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Tours/Panama City/Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Panama City travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs

Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island

5.0(8)Panama City6h 30min
VIATOR5.0(6)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
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Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island

At a glance

Duration
6h 30min
Price from
$140 / person
Location
Panama City, Panama
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 12
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Manakin Adventures Panama

Description

This morning you will pick up by our naturalist tour guide to visit Gamboa, this areas has a largest biodiversity because there is a section of national parks to preserve the frsh water for the function of the Panama Canal. Visit the sloth sanctuary, this rescue center has a big compromise to save the sloths of the area and provide care and re introduction in the rainforest for this animals, the program include the rescue of other species too, we will undestand the beahive of the sloths and also we visit the butterfly garden and the frogs exibithions. Continue for lunch (not included) and on the afternoon enjoy a boat ride on the waters of the canal to visit the gatun lake and explore different islands looking for monkeys and wildlife. The tour is great for families to explore the rainforest, the Panama canal with our expert tour guides.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
8:30 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 13–85)
$140
Child (ages 2–12)
$140

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.

Tour Options

Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island

Pickup included

Itinerary

Gamboa
90 min

We visit the Sloth sanctuary and the Exibithions of the sanctuary than include a buttelfly garden, frogs and orchids.

Chagres River
Admission included120 min

Navigate the Panama canal by fast boat with our naturalist tour guides to reach the gatun lake and looking for monkeys and wildlife of this protected areas of the Panama Canal

What's included

Included
Boat
Entrances to the Sloth Sanctuary and the Exibithions
Not included
We do not include lunch but we stop in a restaurant for lunch.

Pickup Locations & Times

Waiting at the ramp of the hotel, we notify by Viator the pick up time the day before of the tour.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
8 reviews
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How it compares in Panama City

  • Starting price $140 is 15% below the typical $165 for tours of similar length in Panama City

Excurgo comparison of 857 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • We include the land transportation

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island take?

Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island lasts about 6h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.

How much does Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island cost?

Prices start at $140 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:30 AM.

How much does Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island cost for children?

Children aged 2–12 pay from $140, adults from $140.

Can I cancel Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Waiting at the ramp of the hotel, we notify by Viator the pick up time the day before of the tour. Pickup points include La Concordia Boutique Hotel, Hotel San Felipe.

What languages is Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(8)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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michelletC3095EI
May 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The highlight of our trip to Panama.

This tour was the highlight of our trip. Our tour guide Juan was awesome. He gave us a great overview of the history of Panama on the way to the slot sanctuary. The sloth sanctuary is smaller than expected but it was nice to see the slots. The best part of the trip was the boat ride with Juan and the boat driver. They made sure that we saw all of the wildlife in Lake Gatun. We saw three different types of monkeys, a sloth, iguanas, and a small crocodile. The white faced monkeys were so cute and to fun to interact with. There was an entire family of them! It was great. We also got to drive past the huge boats on the Panama canal. After the boat ride, he took us to a beautiful area to have lunch and relax. On the way back to the hotel he drove us through Fort Clayton and by the military cemetery because he knew my grandfathered was in the army in Panama during WWII. It was a great day. We really appreciated Juan and the extra mile he went to make sure that our experience was memorable.

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Judy_S
May 20, 2026 · via Viator
Monkey Island & Sloth Sanctuary Tour

Juan, our tour guide, made this a trip to remember. He went out of his way to point out monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and crocodiles during our tour. His tour of the Gamboa area was also very enlightening and endearing, since I am a former resident of Gamboa. I highly recommend Juan. You won’t be disappointed.

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qanic6
December 5, 2025 · via Viator
Amazing!

This company is absolutely amazing! They went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience. We saw 3 types of monkeys, sloths not only in the sanctuary but on the grounds around it, butterflies, frogs, and orchids. The guide, Hector, was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. The driver, Diego, was also friendly and a great driver. He even went way out of his way to bring back my glasses that I left in the car. All members of the team wired together to make sure I got my glasses back which I really needed and I can’t thank them enough for that. All staff communicated well as to the pick up time and answered questions quickly pre-tour when I reached out to them. We even got lucky and had the tour all to ourselves. I’d absolutely book with this company again and I can’t thank them enough for a wonderful experience!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience with us. Héctor and Diego will be very happy to know that their knowledge, friendliness, and dedication made your day so special. Our whole team was glad to help you recover your glasses — we always do everything we can to take care of our guests. It’s great to know you enjoyed the wildlife sightings, from the different species of monkeys to the sloths, butterflies, frogs, and orchids. And having the tour all to yourselves is always a special bonus! We truly appreciate your kind words and the time you took to share your experience. It was an honor to host you, and we would be thrilled to welcome you again on your next visit to Panama. Warm regards, Juan Manakin Adventures Panama

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Connector53606766517
April 25, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Monkey Island and sloth sanctuary

Hector was a great guide. We enjoyed ourselves. He was very personable and made our experience memorable! I would would book again through this company!

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Nicole_G
March 22, 2025 · via Viator
Great tour as advertised

Our family of four ended up with a private tour that was exactly as anticipated. Juan was an excellent, experienced guide and driver.

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Anonymous
December 13, 2024 · via Viator
Better than expected

seasonal availability of orchid blooms and butterfly volume. sloth sanctuary is small, but interesting. monkey island boat trip is absolutely worth the money Hector, the tour guide, was absolutely amazing to work with

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Darren_S
December 6, 2024 · via Viator
A great day out overall.

High quality, modern and comfortable transport. Knowledgeable and informative guide. A great mixture of activities, all of which delivered more than promised. A great day out overall.

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Ivy_B
September 18, 2024 · via Viator
Great tour to Gamboa, Gatun lake and Monkey Islands

Our tour guide Juan made this a fantastic tour. He was able to spot wildlife and made sure that we were able to see birds, monkeys and sloths as well as giving us some history of the canal area. He was so enjoyable to be with on the tour. It was a great day.

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$140/ person
5.0(8)
Duration6h 30min
LanguagesEN, ES
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