Gatún Lake · Soberanía National Park

Monkey Island + Soberanía + Sloth Tour

Duration
Schedule
6am–noon or 1pm–6:30pm
Pickup & return
Your hotel
Meals
Tour type
Shared · min. 2 pax
Group size
Difficulty
Availability
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From: $80.00

Minimum 2 people
Minimum 2 people

Tour Overview

A boat ride out to see wild monkeys on Gatún Lake, then an easy rainforest trail walk in Soberanía National Park with a good chance of spotting sloths — all in a half-day trip with hotel pickup.

A half day is all it takes — morning or afternoon, with hotel pickup included.

Your Half Day, Stop by Stop

  1. Hotel pickup

    Morning (6am) or afternoon (1pm) departure, your choice at booking.

  2. Boat ride on Gatún Lake

    Depart from the Gamboa area to observe wild monkeys on the lake’s forested islands.

  3. Soberanía National Park trail walk

    An easy hike through protected rainforest, with sightings of wildlife in their natural habitat, including sloths when they’re active in the canopy.

  4. Return to your hotel

    The morning slot ends around noon; the afternoon slot ends around 6:30pm.

Good to Know

  • Two time slots available — morning (6am–noon) or afternoon (1pm–6:30pm). Pick whichever fits your day.
  • Sloth sightings are common but not guaranteed — these are wild animals in their natural habitat, and sightings depend on where they happen to be that day.
  • Runs as a shared tour, minimum 2 people.
  • The trail walk is easy to moderate — no technical hiking or special fitness required.

FAQ

What’s the difference between this and the Monkey Island + Rainforest Tower Tour?

This tour is the shorter option — a half day (morning or afternoon) covering the boat ride and the Soberanía trail walk. The Rainforest Tower Tour runs longer (6am–1pm) and adds a climb up the observation tower over the canopy.

Am I guaranteed to see sloths?

Sightings are common on this route, but sloths are slow-moving wild animals, not part of a controlled exhibit — we can’t guarantee a specific sighting on any given day.

Is this tour suitable for kids or less active travelers?

Yes — the Soberanía trail walk on this tour is easy, not technical hiking, and most of the wildlife viewing happens from the boat.

What's Included

  • Transportation (hotel pickup & return)
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

❌ Not Included

Tour Highlights

  • Boat ride on Gatún Lake
  • Wild monkeys on the lake’s forested islands
  • Soberanía National Park trail walk
  • Good chance of spotting sloths

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Gatún Lake · Soberanía National Park

See Monkeys and Sloths in the Wild

A half day is all it takes — morning or afternoon, with hotel pickup included.