Tours in Panama City

The tour will start at the Flamenco Marina in Panama City. The partial transit starts with a motor coach ride for 45 minutes to the town of Gamboa where the Panama Canal Dredging Division is located. Once in Gamboa, you will aboard the cruise ship to start the water portion of the tour. You will go through two locks; Miraflores and Pedro Miguel on the canal on board of the cruise ship Pacific Queen that can hold 200 passengers.

Amazing tour to visit Panama from Athlantic to Pacific in a Private tour only for your group, be owner of your time! In this tour you will navigate in a boat right next to the big ships crossing the panama canal, then you will see the wild life in Gatun Lake (spot monkeys and sloths, cocodriles and more). Then visit the newest Locks Agua clara, one of modern engineering marvels. Taste the local food in Shelter Bay Marina, and finally visit the Fort San Lorenzo one of the most important ports from Latin America 400 years ago.

The Pipeline Road and Gamboa Discovery Center is one of the most awesome destinations for all the bird lovers out there! This place is a paradise for bird watchers and tropical biologists. We offer personalized services so you can see the birds you love. With over 450 bird species, this place is the ultimate bird-watching spot. The mature lowland rainforest along Pipeline Road is teeming with a diverse range of birds, making it an excellent spot for observing a variety of Neotropical birds. Don't miss out on this incredible experience - book your spot with us now and let's go bird watching together! Cheers to amazing birding adventures!

This is a beautiful and interesting tour combining breathtaking nature and a very special culture. Travelers will have a unique glance at one of the most welcoming indigenous communities in Panama, have a taste of their beautiful culture and local food, learn about their history and tradition, and enjoy their joyful hospitality. In addition, travelers can come with me on a beautiful short 30 minutes hike to a lovely waterfall where we can bathe and refresh (optional).

The Emberá ethnic group, renowned for preserving their traditional attire, offers a distinctive cultural immersion. Their minimal clothing provides a window into a unique heritage, and a journey in Panama reveals an unexplored side, promising a captivating experience that dispels worries. Connecting with the Emberá culture unveils people distinguished by unmatched nobility, kindness, and purity. Rafael Tello, the tour guide and founder, hails this as his favorite tour. Boarding the boats brings a pause to time, with nature's embrace and the people's astonishment creating an unparalleled tranquility. This expedition challenges participants to leave their comfort zones and uncover the HIDDEN PANAMA. It guarantees a pleasantly surprising adventure, encouraging individuals to embrace the unknown and savor the extraordinary blend of culture, nature, and tranquility in this unique corner of the world.

Enjoy a day-tour of Panama City with a local guide! You will visit Panama City´s  most interesting spots in one day, including the canal center exhibition, museum and theater. You will also see the historic ruins of Panama as well as modern aspects of Panama City.Travel back to colonial times during a visit to the Panama’s colonial quarter. Take in views of the Panama City skyline and canal from Amador Causeway. Enjoy the flexibility and intimacy of a private tour with your own guide

This shuttle is scheduled to leave regardless without a minimum amount of bookings. All of our vehicles are custom-designed Mercedes Sprinters so that you can sit comfortably and so that your luggage can be stored inside. We equipped the shuttles with comfortable reclining seats as well as a comfortable clean pillow. Enjoy our onboard WiFi and under-the-seat power outlets so you can stay connected during your ride.

Come experience the zipline adventure like never before in the heart of the Gamboa Rainforest. The Canopy is an exciting adventure that allows visitors to soar to treetop level through a series of cables, enjoying the wonders of nature from an incredible (and completely safe) vantage point. Come visit us to feel all the adrenaline that awaits you! The trees that support the cable system have been selected among the tallest, strongest and most resistant, allowing it to be between 2 and 32 meters above the ground in an adventure designed for adults and children. children. In the world there are 6 species of which 3 live in Panama, including the Sloth Choloepus hoffmanni (2 fingers) and the Bradypus variegatus (3 fingers) that we will see at the sanctuary.

Bayano Lake is a jewel of Panama, with a spectacular environment that is home to hundreds of birds and other animal species, some of them very rare. Chief among its many splendors, is found in the caves of Lake Bayano in Panama. The caves were formed over many centuries by an underground river that still flows today, the erosion of limestone, and a combination of several factors as wind and floods. The path inside the cave lasts about four hours, with a degree of difficulty with easy parts but some parts moderately difficult, requiring more physical effort. The terrain include river crossings, large rocks, slippery ground etc.  There are areas where light penetrates to areas where we need to use lamps. There will be deep waters within the caves, so the swimming is necessary.  Inside you will see water drops from the ceiling giving the appearance of waterfalls, different rock formations and a diverse fauna.

