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Home/Destinations/Panama City/Jungle & Wildlife

Jungle & Wildlife Tours

Discover the jungle on the city’s doorstep: a boat safari on Gatún Lake beside the canal to “monkey island”, where capuchin, howler and tamarin monkeys, sloths, toucans and crocodiles thrive. Rainforest hikes in Soberanía National Park and aerial tram tours reveal Panama’s astonishing biodiversity, just minutes from downtown.

48 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
−50%
Panama City
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
4.8(1,887)·5 hours
from$30$60/ person
via Viator
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Panama City
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
4.9(72)·3–4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Gatun Lake: Monkeys & Exotic Wildlife by the Canal
Panama City
Gatun Lake: Monkeys & Exotic Wildlife by the Canal
4.8(2,416)·4 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks
−10%
Panama City
Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks
4.9(1,782)·8 hours
from$76$85/ person
via Viator
Monkey Island: The Wild Life Safari at Gatun Lake
Panama City
Monkey Island: The Wild Life Safari at Gatun Lake
5.0(9)·3 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
4.8(516)·3h 30min
from$69/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch NO EXTRA FEES!
Panama City
Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch NO EXTRA FEES!
4.8(767)·4h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour
Panama City
Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour
4.9(551)·5 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Private Panama Canal & Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Tour
Panama City
Private Panama Canal & Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Tour
4.6(7)·4–5 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Cruise Shore Excursion Panama: Wildlife Gatun lake
Panama City
Cruise Shore Excursion Panama: Wildlife Gatun lake
4.7(15)·3h 30min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Panama City, Lake Gatun Adventure : Monkey Island
−9%
Panama City
Panama City, Lake Gatun Adventure : Monkey Island
4.8(11)·4 hours
from$72$80/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour from Panama City
Panama City
Full-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour from Panama City
4.7(311)·7 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Gatun Expedition Monkey island Tour (private, min 2 pax)
Panama City
Gatun Expedition Monkey island Tour (private, min 2 pax)
4.5(26)·4 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal and Monkey Island in Gatun Lake
Panama City
Panama Canal and Monkey Island in Gatun Lake
5.0(2)·6 hours
from$215/ person
via Viator
Gatun Lake Panamá Wildlife Adventure Guided Experience
Panama City
Gatun Lake Panamá Wildlife Adventure Guided Experience
6 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
Jungle Adventure & Gatun Lake Cruise with Panama Vibes Tours
Panama City
Jungle Adventure & Gatun Lake Cruise with Panama Vibes Tours
4.8(181)·5 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Panama City
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
5.0(8)·6h 30min
from$140/ person
via Viator
Gamboa Wildlife and Sloth Sanctuary Tour with Pickup
Panama City
Gamboa Wildlife and Sloth Sanctuary Tour with Pickup
4.5(134)·6 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
All included: Canal, Monkeys, Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden
Panama City
All included: Canal, Monkeys, Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden
4.3(3)·6 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Ancon Hill Walking Tour: Sloths, Wildlife & Panama City Views
Panama City
Ancon Hill Walking Tour: Sloths, Wildlife & Panama City Views
4.9(104)·3h 30min
from$48/ person
via Viator
Lake Gatun Nature Cruise Panama Canal Experience
Panama City
Lake Gatun Nature Cruise Panama Canal Experience
4.8(4)·3h 30min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal and Gatun Lake Wildlife Half Day Tour
Panama City
Panama Canal and Gatun Lake Wildlife Half Day Tour
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Canal expansion Agua Clara, Rainforest safari & San Lorenzo Fort
Panama City
Canal expansion Agua Clara, Rainforest safari & San Lorenzo Fort
4.6(201)·6 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Birdwatching on Boat through Gatun Lake Private tour
Panama City
Birdwatching on Boat through Gatun Lake Private tour
5.0(1)·3–4 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Panama Jungle Boat Cruise
