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Reginald_W, Sep 2026
Informative & fun!
This was an excellent tour. Not only was it informative (the Imax film about the Panama Canal), it was also a lot of fun (monkeying around)!
Kathryn_B, Aug 2026
GREAT way to experience on of the greatest human engineering feats of our time! With some nature and a boat ride too!
Bring sunscreen. You'll get up close with the monkeys but can move to back of boat if you want to observe from afar. The IMAX is VERY educational and enjoyable!
Valentina_G, Aug 2026
We had an amazing time...
We had an amazing time with our tour guide Alcibiades! He was an incredibly thoughtful and knowledgeable guide with a plethora of information about Panama, the canal, and the tour itself. He made me and my dad feel like family and made sure we had a great time. The boat ride around Gatun lake was our favorite part, especially getting to see the local wildlife. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Allen_D, Jul 2026
Great family activity with a wonderful tour guide
Our guide was full of info on Panama as well. Now we have a better idea about Panama as well as a thorough understanding of the canal. The boat trip was great as well. We fed monkeys, saw bats and a sloth. Highly recommend this tour!
Patterson_P, Jul 2026
Must do.
Watching how smooth these huge boats glide through was amazing.
The monkeys were fun to watch. Some were feisty.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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)
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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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