Private Tour
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Overview
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Join us for an extraordinary tour of Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife, a must for any nature enthusiast! Experience the breathtaking beauty of Gatun Lake as you immerse yourself in the vibrant rainforest teeming with wildlife. As we navigate the lake, watch for the giant ships gliding by on their journey through the Panama Canal. Get ready to encounter not just monkeys and sloths, but also remarkable creatures like crocodiles, toucans, iguanas, turtles, and various exotic birds. This tour is the perfect adventure for everyone, promising an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
45 mins to get from the city to the Gatun lake located in Gamboa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gatun Lake
For a day trip and nature escape from the city, take a boat ride on Gatun Lake near the Panama Canal to see wildlife including spider monkeys, toucans, green iguanas, and three-toed sloths in the forest trees as well as sergeant fish and crocodiles in the water.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
live guide who speaks English and Spanish
$30 per person to cover maritime transportation services boat ride must be paid on site to the staff
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Gatun lake wild life expedition private tour
Pickup included
canal and monkey island combo
Miraflores Visitor center : Let's visit the Panama Canal to see the impressive vessels passing through the locks in action. Tickets are not included.
Pickup included
Solo traveler combo
Private
Pickup included
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very much worth the...
Geralyn C,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very much worth the amount paid. Driver communicated when at the place for pickup - on time arrival. Very knowledgeable about Panama.
Great tour!
Mobbsie6,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour and we saw monkeys, sloths and birds. Jorge was a really knowledgeable guide and very personable. Highly recommend!
Fantastic!
kathleeny706,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved seeing the canal and the wildlife on Gatun lake. This is a must see excursion for anyone coming to Panama City. Our tour guide, driver and boat driver were all exceptional. They went out of their way to insure we had a fantastic experience. Above and beyond everything else, our tour guide Maylin was just phenomenal. She was so knowledgeable, conscientious and caring. We highly recommend her!
We LOVED this tour!
Sandra S,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Jorge was absolutely fabulous! He was very well prepared & very knowledgeable & a pleasure to have as a guide. There were only two of us, the guide & the boat driver. It was one of the main highlights of our entire trip!
Sloth Sanctuary was very disappointing
Joyce C,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Aura was our guide. She was very patient with the monkeys. We were very disappointed with the Sloth Sanctuary add-on. We spent much more time in the butterfly area. I thought there would be a lot more information about sloths in general and what they do there. The sloths are in individual man-made "trees" and someone feeds them and you take photos. Just not what I was expecting. The monkeys come out if they want. We saw three different types. This is an expensive tour as we paid for the tour and then additional cost for the boat ride and the sanctuary entry.
Great time with kids!
MattK831,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricky was great and the day was wonderful. Many monkeys and a fun time on the lake! Highly recommend for families with kids
Great experience
N3188VGjulianb,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The service via WhatsApp was excellent, and they were able to help us whenever we had any issues. The tour with Aura was also great, and we were able to share our preferences. We saw crocodiles, monkeys, caimans, and a toucan. You can also see huge container ships. Highly recommended!
Awesome experience!!!!
B1067YRsandras,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend AAA +++
Friendly, relaxed, and knowledgeable.
Karinda R,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did ball originally at the cost of this trip, but it was WELL worth it. Jorge was professional and knowledgeable. Car was in pristine condition and quite comfortable. Ride was great and informative. The boat ride was comfortable with seat cushions and shade! Vicente was a great boat guide. Thank you so much!
The tour was awesome. We...
Marjorie A,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was awesome. We got to feed monkeys bananas from our hands. Our guide was so kind and flexible. A true wealth of knowledge!
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