Top Panama Outdoor Activities

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.

Explore the Panamanian rain forest and take a boat journey through the Panama Canal's waterways on this eco-adventure from Panama City. With your naturalist guide, board an aerial tram bound for a 280-foot (85-meter) peak surrounded by leafy jungle. Hear the calls of the howler monkeys and watch colorful birds fly around you. Then board a boat for a trip through the Panama Canal, observing marine life like caimans, crocodiles and turtles. End your tour with lunch overlooking the Chagres River.

Panama’s location connecting Central and South America makes it a wonderful place for unique wildlife viewing. Spend a day outside of Panama City and explore the country’s natural landscape with this day trip. Your bi-lingual guide will take you to the Gamboa rainforest region where you’ll get up close and personal with wildlife. You’ll also pay a visit to a sloth sanctuary to learn about these rescued animals.

Discover one of Panama’s most authentic experiences on this Embera Indigenous Village & Waterfall Tour in Chagres National Park. Meet the Embera community and learn about their traditions, culture, music, and way of life in the heart of the rainforest. After hotel pickup, travel to the park and board a traditional Embera canoe for a scenic river ride through the jungle. Follow ancient waterways used by the Embera people for generations. Arrive at the Embera Tusipono Village, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and enjoy cultural demonstrations, handmade crafts, and a traditional Embera lunch prepared by the community. Continue to a hidden rainforest waterfall, where you can swim, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of Chagres National Park. This shared cultural and nature tour is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic Panama experience combining indigenous culture, jungle scenery, and a refreshing waterfall adventure.

Enjoy sightseeing in Panama City while getting some exercise on a fun, small-group cycling tour. You’ll cover more ground than on a walking tour while getting a more intimate perspective than on a bus tour. Cycle through the atmospheric Casco Viejo neighborhood, admire the views from the Amador Causeway, and more. Avoid the risk of getting lost by going with a guide.

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.

Combine a highlights tour of Panama City with a visit to the Miraflores Locks on this guided excursion. With a guide to provide transportation and insightful commentary, make stops at Casco Viejo, Miraflores Locks, Amador Causeway and Bridge of the Americas. Opt for a small group tour limited to nine other travelers or upgrade for undivided attention on a private tour.

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.

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.

Go whale watching in the Gulf of Chiriqui islands off Panama during this full-day tour from Boquete. Explore the National Marine Park and see whales (seasonal, from July 15 to October 15), visit local villages, snorkel on unspoiled coral reefs, and lounge on white sand beaches on some of the 25 uninhabited islands. Lunch, open bar, use of snorkel equipment, hammocks, and beach towels included.

Arriving in Panama is a breeze with this private transfer from Tocumen Airport to Playa Bonita or Gamboa. Waste no beach or sightseeing time by being picked up and driven directly to your destination. You can nap in the car or enjoy the views without the hassle of self-driving or the discomfort of public transport. Note that this service is not available for Playa Blanca, Farallon, or Bijao locations.

The benefits of doing the kayak tour is that you will be able to appreciate the diversity of wildlife more widely since it does not make any noise and we can get closer to the animals. Our main objective when doing kayaking tours is to raise awareness of the importance of it, it is said that wetlands are the ecosystems with the greatest biodiversity in the world and seeing it from that point we have decided to show you this treasure in a fun way like doing kayaking.

Our private tours are carefully crafted to transform each journey into an unforgettable experience. We are dedicated to creating lasting memories. With 15 years of experience exploring the trails of El Valle de Anton, we are familiar with all the hidden gems and the most breathtaking views. What truly sets us apart is our passion. We hike to connect with nature, discover local biodiversity, understand its ecology, exercise, and enjoy the landscape around us. Our routes mainly consist of paths traveled by mountain dwellers. They offer varying levels of physical difficulty and showcase different ecosystems. These routes are often associated with cultural legends or abundant biodiversity.

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.

Visit one of the most beautiful islands in the San Blas archipelago but don’t stop at looking at the views - immerse yourself in them on a snorkeling tour. You’ll be taken to a quiet beach away from the crowds where you can swim and snorkel in warm waters among tropical sea life. Even take a close-up look of a sunken wreck. Learn about indigenous Guna culture and enjoy a tasty seafood lunch.

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.

Take the stress out of airport arrival or departure with this private transfer between Tocumen International Airport and downtown Panama City, Panama. Your driver meets you at the airport with a private air-conditioned vehicle for your hassle-free transfer to downtown. This service is available 24-hours a day, includes tolls, and can be booked round trip.

After a long, tiring flight, the sight of a driver holding a sign with your name on it is always welcome. Save yourself time and hassle after arriving at the airport with this private transfer to resorts in Playa Blanca. Alternatively, pickups are available from Panama City hotels or other locations. Your driver will help with your luggage and you can enjoy the view or relax on the drive to your destination.

Avoid the daytime heat and enjoy an atmospheric evening in Panama City’s Casco Viejo historic district on this small-group tour. As the sun sets, explore the beautiful neighborhood on foot, learning about Panama’s history, culture, and cuisine along the way. At the fish market, sample an included tasting of fresh local ceviche. Travelers interested in culture, food, and historic architecture are sure to enjoy this tour.

Whether you’re visiting Panama for business or pleasure, having a driver meet you when you arrive is reassuring. Save yourself the hassle of waiting for a taxi after a long flight and be driven straight to your hotel within the city limits. The service operates around the clock so is ideal if you arrive at night or early in the morning.

Bike Boquete’s scenic back roads to sweeping viewpoints on a small-group cycling tour by e-bike. Roads winding out the valley can mean big climbs, but the e-bike’s electric-assist takes the hard work out of pedaling up them. That makes this a fun outing for cyclists of all ages and fitness levels, who can enjoy breaks with included Boquete coffee and locally brewed craft beer.

Minimize the variables the day you fly out with a private transfer to Tocumen International Airport from Panama City. Travel in a private air-conditioned car or minivan direct from your accommodation to the airport at a time that works for you between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm. Late night or early morning requests come with a surcharge.

Cruise the entirety of the Panamá Canal, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, during this full-day tour in Panamá City. Board a small vessel to travel through all three sets of locks that make up the canal. Voyage on Gatun Lake and the Chagres River. Learn about the history and construction of the canal from your guide while you travel. Disembark in Colón and board a shuttle for the return trip to Panamá City. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages are provided on board. Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.

Travel southbound through the Panama Canal during this 6-hour tour from Panama City. With your local guide, board a bus for a 45-minute journey to Gamboa, home of the Panama Canal Dredging Division. Meet your vessel, the Pacific Queen, for a trip through the Gailard cut, the Pedro Miguel Locks and the Miraflores Locks. Admire scenic views of the Centennial Bridge, the Chagres River, and the Bridge of the Americas. Eat a complimentary lunch on board during your journey. Disembark at the Flamenco Marina in Panama City. Please Note: The exact check-in will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.