Gatun Lake: Monkeys & Exotic Wildlife By The Canal

JENNY WAS A FUN AND AMAZING GUIDE. BRIAN'S DRIVING WAS SKILLED AND REMINDED US OF HOME, FUN. WE HAD A BLAST!!!

We had a fantastic experience! The boat tour was beautiful, and seeing monkeys and other wildlife in their natural habitat was truly special. Everything was well organized, and the guide was friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience even more enjoyable. We really enjoyed exploring Gatun Lake and discovering the wildlife of Panama. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Panama City!

Our guide, Daniel and driver, Ivan were fantastic! Daniel was funny yet informative and made the experience memorable for my husband and I. I highly recommend this tour!

Wonderful tour, saw a sloth, 3 kinds of monkeys, Tucan, other wildlife and vegetation of Panama Canal. Jenny our tour guide was fantastic, Ivan our driver was great! Highly recommend this tour!!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful experience on the Monkey Island Tour in Panama City! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly, the driver was professional and ensured a comfortable ride, and the boat captain made the trip enjoyable and memorable. A big thank-you to the entire staff for their hospitality, excellent service, and teamwork. We truly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Panama! 🐒🚤🌴

The actual trip was a great experience. The problem i'm starting to notice is, they are adding fees on top of the initial cost. For example: the cost of the boat ride is an additional twenty dollars per person. Another example is the indian village. They charge an additional thirty five dollars per person. As a customer I would prefer everything being included in the initial price. The tour guide that I had her name was Jenny. She was amazing! Very knowledgeable of all the monkeys and the different parts of the panama canal. My overall experience was amazing. I really enjoyed the trip.

This experience is BY FAR the best tour to monkey island in Panama. We were picked up from our hotel, taken to the boats, and given VIP treatment every step of the way. There were even ice waters waiting for us when we were done. Our tour guide Jenny was so sweet. Her English was perfect, so it was easy for our whole group to understand what was going on. She made us feel safe and informed the entire tour. We traveled with the “queen of the monkeys” who was able to create monkey noises and lure the monkeys in closer to us at each stop. They provided grapes and mangos for us to hand feed the monkeys and made noises for us to hear the intense sounds of the howler monkeys. We were able to see bats, an alligator, and an iguana on our trip. They were also very helpful at informing us on other places to go during our vacation. I would recommend this specific tour to anyone! Be sure to book with Jenny!

My two boys, my brother, and I had one of the most amazing afternoons ever! 🥰 Our guide, Jenny, was absolutely wonderful and so incredibly friendly! And let’s not forget Misael our “Fast & Furious” driver 😎, our boat captain, and our very own Monkey Whisperer! 🐒 We saw so much more than just the three species of monkeys! Turtles, tiny bats, and so much more wildlife! Thanks to Jenny, we could probably survive in the jungle now! 😂 We learned all about what we can eat in the wild! It was truly a magical experience, full of laughter, discoveries, and unforgettable memories! 🌿🐒❤️

Incredible experience of getting to see 3 types of monkeys, 1 type up close & personal! They were on my lap, shoulder, & head- So! Much! Fun!

We did this trip twice on our first visit to Panama, and we did it again on our second visit. 1000% recommend it. Do wear bug spray and sunscreen. Also, the early morning trips are better for avoiding bugs and rain, and also seeing more animals.

Truly enjoyed our guide Milton. He was very knowledgable and friendly. We saw various monkeys and other wildlife on our tour. The ride to and from the excursion was smooth.

Everyone working nice but I am a small female given middle seat in third row and was blocked by large men. They should have noticed how frustrated I was. So not great experience. Could not see the animald

This tour was very fun, educational and interactive. We took a lot of great pictures and videos. Our Tour Guide Jeny was awesome. She gave us great details and Brian our bus driver was very cautious. Driving us back-and-forth.

We had a great time get to see the three different kinds of monkeys and also see crocodile in water and Daniel tour guide did a great job he explained everything clear also the two ships that pass from the canal

Jeny was a great guide! Enjoyed the tour immensely!

This was a really fun trip to see the Panama Canal and monkeys. Communication was great - we booked at the last minute - and the tour was as described. Our guide, Maribel, was very friendly and informative. Seeing the monkeys up close in the boat was an unforgettable experience and we appreciated the chance to learn more about the different species. We also saw a Basilisk and some birds, as well as a couple of ships on the canal.

