Day 01
From Panama City to Soberania National Park
A short drive from Panama City to the Soberania National Park to reach the public marina of Gamboa.
Panama · Wildlife
Monkey Island Gamboa Rainforest Tour
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Half-day wildlife tour from Panama City to Gamboa and Soberanía National Park
- 02 Boat ride on the Chagres River and Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal area
- 03 Search for different monkey species in their natural surroundings
- 04 Hike the former Pipeline Trail, a noted birdwatching site
- 05 Look out for iguanas, hawks, sloths, butterflies, rodents and more
- 06 Learn about the rainforest trees and ecosystems with a certified local guide
- 07 Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
Discover the wild side of Panama on this half-day adventure from Panama City to Gamboa and Soberanía National Park. Travel to the public marina, then head out by boat along the Chagres River and Gatun Lake in search of monkey species while taking in the lush scenery of the Panama Canal area.
The experience also includes time on the former Pipeline Trail, a favourite spot for birdwatching near Panama City. As you hike, keep an eye out for butterflies, monkeys, rodents, sloths and other wildlife, and learn more about the trees and natural surroundings of this rich rainforest environment.
Travel to the public marina, then head out by boat along the Chagres River and Gatun Lake in search of monkey species while taking in the lush scenery of the Panama Canal area.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
4 Hours
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Challenging
Accommodation
Included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Panama City, Soberanía National Park
Languages
English, French
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Drive through the Soberania National Park - Duration 15 minutes
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Day 03
Panama Canal and the Monkeys Islands – Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
Join by our Boat Captain, board the embarkation in the Chagres River to sail to the Gatun Lake of the Panama Canal searching for monkeys and appreciate the scenery and other wildlife as a bonus.
Day 04
The former US Pipeline Trail – Duration 1 hour
This beautiful trail of a total of 2kms each way is one of the preferred sites of Bird Watchers near Panama City, while trekking to this site you may spot dears, Blue Morph butterflies, monkeys, rodents and learn about the different trees.
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Certified Local Tour guide
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off services
- All taxes, fee and handling charges
- Bottled water
- All Entry / Admissions fees to all sites and attractions
What's Not Included
Gratuities / Tips
Know before you go
Available Languages: English & Français
Difficulty level: Moderate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking,
- Most travelers can participate
- All terrains are not wheelchair accessible
- All terrains are not stroller accessible
- Infant seats are unavailable in Transportation
- This tour will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- This tour requires good weather to run, it may be rescheduled or canceled due to bad weather.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Panama City.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Panama City.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Panama City..
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