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Susan_M, Sep 2026
Lots of monkeys!
I decided to take the early tour as this is the best time to see wildlife. Our guide was Jenny and our driver was Brian. Jenny gave us some information along the way about the Gatun Lake and also what to do not to do if the monkeys come on to the boat. We were joined by a monkey whisperer (local guide) at the dock. It was great to be on the majestic Lake we saw a ship on its way down. When we got to the quieter area to see monkeys you could really appreciate the serenity of the rainforest. Thanks to our monkey whisperer and boat driver we saw lots of monkeys. The capuchins and tamarins came in to the boat. The two howler monkeys came very close. We saw some other wildlife too. It was a great tour. Jenny was full energy and fun from start to finish.
Keith_H, Aug 2026
Panama Canal cruise
An excellent day with an early start. The boat was very comfortable and the tour guide very informative and helpful. This is the best way to experience the canal and worth every dollar. Breakfast and lunch included plus free non alcoholic drinks. Highly recommended.
n22t2fh7kw, Jul 2026
Jungle vibes within view of the city!!
Starting the day early to experience this nature walk was 100% worth it. I was picked up at my hotel around 6:30 am. Ancon Point was about a 20-25 minute drive. The park is plastic-less so I purchased a cute sloth aluminum bottle from Raphael the day before.
Side note: Make sure you try to eat a decent sized breakfast beforehand because you will burn energy. Also, water is an absolute must. I actually ran out of water before I reached the top of the mountain. Luckily the tour starts before 7am because even at that time the heat and humidity are rising.
On the walk up you will notice a mixture of flat and steep terrain. However, there’s plenty of opportunities to take a breather when one of the animals, reptiles or birds are spotted.
I for one believe it’s beautiful to see creatures in their natural habitat unbothered and at peace. Rafael has an eagle eye for sloths, frogs, iguanas and toucans. It’s almost like he and the reserve are connected. While walking the steep trails he still was able to intensely listen out for the sounds of different birds. At times he was able to pinpoint their location but they were too fast to be photographed. But, I was satisfied with seeing the beautiful colors of a toucan fly within my eyesight. Free, and not in a zoo. So my day was still made.
Rafael loves what he does and it’s contagious. He may be a sloth whisperer in my eyes but he still can’t predict what creatures will be visible. So, keep that in mind. Personally, I left with a full heart and entire day ahead of me. He sent me plenty of pics and video from our adventure the next day and I was elated. If you want a unique experience full of anticipation and welcomed surprises I recommend booking this tour.
William_J, May 2026
Amazing trip to el valle de anton
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We had an amazing day trip to El Valle de Antón, Panama with Misseal and our incredible tour guide, Abel. This tour was the perfect mix of adventure, sightseeing, wildlife, and relaxation.
Part of our group — my son, his girlfriend, and my wife — hiked the Sleeping Indian Girl trail and absolutely loved it. Meanwhile, my daughter, her boyfriend, and I visited the zoo and butterfly garden, which were both fantastic. Afterward, we all met back up to visit the beautiful waterfall and then relaxed in the hot springs, with a great lunch in between.
One of the highlights of the day was seeing sloths and toucans in the wild — such an unforgettable experience!
Abel made the entire trip special. He was knowledgeable, friendly, fun, and made sure everyone had a great experience no matter which activities they chose. You can tell he truly cares about his guests having the best possible day.
If you book this tour, definitely ask for Abel. Highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Panama!
Jeffrey_C, Dec 2025
Lake Gatun
This was the best tour we have taken so far in Panama.
Our guide Gonzales was incredible. His knowledge and enthusiasm were perfect. On Lake Gatun he showed us monkeys, birds, sloth, bats and even a crocodile. The experience was unique. I sing the village was interesting as well since Gonzales was so know about the culture and art. He took us on a short hike and pointed out different trees and their use in daily life.
The entire tour was very enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour.
(The guide goes by Gonzo…for future reference)
Kenneth_L, Nov 2025
Cloud Forest Wildlife Hike
This was a great hike at a slow pace with our guide pointing out and explaining the wildlife, plants, insects, birds and the history of the mountain area. Jaime was terrific and added a personal perspective as he was raised in the area. We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot.
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