Top Panama City Day Trips - page 4

Full-Day Fort San Lorenzo and Panama Canal Guided Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Authentic Panama City & Canal Private Tour Experience

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from $109

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience Panama’s Taboga Island on this customized private charter. This all-day adventure includes a personalized itinerary with an expert crew aboard a Proline 27 speed boat with 150 horse power engines. Explore Taboga’s pretty historic streets and cruise to the beautiful surrounding islands while enjoying access to complimentary surf boards, high-quality fishing gear, and snorkeling equipment.

(50)

from $71

Private Fishing & Scenic Cruise – 27ft Proline | Taboga Island

Private Fishing & Scenic Cruise – 27ft Proline | Taboga Island

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(34)

from $375

Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting

11 hoursFree Cancellation

(7)

from $270

Embera Village Tour from Panama City

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(32)

from $137

The Chagres Challenge - a full day jungle expedition from sunrise to sunset

Combine a rain forest hike with river rafting on a day trip to Chagres National Park. You’ll travel to the remote reaches of the Chagres River to ride Class II and III rapids with a guide. After lunch, hop aboard a motorized canoe and keep an eye out for monkeys, sloths, river otters, and toucans in their natural habitat. This full-day itinerary leaves Panama City behind via 4x4 vehicle.

The Chagres Challenge - a full day jungle expedition from sunrise to sunset

14 to 16 hoursFree Cancellation

(23)

from $470

Private Embera Tribe & River Tour with all fees included

Special Offer

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Nature-loving travelers who want a memorable adventure will enjoy this tour of the Bayano Caves. Accompanied by a specialist guide, you’ll walk through the caves and along an underground river, admiring the volcanic rocks and formations along the way. Learn about the important biodiversity of the area, which is part of a biological corridor, and about the indigenous inhabitants of this part of Panama.

Underground River in Bayano Cave - Private

Underground River in Bayano Cave - Private

9 hoursFree Cancellation

(5)

from $215

Active, nature-loving travelers will enjoy this hiking tour on Panama’s Pacific Coast. After departing from Panama City early in the morning, you’ll have a picnic breakfast with great views over the Altos De Campana National Park. Hike through the park, looking out for wildlife en route. Continue along the coast to a beautiful beach where you can relax. Return to Panama City in time for dinner.

The Pacific Coast: Trails & Shores Private Tour

The Pacific Coast: Trails & Shores Private Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $180

Whether you’re looking for thrills or want to get a glimpse of Panama’s diverse ecology from above, this ziplining tour of the Anton Valley will take your vacation to new heights. Soar through the lush forest at heights of 1200 meters across 6 stations. After viewing the crater from above, descend to swim in a natural pool beneath the El Macho waterfall. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

Zip line Canopy Adventures in Anton Valley

Zip line Canopy Adventures in Anton Valley

4.6

(10)

from $195

Learn more about the diversity of Panamanian culture on this group day tour to an Embera indigenous community on the Chagres River. You’ll meet the locals and see their homes, learn about their cultural traditions like song and dance, and tour the rainforest area of the Chagres National Park. If you’re interested in handicrafts, you’ll get the chance to buy authentic pieces straight from the community.

Embera Indigenous Culture Tour

4.7

(21)

from $175

Why book this tour with us? Because it’s not just a tour of the Canal — it’s an experience carefully designed to let you see, understand and feel the magnitude of the Panama Canal from two unique perspectives: the Pacific and the Atlantic. ✅ Full and balanced visit: It includes Miraflores and Aguas Claras in a single day, something few operators offer efficiently and comfortably. ✅ Expert and passionate guides: Clear explanations, historical data and curiosities that transform the visit into a living history. ✅ Comfortable and punctual transportation: Private vehicles with air conditioning and personalized attention from the beginning. ✅ Local touches: Recommendations, special stops (like viewing points or photo spots), and direct attention throughout the tour. ✅ 24/7 assistance and flexible coordination, ideal for cruise passengers, families or travelers with stopovers. You don’t just visit the Channel: you live it, you understand it and you get it as a unique experience.

Excursion of the Panama Canal Miraflores Lock, Aguas Claras

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

from $165

Snorkeling and Kayak Adventures in Portobelo beach

4.3

from $195

Discover the engineering wonder that is the Panama Canal on this private day tour from Panama City. Designed for those who are interested in an in-depth look at the whole canal, this tour features the new locks and old locks, the Centennial Bridge, both the Pacific and Caribbean sides (by car), and Gatun Dam. You'll ride a ferry across the new locks in Colon, admire original doors from 1914, and you may be able to drive through the old and new locks. Note, this tour does not go through the locks by boat.

