Tours and Trips in Panama

See the Panama Canal and Panama City's UNESCO-listed, historic center on a 4-hour tour of Panama City that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Watch ships passing through the Miraflores Locks, follow the Amador Causeway for views back towards downtown Panama City, then see the colonial-era architecture of Casco Viejo.

Cruise the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake on a 3-hour nature tour from Panama City that includes round-trip transport from central Panama City and time to explore Gatun's wildlife-rich shoreline by boat. Visit jungle islands that were cut off from mainland Panama by construction of the canal, which protect a thriving population of monkeys, birds, crocodiles, and mammals.

Visit the best museums in Panama City during this 4-hour guided tour. Learn about the country's history, art, traditions and culture through visits to the History Museum, the Afro-Antillian Museum, the Panama Interoceanic Canal Museum and the Religious Colonial Art Museum. Peruse documents, artifacts, paintings and sculptures related to Panama's rich history while listening to engaging commentary from your guide. All museum entrance fees and round-trip transportation from central Panama City hotels are included.

Observe the monkeys on Monkey Island during this 4-hour tour from Panama City. Round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels included. Morning or afternoon tour times available.

Combine a highlights tour of Panama City with a visit to the Miraflores Locks on this guided excursion. With a guide in the lead to provide transportation and insightful commentary, make stops at Ancon Hill, Casco Viejo, the Amador Causeway, and the Miraflores Locks. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Panama City included.

Travel southbound through the Panama Canal during this 6-hour tour from Panama City. With your local guide, board a bus for a 45-minute journey to Gamboa, home of the Panama Canal Dredging Division. Meet your vessel, the Pacific Queen, for a trip through the Gailard cut, the Pedro Miguel Locks and the Miraflores Locks. Admire scenic views of the Centennial Bridge, the Chagres River, and the Bridge of the Americas. Eat a complimentary lunch on board during your journey. Disembark at the Flamenco Marina in Panama City.

Get an overview of Panama City's museums with this cultural tour. Through visits to 3 museums, including the Interoceanic Canal Museum, the Museum of History and the Museum of Biodiversity, get a comprehensive picture of the country's culture, ecology and traditions. Learn about the flora and fauna of the country, the role of the famous canal and many aspects of the country's history from your local guide. Round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels is included.

Gain valuable insight into the history of Panama City during this 3-hour tour of Casco Antiguo and the Panama Canal. Get acquainted with the colonial history of the city, founded by French colonists in 1673. At the Miraflores Locks, view the gargantuan ships making their way through the Panama Canal, then visit the four exhibition halls of the Miraflores Visitors Center. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels are included.

Sit down for an a la carte dinner while watching boats pass through the locks in the Panama Canal. During this 3-hour activity in Panama City, enjoy round-trip transportation in a private car to the International Miraflores Restaurant, which overlooks the Panama Canal. Sit at your table for up to 2 hours, watching boats make their way in toward port or out to the Pacific Ocean.  Make sure to reserve early to get a seat on the balcony, which allows for fantastic photo ops of the passing ships in the evening light.

Got a layover in the Panama City airport? This 3-hour tour allows you to use that time to experience the Panama Canal including transportation and a guided tour of the Miraflores Visitor Center. See ships passing through canal locks and learn about canal construction and history before returning to the airport to catch your flight.

Visit Panamá City's highlights and landmarks on this 6-hour comprehensive sightseeing tour. Stop at the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center to get an up-close view of boats passing through the canal's locks. Eat lunch on the Causeway of Amador, where a narrow strip of land connects 3 islands in the Bay of Panamá. Explore the Casco Viejo neighborhood of the city to admire the spectacular examples of Spanish colonial architecture. Drive down Balboa Avenue into downtown Panamá for great views of the city skyline. Along the way, learn about the intricacies of Panamanian culture, history and traditions from your local guide. Round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels is included.

Combine a tour of the Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks with a walking tour of Panama City's UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo and a city driving tour to notable landmarks - it's a full-day of sightseeing at the capital's top attractions. Admire city views from atop Ancón Hill; visit a local market; see the Bridge of the Americas from the Amador Causeway; and more. This small-group tour runs with a maximum of nine people, ensuring personalized attention from your informative guide.

Cruise the entirety of the Panamá Canal, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, during this 12-hour tour in Panamá City. Board a small vessel to travel through all 3 sets of locks that make up the canal. Voyage on Gatun Lake and the Chagres River. Learn about the history and construction of the canal from your guide while you travel. Disembark in Colón and board a shuttle for the return trip to Panamá City. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages are provided on board.

Dine on a buffet lunch while watching boats pass through the locks in the Panama Canal. During this activity in Panama City, enjoy round-trip transportation in a private car to the International Miraflores Restaurant, which overlooks the Panama Canal. Sit at your table for up to 2 hours, watching boats make their way in toward port or out to the Pacific Ocean. Walk down to the first floor to get fantastic photo ops of the passing ships.

Take a partial transit cruise on the Panama Canal and journey through the Miraflores Locks. Marvel at this incredible feat of engineering as your ship is raised up to 54 feet (16 meters), enabling Pedro Miguel's lake to fill the chambers where the vessel is locked. With this 6-hour day trip, you'll see Panama City sights and travel along Amador Causeway during the drive from your hotel.

Ride the Panamá Canal Railway, the first transcontinental railroad, during this excursion from Panamá City. On board the train, chug down the tracks that were first laid in 1501 on the isthmus of Panamá. Pass the Panamá Canal Locks, the lush rainforest and the peaceful Gatun Lake. Make sure to bring your camera for great photo ops. When you reach Colón, make the 1-hour journey back to Panamá City by road. Round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels is included.

Get acquainted with the two sides Panamá City's historical quarter, San Felipe, on this 4-hour cultural tour. With your local guide, visit the wealthy Spanish Quarter as well as the ethnically diverse pockets where everyday Panamanian citizens lived and worked. In Casco Antiguo, visit Las Bovedas, El Arco Chato and El Altar de Oro of San Jose Church. Walk through formerly dangerous parts of the city, now thriving centers of community and business. Listen to your guide's commentary about the history and culture of the city along the way. Dinner and round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels are included.

Get the perfect overview of Panama City's most iconic sites with a 4-hour tour in a colorful trolley. Learn about the engineering triumphs of the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Locks, and watch ships pass through the mammoth lock gates. Follow the causeway to a series of four islands for panoramic views of the city, and explore the atmospheric streets of Casco Viejo, where you'll find enchanting colonial architecture and colorful local life.

You don't have to get on a cruise ship to pass through the Panama Canal. Aboard the Pacific Queen tourist boat, you'll travel through two locks on the Panama Canal. Experience the sensation of rising and lowering through the locks and to see this engineering marvel at work. Onboard commentary explains the history and importance of the Panama Canal.

Journey through the Panama Canal's Pedro Miguel and Miraflores Locks aboard the Pacific Queen. During this 6-hour tour from Panama City, travel to Gamboa with your local guide, then board a boat for a trip through the canal's impressive locks. Entering through the Gailard Cut, observe the impressive feats of engineering that make this passage possible. Learn about the canal's construction and consistent maintenance from through your guide's informative commentary. Cruise back to your departure point, admiring views of Panama City's skyline before disembarking. A continental breakfast and lunch are included on board.