Gamboa Wildlife and Sloth Sanctuary Tour with Pickup
4.5
Gamboa Wildlife and Sloth Sanctuary Tour with Pickup
By Tao Travel 365 - Panama
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Ages 3-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Pick-up and drop off at your Panama City lodging
- Well-maintained, air-conditioned car
- Bi-lingual guides (English/Spanish)
- Tour to Monkey Island, Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly house and Orchid & Frog exhibition
- Boat Tour
- Monkey Island entrance fees
- Entrance to the Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly House and, Orchids and Frog exhibitions.
- Water Bottles
- Entry/Admission - Primate Refuge and Sanctuary of Panama
What's not included- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up all guests at their lodging in Panama City between 6:30am and 7:00am. We strive to make this the best experience possible. In order to encounter as many monkeys as possible we elected to start our tour earlier than most others. Please ensure to wait in the lobby of your lodging until the driver arrives. THERE IS A SURCHARGE FOR PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT HOTELS OUTSIDE OF PANAMA CITY, SUCH AS TOCUMEN, COSTA DEL ESTE, PLAYA BONITA AND OTHERS. Please kindly send us a message for more information.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Avenida Balboa, Av. Balboa, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 127626P76- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- THERE IS A SURCHARGE FOR PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT HOTELS OUTSIDE OF PANAMA CITY, SUCH AS TOCUMEN, COSTA DEL ESTE, PLAYA BONITA AND OTHERS. Please select the relevant booking option or kindly send us a message.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled 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 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 127626P76
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- O6593XLvictorl0 contributionsReview update about a great day tourGreat day tour, I already posted about this. I just wanted to add another photo to show what a great time the Embrera Village people treated us to.Written 14 March 2025
- pagys_130 contributionsAna’s Amazing tourAna led a very interesting tour to the waterfalls of the Chaga River and to the Embera Village. She was very knowledgeable about the tour, flexible with us, and fun to be with! We highly recommend this tour with Ana.Written 14 March 2025
- Anjail J0 contributionsHeavenThis trip was like experiencing a small piece of heaven. Our driver Jonny was super chill. Just a FYI if you experience motion sickness, please take something prior to the ride through the Guna Yala territory. The rode is very winding and hilly. My friend got sick from the ride. Once we arrived at San Blas island it was absolutely amazing. The views were breathtaking. The natural pool was amazing. Hands down one of the best highlights of our stay in Panama 🇵🇦.Written 8 March 2025
- Nomad597125209310 contributionsSan Blas Bliss!Our day trip to San Blas was amazing! The day is long but so worth the beautiful beaches and placid Caribbean sea that you get to spend time in! Highly recommend! Our driver Javier picked us up on time and drove very well- even on the curvy roads in the San Blas territory! He also showed us wild life found on our way ( Toucans, Owls, Monkeys etc) The Guna guide Richard and the boat crew was also great…they made the travel between the islands seamless. We had enough time on the 3 islands and natural pool! There was good snorkeling too!! All and all a day well spent!Written 7 March 2025
- V2343ATkonstantink0 contributionsFantastic! 5/5The tour was perfect. The meeting point was the 3R Mall. You can reach the pier to the right of the entrance. We were able to observe dolphins, see sloths, and even a caiman in the mangroves. While snorkeling, we saw all kinds of fish and corals! We discovered numerous starfish on the return trip. The lunch break came at just the right time. Water and beer were also offered during the rides. Diving masks and snorkels were provided if you didn't have your own. The visit to Zapatilla Island is incredibly beautiful. The captain brought us safely and reliably from station to station. Absolute recommendation.Written 6 March 2025
- Catherine D0 contributionsAmazing tripFantastic tour. Really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend. Our guide was great and did his best to show us things. Zapatillo is beautifulWritten 20 February 2025
- Catalinatravel1250 contributionsExcellent tour!Excellent value for your money! San Blas islands is definitely worth visiting even for just a day trip although now that we have done a day trip, we would like to come back to stay for a couple nights on one of the islands.Written 11 February 2025
- rebecasX5326HT0 contributionsBeautiful new island and not crowdedSimply paradise in a new island, thank you Guna Yala family! We will be back! It is a long day but is it very worth to visit all San Blas archipielago.Written 9 February 2025
