Wildlife Boat Tour in the Panama Canal Lake
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Panama City, Panama
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- boat tour
- Extra fee of US$30 per group if pick up is from Playa Bonita or airport zone$30.00 per booking
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Please be ready in the lobby of your hotel at the scheduled pickup time. Your guide will meet you there holding a tablet displaying your name. If your accommodation does not have a lobby, please wait outside at the main entrance.
Itinerary
1
Lake Gatun
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 62 reviews
Paul_Z, Mar 2026
Boat Tour on the Gatun Lake with great Expereance of many wild Monkeys on Islands.
Good Information by the Guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the Gatun Lake boat tour, the monkeys, and the guide’s information. Hope to see you again soon!
Paul_S, Feb 2026
Great experience seeing the canal and wildlife . From the initial contact to pickup/drop off, all went seamless.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the canal and wildlife experience and that everything went smoothly from start to finish. It was a pleasure having you with us!
Steve_S, Feb 2026
Antonio, our tour guide, was absolutely phenomenal. Very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful. Amazing with the monkeys, we call him the monkey whisperer! A complete recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear that Antonio made your experience so special. “The monkey whisperer” — we love that! 🐒 We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him.
Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Panama soon!
Brian_Q, Feb 2026
Cesar was a wealth of information. From the moment he picked us up in the square we were all learning from Cesar about Panama. On oir boat ride on the canal, Ceasr found three types of monkeys, a sloth, and sleeping bats, plis we got to see many birds up close.
Book this trip and make sure Cesar is youur guide.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the wildlife and learned so much with Cesar. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Jay_H, Feb 2026
We have used Viator many times and always enjoy but today was extraordinary!!!! Our guide Diener Boya loves what he does and it shows. He was kind, informative, and just as excited as we were when we saw 6 different types of monkeys some of which climbed right on our boat, a sleeping Sloth, a Toucan, a family of bats and a baby Alligator sunning itself. It would have been great just seeing all that but Diener Boya topped it off, he was truly the best!!! Highly recommend booking this experience! Jay
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jay! 😊
We’re truly happy to know you had such an amazing day and enjoyed the incredible wildlife at Gatun Lake. Feedback like yours motivates us to keep providing authentic and memorable experiences.
We would be delighted to welcome you back to Panama again! 🌿🐒🚤
Erica_W, Jan 2026
This was a great experience I had with my two children. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, keeping us entertained while also showing us a lot of the biodiversity in Lake Gatun.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you and your children enjoyed the experience at Gatun Lake
Dendray_B, Jan 2026
Today, Elliott was our driver and her was more than punctual. He arrived early to our hotel and met us in the lobby. He was really informative and made sure our monkey island experience took place at eye level!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the Monkey Island experience and Elliott’s punctual and informative service.
Marta_L, Dec 2025
This was an absolutely amazing trip. My husband and I were the only ones on the tour. Logan booked Melissa to take us on her boat. Wow!! What great eyesight. Melissa spotted 2 alligators, 3 different types of monkeys, 3 iguanas, 1 sloth, and some cute little bats hanging from a tree. We couldn’t ask for more. We also passed 2 huge tankers that had crossed the Panama Canal. I highly recommend Logan and Melissa.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and the amazing wildlife sightings with Logan and Melissa. We appreciate your recommendation!
Alexandra_H, Dec 2025
César was a great guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable, about the monkeys and about Panama in general. Very respectful of the animals and the habitat. He helped me in and out of the boat with great kindness (I have crutches.) It was very moving to see these gorgeous animals in the wild.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re happy you enjoyed the wildlife experience and César’s attentive guidance. Hope to see you again!
Chester_C, Nov 2025
Great to see a part of the canal and some wildlife. Even during the rain our guide was able to find wildlife and explain a lot about the rainforest.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the Canal, the wildlife, and the guide’s explanations—even in the rain.
James_W, Oct 2025
This was a completely magical experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English almost perfectly. But also help us to learn Spanish when we asked. I would recommend this tour and guide .
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and your guide’s company. Hope to see you again in Panama!
Courtney_W, Jul 2025
Communication was timely and we we were promptly picked up from our hotel to embark on this tour. The tour guide Logan was friendly and accommodating- providing drinks and laughs throughout. We really enjoyed our boat tour and got to even feed some monkeys. I highly recommend this company for your next Panama tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and the monkey experience. Hope to see you again in Panama!
Khadijah_T, Jul 2025
Our tour with Kevin was great! He was very timely and knowledgeable. We were able to see different types of monkeys & fed them. Overall a great experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear you had a great time with Kevin and enjoyed the experience with the monkeys. We hope to welcome you again soon for another adventure!
Theresa_J, Jun 2025
What a blast. Logan is the best tour guide ever. The boat ride was a delight. The monkeys were just adorable coming on our boat to eat the bananas. Logan is also a great conversationalist. Very knowledgeable of the history of Panama
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed both tours. Logan will be happy to hear your kind words!
