Monkey Island on Lake Gatún.
The easiest way for you to have close contact with monkeys in their natural habitat is undoubtedly on Monkey Island.
Located in Gatun Lake in the Gamboa Rainforest - just 40 minutes from Panama City.
When the Gatun Dam was built in the early 1900s, it prevented the Chagres River from flowing into the Caribbean Sea, creating Lake Gatun, which at the time was the largest man-made lake in the world.
Today, Gatun Lake is an invaluable asset to the Panama Canal, as it carries tens of thousands of ships each year for 33 kilometers on their journey through the Isthmus of Panama.
On one of the small islands that were once the hilltops of the Chagres Valley, now sits Monkey Island - known for its large monkey population.
per adult from
$127
AUDDuration
3 hours 30 minutes
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Soda/Pop - Drinks inside the vehicle are included at will
- Panama Canal boat ride to Monkey Island
- Entry/Admission - Monkey Island
What's excluded :
- Bananas to attract monkeys to the boat.
- Gratuities
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monkey Island, Gatun Lake, Panama City Panama
A popular must-see natural attraction in Panama is the Monkey Island located in Gatun Lake in the Gamboa Rainforest - just 40 minutes from Panama City.
When the Gatun Dam was built in the early 1900’s it stopped the Chagres River from flowing into the Caribbean Sea thus creating Gatun Lake, which at the time was the world’s largest man-made lake.
Today Gatun Lake is an invaluable asset to the Panama Canal as each year it carries tens of thousands of vessels through 33 kilometers of their journey across the Isthmus of Panama
On one of the small islands that were once the peaks of the surrounding Chagres Valley hilltops is now Monkey Island - known for its large population of monkeys.
Monkey Island is home to four species of monkeys:
Gray-Bellied Night Monkey - Also known as the Lemurine Owl Monkey this specie is native to Panama. Vacationers often miss seeing this monkey because it sleeps during the day and hunts for food at night. You may expect the monkey to have a gray belly but in fact, it has a gray coat on its back that turns into a reddish-brown coat on its underside. Unfortunately, the gray-bellied night monkey is vulnerable to becoming extinct in the future.
White-Faced Capuchin Monkey - Also known as the white-throated capuchin or white-headed capuchin because of its primarily ‘white’ upper body. These monkeys are very social and live in groups of about 20 throughout Central and South America. The lifespan of the Capuchin Monkey in Gatun averages about 50 years.
Mantled Howler Monkey - The Howler monkey often likes to make an appearance for vacationers on Gatun Lake Tours. Many agree that the Howler Monkey is the loudest animal in all of Panama as it communicates through a loud sound audible up to 5 kilometers away. You will likely hear the Howler Monkeys communicating with each other from your boat on Gatun Lake!
Tamarin Monkey - Found only in Panama and Colombia this is the smallest monkey in all of Central America. The Tamarin monkey especially enjoys the moist tropical rainforests located along the Panama Canal. If you take Gatun Lake tour between April and June, you may see a Mother with her young, as this is their birthing season.
The rainforest covered hilltop islands of Gatun Lake are also home to a diverse variety of other wildlife besides monkeys. Visiting spectators on Gatun Lake can also spot green iguanas, three - toed sloths, crocodiles and toucans.
Duration: 2 hours Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offered
Please let us know your pick-up location (either at your hotel or nearby) when confirming your reservation.(WhatsApp or cell): +507 6637-3595Email: info@visitpanamatour.comThank you for choosing Visit Panama Tour.Airports- Panama-Tocumen International Airport, Avenida Domingo Díaz, Panamá, Panama
- Amador
Return Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English - Guide
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
14
Organised by Visit Panama Tour
Activity ID: V-159899P9
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