Panama City
Panama Jungle Boat Cruise
4–5 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Jungle Walk
Panama City
Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Jungle Walk
5.0(104)·4h 30min
from$109/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Animal Safari + Fruit Market
Panama City
Panama Canal Animal Safari + Fruit Market
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Tour of Monkeys, Sloths and Panama Canal, with entrance
Panama City
Tour of Monkeys, Sloths and Panama Canal, with entrance
1.0(1)·6–7 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Eco-Explorers: Rainforest Hike & Monkey Island Encounter
Panama City
Eco-Explorers: Rainforest Hike & Monkey Island Encounter
5.0(6)·4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Guided Boat Expedition thru the Panama Canal + Premium Amenities
Panama City
Guided Boat Expedition thru the Panama Canal + Premium Amenities
5.0(4)·3h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Guided boat tour on the Panama Canal and visit the wildlife
Panama City
Guided boat tour on the Panama Canal and visit the wildlife
5.0(5)·4h 30min
from$68/ person
via Viator
From Atlantic to Pacific Ocean Private Panama Canal & Jungle Tour
Panama City
From Atlantic to Pacific Ocean Private Panama Canal & Jungle Tour
4.0(2)·8 hours
from$299/ person
via Viator
Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing
Panama City
Beautiful Panama Canal Lake Nature Sightseeing
5.0(3)·4 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal or Monkey Island Tour from Riu Playa Blanca
Panama
Panama Canal or Monkey Island Tour from Riu Playa Blanca
4.9(16)·6–8 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
New Panama Zip-Line over Gatun lake and Kayak or Horse riding
Panama City
New Panama Zip-Line over Gatun lake and Kayak or Horse riding
4.2(5)·6 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Cable Car & Sloth Sanctuary in the Rainforest
Panama City
Cable Car & Sloth Sanctuary in the Rainforest
4.6(31)·5 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Caribbean Day Tour: Isla Grande, Mamey, Monkey Island & Portobelo
Panama City
Caribbean Day Tour: Isla Grande, Mamey, Monkey Island & Portobelo
4.5(36)·11 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Gatun lake expedition
Panama City
Gatun lake expedition
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Panama Jungle: Day adventure Waterfall & Night Safari
Panama City
Panama Jungle: Day adventure Waterfall & Night Safari
7 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Half Day Private Kayak Tour on Lake Gatun
Panama City
Half Day Private Kayak Tour on Lake Gatun
4 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal: Gatun Lake Wildlife Boat Tour
Panama City
Panama Canal: Gatun Lake Wildlife Boat Tour
4.8(73)·3–4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Exotic Wildlife and Monkey on Gatun Lake
Panama City
Exotic Wildlife and Monkey on Gatun Lake
3 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal Boat Tour to Monkey Islands
Panama City
Panama Canal Boat Tour to Monkey Islands
4.8(21)·4h 30min
from$66/ person
via Viator
Private Monkey Tour
Panama City
Private Monkey Tour
5.0(5)·4 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
3 1/2 Hour Experience of Lake Gatun in Panama
Panama City
3 1/2 Hour Experience of Lake Gatun in Panama
5.0(15)·3h 30min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal and Monkey Island Tour
Panama City
Panama Canal and Monkey Island Tour
5.0(29)·4–5 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Cruise Terminal AMADOR: Monkey Island Adventure & Panoramic PTY
Panama City
Cruise Terminal AMADOR: Monkey Island Adventure & Panoramic PTY
5h 15min
from$143/ person
via Viator

Jungle & Wildlife in Panama City — FAQ

What is the monkey island tour in Panama?
The monkey island tour is a boat safari on Gatún Lake, beside the Panama Canal, visiting islands home to capuchin, howler and tamarin monkeys, plus sloths, toucans and crocodiles — a fun, family-friendly wildlife experience.
Where can you see wildlife near Panama City?
Gatún Lake’s monkey islands, Soberanía National Park and the rainforest along the canal offer monkeys, sloths, toucans, crocodiles and abundant birdlife, all within easy reach of the city.
Is the Gatún Lake wildlife tour worth it?
Yes — seeing monkeys and tropical wildlife so close to the city, against the backdrop of the canal, is a delightful and popular Panama City experience.

More things to do in Panama City

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