it is suggested to use the bathroom before pick up time that will be informed the night before the tour.
Options
Español - Grupo Pequeño
Small group in spanish: 10 participants maximum. Pick up starts 8:00 AM/1:30 PM, exact pick up time is provided the night before tour after 8:30PM. Excluded pick up locations: No pick up from Playa Bonita, cruise port or airport area Pickup included
Private - English
Private tour in english: Pick up 8:30 AM/1:30 PM. Pick up from Playa Bonita has additional cost of USD $30 per group (no per person). Pickup included
English - Small Group
Small group: 10 participants maximum. Pick up starts 8:00 AM/1:30 PM, exact pick up time is provided the night before tour after 8:30PM. Excluded pick up locations: No pick up from Playa Bonita, cruise port or airport area Pickup included
Privado - Español
Private tour in spanish: Pick up 8:30 AM/1:30 PM. Pick up from Playa Bonita has additional cost of USD $30 per group (no per person). Cruise terminals: Pick up from cruise terminals is not offered. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pick up time will be informed by email the night before the tour after 8:30 PM
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Do not pay extra, boat tour is included in the price
Round-trip transfer from downtown Panama City and Casco Viejo
Pick up from Playa Bonita extra cost USD $30 cash per group (no per person) avail. for Private Group
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
472 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and interesting experience
sararQ5023UK,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a really cool way to get to experience nature and the canal at the same time. The monkeys are adorable and it’s really special to get to be on the lake with the huge boats transiting the canal.
Awesome experience feeding the wild life
Z6153EKbrianr,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had a great experience today, with our tour guide Ricardo. He planned ahead and bought some fruit which was provided to the native animals, allowing us to experience the native animals first hand experience. One of the animals ate fruit out of my hand which was an amazing experience . The boat operator also provided a smooth ride which added to the experience. Thanks again for the experience you provided .
Awesome experience
Kendesia W,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was awesome very educational our tour guide was very helpful and very knowledgeable about the monkey Ricardo was our tour guide he was truly the best 🙏🏽I must acknowledge the boat driver and the little guy on the boat as well great team ❤️
Dan was great!!
S7949ZBpauls,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and entertaining!
Monkeys...Sloths...Bats....oh my!
Julie D,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You get to see cargo boats right next to you along with visiting and getting up close and personal with the monkey's. Even saw sloths. Fernando picked us up from our hotel and guided us on the boat. A once in a lifetime opportunity...I hope to come back and visit though!!
Great host. Great excursion
980shanis,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great. Alci was a great host. We got to feed the monkeys. Enjoyable afternoon.
Great Tour!
julieaA4977GL,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with this tour company. I accidentally booked our tour for the wrong date, and they were very accommodating and picked us up at the last minute for the date I actually wanted. Our tour guide was excellent. He spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable about Panama and its history. We saw several species of monkeys and my kids enjoyed interacting with them. The boat ride was also enjoyable and the scenery was beautiful!
An exciting fast boat trip and wildlife experience.
Dean-Traveller,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Boat tour to the islands in Lake Gatun was an exciting fast boat trip and wildlife experience. The islands are the tops of hills above the waterline when the area was flooded to make the Panama Canal. Lake Gatun is part of the canal. The trip included bus pick up from the eastern docks, with a brief stop at a service area, and a guide throughout the excursion. The boats were waiting at the dock and loading was rapid. Life vests were provided. There was a guide on each boat, who gave excellent commentary and was ready to answer the many questions asked. Progress was quick across the lake to the islands, an experience in itself. There was some splashing. We went under the Panama Railway. Near the dock we saw caimans and raptors. On the islands there were various species of monkeys some of which came down to investigate the boat. We also saw bats and iguanas. A good value exciting trip.
A must
damarisg780,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excelent trip. Alci was a great guide toir. Outstanding experience.
Vacation 2026
Elvia P,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you! We had a great experience. Our tour guide was awesome..and the boat driver was awesome as well. We had a great experience!! we are planning to come back again💕
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