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Panama Canal

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Agua Clara Visitor Center

Fort Sherman, Colón

Puerto Colón

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Manuel Antonio National ParkAttraction in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Cholón, ColombiaAttraction in Baru Island, Colombia

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Panama: Monkey Island, Sloth Sanctuary and Panama Canal Tour

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
309 reviews
Activity provider:
Tao Travel 365 Tours
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Panama: Monkey Island, Sloth Sanctuary and Panama Canal Tour
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
309 reviews

Enjoy an up-close encounter with different species of monkeys and sloths on a tour from Panama City with transfers. Then, visit orchid gardens and Butterfly House, and ride a boat into the Panama Canal.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
Please wait in the lobby of your hotel starting at 6:30 AM.
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Sheena – United States

Wonderful, we had a really great time. We would recommend this tour, we went early and saw lots of monkeys

5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jeanine – United States

Oscar was the best tour guide sharing so much knowledge about Panama, the canal and rainforest. Loved looking for the monkey’s, hawks and other critters. The sloth sanctuary, frogs and butterflies were fun to see. Highly recommend this tour!

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Pickup location:

    Panama City

  • Jeep / SUV

    (45 minutes)

  • Monkey Island Tour

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

    Guided tour (1.5 hours)

  • Jeep / SUV

    (45 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Panama City

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Feel the breeze on your face as your ride through the Panama Canal
  • Visit Monkey Island and meet several species of monkeys in the wild
  • See Panama’s cutest animals at the Sloth Sanctuary located in Gamboa
  • Delight in over 20 species of butterflies flitting around the Butterfly Farm
  • Marvel at several flowers native to the country at the Orchid Nursery

Full description

Explore a rich variety of ecological attractions on a guided trip from Panama City to a butterfly farm, a frog exhibition, a sloth sanctuary, and an orchid garden. Ride a boat into the Chagres River and into the Panama Canal, watching large cruise ships sail by.

Meet your guide at your hotel, starting the tour early to see more monkeys before their bellies are full from other visitors feeding them. As you begin the 40-minute drive, see colonial American neighborhoods that served as homes for the Canal construction families and pass the Culebra Cut.

As you arrive at the shores of Lake Gatun, be greeted by the dense rainforest and all its intriguing sights and sounds. Embark on a boat ride into the Chagres River, which will lead you into the artificially created Gatun Lake, which is a hotspot for biodiversity.

Spot wildlife such as the coati, howler monkeys, squirrels, and sloths, as well as beautiful birds like the toucan and parrots. Take a path parallel to the Panama Canal and into Soberanía National Park on your way to the Gamboa Public Docks, where the Chagres River meets the Panama Canal.

A couple of minutes into the boat ride, enter the Canal and take a quick ride past the Dredging Division's facilities and along the shipping lane toward the Monkey Island area. With Panama’s abundant biodiversity, a bit of luck, and your boat captains’ sharp eyes, keep an eye out for wildlife.

As you land on Monkey Island, listen for the different primate sounds and the rustling in the trees as monkeys jump amongst the branches. Prepare for monkeys to come up to you and inspect your clothes, hats, and bags.

Next up, visit the Sloth Sanctuary located inside the Gamboa region, nestled within the lush rainforests of Panama. As you arrive at the sanctuary, find yourself surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Upon entering the sanctuary, be greeted by passionate staff who will provide you with an introduction to the world of sloths. Listen to interesting facts about these slow-moving creatures, their behaviors, and their importance in the ecosystem.

Next, visit the Orchid Gardens within walking distance from the sloth sanctuary to admire wild species native to the country, including some miniature ones and Panama’s national flower. Then explore the Frog Exhibition, home to hundreds of frogs native to tropical America.

For your last stop, head to the Butterfly House to observe the endemic butterflies that live in the Panamanian rainforest such as the colorful Blue Morpho Butterfly. Finally, make your way back to Panama City.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at Panama City
  • Bilingual guide
  • Boat tour to Monkey Island
  • Food for Monkeys
  • All entrance fees
  • Tour of Sloth Sanctuary
  • Tour of Butterfly House
  • Tour of Orchid and Frog Exhibition
  • Water bottle
  • Food
  • There is a surcharge for pickup from hotels outside of Panama City such as Costa del Este, Santa Maria (10 USD per person)
  • There is a surcharge for pickup from hotels outside of Panama City, such as from Tocumen Airport, Playa Bonita (select the option in the cart)

Important information

Know before you go

  • Last-minute bookings must obtain verbal confirmation from the activity provider's office to confirm the tour. If you have not received a confirmation or an itinerary from the office team, the tour is not confirmed and it will be scheduled for the following day
  • There is a surcharge for pickup from hotels outside of Panama City, such as from Tocumen Airport, Playa Bonita, Costa del Este, and others
  • Please note that this tour does not visit the Panama Canal locks. The boat tour will take place inside the Panama Canal where guests are able to see large ships passing by.
  • This tour takes place rain or shine

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 309 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Sheena – United StatesJuly 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Wonderful, we had a really great time. We would recommend this tour, we went early and saw lots of monkeys
5
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Jeanine – United StatesJune 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Oscar was the best tour guide sharing so much knowledge about Panama, the canal and rainforest. Loved looking for the monkey’s, hawks and other critters. The sloth sanctuary, frogs and butterflies were fun to see. Highly recommend this tour!
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Amber – United StatesJune 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Great tour! Our guide Ana was wonderful, very knowledgeable. The monkeys and sloths were so fun! The butterfly garden is beautiful.

Product ID: 492389

Activity provider:
Tao Travel 365 Tours
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  • Colón Province
  • Soberanía National Park

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