Panama City

15 Best Panama Wildlife Tours

Panama City is the rare capital with rainforest pressing right against it, and these tours put that to work. Boat trips on Gatun Lake bring capuchins and sloths in close, while Soberania’s Pipeline Road is one of the best birding walks anywhere. Start at dawn; the forest goes quiet by late morning.

5.Small-Group Culture and Wildlife Shore Excursion, Colon – Panama City

Uncover the hidden treasures of Panama as you delve into its vibrant culture and encounter breathtaking wildlife on this unforgettable shore excursion.

“Great excursion, smaller van with good AC, provided drinks and snacks. Tour guide was great with wonderful info. So glad i booked here instead of with Carnival. Picked up and dropped off close to the port.”

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6.Gamboa Wildlife and Sloth Sanctuary Tour With Pickup

Get ready to encounter sloths and exotic wildlife in their natural habitat on the Gamboa Wildlife and Sloth Sanctuary Tour With Pickup - an unforgettable adventure awaits!

★ 4.5

“Really enjoyed the time on the boat trip and at the sloth sanctuary. Richard, our guide, was very friendly & knowledgable; we learnt a great deal about the country and he repeated all the info in Spanish & English. Saw plenty of wildlfe and got…”

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8.Panamá Boat Tour and Wildlife in the Panama Canal

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Panama Canal's wildlife on the Panamá Boat Tour, where extraordinary encounters await at every turn.

“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…”

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9.Tour to the Caribbean Coast: 3 Islands: Grande, Mamey and Monkey Plus “Love Tunnel”, Including Histo

Nestled within the Caribbean Coast, a tour to Grande, Mamey, and Monkey Islands unveils the mystery of the 'Love Tunnel,' promising an enchanting blend of history and romance waiting to be discovered.

★ 4.5

“The tour from the beginning with the pick up from Ali was great. Ali was extremely knowledgeable about everything Panama. The entire drive through the Panamanian country side on our way to Colon was filled with little historical informa”

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10.Exciting Rainforest Adventure: Aerial Tram & Sloths

Navigate the rainforest canopy with sloths and aerial tram – but what hidden treasures lie beyond the mist?

★ 4.5

“This was supposed to be a five hour tour. This was three hours from the minute. They picked us up until the minute they dropped us off. I spent a lot less money on a 14 hour day eight of which we were touring islands…”

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15.Panama Eco Adventure: Gatun Lake, Aerial Tram & Sloth Sanctuary

Fulfill your wildest eco-dreams in Panama with a thrilling Gatun Lake expedition, aerial tram ride, and encounter with sloths - the adventure of a lifetime awaits!

★ 4.5

“We had a lovely time on our tour. The activities were well paced and we learned a lot about the rainforest. The highlight was the boat ride on Gatun Lake, where we saw many different species of monkeys, as well as birds, bats and even…”

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