- O1727KRsarahs0 contributionsBrand new Island! Reccomended!This was the best day of my Panamá Trip! Visiting 2 Islands and the natural pool was excellent as we could enjoy every spot and not running from 1 to another. Also there are FEW GUESTS ONLY!! This is a brand new Island and you will simply enjoy! Worth at all!Written 9 February 2025
- toulaa20250 contributionsexelent wonderfull time everything.i defenetly recomendedMy husband and i booked a trip to cayo coco. We had a great time.but my huspand had some medical issues , Dr bernardo went about and beond to get him the right medication or our trip would have been cut short. we would have to fly home sooner. The people that work there were amazing frendly helpfull . W thank everyone.We defenetly go back melia jardines del reyis the brach. thank you evryoneWritten 4 February 2025
- Chris A0 contributionsLong tripTrip was good but the time it takes to get there is a hindrance. Also we were charged more than my friend who stayed overnight while we just did the day. Also the beach was nice but there was no fish to snorkel. The included lunch was very good.Written 3 February 2025
- HappyTravelerAmy0 contributionsBeautiful day tour of a a beautiful place!Despite rainy weather, our wonderful Captain worked so hard to ensure we saw many dolphins jumping in the waves. The snorkeling was everyone’s favorite, the highlight of the tour - beautiful coral and fish, so magnificent in colorful! And the Zapatillos island, the marine park was beautiful too though the clouds and rain made it less enjoyable than the rest. One tip- don’t forget to buy your entrance tickets for the marine park online ahead of the tour! We forgot and our Captain kindly and graciously was able to arrange with the entrance staff so we could go on the island. But it is not favored by the staff so an inconvenience, best to purchase ahead of time.Written 25 January 2025
- sydtayscott0 contributionsFun times!We did the tour on a Monday morning. We left the hotel around 8am in Panama City. The boat ride was a fun adventure to the waterfall. You will have to walk on rocks to get to the waterfalll. I suggest water shoes to avoid slipping. Also If you have mobility problems this could be an issue. You must step up onto rocks. There are ropes on the wall to hold onto but if you are an elder this could be problematic. Also I suggest don’t bring any large bags. You need something you can strap to you. It is a great photo op and a good time. Next you go to the village. The village is informative and interactive. They will feed you fish and tostones along with fruit. It is delicious. You will also have an opportunity to buy items. On another note they will have you dance with them. Don’t be alarmed. It is fun and a basic two step. It is a nice outing.Written 21 January 2025
- Yogesh N0 contributionsMemorable cultural experience.We enjoyed the visit to the waterfalls and the Embera people and learned so much about their community and history. Our guide Daniel was very knowledgeable about the Embera and made our visit interesting and memorable! Kudos to Daniel and his assistant David .Written 19 January 2025
- PuenteLago0 contributionsHorrible experienceThe ground transportation was pretty good but the day was horrible! (Rainy cloudy and cool ) Talking with someone from the isles the weather was horrible the last three days, and Tao did not cancel the day trip, even knowing that. I felt cheated. We did not enjoy at all the experience. I hope nobody buy in advance as me the tour.Written 15 January 2025
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Noel
30 contributions
Very efficiently run with good communication from the organisers this tour is worthwhile. It is not cheap but given how difficult it would be to organise this on your own the price is ok. We had a very pleasant guide who was extremely helpful. We didn’t visit the butterfly centre which I wasn’t interested in anyway but I don’t know what others thought. A small group of 4 people meant that it was easy to take our time
Written 3 December 2022
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Llubia
7 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
The company that runs this tour is very communicative. The tour requires a minimum of two people, so they did offer a refund or to change my date. I changed the date and im very glad it worked out! If your GOAL is to see monkeys use this company. They start earlier to increase your chances of seeing more monkeys and boy did they deliver! Excellent tour!
Written 19 May 2023
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We are so glad that you had a great experience with us! We are committed to providing the best possible service and are delighted that you were able to change your date and see the monkeys. Thank you for your kind words!
Written 22 May 2023
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StefanieCade16
2 contributions
Dec 2022
Well worth it and we definitely got our monies worth. Loved the monkeys and seeing the sloths.
Our guide Armando went above and beyond to show us a good time and he gave us a lot of information on Panamanian culture and history.
We would use him again for a guide.
Thank you Armando!
