We had a great day on the Monkey Cruise Canal Tour with Jorge Salazar! We saw lots of beautiful wildlife on boat tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and made sure that we were comfortable all day with nice drinks available and lunch and bathroom stops in lovely places. The canal was amazing, and we learned lots of history along the way. We Highly recommend.
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Thank you so much for your kind words about this great experience and for choosing Panamanian Adventures as your go-to tour company in Panama! We truly appreciate your support!
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Amanda R
May 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Canal, boat ride to see monkeys
Well our driver Jose was ready with answers to all our questions. We however wanted to point out that this adventure doesnt pay for anything than his time driving you to the canal and to the boat dock. Again a real nice guy, but 155 dollars only pays you to be driven. We still had to pay another 94 dolllars to go to the canal and to go on a boat.
I liked him, but this was a bit spendy.
It was in the write up what was included, just review before you commit.
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Thank you for your review and for your kind words about Jose. We are delighted to hear that he was able to answer your questions and help make your day enjoyable.
We also appreciate your comments regarding the tour pricing and inclusions. Our goal is to provide complete transparency, and as you mentioned, the tour description clearly outlines which expenses are included and which entrance fees are paid separately. This allows guests to choose the experience that best fits their interests and budget.
We understand that travel costs can add up, and we appreciate your feedback. At the same time, we are pleased that you found Jose knowledgeable and helpful throughout the experience.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you back to Panama in the future.
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Kathryn_M
April 4, 2026 · via Viator
Pros: Ricky was very...
Pros: Ricky was very kind! Communicated in advance, pick up was smooth. A proud Panamanian and great guy. He was sweet with my kids. Also, this was the only such tour included find that was willing to do an airport pickup, which made this excursion possible on our 24 hour layover. We appreciated the flexibility.
Cons: This is the price for a driver/guide, but you will spend $500 easy, because you need to purchase the boat tickets and the Miraflores tickets in addition to pay for this tour. We just spent 10 days in South America with some amazing guides, and comparably- this didn’t meet the value. I’m honestly still not sure what we paid for. Essentially what we got was a (lovely!) private driver who knew the tricks to save us time at the locks (held our spot in line, told us to buy the tickets online ahead of time). But this isn’t a tour where we learned a lot, outside of the IMAX at the visitor center. Also, we asked to stop for lunch (communicated this in advance that we would need to), and we stopped at a gas station mini market for food. This was an 6 hour private tour and we really should have stopped at a restaurant (after all- it’s paying for a private tour so your family can be accommodated)! Finally, re: wildlife- no one’s fault (Ricky felt terrible!) but we didn’t see many animals. We also didn’t learn much about their habitats, predators, etc. just went around in a boat to see them. Go in the early morning if you can and you’ll have better luck. And- please note that you aren’t supposed to feed them! The guides frequently have you feed the monkeys bananas to coax them down. They are WILD! This is bad for them and for us.
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Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re very happy to hear that Ricky was kind, communicative, accommodating, and especially wonderful with your children. We’re also glad our airport pickup flexibility helped make the most of your 24-hour layover in Panama.
We’re sorry that some aspects of the experience did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the depth of guiding and the lunch stop. Your comments are valuable, and we’ll review these points with our team to help ensure the experience better reflects what guests expect from a private tour. Wildlife sightings are naturally unpredictable, but we appreciate your helpful note about visiting earlier in the day.
Thank you again for choosing Panamanian Adventures and for recognizing Ricky’s dedication. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you and your family with an even more enriching experience in the future.
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dianne316
March 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour and guide
Great tour - Highly recommend to see the Canal and surrounding area.
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Thank you so much for your kind words about this great experience and for choosing Panamanian Adventures as your go-to tour company in Panama! We truly appreciate your support!
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Micah K
February 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Monkey island and Panama canal tour
Carlos Alberto was an amazing guide. He is very knowledgeable, speaks a decent English, and was very professional. Highly recommend him
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Carlos Alberto provided you with such an excellent experience. His knowledge, professionalism, and dedication are qualities we truly value, and we’re happy he could make your tour enjoyable.
We greatly appreciate your recommendation of Carlos Alberto and Panamanian Adventures. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in Panama!
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Cary H
January 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour - worth every penny!
Jorge was fantastic - gave us history and great perspective on Panama. Our boat excursion was amazing seeing all sorts of wildlife. And our tour of Miraflores locks and watching the operation was a great experience.
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Jorge gave you such a great perspective on Panama and made the experience both informative and enjoyable. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the boat excursion and the opportunity to see so much wildlife.
We’re also glad the visit to the Miraflores Locks and watching the Canal in operation was a highlight of your day. Thank you for choosing Panamanian Adventures—we truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Panama!
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charlescW7783QQ
November 13, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful guide and visit
Superb time with César. We visited the lake, checked out the monkeys, went to the visitor centre, and capped it off with a lunch. Great time with a great guide, thank you!
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Thank you so much for your kind words about this great experience and for choosing Panamanian Adventures as your go-to tour company in Panama! We truly appreciate your support!
