Essential
These are probably the two most popular attractions near the City of Panama combined.
Always Available
This combo is availabe every day of every week of every month of the year.
Flexible Schedule
While the early morning start is recommended, this tour can run as a late morning option.
Overview
Includes a boat ride around islands where we can find monkeys and other fauna plus visit a living pre-columbian culture embracing the modern world while maintaining their architecture, language, dress, music, art and culture..
LAKE GATUN
Monkey Islands
When the Chagres River was dammed to create the main body of water of the Panama Canal in 1914, the hilltops on the sides of the river became islands. We go around a group of these islands spotting for wildlife including three species of monkeys, crocodiles, birds, iguanas and more!
Shipping Lane
We will ride a small boat next to the huge vessels transiting the Panama Canal’s shipping lane.
Capuchins
Probably the worlds most famous monkeys! These guys will very like come close to the boat, maybe even get on it.
tamarins
Smallest species of monkey in Panama at 9 inches tall, these are the cutest little things featured on the picture right there.
howlers
I would have called them ‘Roarers’ as the sound they make is impressive and terrifying!
Harnessing the jungle
Wounaan Village
This is no ordinary indigenous village. This community has chosen to embrace the modern world and are striking a beautiful balance between their cultural heritage of architecture, skills and culture, and the materials, tools and technology available in the 21st century.
homes on sTilts
Learn about why the people of Darien built their homes on tall columns.
Palm leaf roofs
Distinct geometry that emerges from different types of palm leaves.
transformation
Modern materials used creatively to preserve centuries of practical adaptation.
water & power
They have a simple gravity based water system. And solar panels.
Monkey Islands +
Wounaan Village
Itinerary
- 7:30 am Hotel Pickup
- Drive to Gamboa / Lake Gatun
- Boat Ride Through Shipping Lane
- Monkey & Nature Sightseeing
- Wounaan Village
- Stop for Lunch (Optional)
- Scenic Drive to Hotel Dropoff
Highlights
5-6 hour tour
Hotel Pickup/Dropof
bilingual guide
all fees & Taxes
$185 / $75
Per person adult / child
Monkey Islands +
Wounaan Village
Family Package
Itinerary
- 7:30 am Hotel Pickup
- Drive to Gamboa / Lake Gatun
- Boat Ride Through Shipping Lane
- Monkey & Nature Sightseeing
- Wounaan Village
- Stop for Lunch (Optional)
- Scenic Drive to Hotel Dropoff
Highlights
5 hour tour
Hotel Pickup/Dropof
bilingual guide
all fees & Taxes
min 2 adults + 1 child
$125 / $75
Per person adult / child
extra adult Discount
Monkey Islands +
Wounaan Village
Group Deals
Itinerary
- 7:30 am Hotel Pickup
- Drive to Gamboa / Lake Gatun
- Boat Ride Through Shipping Lane
- Monkey & Nature Sightseeing
- Wounaan Village
- Stop for Lunch (Optional)
- Scenic Drive to Hotel Dropoff
Highlights
5 hour tour
Hotel Pickup/Dropof
bilingual guide
all fees & Taxes
$115 / $85
Per person in Groups 4/10
Other Combos
Activities and Guided Tours that make sense to do together!
Beautiful
BioTour
TOUR
Includes hiking through the rainforest, then an impressive museum glimpsing Panama’s incredible biodiversity, and a visit to a Smithsonian Institute Nature Center.
Panama Canal +
Monkey Islands
COMBO
Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, 3D IMAX Movie about the Canal, plus we go on a boat inside Lake Gatun, around islands where we can find three species of monkeys and other fauna.
Biomuseo +
Casco Antiguo
COMBO
This tour includes a Walking Tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site Casco Antiguo and a visit to the Frank Gehry BioMuseo, an impressive museum glimpsing Panama’s incredible biodiversity.
Hotel Pickups
We pick up from all hotels, airbnb and locations inside Panama City’s metropolitan area, including pickups at the Santa Maria Hotel, and the Westin and Dreams
Playa Bonita.
Certified Guides
All our tour guides have been certified by Panama’s Tourism Authority. CPR Training, Second Language Certification and a written exam are some of the requisites.
stop for lunch
We make stops for lunch in which every person takes care of their own meals. We use many restaurants depending on where we are and any food requirements like Kosher, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, etc.
Carbon offset
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