Our guide Armando went above and beyond to show us a good time and he gave us a lot of information on Panamanian culture and history.
We would use him again for a guide.
Thank you Armando!
Written 28 December 2022
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Hi Stefanie, thank you for your great feedback. We are so happy that you enjoyed your tour with us. We hope you enjoy the remainder of your Panama vacation :)
Written 3 January 2023
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James B
Benalla, Australia14 contributions
Unfortunately we got the guide from hell, who insisted on shouting the whole visit, frightening both animals and other boats and insisted on pointing his laser at birds and other animals. In words of the guide we should have saved our money and bought a second hand car. He will recognize the comments. Other visitors may get lucky with a more experienced guide - I hope so!
Written 17 March 2024
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We are truly sorry that you did not enjoy your tour with us. This is the first time we have received this kind of comment. We absolutely do not condone disturbing the animals with loud voices and with lasers. Please contact our office in order for us to get more information from you and to learn what guide was providing the service. We will certainly investigate and not use this particular guide in the future for any of our tours.
We hope you were able to enjoy the remainder of your trip in Panama.
Written 27 March 2024
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Korinna G
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Fantastic time exploring Lake Gatun and Gamboa Reserve. Ali, our guide, was awesome! He shared so much about every location we visited and made sure we saw lots of wildlife (capybara, crocodiles, coyotes, bats, monkeys, tree frogs, sloths). We have great photos from the trip and made memories we will never forget!
Written 8 August 2023
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We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring Lake Gatun and Gamboa Reserve with Ali! It's wonderful to hear you've made unforgettable memories and captured great photos. Thank you!
Written 11 August 2023
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Kristine L
3 contributions
Oct 2022
MUST!!!!! Daniel was THE BEST tour guide I have ever had. He was extremely knowledgeable, very funny, personable, and positive. It was only suppose to be a half day tour but our group was close and we ended up going out to each afterwards together. He took us to the best seafood place at Mercado de Mariscos Restaurante!!!!
I knew I was going to see monkeys, but I had no idea we were going to get that up close and personal with them. I cannot recommend Daniel and this tour enough. I still cannot believe I had a monkey eating out of my hand.
I knew I was going to see monkeys, but I had no idea we were going to get that up close and personal with them. I cannot recommend Daniel and this tour enough. I still cannot believe I had a monkey eating out of my hand.
Written 15 October 2022
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Mark S
11 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We got our own driver there (30 m drive) No Uber back so make sure driver is waiting. Tram $45 pp and boat tour $40 pp. well with it. Saw rainforest, monkeys, etc. fantastic experience. Total time about 5 hours door to door. Great couple or family day trip from Panama. Highly recommend
Written 8 December 2023
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We are glad you enjoyed your tour with us and hope you will visit us again soon :)
Written 8 December 2023
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DBstravelbuddy
St. Petersburg, FL61 contributions
Wonderful tour! So much more to see and experience than I expected. Our guide was kind, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Saw many different animals, canal, parts of the city. I would highly recommend this tour!
Written 19 June 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We're happy to hear you had an excellent tour and enjoyed the experience with our guide. We appreciate your recommendation!
Written 23 June 2024
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Sean B
2 contributions
Apr 2022
I booked this tour through Tao Travel. Daniel our tour guide was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable about Panama, the canal, and its natural surroundings. I would highly recommend Daniel as a tour guide for all of your Panama experiences.
Written 15 April 2022
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Heather P
Nashville, TN4 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Exceptional day! Fabulous interactions with wildlife - saw three types of monkeys and interacted with two. Our guide and boat captain were fabulous- so kind and knowledgeable. Highly, highly recommend for anyone visiting Panama!
Written 23 March 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're glad that you had an exceptional experience with our knowledgeable team and enjoyed your interaction with wildlife. Safe travels and we hope to see you again!
Written 27 March 2024
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I would like to confirm we will be picked up from Plaza Paitilla Inn at 6.30 am 16th March -booking BR-1100276639.
Written 15 March 2024
I think that you can confirm that through the reservation email.
Written 16 March 2024
my husband cannot walk very far before he has to sit. i see no wheelchairs are permitted. how much walking does this trip entail?? I will also have my 84-year-old father who will tire pretty rapidly as well.
Written 31 March 2022
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