Set out from Panama City in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle bound for Gamboa Marina. Board your riverboat and glide across Gatun Lake, a vital section of the Panama Canal surrounded by lush tropical rainforest.
As you cruise, watch for the lake’s most famous residents — white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys, and Geoffrey’s tamarins. With a bit of luck, you may also spot sloths resting in the treetops, colorful tropical birds, or crocodiles sunning on the shore.
Your certified guide shares fascinating insights about the canal, its history, and the rich biodiversity of the Chagres River basin, making this more than just a wildlife encounter.
End your adventure with a comfortable return ride to Panama City, arriving back at your hotel with unforgettable memories and photos of Panama’s wildlife.
Connect with indigenous people on this guided tour from Panama City to an Embera village in the Chagres rainforest. Travel by canoe to a waterfall for a swim and a VIP lunch with drinks.
Duration: 7 hours
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During this guided six–hour tour you’ll explore some of the top spots in Panama City, including the Panama Canal and the Miraflores Locks. You’ll explore the city with your guide and discover the history of the area, and will also enjoy a visit to the Bridge of the Americas. At the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center, you’ll learn all about the canal operation and its history.
Escape Panama City on the newest and largest catamaran for a day of boating, swimming, and dancing. During this 6-hour tour, you will swim on a beautiful Virgin Bay, and visit the beach and the historical Village. Onboard the catamaran, enjoy sundecks, shaded areas, music, animation, morning snacks, lunch, and an open bar. This 6-hour tour is the perfect choice to avoid the afternoon tropical weather, heavy traffic and have enough time for night plans.
Easy island getaway to Taboga Island near Panama City
Enjoy an open bar, snacks, and lunch included
Depart from the best marina in the city with 5-star amenities
Spend your day swimming, sunbathing, and dancing on board
With a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket, customers can enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off access on a highly enjoyable double-decker bus tour of Panama City! From the open-top deck passengers can experience 360-degree views of Panama's best sights, including the Panama Canal, Balboa Plaza, Flamenco Island, Biomuseo, Casco Antiguo, Albrook Mall and much more! See these landmarks at your own pace, hopping off as you please, or stay on-board for the full 2.5 hour loop.
We offer one of the highest-rated San Blas day trips in Panama, carefully designed for a smooth, stress-free experience. Instead of rushing through crowded spots, our itinerary balances famous highlights with authentic island time.
You’ll explore Isla Perro Chico, home to San Blas’ iconic shipwreck snorkeling site, swim in the Natural Pool, a surreal sandbar in the middle of the sea, and enjoy lunch on Isla Chichime, considered one of the most stunning islands in the archipelago. Finally, relax at Isla Diablo, with its palm-lined shores and inviting waters.
With all Guna Yala entrance fees included, reliable 4x4 transport, shaded boats, a welcoming Guna crew, and a freshly prepared island lunch, we ensure that every detail is handled so you can simply enjoy the Caribbean paradise of San Blas.
✅ Entrance fees already covered
✅ Balanced itinerary with top islands
✅ Seamless booking & 24/7 support
⭐ What Makes This Tour Different?
This is not just a regular city tour — it's an authentic, comfortable, and well-curated experience designed to help you truly connect with Panama.
✅ Guided visit to the Miraflores Locks, with a detailed explanation of the Canal’s operation and enough time to explore the visitor center.
✅ Complete city tour including the historic Casco Antiguo, the modern skyline, Cinta Costera, and panoramic viewpoints.
✅ Certified bilingual local guides passionate about sharing the country’s history, culture, and hidden gems.
✅ Comfortable air-conditioned transport and reliable, on-time service.
✅ Small groups or private service, with personalized attention and flexible timing.
You won’t just see Panama City — you’ll experience it with insight, comfort, and local flavor.
You will have the most prepare and nicest guide with you that will give you the most valuable information about Panamá City. We will visit the most important places in the city just to know everything about the Panamenian History.
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel, hostel, or Airbnb in Panama City. We’ll drive for about one hour to the Atlantic, on the Atlantic side, to visit the impressive Agua Clara Locks — part of the Panama Canal’s expansion and the only place where you can see Neo-Panamax ships crossing. With 100% certainty of seeing ships in transit, either at Agua Clara or Gatun Locks, this tour guarantees an unforgettable Canal experience.
After approximately 35 minutes, we’ll continue to the Atlantic Bridge, the largest and tallest bridge in Panama, offering stunning views of the Canal and surrounding landscape. Along the way, we’ll stop to see the remains of the unfinished French Canal, an abandoned 19th-century project that paved the way for today’s canal.
Our final stop is the historic Gatun Locks, in operation since 1914, where you can watch ships pass just a few meters away, guided by powerful electric locomotives.
After this enriching 5.5-hour experience, we’ll return to Panama City.
Panama is a country with fantastic lights due to its geographical position and Panama City is unique in Latin America with its New York style. Mix these two reasons and that’s why you can’t return from Panama without doing this tour. Just look at the pictures and imagine yourself enjoying this show!
Taboga Island is the best option to go to the beach from Panama City. Take advantage of the super pleasant navigation of a maxi catamaran, lying on the nets or sitting protected from the sun, with a musical atmosphere and a cool drink. Enjoy the sea and the beach of Taboga Island. Visit a typical Panamanian fishing village. You just have to bring your towel and personal effects, everything else is included!
Enjoy this exciting adventure of a boat tour inside the Panama Canal and get to know the biodiversity around it, an stunning experience surrounded rainforest looking for animals like monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, iguanas, birds and more.
Get a complete overview of Panama city with the Panama Canal and city tour experience with an experienced panamenian bilingual tour guide. This could last up to 6 hours and will cover the Miraflores locks at the panamá canal (Pacífic side) , the magical Streets of old town, the bridge of the Americas, first bridge over the Panamá canal and the Amador coastway (Naos, Perico and Flamenco islands) .
Your adventure begins as we take you away from Panama City to the pristine wilderness of Chagres National Park. Here, the Embera people will welcome you aboard a traditional canoe for a journey up the river that feeds the famous Panama Canal.
Prepare for breathtaking scenery as you glide through the lush rainforest. Your guide will then lead you on a short hike to a hidden waterfall where you can plunge into its cool, crystal-clear waters.
After your refreshing swim, the Embera community will welcome you into their village to share their ancient culture. Enjoy a delicious, traditional lunch, listen to a breef about their culture from one of the village's leaders, and get captivated by their traditional music and dances, and don’t be shy—they’ll invite you to join in!
This isn't just a tour—it's a genuine connection with nature and an ancient way of life.
Ready for an unforgettable experience? Book your spot now and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Duration: 7 hours
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Navigate through the Panama Canal, rising 56 feet above sea level at Miraflores Locks and the Pedro Miguel Locks, and passing through the Culebra Cut. During this tour will also observe the Centennial Bridge and the Bridge of the Americas.