Panama Canal Boat Tour to Monkey Islands
Description
Unmatched Encounters with Wildlife and Nature : Take a close look at Panama’s diverse wildlife. Find playful monkeys, exotic birds, crocodiles and other fascinating creatures in their natural habitats on Lake Gatun. Our professional guides, fluent in English and Spanish, offer in-depth commentary on the history, ecology and importance of the Panama Canal and its surroundings. Enjoy the ease of pick-up and return to your hotel, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Our comfortable boats are equipped with all the necessary safety measures. Small Group Experience : We offer small-group tours that offer personalized attention and a more intimate connection to the surroundings, enhancing wildlife viewing opportunities. Appreciate three different species of monkeys, including capuchin monkeys, howlers and tamarins, plus crocodiles, iguanas and various exotic birds.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up at the hotel lobby Free admission
Travelers will take a boat with their life jackets and a licensed captain to leave from the Chagres River for Gatun Lake. The Chagres River is the main tributary of the Panama Canal.
Travelers will sail in front of the town of Gamboa established in 1910 during the construction of the Panama Canal, in which they can observe the Maintenance department of the Panama Canal with structures such as the Titan Crane, the dredge boats of the Canal among other elements.
Travelers will cruise Lake Gatun in the direction of Monkey Island where they will have the opportunity to pass by the boats in transit through the Channel, take photos and videos and live an amazing first-hand experience. They can also observe different animals such as crocodiles and birds that inhabit the area. When arriving at Monkey Island travelers will be able to interact with different species of monkeys such as the Titi or the Cariblanco monkeys
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up customers directly in front of the Hotel Lobby or in front of the location provided by it, driver details will be sent one day before the tour
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
Reviews(20)
Really wonderful guide and easy pick up comfortable travelling and made every attempt to see as much wild life as possible
Diener was a wonderful tour guide. From pick up to drop off he went out of his way to make sure we spotted wildlife well after the ‘official’ tour. Monkeys came down to greet us, the Gamboa hotel view was breathtaking. The butterfly, frog and sloth sanctuaries remarkable. Diener spotted more rare birds on our way back. It’s clear he loves sharing the beauty of Panama and that comes through so clearly. A beautiful and unforgettable experience.
I’m glad that you had a wonderful tour with us, we gave our best efforts in order you got the best tour ever.
This was a very good experience and I would absolutely recommend it for anyone traveling with family
thanks for trusting us! We are happy that you had a great experience with the tour.
We highly recommend this tour. Jose, our guide, was excellent, knowledgeable and helpful. Great experience!
I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the entire tour experience! We always strive to provide the best possible tour experience for all our guests. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
A Memorable Experience, Loved Every Moment of It. Our tour guy picked us up from our hotel and Gave us a very informative and detailed history breakdown of Panamá and the different areas of Panama, on the way to the monkey tour. We felt extremely safe the entire time.
Hey Mrs. Chanelle! We're really glad to hear that you had a great time on the tour. We always do our best to make sure you have an awesome experience. Thanks for the kind words!
Great trip! Very worthwhile especially with Armando Cox as a guide!! He was very knowledgeable and spoke English fluently!!
We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time on the monkey tour! Thank you for choosing to spend your day with us. We hope to see you again soon for more exciting adventures!
Our guide was wonderful he made the experience very special. He was so knowledgeable about all of it. He really made it special for us. He goes above and beyond
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We agree, He is a fantastic guide, and we are lucky to have them on our team! He has a real passion for it and it’s great to hear that his energy made the tour memorable for you.
Fun adventure to see nature and the ships in the canal. My your boat only had 3 guests which felt like a better experience than the boats that were packed full. Tour guide, Oscar, was fabulous!
Hi Jennifer], Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so glad we could be a part of your trip and that you enjoyed the experience. Your recommendation means the world to us. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Multiple last-minute changes to the pickup location (three different meeting points in total). The final change was sent only 1.5 hours before departure. We took an Uber to the last provided location, but no one was there and the mall was still closed. As a result, we were unable to join the tour, yet we were still charged the full amount and marked as a no-show. All communication is documented in the Viator message history. Very disappointing experience.
Dear Mr. Erich, I want to extend my sincere apologies for the experience that fell short of your expectations. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and will help us improve our service for future bookings. We have already made some changes to prevent this from happening again, as we are committed to providing the best possible experience for all our guests. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with the excellent service that you deserve. Sincerely, Diener Boya
What an amazing journey a must do when in Panama City! Oscar is the best tour guide ever such a great guide with a wealth of information. He knew so much about the history, people and city. He is also quite funny. We had the best time with so much to see and enjoy. The boat ride was exciting, safe and you get to see so much wildlife especially the monkeys. The canal and river was gorgeous. If you do any excursion this one is the one to do!
I'm so happy that you had a wonderful experience in our tour!, we always try to provide the best service to our guests!