This is probably the only tour you'll find that offers you a day in contact with the beauty of nature and wildlife, just minutes from your hotel in Panama City.

Join us on a tour of the lesser visited Fort San Lorenzo on the Caribbean Coast of Panama and the Agua Clara Panama Canal locks. At 7:00am your English speaking driver and tour guide will meet you at your Panama City lodging from where you will continue on towards the Agua Clara Locks, located about 1.5 hours away, on the Caribbean side of the country. Visitors can take their time here and watch the gigantic ships passing through the locks below. Stroll through the visitor center, watch an informational video, or hike on the nearby rainforest trail. Learn about how engineers were able to raise Gatun Lake, built new locks, and widened existing channels to accommodate the massive New Panamax ships. At around 10:00am, we continue to the Fort San Lorenzo, arriving by 11:00am. Marvel in the rich history of the well preserved ruins as your guide explains the colorful history of this historic landmark. At 12:00pm we return to Panama City and will arrive back at your hotel by 1:00pm.

You will be introduced to one of the important culture within Panama history. The Embera tribe that originally were settled in Darien province migrated to the Chagres River during the canal construction looking for better opportunities for their families and looked a way of living besides hunting farming and fishing. They gladdy opened their Villages to receive visitors to share their culture. You will learn about their traditions, dances and how they survive within the environment they live. You will have also have access to their waterfall close by their village in a jungle hike. Don't miss this authentic experience.....

Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup and a scenic drive to Anton, where your guide will share insights about the region. Choose your tour option: Option A: Hike the India Dormida trail, then visit either the Golden Frog Sanctuary (closed on Wednesdays), Nispero Zoo & Botanical Garden, or the Artisan Market. Option B: Take a shorter hike to the Petroglyphs and Waterfalls, visit the Artisan Market, and choose one activity from the Golden Frog Sanctuary (closed on Wednesdays) or Nispero Zoo & Botanical Garden. Upon arrival in Anton Valley, start exploring and choose your morning activity. Hike the India Dormida trail for stunning valley views and learn about the "Sleeping Indian" legend, or take a shorter hike to the petroglyphs and waterfalls, with an optional swim. Afterward, visit the Artisan Market for local crafts. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Golden Frog Sanctuary or Nispero Zoo & Botanical Garden, or return to the Artisan Market. Extra fees: $9 per guest

Explore rowing on a kayak the beautiful Chagres River before it merges at the Gatun lake where the huge vessels and boats transit from Ocean to Ocean. The Chagres river is the main tributary of water of the Canal. A quite waterway, enjoying the sound of the wild life of this dense tropical forest. You might get the opportunity to see a sloth in a tree, a colorful bird peacefully living in the jungle or at the top the water plants, caimans, turtles among many others species of the local fauna. After a short hike to the small port used by the Embera indigenous at Gamboa, the tour last about 1 hour and 20 minutes (in the kayak) always accompanied by our bilingual guide and probably also by an Embera guide from the area who knows the place better than anyone.

Colon Tour | Agua Clara Lock Neo Panamax Visitor Center Duration 7 Hours Agua Clara Lock The great construction of the Expanded Panama Canal continues to marvel local residents and visitors. Some interesting facts are related to the amount of material utilized. For example, the 192 thousand tons of steel required for the construction of Third Set of Locks could be used to build 19 Eiffel Tower. Fort San Lorenzo Castillo de San Lorenzo was first authorized in 1564. But like many other works of the Spanish crown in the Indies it took forty years before any construction began. The site selected was high on a cliff, where canons could effectively protect the entrance to the Charges River and offered an unencumbered view of the ocean for miles. The first fort, like all those of early Panama, used ancient double palisade techniques, where two opposing wooded walls would be in filled with earth and then roofed with woven reed and palm thatch.

