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Gatun Lake

4.9 14 experiences from US$ 30 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

13 of 14 run daily · first departure 06:00, last 15:00 · live guides in 3 languages · most take 3h 30m–6h

Our top 3 of 14 experiences

Panama City: Gatun Lake Monkey & Wildlife Boat TourOur pick
from · per personUS$ 30
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Monkey Islands Jungle Boat TourBest value
from · per personUS$ 30
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Rainforest Walk, Monkey Islands, Brunch★ Top rated
from · per personUS$ 109

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Panama City: Gatun Lake Monkey & Wildlife Boat Tour
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Panama City: Gatun Lake Monkey & Wildlife Boat TourBoat tour from Panama City to Gatun Lake with guide. Spot capuchins, howler monkeys, tamarins, sloths and birds. Hotel pickup, 90 minutes wildlife viewing, water included.Every day · 07:00 and 11:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.81 (2,427)4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Monkey Islands Jungle Boat Tour
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Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Monkey Islands Jungle Boat TourSet out by boat on Panama Canal to Monkey Islands, spot sloths and capuchins, walk the jungle, try local snacks: includes pickup and all-weather gear.Every day · First departure 07:00, last 13:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.84 (1,917)5hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Boat Ride & Fort San Lorenzo Day Trip
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Travelers' pickLikely to sell out
Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Boat Ride & Fort San Lorenzo Day TripWatch ships up close on the Panama Canal, spot wildlife by boat, and explore Fort San Lorenzo’s ruins with a local guide. Includes hotel pickup and lunch.Every day · 06:30 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.86 (1,785)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Panama City: Gatun Lake Wildlife & Indigenous Village Day Trip
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Panama City: Gatun Lake Wildlife & Indigenous Village Day TripMeet monkeys on Gatun Lake, cruise the Panama Canal, and share a quiet moment in an indigenous village: small group tour with local guide and all fees included.Every day · Pickup optional★ 4.75 (311)7hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake Boat Tour: Skip-the-Line Entry
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Travelers' pick
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake Boat Tour: Skip-the-Line EntryPanama Canal tour from Panama City with Miraflores Visitors Center skip-the-line entry, Gatun Lake boat tour, and wildlife spotting. Hotel pickup included, 6–7 hours.Every day · 07:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.91 (557)5hEN · PT · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Jungle Cruise with Wildlife & Hike
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Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Jungle Cruise with Wildlife & HikeFeel the wild pulse of Panama on a Gatun Lake cruise, spot monkeys and sloths, and hike Soberania’s rainforest trails: hotel pickup and expert guide included.Every day · 07:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85★ 4.83 (182)5hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour: Monkeys & Canal Ships
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Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour: Monkeys & Canal ShipsBoat tour on Gatun Lake near the Panama Canal with a private guide who speaks English and Spanish: watch spider monkeys, sloths.Every day · First departure 07:00, last 15:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.91 (76)3h–4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Rainforest Walk, Monkey Islands, Brunch
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Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Rainforest Walk, Monkey Islands, BrunchStep into Panama’s wild side with a rainforest walk, boat ride on Gatun Lake, close-up monkey encounters, and a hearty Panamanian brunch. Includes pickup.Thu–Sun · 07:00 and 11:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.95 (104)4h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Gatun Lake Wildlife Boat Tour: Spot Monkeys & Birds
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Gatun Lake Wildlife Boat Tour: Spot Monkeys & BirdsCruise Gatun Lake on a wildlife boat tour spotting howler monkeys, capuchins, tropical birds and turtles in the rainforest surrounding the Panama Canal.Every day · 08:00 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85★ 4.84 (73)3h–4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Private Fishing in Gatun Lake, Panama Canal: 1000+ bait types
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Private Fishing in Gatun Lake, Panama Canal: 1000+ bait typesFish Gatun Lake next to Panama Canal ships with a guide, tackle and refreshments included: cast for 10 different species in the world's second-largest artificial lake.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 15:00 · Pickup optional★ 5.00 (64)5h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 250per group
Gatun Lake wildlife cruise: Three monkey species from Gamboa
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Gatun Lake wildlife cruise: Three monkey species from GamboaCruise Gatun Lake from Gamboa on a boat tour spotting three monkey species and other wildlife in their natural rainforest habitat with air-conditioned transfers.Every day · 06:00 and 11:00 · All ages★ 4.73 (15)3h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Private Monkey Tour: Gatun Lake wildlife & Panama Canal
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Private Monkey Tour: Gatun Lake wildlife & Panama CanalPrivate boat tour on Gatun Lake searching for howler monkeys, capuchins and sloths while watching cargo ships transit the Panama Canal. Includes pickup, water and snacks.Every day · 08:00 and 14:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 5.00 (5)4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Gatun Lake wildlife safari and Miraflores Locks: Private tour
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Gatun Lake wildlife safari and Miraflores Locks: Private tourPrivate tour of Gatun Lake and Miraflores Locks with live guide, wildlife spotting and canal operations viewing.Every day · 07:30 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.57 (7)4h–5hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Panama City: Agua Clara & Gatun Locks Atlantic Bridge Tour
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Panama City: Agua Clara & Gatun Locks Atlantic Bridge TourPrivate Panama Canal tour from Panama City with Agua Clara Locks, Gatun Locks, and Atlantic Bridge crossing. Small groups, English guide, hotel pickup. 5–6 hours.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85★ 5.00 (1)6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 75per person

