Top Panama City Day Trips

Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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!

(1,561)

from $149

All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Make the most of your time in Panama City on a tour that combines 3 experiences in one excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for monkeys, sloths, and more on a motorboat ride through the Panama Canal. Walk through the jungle and hang from the vines like Tarzan. You'll also get to sample traditional snacks, including empanadas and fresh pineapple. The tour operates in all weather conditions, with ponchos provided if it rains.

(399)

from $99

Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(1,580)

from $60

The tour to the Emberá indigenous community begins with hotel pick-up, followed by a scenic drive to Chagres National Park. Upon arrival, guests board a traditional canoe and travel along the river, surrounded by lush rainforest and native wildlife, following the same route the Emberá people have used for generations. In the Emberá Tusipono village, visitors are warmly welcomed and learn about the community’s history, traditions, daily life, and handcrafted art. A traditional lunch prepared by the community is served in the village. The experience also includes a visit to a beautiful jungle waterfall, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in its clear waters and relax in nature. Important – What to Bring: *Change of clothes *Towel *Water shoes *Biodegradable insect repellent *Hat for sun protection These items will help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout the day.

Tour Embera Indigenous Village and waterfall with lunch

Tour Embera Indigenous Village and waterfall with lunch

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.2

(550)

from $30

Private 6 Hours Tour - Discovering Panama VIP

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(384)

from $75

Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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 Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara, Gatun & Atlantic Bridge

Panama Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara, Gatun & Atlantic Bridge

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from $49

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, visit the beach and the Island 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 and have enough time for night plans.

All Inclusive Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panama City

All Inclusive Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panama City

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy a guided sightseeing excursion in Panama’s vibrant capital city. After a convenient hotel pickup, experience one of the world’s great engineering marvels, the Panama Canal, at Miraflores Visitor Center. Take a walking tour of the city’s historic district, Casco Viejo, marvel at the Bridge of the Americas, and stop by the handicraft market at Amador Causeway to pick up some souvenirs.

(1,505)

from $99

Panama Canal and City Tour Experience

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(414)

from $67

Travelers short on time in Panama can experience the highlights of the beautiful San Blas Islands on an easy day trip from Panama City. Start early to reach the islands in good time. Travel by boat out to tropical islands with white-sand beaches and warm waters. Swim and snorkel in the ocean and in the shallow natural swimming pools offshore. Refuel with a freshly cooked lunch of fish or chicken.

San Blas Islands Full-Day Tour + Transport from Panama City

San Blas Islands Full-Day Tour + Transport from Panama City

14 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(57)

from $143

Full-Day Caribbean Catamaran Cruise: Beaches, Snorkeling & Lunch

The Caribbean side of Panama was frequented by pirates and Spanish conquistadors alike. Now, the history and natural beauty of this part of the country make it a compelling destination for curious travelers. On this full-day tour from Panama City, visit the port town of Portobelo (part of a region protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site) which was built by the Spanish in 1597 and played an important role in their extraction of silver and gold from the Americas. From the dock, take a speedboat to a waiting catamaran to tour the Caribbean coast including Blue Veins Island and Drake Beach. Experience the calm clear water while snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding to appreciate mangroves, coral reefs, and reef fish.

Full-Day Caribbean Catamaran Cruise: Beaches, Snorkeling & Lunch

6 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Gatun Lake: Monkeys & Exotic Wildlife by the Canal

(131)

from $139

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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

(2,244)

from $40

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

(864)

from $67

Legends of Casco Viejo Tour: Uncover Hidden Gems

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

(2,019)

from $37

Travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during this full-day tour of the Panama Canal. With your local guide, explore the canal by sea and on foot, viewing the ships passing through the locks and the variety of plant and animal life on the canal's shores. Explore Gatun Lake, home to howlers, capuchins, tamarins, and many more animals. Stop at the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center to get an overview of the canal's history through informative displays and exhibits. Explore San Lorenzo National Park and Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a picnic lunch. All activities, entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels are included.

Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo

Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

(614)

from $67

Many travelers visit the locks at the Panama Canal but fewer venture to the surrounding islands to explore the biodiversity. On this half-day small-group tour, take a boat ride inside the Panama Canal, looking out for wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and sloths. Travel with a small group for personalized attention, and a guide who can answer all your questions. The tour includes admission fees and air-conditioned transfers for added comfort.

