Panama Canal Tour: Wildlife and Brunch

Embark on a thrilling 5-hour Panama Canal boat safari and jungle walk. Get up close with transiting ships, explore wildlife-filled islands, savor local cuisine, and trek through Soberanía National Park.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Panama City - The tour begins with a pickup from central Panama City hotels, transporting you to the historic Panama Canal Zone. Arrangements for pickups from hotels outside central Panama City can be made for an additional fee.
  • Gatun Lake - Your adventure starts with a visit to Gatun Lake, a remarkable blend of nature and engineering,…
What's Included
  • Binoculars
  • Boat ride included in the price
  • Bottled water
  • English-speaking nature guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Not a transit tour and Doesn’t include any locks visitors center.
  • Pick Up from Playa Bonita Hotels need to pay extra $10 per person for Roundtrip Transportation
  • No pick up or drop off at the Airport or Airport Hotels
  • Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall, Arraijan or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Discover the iconic Panama Canal, encounter wildlife on Gatun Lake, and savor a traditional Panamanian brunch in the historic heart of Casco Viejo.
Your buffet-style Panamanian brunch features:
• Pollo Guisado (classic stewed chicken)
• Carimañolas (yuca filled with cheese or meat)
• Empanadas
• Hojaldres (Panamanian fried bread)
• Local queso blanco…

Location
Panama City
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Abouha
Aug 17, 2025
A real adventure - Ernesto the guide kept us up to date with pickup time . He and the driver took us over the Sentinel bridge so we could see a ship passing on the canal. They stopped to let us see a sloth and we we saw the 3 types of monkeys and a Crocodile. Then the “worst rain storm” he has ever had as a tour guide hit us , making the channel choppy and without visibility. The boat driver and the guide maintained calm . We looked like we had all taken a swim with our clothes on . It really was an adventure.
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Meander571575
Aug 5, 2025
Nice afternoon trip - Great time in the canal and spotting wild monkeys! Jordi our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the canal and city history as well as the wildlife
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Jerred_d
Jul 14, 2025
Great time. Went with my... - Great time. Went with my son for his birthday and he had a blast. The boat was spacious and the people were friendly and the crew was great.
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Alli_b
Jul 11, 2025
10/10 Panama Boat Tour! - The boat tour was wonderful! John was a great, super knowledgeable guide, and we got to see some of the beautiful wildlife that Panama has to offer. Perfect amount of time, the pick-up and drop-off was easy, and I love that this tour is ethical and prioritizes the health and wellbeing of the native animals. I’d highly recommend it for anyone visiting Panama.
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Chance1968
Jul 10, 2025
A fun, engaging tour with a great guide! - We were looking forward to this trip and were not disappointed. First, it was wonderful that they picked us up at our hotel. I'm not sure that they can do that at every hotel, but it was certainly convenient. Alonzo was our tour guide and we found him entertaining and very knowledgeable, giving us the history of the Canal and Gatun Lake and the type of wildlife we would see. Our first sighting was a sloth just off the road and the driver stopped the tour van so we could get photos. There were two groups (one going to the Canal) and our group going on the lake and to Monkey Island, so we separated and started our excursion. Though it was hot, once we were on the lake and speeding along, it was comfortable. We saw a crocodile, all type of birds, iguanas, turtles and more. Of course, the star of the show and the main attractions were the monkeys. They did not disappoint, joining us on the boat and giving you plenty of photo ops. On the way back, we made a quick stop for coffee and snacks (if you wanted) and then the van took us back to our respective hotels. This is a great excursion for a really good price. Alonso was a great guide. Highly recommended!
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Janetrj915nr
Jun 23, 2025
Loved meeting the monkeys and the boat trip was great too - a lovely three hours out. - Fantastic meeting up close and personal with the monkeys. It was an early start to the morning but well worth it. We were picked up at 6.05 so on the water before 7.00 and we were some of the first there so the monkeys were hungry. We met lots of capuchin and tamarin monkeys and some of them walked on you but they were lovely and light. Great experience. The boat trip was also great.
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Roam10209818610
Jun 20, 2025
Amazing day. Well worth the money! - This was such a great day. It was a short drive to the boat and being in the canal really brought it to life. We saw lots of wildlife and our guide was awesome. Very informative and made us feel super comfortable.
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Erincatron
Jun 19, 2025
Excellent experience - We had an amazing experience on the Monkey Tour, and it exceeded all of our expectations! Our guide, Ernesto, was absolutely fabulous — knowledgeable, kind, funny, and passionate about the wildlife and the local area. He made the tour not only educational but also incredibly fun. We saw so many monkeys up close in their natural habitat, and Ernesto made sure everyone had the chance to enjoy the experience, ask questions, and take great photos. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and it made all the difference. This tour was a highlight of our trip and one we’ll be talking about for a long time. Highly recommend — and if you can, ask for Ernesto! He made it unforgettable. 🐒🌿🌞
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Marco_b
Jul 13, 2025
Take the morning tour,... - Take the morning tour, not too busy and not so hot. Nice experience. Good and friendly guide Ernesto..
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Jan_s
Jun 19, 2025
Toll - Was a great trip from Panama and saw animals and the food was delicious. Highly recommended.
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From $70
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).