Put your guide Daniel, and the rest of his team, were absolutely amazing! We so so many animals and this was the highlight of my trip!

he monkey boat tour in Panama City was one of the most fun experiences of our trip! Seeing the monkeys up close in their natural habitat was amazing, and they were incredibly cute and entertaining to watch. The boat ride itself was enjoyable, with beautiful scenery and plenty of opportunities for photos. The guides were friendly and helped make the experience both fun and informative. If you’re visiting Panama City, I highly recommend this tour. It’s a unique adventure that both adults and kids can enjoy, and the adorable monkeys make it a truly memorable experience!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing time on the Monkey Island tour in Panama! 🐒🌿 It was such a fun and memorable experience, and definitely one of the highlights of my trip. Getting to see the monkeys up close and enjoy the beautiful surroundings made it even more special. Everything was worth it, and I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Panama! 🇵🇦✨ Thank you for such a wonderful experience! ❤️

Absolutely amazing! 🐒😂 We got VERY up close and personal with the monkeys—and apparently personal space is not a concept they believe in. We also spotted turtles 🐢, a sloth 🦥 doing absolutely nothing and somehow still living his best life, and even a baby croc 🐊, which was adorable in that “you’ll eventually be terrifying” kind of way. One important survival tip: BRING WATER. 💦 They don’t provide any on the boat, and nothing says “tropical adventure” quite like slowly dehydrating while a monkey stares at you. 😂🌴🐒 10/10 experience. Would absolutely invade the monkeys’ personal space again

Great guide - fully bilingual - provided lots of info on the canal as we passed by, as well as describing the monkeys and other wildlife we might encounter.

Our 1st Trip to the Panamanian Rainforest was absolutely phenomenal. As promised we got to see the various types of monkeys, two species up close and personal. Our tour guide, Daniel, was so informative, personable and funny, The vehicle driver, boat captain and monkey whisperer were equally informative and professional.

This was a wonderful experience. Tour guide Jenny was amazing and fun!!!! Can’t stress that enough. The boat captain was able to call the monkeys to the boat which made the experience all that much better

The tour is hosted by a very knowledgeable and experienced tour guide. She made us feel safe and that help to make our meet and greet with the monkeys an experience not to forget.

Early morning trip. No traffic. Monkeys are adorable and we were able to feed them and get great photos. Gaton Lake was a highlight traveling amongst the cargo ships headed into the Panama Canal. Amazing! Guides were wonderful! Highly recommend!

A beautiful experience. Out tour guide Daniel was 10/10. Extremely informative, kind, and made the experience memorable. Our monkey whisperer Juliette also did an amazing job attracting the monkeys so we can see them. Driver Brian did a safe job getting us back and forth to our location. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Panama to take this tour

Jenny was such an awesome guide and she did everything in multiple languages no less. I appreciated the historical info, the fun facts about the different monkey species...everything! The boat captain and Jenny knew what they were doing. Thank you!

Omg Jeny, Brian, July, and the captain made this experience absolutely wonderful! I am so glad I booked with this team! I cannot wait to return to enjoy more fun!

We prepared to get wet during the rainy season, but they did provide ponchos to help keep us dry. If you don't like getting sprayed with water, definitely do not ride in the very front seats. The guides were excellent and we were able to see all three species of monkey, although we saw a lot fewer birds than I had anticipated and no sloths, crocodiles, capybaras or other wildlife.

This wildlife and rainforest excursion was one of the most beautiful experiences I had while visiting Panama. I was conveniently picked up from my hotel and transported to meet the group before we headed to the lake near the Panama Canal. From there, we explored the surrounding rainforest and enjoyed the incredible natural scenery. We saw monkeys, various species of birds, insects, and other fascinating wildlife along the way. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and had a wonderful sense of humor, which made the experience even more enjoyable. While we were out on the lake, the rain came down and we got wet, but that only added to the adventure and made the experience even more memorable. I would definitely recommend this wonderful wildlife tour to anyone visiting Panama.

Daniel was a great tour guide well educated and amazing was a great experience. Ivan was on time polite and on point!!

