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Neil_B, Jun 2026
Dani was the best! I went...
Dani was the best! I went with my parents who are in their late 60s and Dani was so great accommodating their needs and moving at a slower pace.
Richard_H, Jun 2026
Exceptional tour guide and tour experience
Dan is a very experienced tour guide. Listening to his knowledge and stories about the Canal is like sitting through a history class. He captivates your interest and encourages you to ask questions to challenge him and help you learn about everything you are observing. Dan is a great tour guide, the watching ships cross the canal is awe inspiring. Don’t miss this tour with Dan.
Arp_M, Jun 2026
On-time pickup. Ended up...
On-time pickup. Ended up being private tour since my husand and I were the only ones. Lake Gatun boat ride was so nice- crazy to see such large ships up close headed to the locks. Pulling up to the mangroves was so cool- saw howler, capucin and tamarin monkeys. Even saw a crocodile- yikes! Then headed to Panama canal to watch the Imax movie (very informative) and actually see a couple of ships pass the Mira Flores locks. Our guide was very informative. (museum was closed for renovation)
Eugene_E, May 2026
Very enjoyable day at the Panama canal, viewing monkeys and boats.
Everything went well. Ricardo, our driver and guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. Importantly, he was a safe driver. Our boat ride was gorgeous. We had a splendid time one the canal--spotted three ships going through. Wildlife wise we encountered three types of monkey and a crocodile.
At the canal lock we saw a ship go through and the IMAX production.
All in all a great day at the canal.
Doug_C, Apr 2026
Jorge/George was...
Jorge/George was excellent. Spend time on Gatun to see monkeys and maybe a sloth, we did. Also see an indigenous village. Very good tour.
James_P, Apr 2026
Lots of animals
We saw 3 kinds of monkeys and several other interesting animals. There were loads of monkey boats out searching, so when some were found out was chaos with boats all piling into the same space. Our tour guide did a nice job on the hour ride to the marina. He did both Spanish and English evenly.
Mark_R, May 2026
Great Canal and Boat Tour
Ricardo did a great job showing us the Canal. And on the boat tour, we saw lots of wildlife, which included feeding some monkeys. Awesome tour!
Guy_D, May 2026
Canal and Gatun Lake private tour
Highly recommended to go for the private tour. You'll getting skip the lines at the canal and IMAX and get your own boat for the lake your. Our guide was amazing.
John_S, Feb 2026
Very informative tour of the monkey islands on Gatun Lake.
Our guide Maribel led us on a wonderful journey on Gatun Lake as we sought out several different types of monkeys - howlers, capuchin, and titi. Also, she pointed out many varieties of plants, trees, flowers, and birds as we visited a number of coves and islands on the lake. What a wonderful way to experience Panama!
Alan_I, May 2026
Must do tour of Panama Canal and more
It is well worth the extra money to do the private tour. Ruben was an excellent tour guide we did the Panama Canal and lucky to see a ship go through the locks.We also did the boat ride to Monkey Island though a bit touristy it still was fun.We highly recommend it.
Heather_F, Dec 2025
A must-do in Panama
It was a wonderful experience! Our tour guide Gonzo is the best guide you could ask for. He is knowledgeable, friendly, funny and obviously has great rapport with the indigenous people who live in the village we visited, which helped make our visit even more enjoyable and memorable. Thank you Gonzo!
magaly_r, May 2026
The tour was amazing. ...
The tour was amazing. Cesar is very knowledgeable and made the experience very interesting and fun.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Panama.
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Outdoor activities on the lake include freshwater fishing, waterskiing, and even scuba diving.
Wear layered clothing—even when it’s hot on land, it can get chilly out on the water.
Some boat cruises are wheelchair accessible, but it’s best to check in advance.
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