Top Panama City Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION : Please Note that Tour is priced per person and one Slingshot is shared by two people during the course of tour, if you have booked solo, you will be paired with another solo Tourist or the Tour Guide. **** ALL THE DRIVERS MUST CARRY THE ACTUAL PASSPORT Embark on an exhilarating Polaris Slingshot tour of Panama, featuring the iconic Amador Causeway and a captivating Panama City exploration. Our expertly crafted tour is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure, showcasing the breathtaking beauty and culture of Panama from the open road. Your journey begins at The Trikers, where you'll rev your engine and set out to conquer the Amador Causeway, a picturesque roadway connecting the mainland to a chain of small islands. panoramic views of the Panama Canal and the city skyline unfold before you, offering ample opportunities for stunning photographs and immersion in the coastal wonder.

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!

Get up close to Panama’s wealth of wildlife on this boat tour of Lake Gatun. Spot monkeys—such as howlers, white-faced capuchins, and tamarins—in their natural habitat, and look out for sloths, anteaters, crocodiles, capybaras, manatees, and a variety of exotic birds. Cruise through this immersive setting with a guide, and benefit from included hotel pickup and drop-off, too.

The thrill of touring the Panama City skiline is the most exciting and let alone the spectacular photographs you will get of this great experience.

If you are a sports fisherman and a lover of fishing is your activity, I have been a fisherman all my life, very passionate, the best views and hundreds of scenarios to fish, along with more than 1000 different types of baits, will make it a day unforgettable in the waters of the second largest artificial lake in the world that crosses the great Panama Canal.

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.

Welcome to an unforgettable adventure! An experience like no other, awesome blend of kayaking, hiking and native culture in the stunning rainforest in Panama. A day filled with adventure and cultural immersion that does not require previous expericence in kayaking. This is more than just a tour; it's a chance to create lasting memories in the heart of the jungle of Panama!

Step back more than 500 years and explore the rich — and often overlooked — history of African ancestry in Panama. This walking journey unfolds through two defining chapters: the colonial era, marked by the harsh realities of slavery and powerful acts of resistance, and the West Indian migrations — a period of labor, resilience, and cultural legacy that helped shape Panama’s identity. • Our walk begins in Casco Antiguo, moving beyond the former walls that once divided the elite from the working-class community of Santa Ana. • We continue along Central Avenue, a vibrant area filled with stories and local life. • Then we visit the Afro-Antillean Museum to explore the lives and contributions of West Indian migrants who helped build the nation. Optional: Lunch at San Felipe Neri Market for local comfort food and a refreshing natural juice. Book the Walking Experience + Lunch option. This experience invites you to discover the shadows and lights that shape Afro-Panamanian heritage.

Learn to dance salsa during a fun-filled one-hour small-group class in Panama City’s atmospheric Casco Viejo neighborhood. Even complete beginners and solo dancers without partners can improve their dancing skills under the guidance of a professional teacher. Get personalized attention and feel comfortable while learning more about Latin American culture.

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.

Discover the world-renowned Panama Canal and see the highlights of Panama City at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tour. Travel in an open-top bus for unobstructed views and disembark at any of the stops when something captures your interest. See the Miraflores locks, Parque Urraca, the Biomuseo, Casco Antiguo, and so much more.

Discover the wonders of the Panama Canal and learn about its operation on this private tour. Delve into the fascinating history and operations of this engineering marvel at the Miraflores Visitor Center. Then, venture to Gatun Lake for a boat tour, where you'll witness ships navigating the canal's locks and encounter diverse wildlife amidst the lush rainforest of Soberania National Park.

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.

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.

The best place to visit Panama City. Imagine the thrill of lying on the glass floor, suspended more than 500 feet above bustling city streets. Posing and having the cityscape of Panama City in the background is a unique memory, the transparent floor offers an exciting perspective that is both stimulating and Instagram-worthy.

Casco Viejo, Panama City’s old town area, is a must-visit and you’ll get so much more out of sightseeing with a guide. Hear the stories behind the beautiful facades of the centuries-old churches, town houses, and government buildings on a walking tour. The neighborhood is also full of fashionable restaurants, and your guide will be able to share their recommendations.

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.

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.

Panama City is a lively place but it lacks its own beaches—the nearest sandy escape from the capital is the beautiful Isla Toboga. Enjoy a leisurely day at the beach and in the water with this group tour by catamaran to the island. Take advantage of the vessel’s facilities, including nets suspended over the water and chilled drinks from the open bar, and lounge on the beach at the island.

Discover Panama City on two wheels during this bike tour. Follow your guide around the history-rich Casco Viejo Old Town on this highlights tour that helps you get your bearings in Panama’s capital. Listen to local stories and get recommendations on where to eat and shop along the way. Perfect for guests who want to get an overview of Panama City, with the opportunity to take plenty of pictures along the way.

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.