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This tour not only showcases the typical wildlife of the rainforest, but also from a unique place in the world: Lake Gatun, part of the Panama Canal. Observing monkeys in the open, seeing crocodiles, tropical birds and even large boats transiting the canal, all on the same route, creates an experience impossible to replicate elsewhere.
While most tours end at the pier, this includes an authentic stop at a fruit market, where visitors can sample fresh Panamanian pineapple, considered one of the sweetest in the world. This moment connects travelers with local agriculture and gives the tour a very special flavor, literally.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Morning tour: between 6:15 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Noon Tour: between 11:00 a.m. and 11:55 a.m. For all our clients staying outside the downtown area (such as Santa Maria, Costa del Este, Westin Playa Bonita, Dreams or Causeway Amador), you will need to meet us at a hotel within the city area. We offer pick-up from your hotel, but an additional fee of US$20 is charged to cover roundtrip transportation for your group (2-14 people). Return point: Return to the original starting point. Transportation is not available for hotels nearby or within Tocumen International Airport. There is no return transportation available for 1 person or on Fridays (Dreams or Westin Playa Bonita). In these cases, you will need to take a taxi and meet us at Albrook Mall, Starbucks coffee shop. Guests in the Casco Viejo or Santa Ana area who book for weekends should be at Hotel Tantalo, due to government events closing the streets.
Itinerary
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1Gatun Lake
The tour to Monkey Island starts early in the morning, usually between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., with direct pickup from your hotel in Panama City.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Monkey Island
When you arrive at the Marina de Gamboa, you will embark on a boat tour of Gatun Lake, one of the most important sections of the canal. During this walk, you will sail between small islands covered in rainforest until you reach the famous Monkey Island. Here, you will have the opportunity to observe several species of monkeys in their natural habitat, such as capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys and marmosets. Some even approach the boats in search of fruit, allowing close and unique moments with these curious forest dwellers.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Mercado de Abastos
Accompanied by a local guide or agricultural expert, you’ll start a tour of the market’s aisles, where the air soaks in the sweet, fresh aroma of freshly harvested tropical fruits. Among piles of papayas, mangoes, bananas and passion fruits, the protagonist of the day will be Panamanian pineapple, internationally recognized for its intensely sweet flavor, juicy texture and floral aroma. The most anticipated part comes with the tasting: fresh slices of pineapple served directly by producers or sellers, at room temperature or slightly cold, which highlight the quality of the national fruit.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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