Panama · Wildlife

6-Hour Jungle Adventure in Panama's Chunga Tropical Forest

6 Hours Round trip from Panama City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Get up close with monkeys in the Chunga tropical rain forest
  • 02 Hike the famous Chunga Trail through the rainforest
  • 03 Observe sloths and learn surprising facts at the Sloth Sanctuary
  • 04 Learn about rainforest ecology, plants, and survival tactics

See the best of the beautiful Chunga tropical rain forest and explore its unique wildlife on this 6-hour adventure from Panama City. Hike the famous Chunga Trail, encounter different types of monkeys, and observe the laziest sloths at the Sloth Sanctuary. Along the way, learn about the rainforest's plants, animals, and important ecological and survival tactics that can prepare you for your next solo jungle adventure.

Observe the sloths and learn surprising facts about them in the Sloth Sanctuary.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Chunga Rain Forest, Wildlife Encounters and Sloth Sanctuary

  • Reach the Gamboa pier and board a small boat for rides to the different islands with your Panama City tour guide to explore wildlife, especially monkeys. Three different species can be observed in that area.

  • Go on the Chunga Trail, where the trekking activity takes place. Explore the rain forest and learn a lot about the different species of trees, plants, and more; monkeys can also be seen in this area.

  • Continue to the Exhibitions Area to take a real and closer look at what is available in this tropical rain forest: animals, plants, and, of course, the second meaning of the name 'Panama' in one species in particular.

  • Observe the sloths and learn surprising facts about them in the Sloth Sanctuary.

  • Next, enjoy a great lunch, buffet-style most of the time, at the restaurant by the lake where caiman are often seen, or at another restaurant at Gamboa Hotel with a view of Gatun Lake.

Chunga Trail, Sloth Sanctuary, boat rides from Gamboa pier, Gatun Lake

Where this trip takes you

Chunga Trail, Sloth Sanctuary, boat rides from Gamboa pier, Gatun Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Panama City 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off services

  • Services of an experienced Panama City tour guide

  • Lunch (buffet-style most of the time)

  • Transportation to and from all scheduled sites and activities

  • Bottled water

  • All fees for scheduled activities

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses such as shopping costs

  • Liquors

  • Services not mentioned or not included in the offer

  • Gratuities for the tour guide and driver

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Panama City, Panama
Tour start
Panama City, Panama
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Panama City.

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