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In the early morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby and take you to the Chorrera public ramp or Lake Gatun public ramp after a transfer of 45 minutes where you will start the kayaking trip. From the ramp, your guide will take you into the Chagres River to explore the nature of the area from your kayak. Explore rowing on a kayak on the beautiful Chagres River before it merges at Gatun Lake where the huge vessels and boats transit from Ocean to Ocean. The Chagres River is the main tributary of water of the Canal. A quiet waterway, enjoying the sound of the wildlife of this dense tropical forest. You will have the opportunity to see a sloth in a tree, a colorful bird peacefully living in the jungle, or at the top the water plants, caimans, and turtles among many other species of the local fauna. After this amazing adventure, your guide will take you back to the Gamboa public ramp or Chorrera public ramp where your transportation awaits to take you back to your hotel.

Get away on an unforgettable adventure that will leave you breathless! Imagine watching the ships’ trajectory along the Panama Canal, a marvel of modern engineering that connects two vast oceans. Feel the excitement as you witness giant ships transit the locks up close, a stunning demonstration of human ingenuity. But the magic doesn't end there. Get ready for a playful visit to the famous Monkey Room, a vibrant corner of nature where friendly white-faced capuchin monkeys will welcome you with their antics. Watch them jump from branch to branch, curious and full of energy, some will even come close to interacting with you! This unique experience will allow you to connect with wildlife in their natural habitat, creating memories that you will treasure forever.

Forget the crowded, cookie-cutter bus tours — the Panama Canal Experience with Tomi Tours is unlike anything else in Panama City. Ride in style and nostalgia aboard a fully restored 1974 Volkswagen Kombi, complete with a custom open-top roof for panoramic views, cool breezes, and unbeatable photo ops. This isn’t just another tour — it’s an adventure through history with personality. You’ll visit the iconic Miraflores Locks, see the majestic Canal Administration Building, and cross the legendary Bridge of the Americas in an open-top classic car — a breathtaking moment with the Pacific on one side and the Canal on the other. Cruise through the former U.S. Canal Zone, once a restricted military area, now a fascinating blend of tropical nature and history. The whole journey is pure eye candy — every stop offers incredible backdrops for photos and videos, and the Kombi itself is a head-turner that steals the spotlight in every shot. Part history lesson, part joyride & 100% unforgettable.

Experience the perfect blend of Panama’s history and nature! Start your day with hotel pickup and a visit to the Miraflores Visitor Center, where you’ll uncover the fascinating story of the Panama Canal and watch ships cross the iconic locks. Next, cruise along Gatun Lake — part of the canal — on a covered boat as you explore rainforest islands teeming with wildlife. Spot playful monkeys, tropical birds, and with luck, sloths or crocodiles! Your certified guide keeps the journey engaging with stories about the canal’s impact and Panama’s incredible biodiversity. End your adventure with a comfortable ride back to your hotel. Highlights: Learn about the canal, sail on it, spot monkeys and exotic wildlife, and enjoy a fully guided experience.

Live an authentic experience in the heart of Chagres National Park. Sail by traditional canoe along a river surrounded by unspoilt forest, explore nature trails to a hidden waterfall, and connect with nature at its purest. Visit an Emberá community where you will be welcomed with ancestral dances, learn about their traditions, and enjoy a typical lunch prepared by the inhabitants themselves. They will walk the paths around the community including the botanical garden where they can learn about the use of plants and herbs in traditional medicine knowledge that has been inherited from generation to generation. This shared tour is a unique opportunity to explore Panama’s living culture in a magical and natural setting.

Our Panama stopover tour is designed to take advantage of every minute with a smart, punctual and stress-free itinerary. Certified guides provide real context and personalized attention in small groups.

Adventure in the Canal and the Old Town: Experience the thrill of seeing up close the locks of Agua Clara and Gatún, where boats face the power of the canal. Then, delve into history by exploring the Old Town, a destination full of culture, colonial architecture and vibrant local life.