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(459)

from $69

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to explore three stunning islands in San Blas, including exclusive access to Isla Misdup. Visit Isla Yansa, one of the most beautiful inhabited islands in San Blas, with palm-fringed beaches, calm waters, and the chance to meet the friendly Kuna people. Rent a SUP board for added adventure or simply relax and enjoy the tropical paradise. After a fresh fish or chicken lunch, continue to the Natural Pool, a sunken island where you can stand waist-deep in crystal-clear waters, marveling at sea stars and vibrant marine life. Lastly, head to Isla Misdup, a secluded, uninhabited island with wild, pristine beaches. Enjoy the vast submerged sandbank and find your own private spot to relax. Depart Isla Misdup between 3:00–3:30 PM and return to Panama City, arriving by 7:00 PM. ✅ Shared transportation pick-up from Panama City (5:00–5:45 AM) ✅ Fresh lunch ✅ Shared mask & snorkel *Times and itinerary may vary depending on weather and ocean conditions.

San Blas Island Hopping Tour with New Exclusive Paradise Island

San Blas Island Hopping Tour with New Exclusive Paradise Island

14 hoursFree Cancellation

Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour

(19)

from $140

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(465)

from $110

Monkey & Sloth Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Panama City’s historic Casco Viejo boasts some of the capital’s hippest bars, but finding the best spots requires local know-how. With this Afro party bar crawl, get one included drink at each location during this high-energy, host-led experience. Join a party crew of energetic guides and fellow travelers as you enjoy nonstop hip-hop, dancehall, amapiano, afrobeats, and reggaeton music.

The OG Crawl – Afro Vibes Nightlife Experience

The OG Crawl – Afro Vibes Nightlife Experience

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(830)

from $65

Caribbean Catamaran Day Cruise: Beaches, Snorkeling & Lunch

Discover Panama's hidden Caribbean treasures on this small-group catamaran tour, crafted with over 20 years of sailing experience. Begin with hotel pickup and a scenic journey to historic Portobelo, then sail to the turquoise mangrove lagoon of Venas Azules and vibrant coral reefs of Playa Drake for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and more. Enjoy a delicious onboard meal and exclusive access to off-the-beaten-path spots for an unforgettable escape.

Caribbean Catamaran Day Cruise: Beaches, Snorkeling & Lunch

6 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Get to know one of the most beautiful and quiet beaches on the Pacific coast of Panama, just an hour and a half away from the city, we find this beautiful place called Santa Clara. In a small beach club called Tortuga where we only have to get out of the vehicle and a few steps away will be our destination, with a bar and restaurant, showers and clean bathrooms, service on the beach and cozy covered tables or beach chairs with umbrellas.

(36)

from $139

Santa Clara Beach Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(5)

from $100

Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

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What are people saying about Panama City

Daniel_R, May 2026

Manolo Ruiz was an excellent guide he really knew his history and the animals backgrounds

You will be charged a hidden fee of 20 dollars to cross the Panama canal. I didn't like this because I pay with card I don't expect an extra fee. .it needs to be stated on your page. but the tour was great and Manolo is very good he brings the monkeys too you as best as he can and he lets you interact with them and feed them. How can we expect to tip when we are paying the 20 dollar crossing fee. I give the tour itself and guide 5 stars

Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour

BOB, May 2026

Even the rain made it a great experience!

Totally GREAT! Hotel pick-up. Private Tour w/ your own guide. Pay just one time: no extra entry fees. Sightseeing tour and history lesson all in one neat package. Our guide, Ricardo, picked us up at the Hyatt on time and made the entire trip a pleasure. Got rained on a bit while watching monkeys but it only added to the experience. Riding in a boat alongside of a huge container ship on Lake Gaton blew our minds. Seeing the same container ship we saw on the lake actually going through the locks was amazing. This is a must do when in Panama. Thank you, Ricardo!

Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included

Taylor_C, May 2026

Dan was such a...

Dan was such a high-energy, informative guide from the moment he fetched us from our hotel to the moment he dropped us back off. We enjoyed the waterfall and our time learning about the Embera culture and way of life. Our group size of 7 adults was absolutely perfect and the day didn’t feel too long. Would absolutely recommend this tour!

