The canal and Gatún Lake

Monkey Island and Gatún Lake boat tour

A small boat from Gamboa into Gatún Lake to see capuchins, howler monkeys and tamarins, with cargo ships passing nearby.

Duration
3.5–4.5 hours
Price
On request: quoted for your date and group

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Side profile of the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Caribbean, with tours along the route Pacific Caribbean Gatún Lake, 26 m above the sea Miraflores Pedro Miguel Agua Clara Culebra Cut Casco Viejo Taboga Gamboa Monkey Island San Lorenzo San Blas

Gatún Lake was created when the canal was built, flooding hills that became islands. Several of them are home to monkeys and other wildlife, and you reach them by small boat from the marina at Gamboa, sharing the lake with the ships crossing the canal.

Expect capuchins, howler and tamarin monkeys, plus sloths, caimans, toucans and herons along the shore.

What you see

  • Capuchin, howler and tamarin monkeys
  • Ships in the canal channel up close
  • Sloths, caimans and birds
  • Rainforest shoreline

Usually included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Boat and guide
  • Bottled water and fruit

Your written quote lists exactly what is included for your date.

Good to know

  • Feeding the monkeys is not allowed.
  • Good for children; life jackets provided.

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