Tours and Trips in Panama

Journey to the top of Ancon Hill, the highest point in Panamá City, on this 3-hour guided tour. Learn about the history of the area from your local guide, including its past under U.S. jurisdiction and its role in the planning of the Panamá Canal. Visit Mi Pueblito, an area that displays typical clothing, homes and way of life. Stop at the Panamá Canal Administration Building to see where the country first received the Panamá Canal. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels are included.

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Emberá, one of Panama's indigenous groups, during this 8-hour tour from Panama City. Interact with some members of the tribe and learn what their daily life is like in the rainforest. Ride through Lake Alajuela to the tribe's village aboard a 'piragua', a traditional canoe, passing a spectacular waterfall on the way. See some traditional dances, take a trail walk through the forest and purchase some traditional crafts as souvenirs. Upon departure, receive a traditional shamanic blessing for good travels. Lunch, national park fees and round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels are included.

Explore the highlights and landmarks of Panama City on this small-group tour. With a guide to navigate and provide enlightening commentary, stop by sites such as the 17th-century Colonial City, the Cinta Costera, and the modern part of the city. A small tour group of 15 people or fewer ensures an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention from your guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Combine some of the most popular day trips from Panama City, Panama into one day of adventure. This tour includes a boat ride on Lake Gatun, which is part of the Panama Canal, a visit to Monkey Island, which is home to three species of monkeys, and a visit to Soberania National Park and an indigenous village.

Discover Metropolitan Natural Park, Panama City's only wildlife refuge, during this 1.5- to 3-hour guided tour. Stroll down well-kept nature trails through the forest and learn about the history of the park from your guide. View over 250 bird, reptile and amphibian species, 45 species of mammals (including Geoffroy's Tamarin) and 280 different types of trees. Be sure to bring your camera for great photo ops. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from central Panama City hotels are included.

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Embera, one of Panama's indigenous groups, during this 3-hour tour from Panama City. Interact with some members of the tribe and learn what their daily life is like in the rainforest. Ride to the tribe's village aboard a 'piragua', a traditional canoe, then spend time learning about their traditions and customs. See some traditional dances, take a trail walk through the forest and purchase some traditional crafts as souvenirs.

This four-day package delivers a luxury "express" vacation in Panama City, Panama without all the planning. Private airport transfers and a five-star hotel with breakfast are included. Guided sightseeing includes watching ships pass through the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Visitor Center, city views from the Amador Causeway, and the architecture of the hip Casco Viejo neighborhood, plus a full day of shopping with a car and driver.

Explore the Panama Canal with a tour of its Miraflores Visitor Center. Make use of a convenient hotel pickup (optional) and explore a museum dedicated to the history of this engineering marvel. Check out the center's four exhibition halls, stop by a theater for a film about its construction, relax with a delicious meal at Atlantic & Pacific Co. restaurant, and capture photos of its locks from the observation deck.  

Cover four top destinations in Panama City, Panama in one full-day tour. Get an up-close view of ships in the Panama Canal as they rise and lower more than 50 feet through the Miraflores lock. Tour of the Panama Viejo archaeological site. Get views of the city skyline from the Amador Causeway. Then explore the historic streets of the chic Casco Viejo neighborhood.

Visit the town of Anton Valley (El Valle de Antón) during this 8-hour trip from Panama City. This town is perched in the 3.7-mile (6-km) wide caldera of a volcano; learn about the fascinating array of flora and fauna native to this unusual habitat. Visit the Nizpero Zoo, view the petroglyph La Piedra Pintada, or hike to the top of the Sleeping Indian. Stop by a local market selling indigenous Kuna Yala handicrafts or just relax and enjoy the mountain air. Round-trip transportation from Panama City is included.

Get an introduction to Panama City on a 5-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off in centrally-located Panama City hotels. Find panoramic views of the city from Ancon Hill, watch ships passing through the Panama Canal at Miraflores Locks, then tour Casco Antiguo, a UNESCO-listed neighborhood filled with colonial-era landmarks.

Hop aboard a high-speed motorboat through the Panama Canal on a half-day tour of Gatun Lake. You'll slow down to sightsee around the lake with a naturalist guide, with stops at Monkey Island and Sounds of Silence Island. Marvel at the breathtaking flora and fauna surrounding Gatun Lake, and enjoy a look at the island wildlife. Includes picnic lunch, refreshments and round-trip hotel transport from Panama City.

Explore Panama's rain forest on foot and in the air during this full-day guided tour from Panama City. Learn about the area's flora and fauna during an approximately one-hour hike. Then receive a safety briefing and gear up to zipline over the rainforest canopy, including a stop over the 115 foot El Macho waterfall. After a Panamanian lunch (not included), choose an afternoon activity before returning to Panama City.

Get a personalized introduction to Panama City on a 5-hour, private tour that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel. See the Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal, drive the Amador Causeway to a trio of of tiny islands, then explore the UNESCO-listed neighborhood of Casco Viejo.

Explore Panama City's lush wildlife refuge and best spot for panoramic views on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, trek through Metropolitan Natural Park with a knowledgeable local guide and check out a variety of tropical plants and monkey, sloths, and other animals. Then head to Ancon Hill and capture memorable photos of Panama City's towering skyline.

Learn about the culture and history Emberá, one of Panama's indigenous groups, during this 6-hour tour from Panama City. Ride to the tribe's village on the Chagres River aboard a 'piragua', a traditional canoe, then spend time learning about their traditions and customs. Interact with some members of the tribe and learn how they fish, hunt and use rainforest resources for medicine. Eat a traditional lunch of 'patacones' and fried fish, then set out for a nearby waterfall, accessible by a canoe ride and a trek through the Panamanian jungle.

Discover the highlights of Panama City on a full-day shore excursion that visits the Miraflores Locks and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Casco Viejo (Old Town). Get close views of the Panama Canal from the viewing platforms, stop into the visitor's center, and follow your guide on a walking tour of the Old Town. Includes port pickup and drop-off, and the option to further explore the Old City on your own at the end of the tour.

Explore Isla Grande, an island off the Caribbean coast of Colón Province, during this 9-hour tour from Panamá City. With your local guide, travel over land to La Guira, passing the 400-year-old town of Portobelo. Board a boat in La Guira to reach Isla Grande, where you can spend the day swimming, walking on the beach, snorkeling and fishing; activities are at your own expense. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels are included.

Explore the Causeway of Amador, Old Town Panama and the Mira Flores Locks in the Panama Canal during this half-day tour in Panama City. Stand by and watch as ships travel through the Mira Flores Locks, then visit the accompanying museum. Continue to Flamenco Island in the Causeway of Amador, a group of interconnected islands. In Casco Antiguo, see the Presidential House and spend time strolling through the historic streets. Along the way, listen to your guide's commentary about the history and culture of Panama City. Round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels is included.

Go trekking on Panama's Pipeline Road during this 3-hour eco-adventure from Panama City. Look out for birds, monkeys and butterflies while listening to your guide's informative commentary about the region's incredible biodiversity. Ramble down the 10.5-mile (17-km) path through the Soberania National Park, which includes both flat and hilly sections winding through a mature tropical forest. Round-trip transportation from a meeting point in Panama City is included.