Panama Canal Eco-Tour: Monkey Island & Jungle

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Get ready for an unforgettable eco-adventure! Cruise inside the Panama Canal across the stunning Gatun Lake to the amazing Monkey Island, then enjoy a fun jungle hike in Soberanía National Park.

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Limited to 12 participants

All passengers must be ready and waiting in the hotel or Airbnb lobby at least 45 minutes before the start of the activity. Please note that we will only wait up to 5 minutes at the pickup point out of respect for the other participants. This is a shared tour.

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Highlights
  • Visit the habitat of the monkeys, including Capuchins, Tamarins, and Howlers
  • Cruise through the Panama Canal and see massive ships in both directions
  • See the diverse flora and fauna of the tropical rainforest in the Canal’s watershed
  • Explore Soberanía National Park and discover more wildlife.

Enjoy one of the most epic activities you can experience during your visit to Panama!

Start your adventure on the Chagres River, one of the main tributaries that feeds the Canal. As you cruise along Gatun Lake—inside the Panama Canal—you’ll have the unique chance to watch and sail beside the massive ships that pass through the Canal in both directions. Please note: this tour does not include visiting or crossing the Canal locks.

This adventure also takes you deep into the tropical rainforest within the Canal’s watershed, where you’ll discover the rich variety of plants and animals that thrive in this lush environment. With over 160 species of wild animals and 25 species of protected birds, this experience is a paradise for nature lovers.

The highlight of the tour is visiting the monkeys’ natural habitat, where you might spot Capuchins, Tamarins, and Howler monkeys.

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Fruits for Monkey Feeding
  • Bottle of water
  • Entrance to Soberania National Park
  • Snaks & Fruit
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with animal allergies

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • All participants should be ready 45 minutes before the start of the chosen activity. We begin promptly with everyone on the van, and we will start picking up guests 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoesride
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
  • Use insect repellent to avoid bites.
  • For safety reasons, pets are not allowed under any circumstances, including assistance animals. If you have an assistance animal, this activity is not for you. The reason is that we interact with wild animals along the way, and they may become aggressive toward your pet, potentially causing harm. Monkeys are very territorial.

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Gamboa, Colon, Panama

monkeyisland@ambosmarespanama.com

+ (507) 6367-9896