Capuchin monkey on Monkey Island

Wildlife tour · Half-day tour

Monkey Island Tour with a Biologist

  • Biologist guide
  • Capuchin monkey
  • Howler monkey
  • Tamarin
  • Panama Canal

Itinerary

By boat on the Panama Canal, close to the monkeys – capuchin, howler and tamarin monkeys in their natural habitat, explained by a biologist, with the canal’s giant ships passing by.

  1. 1

    7:30–8:00

    Hotel pickup

    We pick you up anywhere in Panama City. Once everyone is on board, we head to Gamboa Marina.

  2. 2

    Gamboa

    By boat to the monkeys

    A 1.5–2 hour boat trip on the canal: capuchin, howler and Geoffroy’s tamarin monkeys in their natural habitat. Our biologist guide explains the animals and their habitat.

  3. 3

    The giants of the Panama Canal

    Along the way, you see the huge ships crossing the canal up close. Water and a snack are provided.

  4. 4

    Handicraft center

    On the way back we stop at a handicraft center to see indigenous art.

  5. 5

    approx. 12:00

    Back to Panama City

    We drop you back at your accommodation around noon.

Price & information

Half-day tour · Wildlife tour

From 75 USD

adult / person

  • Children (5–12): from 65 USD
  • Under 5: free
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Included

  • Transport from Panama City
  • Biologist guide
  • A bottle of water
  • Snack
  • Handicraft center visit

Good to know

  • Hotel pickup is available from any address in Panama City, except Westin Playa Bonita and Dreams Playa Bonita.

Questions about the tour? Write to us: info@burbatravels.com

Useful information

Weather & practical info

Panama is tropical and warm all year round. The dry season runs roughly from December to April – the most popular time to visit. From May to November short, heavy afternoon showers are common, and the landscape is at its greenest.

The official currency is the US dollar (alongside the local balboa), and the official language is Spanish.

Dry season
December – April
Rainy season
May – November

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