Panama · Tribal Experiences

Full-Day Indian Village and Monkey Island Tour in Panama

1 Day Round trip from Panama City Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Monkey Island and the hidden bays of Lake Gatun by boat
02 Spot wildlife in Soberanía National Park, including monkeys, sloths, and the harpy eagle
03 Visit an authentic Indian village and learn about its history, art, music, and dance
04 Walk rainforest trails to discover native plants and their traditional uses

Spend a great day in the jungle exploring Monkey Island, Soberanía National Park, Gamboa Rainforest Resort, the Chagres River, and an Indian village in Panama. Engage with the locals and get a glimpse into their culture and lifestyle while discovering the area's rich wildlife and rainforest scenery.

A boat tour takes you onto the Panama Canal and gives you time to explore Lake Gatun's hidden bays in search of wildlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Panama City, Soberanía National Park, chagres national park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jungle Wildlife, Monkey Island, and Indian Village Experience

Leave Panama City behind and travel past the Panama Canal's famous Culebra Cut into Gamboa, then continue onto the Chagres River in Soberanía National Park.
Arrive in Soberanía, a place well known for birdwatching. It is full of wildlife and is a wonderful place to spot monkeys, sloths, the harpy eagle, and more.
A boat tour takes you onto the Panama Canal and gives you time to explore Lake Gatun's hidden bays in search of wildlife.
Visit an authentic Indian village and learn about the community's history, art, music, and dance.
Take a short hike along the rainforest trails to learn more about native plants and how they are used.