The top 12 of 14 options, side by side

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OptionPriceDurationRatingDays and timesGuide languages
Panama City: Gatun Lake Monkey & Wildlife Boat TourOur pick
US$ 30 per person
4h4.81★ · 2,427Every day · 07:00 and 11:30English, Spanish
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Monkey Islands Jungle Boat TourBest value
US$ 30 per person
5h4.84★ · 1,917Every day · First departure 07:00, last 13:30English, Spanish
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Rainforest Walk, Monkey Islands, BrunchTop rated
US$ 109 per person
4h 30m4.95★ · 104Thu–Sun · 07:00 and 11:30English, Spanish
Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Boat Ride & Fort San Lorenzo Day Trip
US$ 85 per person
8h4.86★ · 1,785Every day · 06:30 and 10:00English
Panama City: Gatun Lake Wildlife & Indigenous Village Day Trip
US$ 149 per person
7h4.75★ · 311Every dayEnglish, Spanish
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake Boat Tour: Skip-the-Line Entry
US$ 110 per person
5h4.91★ · 557Every day · 07:30 and 13:30English, Spanish, Portuguese
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Jungle Cruise with Wildlife & Hike
US$ 119 per person
5h4.83★ · 182Every day · 07:00 and 13:00English, Spanish
Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour: Monkeys & Canal Ships
US$ 75 per person
3h–4h4.91★ · 76Every day · First departure 07:00, last 15:00English, Spanish
Gatun Lake Wildlife Boat Tour: Spot Monkeys & Birds
US$ 68 per person
3h–4h4.84★ · 73Every day · 08:00 and 13:30English, Spanish
Private Fishing in Gatun Lake, Panama Canal: 1000+ bait types
US$ 83 per personUS$ 250 per group (split 3 ways)
5h 30m5.00★ · 64Every day · First departure 06:00, last 15:00English, Spanish
Gatun Lake wildlife cruise: Three monkey species from Gamboa
US$ 95 per person
3h 30m4.73★ · 15Every day · 06:00 and 11:00English, Spanish
Private Monkey Tour: Gatun Lake wildlife & Panama Canal
US$ 199 per person
4h5.00★ only 5 reviewsEvery day · 08:00 and 14:30English, Spanish

Gatun Lake at a glance

Real price per person across the 14 options: US$ 30–US$ 199 (median US$ 85). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 14.

Of the 14 options: 14 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 13 with hotel pickup, 13 kid-friendly, 4 private and 9 bookable last-minute.

How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.

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