Highlights / General details

Explore Soberanian National Park.

Visit Lake Gatun and Monkey Island.

Ride alongside giant ocean liners in the canal shipping channel.

Take it beautiful views of Gamboa Rain Forest.

Inclusion

Local English speaking guide; Park and village entry.

Exclusion

Transportation to and from meeting point; Food and beverages; Tips & gratuities for your local guide.

Hours of operation

Available daily at 8:00am.

Duration

Approximately 7-8 hours.

Location

Meeting point: Café UNIDO Coffee Roasters, inside the American Trade Hotel, Casco Viejo (Avenida Central and Calle 9).

Ending point: American Trade Hotel in Casco Viejo, Avenida Central and Calle 10A Oeste.

Itinerary

It’s time to wave farewell to Panama City and get out into nature! Breathe in the fresh air of parks, islands, rainforests, and rural villages. This Panama City jungle tour will turn its back on bustling city life and welcome the rainforest in with open arms – come along for the ride!

You’ll be picked up from the American Trade Hotel in the historic district, and the first part of this Panama City wildlife tour will take you past Panama Canal’s famous Culebra Cut and towards Soberania National Park, Lake Gatun, and the Chagres River.

Known for its huge variety of birds (the Audubon Society's annual bird count once spotted over 500 species in 24 hours!), Soberania National Park is full of wildlife and is a wonderful place to watch for monkeys, sloths, eagles, and plenty more. There’s no denying that this spot in the Panama jungle really is the jackpot for animal lovers. You’ll also catch a boat out to Monkey Island – doesn’t take a genius to guess what you’ll find here! Keep your eyes peeled to spot a number of different species of monkey.

Next, you will continue your tour up the Chagres River to an authentic Indian village. This will be an opportunity for you to get in touch with the local community, and learn all about their culture, customs, history, and more. As part of the visit, you’ll take a short hike along the trails through the rainforest to learn about how the local plants are used for medicinal purposes. With your local guide by your side through this adventure, you’ll learn plenty about the culture around you.

After your Panama jungle experience of a life time, you’ll head back into the city (perhaps a little begrudgingly…) where your local guide will drop you back off at the American Trade Hotel.

Additional Information

Wearing comfortable attire and good solid shoes is recommended.

Wildlife varies from day to day, so there no guarantees as to what you might see - although there is always plenty around so you will see something! Sunscreen, rain jackets, and mosquito repellent are recommended depending on the weather and your tolerance for mosquitos.

During the rainy season in Panama, we are unable to reach the Indian Village. However, we can offer travelers a nice walk in the jungle as a substitute. This alternate option will be effective from early October to late December.

Participant restrictions

This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Policies

This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 9.

If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed.

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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