Piotr_J, May 2025
This is something very special for those personal who are in love with pure nature. Our guide - Mr. Logan did his best to make our Tour extraordinary. In spite of very strong rain, the trip was great. He adjusted the time of starting our cruise by boat to the weather. During the rain we stoped at the nearest hotel to wait. After half an hour, when rain stoped, he drove us to the boat. After the rain, the weather was perfect. We saw a lot of monkeys, but also a swimming crocodile, iguana and baby bats.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour despite the rain and that Mr. Logan made the experience special. Seeing so much wildlife must have been amazing! We hope to see you again.
Patrick_O, Apr 2025
Our guide Logan brought us to many places with lots of action! It was a very impressive tour, can't recommend it enough :-)
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Logan. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Andrena_F, Mar 2025
Our tour guide Logan was amazing from start to finish. He arrived promptly at our hotel for pick up. When we arrived to Monkey Island it’s very easy to see they respond to him. He knew exactly what to do to make them come down and we were able to get amazing footage feeding them. Amazing experience! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone interested.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you had an amazing experience and that Logan made it even more special. Hope to see you on another adventure with Jhaline Tours Panama!
Linda_H, Feb 2025
Logan was absolutely fabulous. We saw do many monkeys as well as other wildlife. We highly recommend this tour
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed seeing so much wildlife. Hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! 🌿🐒
veronica_p, Jan 2025
We had the most amazing time! Our tour guide Mr. Logan was AMAZING. We were able to experience panama in a short amount of time but learn so much about it! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to others! Very professional and friendly staff. They really go above and beyond to provide an amazing experience!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We’re thrilled you had an amazing time and enjoyed the tour with Mr. Logan! Thank you for your kind words and recommendation!
paulina_s, Jan 2025
Everyone was very happy, especially the kids when they could feed the monkeys. We saw all three kind of monkey, iguana and birds.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We’re glad everyone, especially the kids, had a great time with the monkeys! Thanks for your feedback!
Dixie_M, Nov 2024
This was a trip of a lifetime. We saw lots of monkey families and got to feed them. Armando could have not been more pleasant. I will be back.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you! We’re glad you had an unforgettable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Heather_B, Nov 2024
My daughter and I enjoyed the day Arnulfo Logan our tour guide was on time for our pick up. He was very professional and considerate. He took the time to point out the different areas and spent time to ensure we got very good pictures and experiences with the monkeys. We loved the monkeys and enjoyed interacting with them. We were able to get pictures as Mr. Logan spent time to ensure that we had a valuable experience. The boat ride was great. The weather was awesome so we were able to enjoy the day completely. Arnulfo took us to an area afterwards where we could get souvenirs and we were able to find shirts and key rings etc. at a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend the trip to monkey island, it was a wonderful experience. Hats off to you Mr. Logan on a job well done
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you and your daughter had a memorable experience with the monkeys, enjoyed the boat ride, and found some great souvenirs. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Tanisha_P, Oct 2024
Love this tour. The monkeys were so much fun and the tour guide was informative. I believe his name was Logan but can't really remember. Definitely would recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for the great review! We’re happy you enjoyed the tour and had fun with the monkeys.
Amir_D, Oct 2024
Trip was cancelled shortly after the beginning due to terrible weather without reaching the destination and the goal of the trip. The Operator, despite repetitive questions from my side whether we should go on this weather, assured me that over the destination the weather is good. It was not and we had to turn back. Operator refused to refund the full travel fare.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry the experience didn’t meet your expectations due to the weather. At the beginning of the trip, conditions at the destination were favorable, and it only began to rain after we arrived. Your safety and comfort are our priority, and we made the decision to turn back to avoid any major inconvenience caused by the sudden weather change.
Clifton_T, Sep 2024
Our guide Logan was awesome! Knowledgeable and super patient and kind! Highly recommend him as he will take care of all your needs.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your review
Nathaniel_M, Aug 2024
Our guide Luis was amazing and very knowledgeable. Best to do this tour in morning when the monkeys are hungry
Response from Host, Aug 2024
"Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Luis. Hope to see you again!"
Jasmine_M, Aug 2024
Mr Logan & son was a great guide, I would highly recommend this tour. The communication was perfect regarding the delays and the background of the monkey island.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Mr. Logan and his son. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to see you again soon!
Laura_B, Aug 2024
Our tour guide, Logan was phenomenal. He went up and beyond to make our tour memorable, fun, and personal. He is the best tourist guide I have ever encounter. 5 stars customer service and 5 stars for the tour. It was small, private, fun, educational, and safe. Logan picked us up on time, was very communicative and attentive.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that Logan made your tour memorable and enjoyable. Your 5-star rating means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!
Tashana_M, Aug 2024
The Monkey Island Boat tour was very fun and interesting. Logan was super informative and made sure we had a chance to see and feed the monkeys. He was such a great tour guide. Logan is the best, he also showed us historical places and he flea markets on the way. Overall an amazing experience seeing the Panamá Canal and the wildlife.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Monkey Island tour and Logan's guidance. We’re glad you had an amazing experience!
Maria_B, Jul 2024
Our Viator tour experience with this tour was amazing. Our tour guide Arnulfo was so kind, very knowledgeable and provided us with a great experience. My kids were so happy and keep raving about how much fun they had. I will definitely return to this tour when I come back to Panama and I recommend booking you will not regret it.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you and your kids had a fantastic time with Arnulfo. Your feedback helps us grow as a company, and we appreciate your recommendation. Looking forward to your next visit
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