Monkey & Sloth Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the legendary Panama Canal, get up close with wildlife on Gatun Lake, and enjoy a traditional Panamanian brunch in the heart of historic Casco Viejo.
Your buffet-style Panamanian brunch includes:
• Pollo Guisado (traditional stewed chicken)
• Carimañolas (yuca stuffed with cheese or meat)
• Empanadas
• Hojaldres (Panamanian fry bread)
• Local queso blanco (fresh white cheese)
• Fresh local tropical fruits
• Vegetarian options available
• Fresh juices and Panamanian coffee
In case of rain, you'll be comfortably seated indoors at Restaurante El Nacional, where the same delicious menu and cultural storytelling will continue in a stylish, colonial-era dining space.
This unforgettable day combines nature, culture, history, and cuisine into a seamless, enriching experience—perfect for travelers looking to connect with the true essence of Panama
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required on Shared tours
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If it rains you might get wet.
Minimum age is 3 years
Tour is guided only in English
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gatun Lake
We start the day with pick ups in Panama City. Your day begins with a journey into one of the most fascinating intersections of nature and engineering in the world: Gatun Lake, a vast manmade lake that forms a critical part of the Panama Canal. You'll board a covered motorboat and set off on a wildlife safari through its winding channels and jungle-lined shores. As you cruise across the iconic Panama Canal, you’ll glide past enormous cargo ships and ocean liners, sharing the lake with vessels from around the world. Your expert local guide will take you off the main canal route and into the hidden backwaters and narrow inlets where the jungle comes alive. Keep your camera ready for capuchin monkeys, tamarin monkeys howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, toucans, crocodiles, and even basilisk lizards that run across the water. The boat ride offers both awe-inspiring views and rare up-close encounters with Panama’s diverse wildlife.
Panama Canal
Our destination is Gatun Lake, where we will cruise around islands created during the canal construction and see the abundant wildlife on its shores. We will visit the famous Monkey Islands where we can see capuchins, howlers, and tamarins up close in their natural habitat. Once we finish with our canal and lake boat ride.
What‘s Included
Boat Ride included on the price
Bottled water
Pick up and Drop Off
Binoculars
English speaking Nature Guide
Brunch
Gratuities
Not a transit tour and Doesn't include any locks visitors center.
Pick Up from Playa Bonita Hotels need to pay extra $10 per person for Roundtrip Transportation
No pick up or drop off at the Airport or Airport Hotels
Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall, Arraijan or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation
Extra passenger - Minimum age to participate is 3 years
No Port pick ups
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Afternoon Tour
1:30pm : Enjoy the afternoon Panama Canal boat ride with a visit to the Monkey Islands Pickup included
Morning Tour
Pickup included
PRIVATE OPTION
Breakfast or Lunch, WATER Roundtrip Transportation Private Tour Pickup included
Reviews
736 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Panama Canal Eco Monkey Tour
Michael F,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great value and awesome tour guide. Noris really had a passion for nature and sharing her knowledge with the group.
Book this tour!
Danitza D,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience! Noris is an excellent tour guide and gave us a lot of history about Panama and the culture. The safari was a great time and it was great to see the beautiful wildlife. The lunch in Casco Veijo was delicious. I highly recommend this tour!
A tour not to be missed!
rhodaa243,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour surpassed our expectations. John was extremely knowledgable and a fantastic communicator, We saw numerous animals which was exciting and knowing we were on waterways that are a part of the Panama Canal made it very exciting. Our tour finished with dinner at El Nacional Restaurant which was absolutely awesome. The food was authentic Panamanian and tasted delicious. If you are going to be in Panama…..don’t miss this tour.
Excellent!
803meghanr,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was excellent! Tour guide John was very welcoming, accommodating and knowledgeable. Definitely made out trip and would highly recommend
Encyclopedia John
Guide05373592006,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was really knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the tour and were able to see several types of wildlife. Highly highly recommend!
Great experience, the...
Isabel G,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, the guide was great and the opportunity to see wild animals in their environment was wonderful! The food in casco viejo was delicious especially the maracuya juice
A MUST DO While in Panama City!!
Pioneer16670453740,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best experience I've had while in Panama! The company was super communicative leading up to our excursion. The guide was super knowledgeable and genuinely funny and friendly, and then to top it off the food was delicious and plentiful! This experience is well worth the price and you can book with confidence!
Driving rain on the...
Yasmina b,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Heavy rain on the boat, very long bus ride before arriving at the lake, very long return meal at 5pm with little choice and not top. Long service... I do not recommend especially with children
Fantastic tour w/ Daniel
Naimisha M,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience to do the boat ride and see animals. Daniel was very knowledgeable, helpful, and on time. Highly recommend this tour.
Put this on your to-do list!
Gail B,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Daniel, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. What a great way to spend our day. Plus the food was excellent!
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