100% private tour special for families or small groups I am a certified tour guide and driver with more than 20 years of experience. Embark on a thrilling Panama tour with us. Witness the awe-inspiring Miraflores locks and experience the Canal's history through an IMAX film. Explore the endearing Sloth Sanctuary, guided by caring experts. Encounter vibrant butterflies at the butterfly garden and discover poisonous dart frog displays. Conclude with a zip line adventure from a hilltop, offering unparalleled views of the Canal. An adventure blending history, nature, and ultimate excitement! STAR SIX HOSPITALITY CERTIFICATE

My tours are private and exclusive no more than 6 people or one family by tour no crowded shared buses that makes a big difference in order to enjoy the tour with a full english tour guide all the time with you ready to answer or explain to you all your questions with respect. We are going to see one of the seven wonders of the modern world anointed by the American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE in 1994 .The Panama Canal, inaugurated in August 15, 1914 by the USA and expanded by Panamanians in 2016,and share stories and experiences, learning everything from the Panama Canal in live action and in the same morning, we have a walking tour in the Old City, the history of Panama is fascinating, with charming places and beautiful spanish and french, architecture, vising the Cathedral and the most iconic square. Disclaimber: at the visitors center we are going to be with many people visiting the most popular atraction in the country our experince managing this tours will make things easier.

The Metropolitan Park 15 minutes distance from any hotel in Panama City, it has gravel trails for sneakers or even flip flops are good, they are wild animals and birds in the park like howler monkeys, Sloths, birds, deers, armadillos, butterflies, leaf cutter ants, and a beautiful panoramic view of Panama City and Canal , This park is a National Park but is runned privately, absolutely safe, with clean washrooms, they also have a small library and they sell drinks and snacks. It may rain in this activity because Panamá is a tropical country, we provide ponchos just in case. I am a Panamenian general tour guide you can ask me anything about the history of my country as well the Panama Canal and ill be more than happy to answer your questions.

My tours are private and exclusive maximun 6 people on the boat this way you can have a better experience different than the crowded shared tours with 25 people by boat is the same tour but not the same experience, in this tour you choose where to sit or the minumun detail will be asnwered by me with confidence respect and personal atention, plus the hiking in the rain forest is more detailed and no rush or timelines to acomplish we just go at our pace.

This is the only night hiking adventure inside a National Park 35 minutes away from Panama City, this experience begins at 6:30 pm with the transition from daylight to total darkness at the entrance of the Pipeline Road inside Soberania National Park, this service road was reopened in 1988 by the Smithsonian Institute so that their scientists could have a safe area to explore and collect samples in the forest, without the risk of entering directly, this is a dirt gravel road, my tour offers you the opportunity to feel the sounds of the rainforest at night in a safe way, possibilities to see insects and exotic plants, this tour is not to see animals at night but it can happen with luck, we provide headlamps for everyone and a poncho, after the hike, we drive over the Centennial Bridge for a bird's eye view of the canal at night, we also stop at the Pedro Miguel parking lot to explain how the Panama Canal works and drive towards Amador to show you the night skyline of Panama City.

my tours are exclusive full english tour guide all the time. On this expedition we go on a private boat 6pax no on a crowded boat that makes the big difference and more personal experience. The boat ride is next to the ships crossing the Panama Canal : container ships, LPG tankers, bulk carriers etc., on the way to Gatun lake with amazing views of the rain forest and exploring different sections of the lake: looking for howlers and Capuchino monkeys also the Jeffreys Tamarin monkeys iguanas eagles herons, etc, after the boat ride we have an stop to use the washrooms have some drinks and snacks and then we continue to the Pipeline Road for a little hike to show you the rain forest we may see more mokeys and many birds

It forms a key section of the Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá (inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025 as a cultural route). This historic route includes the Camino de Cruces and the Camino Real, which connected the Caribbean (Portobelo) and Pacific (Panama Viejo/Old Panama City) coasts during the Spanish colonial period starting in the 16th century. we are going to hike only one section of this trail, half of the hike is easy money we basically hike on a road with hiking shoes to the ridge of the hill and the second stage is challenging we go down into real jungle by las cruces trail we provide rubber boots and hiking poles, no need big bagpacks only room enough for water mosquito repelent, etc. Ill be more than happy to answer all your questions bebore the tour, remember you need to be in very good physical condition to do this activity.