Panama Canal Partial Tour - Southbound Direction

timothy_g, Apr 2026

Running My Fingers Thru Panamá's Locks

The tour was all I had hoped it would be! I remember reading about the Gaillard Cut (aka the Culebra Cut) back in elementary school. To cruise through this monument to human endurance and engineering ingenuity was a thrill. It was equally thrilling to enter the original hundred-year-old locks, sharing the chambers with a gigantic oil tanker as we descended in stages from Lake Gatun to the Pacific Ocean. The staff was friendly and the bus and boat were very comfortable. My only complaint is that the check-in process was hot and hectic. I got there quite early to myself time to find the check in spot (which turned out to be fairly easy. It's a small office-like kiosk outdoors, next to the big Panama letters.) But no one was there until 15 minutes before the check-in time and no check-ins were done until 5 minutes before the check-in time. In the meantime, travelers must wait in an area with little seating and less shade. However, once that was done, you can enter the air-conditioned bus. So, all was soon well.

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

Joseph_L, Apr 2026

Good overview of the canal and Casco with Dimos

Good overview of the canal and Casco with Dimos. After the canal visit and IMAX, most of the time was spent in the van (with A/C) driving over the Bridge of the Americas, Amador Causeway, and then around Casco Viejo with a few stops for souvenirs and snacks. Especially if staying in Casco, it’s a good way to start a visit to learn the canal history and function and then get a feel for the area.

Panama Canal Partial Tour - Northbound direction

gisselle_f, Apr 2026

Great tour from start to finish

Operators were prompt, very pleasant. Knowledgeable and accommodating. Ian was excellent! Food was very good. Latianna kept in touch from beginning of booking to end of tour. Pacific Queen crew were all professional and made sure the boat was returned to dried seats and the water was pushed off of the decks after the sudden thunderstorm passed. Going through the canal was truly amazing to actually feel and see the waters rise to allow the ships through. Each landmark, the history of the canal and the current projects were explained by Iaan completely. It was worth the money. Go for it!

Full-Day Caribbean Catamaran Cruise: Beaches, Snorkeling & Lunch

Brian_D, Apr 2026

What a great crew and boat

Fantastic experience the captain and the crew were very attentive. The food was great. I’m vegan and they made me a special dish. They took us to some very nice spots to go snorkeling. The boat was much larger than I thought and in good condition and everyone seemed passionate about the work they were doing.

Tour Embera Indigenous Village and waterfall with lunch

Geneva_R, Apr 2026

Best experience in Panama

We had a very amazing experience it was very Hands-On our tour guide was a very knowledgeable about Panama it's culture and knew everything about the indigenous tribes that we were visiting he was very friendly to our children need to stop at a store for us because she didn't have the proper shoes very very nice and kind.

All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

Tinisha_S, Mar 2026

Amazing catamaran experience

We had such a great time on the catamaran tour to Taboga Island! The catamaran itself was beautiful, and the entire experience from start to finish was nothing but fun and good vibes. The hosts onboard were amazing—super lively, energetic, and knew exactly how to keep the party going. They played great music, danced, sang, and really made sure everyone was having a good time the entire ride. The open bar was a huge plus, and the drinks kept flowing as we enjoyed being out on the water. When we stopped on the island, we grabbed fresh pineapples filled with rum for about $8, which was such a fun and refreshing treat. We also tried some food from a local spot, and it was really good—definitely worth it. Between the fun atmosphere, great hosts, open bar, and the beautiful views of Panama City from the water, this was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend if you’re looking to relax, have fun, and enjoy the scenery all in one trip!

Discover Panama: History of the City and the Canal

Maureen_F, Feb 2026

Perfect half day adventure

Our tour with Dennis was wonderful. He took us to the old old town San Felipe first. He took us through the museum there. And then we explored a bit on our own including climbing up the tower. Dennis deftly navigated traffic and timed our visit to the MiraFlora locks in time for the film and to see a ship pass through. You do have to climb some stairs to get on the bleachers to see the locks. And squeeze in if it is a busy time. After we made our way to the Amador causeway. Dennis is self-taught in English and it's just amazing how well he speaks it. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and our day with Dennis. We highly recommend his company.

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!