Top Panama Outdoor Activities

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.

Combine two of the most popular day trips from Panama City, Panama into one day of adventure. This small-group tour includes a boat ride on Lake Gatun, which is part of the Panama Canal, and a visit to Soberania National Park and an indigenous village.

Live the experience of sailing the Panama Canal through the Culebra Cut and get to know our Monkey Island where you can enjoy the transit of ships and at the same time the fauna and flora in the Panama Canal.

Hike in a dormant volcano and visit a scenic mountain village on a full-day, active trip to El Valle from Panama City that includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located hotels. Go off the typical tourist trail as you explore local wildlife and plants at a botanical garden, swim in a jungle waterfall, soak in a natural thermal pool, and visit the colorful handicraft market before returning to Panama City.

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.

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.

Experience sailing on one of the seven wonders of the world, a source of pride for Panama. Discover the wildlife in the surrounding area.

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.

It is an intermediate tour to get to know a large part of Panama with expert local guides, on the tour we will visit the most representative places in Panama, it will be a complete tour to see the best places in the city, you will be accompanied at all times by a guide who will He will explain and show the secret places where we will continually stop to take photos and we will end with a beautiful view of the Pacific of Panama. We handle groups or private groups, making the tour more interactive and flexible.

Discover the best of Panama City, without needing to spend hours planning an itinerary, with this group excursion. Explore the charming Old Town area, visit the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, drive along the Amador Causeway, see the former U.S. Canal Zone, and stop at the Biomuseo for city views.

Escape de la ciudad durante el día en esta cómoda excursión a la costa caribeña de Panamá, a solo un par de horas de la ciudad de Panamá. Visite la ciudad de Portobelo y tres hermosas islas (Isla Grande, Isla Linton e Isla Mamey), mucho más de lo que podría ver si viajara por su cuenta. Como se trata de un recorrido privado, tendrá a su guía solo para usted.

Don’t pass up the opportunity to visit the Panama Canal during your layover at Tocumen International Airport. This half-day tour with a private guide provides you with flexibility to explore the sights at your own pace. Stroll past Spanish-colonial architecture on the narrow streets of Casco Antiguo (Old Quarter) and also see the modern side of the city.

This tour is specifically designed for cruise passengers, not adapted from a general city tour. Your certified Panamanian guide understands cruise schedules, port logistics and timing constraints. Every stop is selected to balance sightseeing, comfort and punctual return to the ship. This is a private, well-organized way to see Panama City efficiently and calmly during your time ashore.

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.

First-time visitors to Panama City who want an interesting overview will enjoy this day tour. Check out the beautiful colonial-era architecture of the old town, see how the incredible locks of the Panama Canal work, and drive along the Amador Causeway for great city and sea views. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience. As the tour lasts about five hours, you’ll have time to freshen up and enjoy the evening after.

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.

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.

Travelers who want to dig deep into Panama City’s history and culture will love this small-group walking tour. You’ll visit three atmospheric neighborhoods: Casco Viejo, Old Chinatown, and Santa Ana. Your local guide will entertain and educate you with their stories and will take you to places you might miss if visiting independently.

Relax in paradise for the day on this fun-filled San Blas Islands tour. You’ll be picked up early from your accommodation in Panama City and transported to Isla Yansailadup. This island has some of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in the archipelago. Swim and snorkel in the warm sea, relax on a beach, and learn more about the indigenous Guna people who call these islands home.

"Panama: The Engineering of Destiny" A technical and historical tour of the world axis. Many visit the Channel to watch boats pass by. We come to understand how the world moved. This is not a scenic excursion; it is an immersion in the logistics, resilience and vision that allowed this isthmus to change the global geography. This is not a sightseeing tour; it is a private dive into the backbone of America. Reserved for those who demand exclusivity, our experience connects the colonial legacy of the Old Town with the engineering that defied fate.

The Park is vital for the Canal of Panama functioning due to the rainforest and Gatun Lake water tributaries. It is also part of a biological corridor that goes all the way from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. In our way we will pass by the former Canal Zone, the Pedro Miguel Locks, Centenario Bridge and the French Cemetery (in honor of the canal workers). Accompanied by our bilingual guide, you will hike through a dense tropical canopy, looking out for birds, monkeys, butterflies, frogs and many others species while listening to the informative commentary about the region’s incredible biodiversity.

After a long, tiring flight, the last thing you want is to wait around for a taxi or to haggle with a driver. Simplify the arrival process in Panama City with this handy Tocumen Airport pick-up service. Your driver will track your flight so they arrive at the right time. Sit back and relax as you're driven into the city.

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.

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.