Private & Fun Panama Canal... 3 different perspectives

Private & Fun Panama Canal... 3 different perspectives

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from $275

Embera Experience at the Chagres National Park

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from $193

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.....

Private Embera Village waterfall visit with Lunch included

Private Embera Village waterfall visit with Lunch included

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(12)

from $115

Panama City and Canal Private Tour

6 hours 5 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(387)

from $85

Visit a picturesque mountainous village nestled in a dormant volcano. Explore the local flora and fauna known as the Land of Eternal Spring. The temperatures are refreshing since the city is located at an altitude of 600m. Hike through the rainforest to a hidden natural pool for a nice cool swim. Home to an impressive set of waterfalls and natural pools. The valley is unique because of the strange square trees, which have grown on the volcanic soil. The rectangular shape of the trees is directly related to the conditions in the valley - when planted in another location, the trees would have normal circular trunks.

El Valle de Anton - Hiking and Swimming

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

Explore the highlights of the Panama Canal on this full-day tour from Panama City—no need to worry about transport or logistics. Visit the impressive Agua Clara Lock, part of the Expanded Panama Canal. This engineering feat used 192,000 tons of steel—enough to build 19 Eiffel Towers—and continues to amaze visitors with its scale and innovation. Then, step back in time at Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site perched high on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean. Authorized in 1564 and built using double palisade techniques, the fort once protected the vital entrance to the Chagres River and offered strategic views for miles.

from $173

Agua Clara Canal Lock Center & Colon Fort

Agua Clara Canal Lock Center & Colon Fort

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(7)

from $225

Caribbean Day Tour: Isla Grande, Mamey, Monkey Island & Portobelo

11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(36)

from $154

Private Fishing & Island Hopping – 27ft Proline | Pearl Islands

(105)

from $750

Travelers interested in history will enjoy this full-day tour to the Panama Canal’s Agua Clara Locks and San Lorenzo Castle. Pass through the locks of the canal and be amazed by this feat of engineering. Continue through the jungle of San Lorenzo National Park and look out for animals, birds, and reptiles along the way. Learn more about colonial-era history at the ruined fort, with views of the Caribbean Sea.

Main entrance to San Lorenzo fort. Colon province. Panama.

Caribbean Agua Clara Locks and San Lorenzo Jungle Land Adventure

4.5

(8)

from $234

Experience one of Panama's most famous attractions by land and on the water during this private tour of the Panama Canal and natural areas around it. While hiking the Pipeline Road through tropical rain forest in Soberania National Park, look for some of the hundreds of species of birds that have been identified there along with monkeys and sloths. On a boat tour, explore Lake Gatun which forms part of the Panama Canal system to see ships waiting to pass through the canal's famous locks that connect the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Panama Canal: Trek & Cruise Private Tour

The Panama Canal: Trek & Cruise Private Tour

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(10)

from $100

Private Day tour in San Blas Islands

13 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(16)

from $455

Caribbean Catamaran Day Cruise: Beaches, Snorkeling & Lunch

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What are people saying about Panama City

Jerry_D, Aug 2026

Great Communication & Service

These guys are A +++ from the start to the end. We had a hotel pickup at 7:00. Got a message from Jenny that driver is arriving. At 6:59 he pulls up . Rigoberto our driver was great on communication and kept us up to date on how the day would go. At the dock on arriving we were greeted by Marti and briefed again helped into a tender boat to the Catamaran. We were received by Capt Juan and briefed on how the cruise would go. These giys know their business. Marti & Capt Juan tended to every detail, vests if needed, Making us comfortable all the way, Lovely lunch before we returned after all the snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling- All provided. These guys know their business. Cheers !!!

Colon City tour: Exploring Caribbean roots, food and Afro culture

4bg97cxhvn, Aug 2026

My solo tour of Colon was...

My solo tour of Colon was awesome! My guide Riggo was fantastic and really provided great knowledge on the are and it’s history. Being from there himself made his passion for Colon really shine through tour. He was also just an extremely friendly person. I highly recommend this tour to anyone solo or group looking to see and learn about Colon and take an excursion outside of Panama City. A definite 10/10 experience!!!

Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Latoya_P, Aug 2026

Family trip /Monkey and Sloth Tour with Danny and Jessie.

