Gamboa Wildlife and Sloth Sanctuary Tour with Pickup

Combine a Monkey Island boat tour with the Gamboa Sloth Sanctuary on a wildlife adventure from Panama City. Travel with a bilingual guide in a small group of up to 12 guests. Cruise Gatun Lake’s forested shores, looking for capuchins, tamarins and howler monkeys. Enjoy rainforest scenery and the chance to see ships navigating the Panama Canal while your guide helps you spot wildlife. Continue to the Sloth Sanctuary to observe sloths in a managed care setting and learn about their behavior. Explore the butterfly house and orchid and frog exhibits for a closer look at Panama’s biodiversity. Panama City pickup, air-conditioned transportation, the boat ride, attraction admissions and bottled water are included. Lunch and pickup outside the standard area cost extra. Wildlife sightings vary. This tour does not visit or transit the canal locks.

1. 1

   Gatun Lake

   1.5 hours

   Board a boat in Gamboa and explore Gatun Lake’s Monkey Island area, where tropical rainforest borders the Panama Canal. Cruise along forested islands and shorelines while your guide helps you look for capuchins, tamarins, howler monkeys and tropical birds. Learn about the surrounding habitat and enjoy the chance to see large ships navigating the canal. Wildlife sightings vary. Follow your guide’s instructions and do not feed or touch animals. The boat ride does not pass through the canal locks.

2. 2

   Panama Canal

   Pass by

   During your Gatun Lake boat ride, see the Panama Canal’s working waterway surrounded by tropical rainforest. Your guide explains how the lake forms part of this international shipping route. You may see large vessels navigating the canal, depending on traffic. This experience does not visit the locks or include a boat transit through them.

3. 3

   Gamboa

   1 hour

   Visit the Gamboa Sloth Sanctuary to observe sloths in a managed care setting. Your guide shares insights into their behavior, diet and adaptations to rainforest life. Watch these slow-moving animals resting or climbing and learn about the importance of protecting their habitat. Observe respectfully without touching or handling the animals.

4. 4

   Gamboa

   1 hour

   Explore Gamboa’s butterfly house and orchid and frog exhibits for a closer look at Panama’s biodiversity. Observe butterflies, discover tropical orchids and learn about frogs and their rainforest habitats. Your guide helps you appreciate the smaller species that are easily overlooked in the wild. Species on display may vary.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pickup and drop-off outside the standard Panama City pickup area require a supplement. Select the appropriate booking option or contact us for details.
• Bring a lightweight rain poncho or rain jacket.
• Wear lightweight, comfortable clothing and walking shoes with good grip.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.