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.

1.Lake Gatun Wildlife Tour From Panama City

On the Lake Gatun Wildlife Tour, prepare to be amazed by an 'O' so mesmerizing encounter with a mysterious creature that will leave you in awe.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The experience was lovely, the tour person was very knowledgeable about all the monkeys. I do recommend to bring a closed bag that can zip up and NO FOOD. The monkeys will take your food lol. The boat ride was nice as well and we…”

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2.Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Lose yourself in the enchanting world of monkeys and sloths in Panama's jungle habitat, where surprises await at every turn.

★ 5.0

“What an amazing day. Staff was enthusiastic and fun. The group we were with was diverse and adventurous. We did everything listed in the description. Travelled with two teens. Found out after the fact that my son was a little overwhelmed by the cloud burst…”

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4.Combo: Gatun Lake & Canal Wildlife Boat Tour and Sloth Sanctuary

Witness the wonders of Panama's rainforest and be captivated by the incredible wildlife encounters on the Combo: Gatun Lake & Canal Wildlife Boat Tour and Sloth Sanctuary.

★ 4.5

“We had an amazing day that we would recommend to anybody visiting the Panama City area! Our guide, Juan, picked us up in a comfortable car right from our AirBnB and brought us back later, making sure we didn't have to worry about any trRead…”

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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

“This was a trip to Gamboa to see the Massive Gatun lake and see the monkeys. Oscar picked me up promptly, was communicative throughout and we had a very chatty ride to the boat. The boat ride was amazing, with monkeys coming to the boat,…”

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7.Ancon Hill, Sunrise, Nature & Wildlife Encounter in Panama City

Savor the magic of a sunrise at Ancon Hill, where nature and wildlife come alive in a breathtaking display...

★ 5.0

“My boyfriend and I basically had a private tour with Juan Carlos. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, plants, history of Panama, healthcare system, and more! Very enriching experience. Wish we would’ve done it sooner as it gave context to a lot of other…”

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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

“Highly recommended. This is not as famous as the San Blas tour which made this tour amazing as there are not a lot of tourists in the islands and stops. Our tour guide was amazing explaining things in detail and making sure we are comfortable…”

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13.Cruise Shore Excursion Panama: Wildlife Gatun Lake

Dive into the untamed beauty of Gatun Lake's wildlife sanctuary, where thrilling encounters with elusive creatures await—prepare to be amazed!

★ 5.0

“Be sure that they are very clear with your pick up spot. We were where they told us to be at 9 am. After several texts back and forth we were finally picked up in a small SUV with a driver that couldn't speak any…”

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14.Small-Group 3-Hour Tour: Gatun Lake and Monkey Island – Panama City

Bask in the beauty of nature and wildlife on the Small-Group 3-Hour Tour to Gatun Lake and Monkey Island 2024 in Panama City, where unexpected encounters await.

★ 4.0

“The tour was amazing. Our guide Daniel was wonderful, he made any stops that we requested on the way to the tour and also on the way back home. Definitely a great experience. You get to experience the monkeys coming on the boat and grabbing…”

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