From the moment we were picked at the Hilton hotel downtown Panama City and greeted by the tour guide Jessie and others we felt right at home. It was fun riding along through the town area and picking up other persons for the tour. When we got to the town for the monkey tour it was pouring rain so all 21 of us were given Panchos. Here the bus stopped at Restaurante Encanto for us to use the rest room. This restaurant was attached to a convenience store. From here we went to catch the boat to see the tamarind monkeys on the Gatun Lake , which was the highlight of the day. Afterwards the bus stopped at the restaurant again for us to use the rest room. Here we were given free snacks in a paper bag which included empanadas and plaintain cakes. These were the best empanadas I had since entering Panama. They were so good that we purchased some more. From here we went to a hiking trail to find sloths. We didn't see any (just two monkeys) so we left. However, on the way home, our driver Danny stopped the bus and he and Jessie walked the highway with binoculars to find a sloth for us. Guess what? They did! All of us got off the bus and saw one, way up in the tree, beside the road. Jessie allowed us to look through his telescope to get a closer look. He even took photos for us with our cell phones through the telescope. These two men went above and beyond to make sure that we enjoyed ourselves. Despite the rain I give this tour a 10/10.

Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included

Paula_K, Aug 2026

Cesar and our native...

Cesar and our native guide were absolutely AMAZING! The drive to the national park was quick and comfortable, and they made sure to communicate everything we’d need for the trip in advance. I was thrilled that life jackets were provided even though the water wasn’t deep this time of year, in most places. While the distance trekking to the waterfall wasn’t an issue, the path was often VERY slippery and as an older woman, climbing up and down some of the rock falls was quite difficult. They always made sure I had assistance where and when needed. The fruit and fish for lunch were incredible - just delicious, and the trip to one of the Embera villages was enlightening and so much fun. I would do this again and again.

Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour

Valentina_G, Aug 2026

We had an amazing time...

We had an amazing time with our tour guide Alcibiades! He was an incredibly thoughtful and knowledgeable guide with a plethora of information about Panama, the canal, and the tour itself. He made me and my dad feel like family and made sure we had a great time. The boat ride around Gatun lake was our favorite part, especially getting to see the local wildlife. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Panama Canal Partial Tour - Southbound Direction

Shalini_R, Jun 2026

One for the bucket list!

If you choose one thing to do to experience and learn about the Panama Canal, this is your tour! We learned so much from Patrick, the tour narrator, during this canal excursion. You won’t be disappointed If you want to see how the canal really functions. The lunch they provided was good as well!

Discover Panama: History of the City and the Canal

Melissa_C, Jun 2026

Mr. Fernando was the best!

This experience was amazing! Fernando gave us all of the history that we asked for and timed the canal perfectly. He swapped out a stop for us to see more of what we really wanted and we were very grateful. His car was nice and air conditioned and he made sure to get us some waters for our journey. This was such a memorable time and he was an outstanding photographer. I was so happy to have photos of my husband and myself. We only had one day to spend in Panama City after being in Bocas and it was easily our favorite day of our entire trip. Book this one! We had great communication from the time of booking on.

Panama Canal Partial Tour - Northbound direction

Karen_S, May 2026

The tour guide Edwin was...

The tour guide Edwin was the best tour guide I ever experienced. He provided both English and Spanish throughout the entire experience, he was always positive, upbeat. Every detail was exciting to hear about in the way he articulated details. An absolute pleasure the entire tour. Best ever tour guide!!!

Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

Sarah_S, May 2026

This is a great...

This is a great introduction to the Panama Canal and some city highlights. Dimos was our guide and he knew exactly how to get us the best Panama Canal experience. We were first in line, first on the observation deck, and he even had an app tracking ships to make sure we'd see one coming through and we did! I truly appreciate his knowledge and hustle in getting us to the right spot at the right time. He shared lots about Panama history, what it's like living there and more while we were driving and was open to questions. We drove by and made some smaller stops before ending in Casco Viejo for a walking tour. Would highly recommend this tour and Dimos for the Canal and a Panama City introduction. I will add, we took the tour on a Sunday and I'm so glad we did because we experienced no traffic in the areas and we were able to slow down as we drove by certain spots. Something to consider!

Panama City and Canal Private Tour

Megan_S, Dec 2025

Exploring Panama

This was an incredible experience. Our guide, Oscar, was so friendly and personable. He answered our questions throughout the trip and even went out of his way to pull over to make sure that we got all of the pictures we wanted. He was such a sweetheart. If anyone is thinking about booking this excursion, I would highly recommend Oscar!