Monkey Island Eco Tour (Shore Excursion)

Starting from $109/pers$129/pers

Embark on a journey to explore the fauna and flora of Panama

Explore the fascinating biodiversity on this unforgettable adventure through the fauna and flora of Panama's luscious rainforest.

Monkey Island — Gatun Lake / Panama Canal

Navigate Lake Gatun and the Panama Canal on a private boat to several islands for close encounters with wild animals. You’ll meet capuchin and Geoffroy’s tamarin monkeys in their natural habitat, along with a variety of bird species, reptiles, and much more.

⚠️ The observation of wild animals is not guaranteed.
  • Days available

    Everyday

  • Pickup time and Duration

    Pickup times:

    Vary based on ship arrival and disembarkment


     

    Duration: 4h

  • Included

    • Pick-up from Fuerte Amador / Panama City Cruise Port
    • Transportation
    • Guide
    • Gatun Lake boat & captain
    • Bottled water
    • Port tax
  • Not Included

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Pick-up from Colon 2000 Cruise Port (available for purchase during checkout)
    • Gratuities
  • What to bring

    • Hat / Cap / Sunglasses
    • Light & comfortable clothes
  • Difficulty

    • Level: Easy
    • Details: Need to be able to get on and off a small boat
    • Minimum age: 3+

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Notes

  • Our semi-private tour offers an exclusive small group (max. 12 guests) experience with personalized attention, while allowing for some interaction with other like-minded travelers.
  • Our private tour provides a fully personalized and exclusive travel experience tailored to the individual or group’s specific interests and preferences, with a dedicated guide and no other participants.
  • This tour must be booked at least 2 days in advance of the tour date.
  • Minimum age for this tour: 6yo
  • Cancellation terms and conditions

    We loved seeing the sloths at the sloth sanctuary and going on the boat in Gamboa to look for monkeys, crocodiles, etc. Our guide was friendly and did a good job especially since he had to take over when our original guide was in a car accident on his way to pick us up.

    Safari06625266389

    Date of experience: January 2024 | From: Tripadvisor

    We had a phenomenal adventure, if you are planning a trip to beautiful Panama, please utilize the services of "Panama Your Way." The name says it all.

    Psamob

    Date of experience: February 2024 | From: Tripadvisor

    On short notice - sent an email inquiry Friday at 4:45 pm to see if we could see the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake / Gamboa Monkeys on Saturday, short n sweet and just the way we wanted.

    Karry M.

    Date of experience: July 2023 | From: Tripadvisor

    Absolutely, 100% spot on. Exactly what we were looking for. Suffice it to say, I'm looking for another excuse to return to Panama, and I know exactly who I'll be contacting when I do.

    Michael H.

    Date of experience: March 2023 | From: Tripadvisor

Frequent questions about this tour

  • Q: Where is Monkey Island?

    A:

    In Gatun Lake, part of the Panama Canal, within Soberanía National Park—about 30 min by road from the city, then boat.

  • Q: Which animals might we see?

    A:

    Nothing is guaranteed with wildlife, but these are the most likely animals you will encounter: Capuchin, howler, and tamarin monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, toucans, and canal traffic. Wildlife sightings are natural.

  • Q: How close do we get to the monkeys?

    A:

    Boats idle near the islands; animals often approach, sometimes even jump on boats, but do not touch them as they could be aggressive.

  • Q: Are life vests provided?

    A:

    Yes—mandatory for all guests.

Any other questions?

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