Gatun Lake: Monkeys & Exotic Wildlife by the Canal

Set out from Panama City in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle bound for Gamboa Marina. Board your riverboat and glide across Gatun Lake, a vital section of the Panama Canal surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. As you cruise, watch for the lake’s most famous residents — white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys, and Geoffrey’s tamarins. With a bit of luck, you may also spot sloths resting in the treetops, colorful tropical birds, or crocodiles sunning on the shore. Your certified guide shares fascinating insights about the canal, its history, and the rich biodiversity of the Chagres River basin, making this more than just a wildlife encounter. End your adventure with a comfortable return ride to Panama City, arriving back at your hotel with unforgettable memories and photos of Panama’s wildlife.

Itinerary

What’s included

• Professional local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water
• Most time on the lake
• Viator's badge of excellence
• Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan

Not Included

• Meals
• Boat Fee to be paid on site

Additional Information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• May be operated by a multilingual guide
• The duration of the tour includes travel time.

Cancellation Policy

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

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Important Information

• $20 per person Boat fee to be paid at pickup
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.

Please note we go to multiples hotels and the pick up time will be
Morning tour: between 6:15am and 7am or
Midday tour: Between 10:40am and 11:55am

1. Please read all details of the tour description including the $20usd boat fee to be paid at pickup.

2.Customers in the casco viejo and santa ana area need to meet us at the Tantalo Hotel due to heavy traffic which delay the tour.

3. No Pickup available from Dreams, Westin, Costa del Este and Causeway you will have to meet us at the closest pickup location available.

4. No transfer available for the hotels near or in Tocumen international airport.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–5 years · Child: 6–11 years · Adult: 12–99 years