Where do I even begin??? Communication was on point. Pick-up was on time. Ivan, the driver was either a transporter or a racetrack driver in his past life. Baby, he took us up through there! Safely. Now, the meat and potatoes of the experience… Jeny (I hope I spelled it correctly)… Either way, Ms. Ma’am is the GOAT of guides and entertainment. Her energy was contagious. She’s an absolute sweetheart. But the best thing of all, was the recommendations. Sooo like, I came to Panama to eat good food. And the places she recommended were TOP TIER! You hear me!?! I told Jeny I didn’t come to Panama to eat American food. I wanted authentic Panamanian. And she sent us to the hood. Because everybody knows, good food always come with a questionable location and a side of “keep yo head on swivel!” 🤣 But no, seriously, I highly recommend this tour. The experience of the boat ride to the monkeys were absolutely amazing. And let me not forget the Monkey Whisperer and the captain of our boat. They were great.⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Awesome! We saw three types of monkeys, turtles, a caiman, a snail kite, bats, and iguanas. And learned a lot about Panamá along the way. So much fun!

Awesome experience. Jenny or your guide was amazing.

It was an amazing experience and very informative. We were able to see the monkeys and other wildlife, along with the beautiful scenery

Great tour! Maribel was very knowledgeable. They picked us up on time and the whole experience run smoothly. We saw the ships up close and the best attraction was the monkeys! We will definitely recommend this tour. Thanks for a wonderful experience

You can’t leave Panama without experiencing the jungle and the inhabitants that live among the rainforest. Our tour guide was very punctual , patient, and professional with our tour group. The male and female boat drivers were amazing. The female is really connected with nature. She made sure we met the different species of monkeys before the tour was over.

wnnderful. the guide was great

Very informative very good everyone was so nice and enjoyable our tour guide made sure we knew everything we needed too before we got on.

I decided to take the early tour as this is the best time to see wildlife. Our guide was Jenny and our driver was Brian. Jenny gave us some information along the way about the Gatun Lake and also what to do not to do if the monkeys come on to the boat. We were joined by a monkey whisperer (local guide) at the dock. It was great to be on the majestic Lake we saw a ship on its way down. When we got to the quieter area to see monkeys you could really appreciate the serenity of the rainforest. Thanks to our monkey whisperer and boat driver we saw lots of monkeys. The capuchins and tamarins came in to the boat. The two howler monkeys came very close. We saw some other wildlife too. It was a great tour. Jenny was full energy and fun from start to finish.

I definitely enjoyed myself. Everything was 10/10. I most definitely recommend you to book. I learned so much.

Our Guide Daniel was absolutely fantastic! So knowledgeable. Not only he could speak English and Spanish to accommodate our group, but he sung to us , told us stories and jokes; he is a real character and we were blessed to have met him! Okay

Great tour! The guide was amazing! The captain was amazing! Would do again. When information Panama!

Great pickup, guide was excellent on providing information. Driver and pilot of the boat made entertaining rides

The Gatun Lake tour was very good! We got to see different types of monkeys and other wildlife. The highlight was feeding the monkeys it was such an amazing experience. Our guide Jenny was a bundle of joy. She made the whole tour fun, friendly, and informative. Highly recommend!

Amazing! Would recommend to family or friends. A definite must while visiting Panama City, Panama. Will repeat!

We had a wonderful experience on our Gatun Lake tour. Jennifer was an excellent guide –knowledgeable, bilingual, friendly, and very entertaining. She kept the entire group laughing throughout the trip while also sharing interesting information about Panama and the local wildlife. Brian, our driver, also did a great job getting us safely and comfortably to and from our destinations. A highlight was Jennifer making sure that our boat captain took the time to search for all three species of monkeys we hoped to see, and we were fortunate to spot them, and the most memorable moment for our family was when our 6-year-old daughter got the opportunity to feed the white-faced monkeys! It was a fun, well-organized and memorable family experience. We would definitely recommend this tour, especially with Jennifer as your guide!

This was an unforgettable experience! Visiting the islands and seeing different species of monkeys and other wildlife up close was absolutely amazing. Cruising through such a historic canal made the tour even more special. Our boat captain was excellent, and our guide, Jenny, was knowledgeable, friendly, and truly made the experience memorable. I would highly recommend this tour!

It was great, Daniel our tour guide was very funny and we were 5 minutes behind on pickup we are glad for their patience. I LOVED IT. My family loved it too. He sang happy birthday for my brother as we were celebrating his birthday.