Top Panama City Hiking Tours

Make the most of the cool morning air with this group walking tour to Ancon Hill. Enjoy exploring this area before the afternoon heat hits, as you take in the local wildlife, including sloths, toucans, and monkeys, and catch the sunrise. Well-suited for travelers who like the benefits of a group tour without the pressure to keep up with a large group.

The capital city of Panama, is the only city with access to Rainforest and Nationals park with 10 to 15 min from the downtown in Central America; and currently most of the visitor have no idea they can this amazing hikes is such a short period of time, see unique wildlife and learn a lot about the rainforest and its importance for the country, the canal and the people of Panama. As a Nature lover that we are, we can provided a unique experience to the travelers and allow them to connect deeply with the incredible nature that we have.

Cruise the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake on a 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 the construction of the canal, which protect a thriving population of monkeys, birds, crocodiles, and mammals.

Travelers who want to get active outdoors will love this Anton Valley day tour. Rappel down a waterfall in a mountainous area that was once the center of a volcano. Hike the trails through rainforest up the Sleeping Indian mountain for impressive views and some exercise. Experienced rappellers and those who have never tried it before will both have a great time. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Having the opportunity to enjoy nature appreciating its flora and fauna, breathing that fresh air and hearing the sound of birds is something that should not be missed.

Improve your chances of seeing Panama's wildlife in its natural habitat on this group boat tour of Lake Gatun. Cruise through this immersive setting with a guide, who helps point out monkeys, sloths, anteaters, crocodiles, capybaras, manatees, and a variety of exotic birds. Well-suited for travelers who want to take in the area's nature without risking sore feet on nature treks.

Escape the city and discover the magic of the Antón Valley, a picturesque town nestled within the crater of an ancient volcano. On this day tour from Panama City, you will explore beautiful mountain scenery, visit El Macho Waterfall, enjoy a relaxing swim in natural hot springs, and get to know the famous local artisan market. You’ll also have the option of seeing the curious El Nispero Zoo or walking on trails surrounded by nature. Accompanied by a local guide, you will learn about the history, geology and traditions of this charming region. It includes private transportation with air conditioning and strategic stops for photos, rest and shopping. A perfect experience for nature lovers, local culture and those looking for a different day full of fresh air and spectacular views.

Journey through the Panama Canal's Pedro Miguel and Miraflores Locks aboard the Pacific Queen. Depart Panama City, then board a boat for a trip through the canal's impressive locks. Entering through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks, observe the impressive feats of engineering that make this passage possible. Learn about the canal's construction and consistent maintenance through your guide's informative commentary. Cruise back to your departure point, admiring views of Panama City's skyline before disembarking in Gamboa.

Take a break from Panama City and head to the Caribbean coast of Panama, to the beautiful San Blas Islands. Traveling by boat, check out a shipwreck and natural swimming pool, and enjoy the tropical scenery and atmosphere. Your tour includes activities—kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and more—and round-trip road and boat transport, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Refuel with a tasty included lunch, too, such as fresh fish and rice.

Experience the Panama Canal and the beauty of the rainforest in just one day on this guided excursion—an expedition that would be hard to navigate if going alone. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup from downtown Panama City, explore the Panama Canal on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coasts, and embark on a boat tour along the canal and through Gatun Lake. Explore lush forest and spot wildlife as you travel. Tickets for the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center are included—get up-close views of the canal’s fascinating lock systems.

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.

During this tour you will visit a protected cascade, you will visit traditional traditional restaurants for Breakfast and Lunch. Panamanian food is delicious. In the other hand we will walk during 45 minutes into the jungle, while you can see plants and animals. The tour includes Exotic fruits and Panamanian snacks as well. Finally, the cascade is just a Magic place, it feels like heaven and the panoramic views will amaze you. While other tours may take you to popular spots, we venture off the beaten path, guiding you to a secluded oasis known only to a privileged few. The place is not so popular so you will have the cascade just for you. The cascading beauty will be all yours to admire, away from the crowds, allowing you to forge an intimate connection with the untouched allure of nature!

The tour to the caves of Lake Bayano in Panama, is an experience that moves the human spirit.Discovering a natural place, of such great and enormous beauty, is an exciting adventure and shows us at the same time, the ephemeral of our passage through this world; leading us to remember that we must responsibly conserve our world with all its natural wonders.For the tour wear clothing that covers the entire body and dries quickly. Wear full change change including footwear.

Explore the Soberania National Park on this half-day guided hiking tour from Panama City. After arriving at the park, you and your naturalist guide will begin a 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) jungle trek. Along the way, you’ll be able to spot wildlife that inhabit the rainforest, including some 525 species of birds such as the black hawk eagle, black-cheeked woodpecker, and antshrike bird. The park is also home to 105 species of mammals, including the two- and three-toed sloth and four species of monkeys.

Swim in a jungle waterfall and hike a scenic trail on a full-day adventure from Panama City into Panama’s central mountains. Learn about the lush plants and diverse animals that thrive in the sheltered jungle environment, and experience an untouched side of the country. Leave the city behind for a guided nature adventure in the tropical forest.

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Our journey begins with hotel pickups or from designated meeting points. After an hour’s drive, we arrive at the Chagres River port, where Emberá community members welcome us. We board a boat for a 30-minute ride through the jungle. A 25-minute hike leads to a hidden waterfall where you can swim and unwind. We then continue to the Emberá village, greeted by ancestral songs. After settling into traditional houses, we attend a cultural talk to learn about their traditions. Next, we take part in a fishing activity, with our catch prepared for dinner. In the evening, enjoy traditional dances and, weather permitting, a bonfire. We sleep in authentic accommodations. At sunrise, after a traditional breakfast, we embark on a guided jungle hike to discover medicinal plants and wildlife. The adventure concludes with a final boat ride back to the port.

We will admire the wildlife and vegetation of the rainforest, as well as Monkey Island, where you can admire white-faced capuchin monkeys, marmosets and howler monkeys in their natural habitat. Just a short trip out of town, the Gatun Lake and Monkey Islands Expedition has a combination of history, wildlife, nature and the unique experience of traveling by boat through the Panama Canal alongside cargo ships . Your guide can take you to the monkeys and other animals. After admiring the wildlife of the monkeys, the boat will take you to the Emberá Katuma community. When you arrive at the community you will be welcomed with traditional music and dance. Then, they will talk to you about the history and culture of the Emberá Katuma community. Next, you will take a tour to get to know the community. Before finishing the tour you will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch , usually fish and patacones.

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. On this half-day trip, enjoy Panama City sights and travel along Amador Causeway during the drive from your hotel.

Tour Panama City and enjoy that panoramic view that offers you this beautiful city where you can take incredible pictures, live moments with family, spend it with friends, and even a trip with friends.

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This adventure begins with a transfer from Panama City to the Gamboa Rainforest. The tour includes a hike at the Pipeline trail with approximately 4 kilometers or 2.4 miles, this gives the group opportunities to see wildlife. This tour includes a visit to the tree Trek Gamboa area to do ziplining if the activity provider permits it and it is subject to weather conditions, then tour ends with a boat tour to the Gatun Lake.

Start your morning with a nature-filled hike up Cerro Ancón, the last protected hill in Panama City, followed by a cultural tour and delicious breakfast at Mi Pueblito. Led by José, a passionate local guide and wildlife enthusiast, you'll spot sloths, monkeys, toucans, and more as you climb to panoramic views of the Panama Canal and skyline. Afterwards, explore three traditional village replicas (Interiorano, Indígena, Afro-Antillean), and enjoy a Panamanian breakfast in the Afro-Caribbean village — included in your tour.