Enjoy a fun and immersive way to explore Panama’s Old Town while discovering its rich history and vibrant local food scene. This guided walking tour is led by a knowledgeable local guide who will accompany you throughout the entire experience, sharing fascinating stories, historical insights, and cultural highlights of Panama as you stroll through the charming streets of Casco Viejo. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to taste a variety of delicious local foods, offering a true flavor of Panamanian cuisine. The tour combines sightseeing, storytelling, and culinary exploration, making it both informative and entertaining. Your guide will ensure a relaxed and enjoyable pace, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions, take photos, and soak in the atmosphere of this historic district.

This is a 100% private tour, I am a certified guide with more than 20 years of experience, this is a very fun tour where first we will visit the Miraflores Exclusives to see the operation of the Panama Canal, early in the morning and then we will go to the village of Gamboa in the center of the Canal to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort hotel and there we will make the activity of the Canopy very fun with 14 stations from the top of a hill overlooking Lake Gatun. There is a lunch hour in the village or to go to a minisuper to buy drinks and snacks. STAR SIX HOSPITALITY CERTIFICATE

The PIPELINE ROAD inside The Soberania National Park Is only one hour distance from Panama City, real Rain Forest, will see animals in the wild like howler and capuccino monkeys, coatis, agutis, giant trees, blue butterflies many birds and pristine forest, I am going to walk with you all the time and tell the secrets of the rain forest 3hours of hiking guaranteed in an almost flat terrain,i adjust to your pace, with 3 small hills, during the dry season it is very easy and in the rainny season i bring ponchos just in case, this tour is exelent to recharge your energy and get in contact with the nature. Super safe hike this road ends in the lake is not connected with other towns, same way in same way out.

My tours are exclusive with no more than 6 people or one family by tour, no shared buses runing from one site to other, had been doing these for many years and this is the best way to enjoy the tour with a full english tour guide all the time with you ready to answer all your questions with respect. Agua Clara Locks visitors Center is on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal one hour drive from Panama city we are also going to vist Gatun Locks, Gatun Dam and cross the atlantic bridge the bisgest on the country, the personal atention is allways the goal.

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What set us apart is our second year in partnership with one of the most prestige companies in El Valle - Canopy Lodge and Canopy Adventure. Thee two best activities in El Valle together in one day. Our exclusive focus on electric bikes, making us the sole provider of this thrilling experience in the area. Unlike traditional walking or biking tours, our guided tour lets you effortlessly glide through the picturesque landscapes, allowing you to cover more ground and explore hidden gems without breaking a sweat. .

The visitor will know in detail everything related to the places of interest to visit and also general history about Panama and will enjoy their experience to the fullest. For us it is very important to deliver the best on each tour in a friendly and cordial environment, always respecting the dignity of each visitor.

Personalized guide for 5 hours throughout the tour, visiting 5 or more tourist places in Panama City, making different stops so you can enjoy a good tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal

Learn about all the history and culture of Panama through the different historical sites and colonial architectural buildings, and the Panama Canal

Discover Panama City during its most beautiful hour. This relaxed sunset bike tour follows the waterfront as the tropical heat fades and the city begins to transform. Ride through Casco Viejo, Cinta Costera, and surrounding neighborhoods while enjoying panoramic views of the skyline, colonial architecture, and the Pacific Ocean. As the sun sets, witness the remarkable contrasts that define Panama City — from historic streets and local communities to one of Latin America's most modern skylines. Perfect for travelers looking for a scenic, insightful, and easy-paced introduction to the city.