Unique tour only offered by Panama San Blas tours to visit the most of the beautiful san blas islands and learn about the local culture. During 3 days - 2 night tour, you will be able to visit 4 islands, 2 natural swimming pools, and a local community, including the most famous ones: Island Perro chico where you will Snorkel in the sunken boat, Island Nugnudub where we have Paddle boards and kayaks, Island Aguja or Aroma where you will sleep. Stay in all comfort in a private bungalow in front of the beach with private bathroom and wooden floor. Remember San Blas is an indigenous community everything is very rustic and authentic. As a social responsible tour operator we only work with local people, so please be patient, and friendly with our staff.

Our tours not only offer you unforgettable landscapes, but directly support local communities, creating jobs and opportunities in the Guna Yala region! Come and find out why we are the best choice on Tripadvisor. Book now and get carried away with the magic of the San Blas Islands, Guna Yala Important in this tour we will pass you to Search between 5:00-5:40 am and you will be back at your Hotel between 6:00-7:00 p.m in Panama City Central. 12 Hours includes 4x4 car transfers from Panama City.

Enjoy a trip into raw nature, meeting ancient cultures and participating in their rituals and customs. We are offering expeditions into the Darien jungle for various different degrees of adventure levels. Your personal guide will customize your experience depending on your ambitions and physical constituency. - All of our guides are experienced Embera men with an in-depth knowledge of the jungle and its flora and fauna. - All of our guides speak fluent English and Spanish - We give back to the community: Every booking supports the local tribes - 24/7 customer support

Start your experience in Panama safely and calmly, trusting in the responsibility and punctuality of our professional drivers, who will be waiting for you at the indicated time and at the agreed point. Travel safely aboard our vehicle, which has accident insurance coverage, valid from the moment you board the car to your destination.

Our passengers will be received with a VIP treatment. We offer a comfortable accommodation. Safe and secure journey until your final destination. You will have a smooth and relaxing drive.

Experience the food and social fabric of Panama as the locals do, from the simple to the elegant, with a local that has roamed the streets of Panama extensively. This tour will provide the best tour for low level to high class in both food and drink, with a cultural immersion that will tantalize the senses. As a person who has traveled, the focus of all my tours is to provide clients with the best tour for the best value. It will be a pleasure to share my passion with you! My preference is to keep the groups small for greater enjoyment for both the client and myself. Be aware that this experience is primarily in the Santa Ana neighborhood (a Panamanian low middle class area) with about 5 blocks on the edge El Chorrillo (the folks are very welcoming) that is different and with locals of darker complexion. The neighborhoods have many unique odors. All food stops follow local health code but they are not tourist food locations. The experience prioritizes safety throughout.

Unique experience to sail in a Private Catamaran in San Blas Islands, Swim and make snorkeling in the best spots, taste delicious food prepared by experts in seafood (Lobster during season), and sleep in your own Private Suite with complete bathroom, hot water, etc. This is the nicest way to meet the region and stay confortable.

Join a private whale watching tour aboard our 27ft Proline between June and November, when humpback whales migrate over 5,000 miles from both hemispheres to Panama’s Pacific coast to breed and give birth. Depart from Flamenco Marina and cruise 1.5 hours to the Pearl Islands, one of the best spots to see these giants in calm tropical waters. This private charter offers the chance to watch whales and enjoy fishing, snorkeling, and island hopping. Visit beaches and islands like Contadora, Mogo Mogo, Chapera, and Saboga. You may also spot dolphins, rays, and sea turtles. The Proline is agile and compact, ideal for closer whale encounters. It features a shaded area, cushioned bow, marine stereo, freshwater rinse, and private bathroom. Includes fishing gear, snorkeling gear, drinks, and optional BBQ setup. A fast, flexible tour for wildlife lovers seeking a close-up experience in Panama’s marine paradise.

Experience a day of adventure along Panama’s untouched Caribbean coast, accessible only by sea. With over 15 years of expertise, we’re excited to share our passion for the ocean with you. Your journey begins in historic Portobelo or from your accommodation in Panama City. A quick speedboat ride brings you to our spacious catamaran, where a brief safety orientation sets the tone for the day. Our first stop is Blue Veins. Hop into a dinghy and glide through a peaceful mangrove lagoon before stopping for a refreshing swim or a moment to relax in shallow waters. We then sail to Playa Blanca, famous for its white sand, turquoise waters, and vibrant coral reefs—perfect for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, or paddleboarding. At 1 pm, enjoy a delicious local lunch onboard—special dietary options available. As the tours winds down, we return to Portobelo. Depending on your selected option, continue your journey on your own or enjoy a convenient drop-off at your accommodation in Panama City.