Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Overview
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5 hours
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Hop aboard " The PAPI " high-speed motorboat with Music through the Panama Canal. Safari on a boat the monkeys, sloths and birds during this tour with stop at Monkey Islands. Observe flora and fauna surrounding Gatun Lake. Walk in the jungle and hang from the vines like Tarzan. Taste Panama traditional dip fried empanadas, carimanola, ojaldre and sweetest pineapple.
*Morning or afternoon tour times available
Operates in all weather conditions. If it rains we have Military Jungle grade ponchos and more fun.
Yes we do pick ups Airbnb, Casco & Financial District hotels that are not in the list. Please send GPS location and name of the building. Special requirements section
Additional Info
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
Tour Duration includes travel time
No walker
What To Expect
Gatun Lake
Ride fast on High-Speed motorboat next to the Big vessels in the middle of Panama Canal and safari its wild side, observe capuchins, howlers, Sloths, tamarins or toucans.
Gamboa
Drive in a US Ex-military facility. Snacks, bathroom stop. Pass by the Gamboa - Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and venture 2km at the famous Bird watcher pipeline trail, walk in the jungle look out for a vast array of flora and fauna
What‘s Included
Snacks
Operates in all weather conditions
If it rains you will get Military Jungle grade ponchos
World Top 5 Tour 2025 Experience Awards Ultimate Travel Bucket List
Professional guide and lots of fun
Top 20 winners Viator Experience Awards for Latin America
Gratuities
Boat Ride 20.00$ pp
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Pickup included
Pacific Cruise Terminal
Cruiser Terminal Disembarking Pickup included
Only Monkey Island Boat Safari
Duration: 3 hours Pickup included
Reviews
1,591 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Manolo Ruiz is thee best...
Anthony C,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Manolo Ruiz is thee best tour guide!!! Such an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Saw 4 types of monkeys, sloths and so many exotic birds. Carlos was our driver and he definitely knows his way around the streets of Panama City. Jose our boat captain knows his way around the jungle and the Panama Canal.
Unsustainable practices.
Jeanne Y,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00tldr: unsustainable fruit feeding and invading wildlife spaces It is marketed as a sustainable tour effort. However, this specific provider FEEDS the wildlife with some fruits in order to bring them closer and onto the boat just for tour group to take photos up close. A separate operator nearby did look on with disapproval, which is understandable as such practices disrupt the ecosystem by introducing foreign objects. These practices would also weaken the abilities of the monkeys to fend for themselves in the long run. Similarly, the boat got up very close to the mangroves to get near the monkeys. This not only invaded their space but also pushed against the younger mangrove growth, limiting the expansion of the mangrove. It seems this is quite common as a lot of younger mangrove are bent inwards, indicating constant pressure. On our way back, our guide also stopped the bus so that the group could crowd around a distressed sloth which had allegedly fell off a tree. I personally felt very bad for the wild animal that should be protected but was surrounded by a group of 20 pax instead! Some tourists did look concern to. Separately, I would acknowledge the guide is a cheerful guy who tries to interact with the group as much as possible.
Guarantee Monkey Fun
ErinSenel,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hands down the best tour I went on in Panama. Uploaded photos from other guests didn't do it justice. Saw every monkey we were hoping to see and a sloth!
Manolo was absolutely...
Kyle W,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Manolo was absolutely phenomenal. His ability to spot wildlife is unlike anything I have seen before. Being so close to wildlife in its natural habitat was a dream come true. Absolutely legendary experience.
It was a great...
Valerie S,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience. Our tour guide Enrique was excellent . He really wanted us to see the sloths. Definitely worth it.
Gatan Lake
Sonya H,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guides were great at making sure that we saw everything possible. Crocodiles, 3 kinds of monkeys, a sloth. Thanks to Emilio and Danny!
It’s a Sloth and Monkey Tour - we saw them both and it was amazing!
SteveP507,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing. The professional tour guide, Yaz, has a wealth of knowledge and entertained us on the bus tour, well as on the boat trip and a short hike up a forest trail. On the boat we saw: saw capuchin monkeys, tamarind monkeys, a yellow-eared slider turtle, fruit bats, a snail kite and a two-toed sloth. That last one is super rare. On the hike we saw two three-toed sloths; leaf cutter ants, while listening to howler monkeys and toucans.
Spectacular!
Freedom68026880348,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend for anyone!
Excellent experience.
Pastorini,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. Good transportation to Gatun Lake. The guide named Juliet loves her job and has a great connection with the monkeys. Request the tour with her.
What a great time!
Cody B,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I had a great time on this tour. Got to see lots of different animals (monkeys, birds, lizards and even a sloth) and everything was well organised. Our tour guide was a blast! Thank you for the great trip!
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