Gatun Lake and Monkey Island Sightseeing Cruise from Panama City

Panama City, Panama

Join an exciting half-day eco journey along the Panama Canal and experience some of Panama's secret sights and sounds. You'll hop aboard a high-speed motorboat and marvel at the breathtaking flora and fauna surrounding Gatun Lake. Enjoy stops at Monkey Island and Sounds of Silence Island!

You'll be picked up at your Panama City hotel and driven to Gamboa, where you'll meet your naturalist guide. First, you'll travel via a high-speed motorboat along the Panama Canal, navigating through ancient routes that once crossed the isthmus long before the creation of the lakes. You may come close to some of the large ships that transit the canal daily.

After turning the engine off, you'll slowly cruise along the forested banks of Gatun Lake and head towards Monkey Island. A protected area and your first stop on the tour, Monkey Island boasts an incredible amount of wildlife. Stay on the lookout for capuchin monkeys, three-toed sloths, howler monkeys and various kinds of toucans.

You'll then jump back on the boat and head to an even more remote location, Sounds of Silence Island. Here, you'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy a picnic. You may also explore on your own while kayaking, swimming and fishing. If you prefer, just relax on the island and sip a cool drink while taking in the beauty of the area before returning to your Panama City hotel.

USD $210.00

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   acswift,    May 2017
The tour was excellent, and the guide was great.

Review by:   Douglas E,    April 2017
Easy going, great natural scenery, easy going tour

Review by:   William G,    May 2016
Tour description and what happened are quite different. The boat ride was very short,less than an hour. There was no disembarking the boat, no kayaking, nothing but a very short boat ride. We then went to a nature preserve which was a poor excuse for a zoo. We were given a stale sandwich and a drink to picnic with. The most expensive tour that we took and most disappointing.

Review by:   Marsha P,    March 2016
trip around gatun lake fantastic. Saw capuchino and howler monkies, alligator, iguana and turtle._br/_ kayak ride OK. lUNCH ok

Review by:   Leslie P,    March 2016
We had a good guide for the two of us. Good experience all around: three types of monkeys and a young crocodile were special to see.

Review by:   Bernardo,    July 2013
George was a great guide. Had a fantastic time and definitely recommend this tour.

Review by:   Ralph E,    June 2013
Great trip! Great Guide! This tour met all our expectation.

Review by:   John H,    April 2013
Our guide was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. And that he went out of his way to make us feel welcome in his country.

Review by:   Sharon B,    September 2012
Highlight of our trip!! Everything was perfect!

Review by:   Jonathan E,    August 2012
The tour guide on this was wonderful a young man whom wanted to share his vast knowledge with us on the lakes and canal. Unfortunately when we got to the Island we were going to kayak but the equipment was locked away and no key! My son was eagerly awaiting the secret WW2 US communications center on one of the islands but this has been taken off the tour due to the widening of the canal.

Review by:   Allan W,    July 2012
Our Monkey Island Cruise was spectacular. We saw monkeys, lizards, baby crocodiles, and a variety of birds. So glad we did this cruise.

Review by:   Matt G,    February 2012
Excellent family tour. Tour leader was terrific as was the boat captain. Highlight was definitely getting to feed the monkeys on Monkey Island._br/_ If you're in Panama City this should be #1 on your list.

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