Panama: Monkey Island and Gamboa Rainforest Zipline Tour

Panama Canal Zipline and Monkey Island Tour

This full-day tour in Gamboa suits nature lovers and adventure seekers eager to explore Panama’s wildlife and rainforest canopy near the Panama Canal.

Highlights

• Feel the breeze while riding along the Panama Canal
• Visit Monkey Island to see various wild monkey species
• Zipline through the rainforest beside the Panama Canal and Soberanía National Park
• Enjoy unique views of the Panama Canal and Chagres River over a 1.4 km zipline course

Description

Start early to increase your chances of wildlife sightings on this adventure combining natural beauty and excitement. The tour begins with a scenic 40-minute drive through historic colonial neighborhoods where the Panama Canal was built, passing the Culebra Cut.

Arrive at Lake Gatun’s shoreline and embark on a boat trip along the Chagres River into Gatun Lake, part of the biodiverse Soberanía National Park. Watch for wildlife including coatis, howler monkeys, squirrels, sloths, toucans, and parrots as you travel alongside the canal.

At Gamboa Public Docks, take a short boat ride toward Monkey Island. Observe monkeys playing freely and interacting closely, offering memorable photo opportunities.

Next, experience a 1.4-kilometer zipline course through the tropical forest canopy between 2 and 35 meters high. The course has 10 zip lines and 13 platforms among tall trees bordering the Panama Canal and reserve. A bilingual guide provides a safety briefing before you glide through all stations, enjoying views of the forest and wildlife below.

The tour concludes as you return to Panama City around 11:30 AM (for the 6:30 AM pickup) or 1:30 PM (for the 8:30 AM pickup).

Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Panama City
• Bilingual guide
• Zipline tour
• Boat tour to Monkey Island
• Food for monkeys during the visit
• All entrance fees
• Bottle of water

Excludes

• Food
• Surcharge for pickup from hotels outside Panama City (e.g., Costa del Este, Santa Maria) — $10 per person
• Surcharge for pickup from Tocumen Airport, Playa Bonita, and similar locations (select this option at checkout)

Important Information

• Last-minute bookings require verbal confirmation from the activity provider. Without confirmation or itinerary, the tour will be rescheduled for the next day.
• Surcharges apply for pickups outside Panama City, including Tocumen Airport, Playa Bonita, Costa del Este, and others.
• This tour does not include visits to Panama Canal locks. The boat trip navigates inside the canal where large ships can be seen passing.
• The tour operates rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking tip: Choose pick-up times at 6:30 AM or 8:30 AM and wait in your lodging lobby for your guide. Wear comfortable clothing, bring insect repellent and sunscreen, and be prepared for both sunny and rainy conditions.