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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.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour Duration includes travel time
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bottled water
Binoculars
Snacks
Scope
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Professional guide and lots of fun
Gratuities
Boat Ride 20.00$ pp
Pickup included
Private
Pickup included
Operated by Panama A La Carte
545 reviews
Margot F,
Feb 7, 2025
This trip is well worth your time and money while in Panama, but it’s not for those who don’t like bus rides and small boats on wavey water. Our guide, Manolo, was super knowledgeable and talked about Panama’s natural resources on the (air conditioned) bus from the center of town to the boat dock about an hour away. We got onto a small motor boat that was well protected from the hot sun, and rode out on Chagres River and Gatun Lake. (PS: don’t do this part on a full stomach…) We went to several islands and saw various species of monkey, sloths, a very big and very ugly iguana, and lots of birds. We were also able to get fairly close to a container ship that had passed through the canal. Part of our tour included a Gambon Rainforest walk, which was really interesting. We were able to see - and hear - lots of howler and capuchin monkeys, sloths, and a wild boar. But don’t forget the bug spray. The mosquitoes are hungry.
Linda G,
Feb 5, 2025
This was an excellent tour with a fabulous speedy boat ride, lots of animals to see (we saw three different varieties of monkeys, alligator, sloths, iguanas and all sorts of birds), and an excellent guide. Manolo, the guide, was funny and knowledgeable and the boat operator was eagle eyed and between them they spotted so many animals for us to see. The only criticism would be the good - which was grim and I would recommend not eating it! Otherwise, a great trip 👍. Definitely go in the morning as you will see more (in the afternoon it is too hot and the animals tend to hide in the shade).
Catherine G,
Feb 5, 2025
Manolo was an excellent guide. He knew all the great spots for seeing animals and was very knowledgeable. Loved the tour!
Thomas M,
Feb 4, 2025
Manolo was a great guide - spotted several animals and was very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna.
Karen P,
Feb 4, 2025
Manolo was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the canal and spotting animals. Thank you very much