Browse Panama Tours & Day Trips by Experience

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Browse our Panama catalog across 10 core experience categories. Every category page distinguishes visitor-center observation from Gatun Lake boats and lock transits, states when a local stay is required in Boquete or Bocas del Toro, and keeps standalone transfers in a separate supporting section.

All 10 Experience Categories

• Panama City Highlights
• Panama Canal Experiences
• Casco Antiguo & Food Tours
• Island & Beach Day Trips
• Rainforest & Wildlife
• Culture & Community Visits
• Boquete & Highlands
• Bocas del Toro Adventures
• Portobelo & Caribbean Coast
• Private & Small-Group Tours

Flagship Excursions Across Categories

Panama Canal With Entry Ticket & City Tour: Old Town & City Views

Flagship small-group Panama City & Miraflores Locks overview covering Casco Antiguo, Amador Causeway Panama Sign, and Miraflores Visitor Center with entry ticket included.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Panama City Highlights
• Canal format: Visitor-Center Observation (Miraflores Locks & IMAX ticket included)
• Duration: 5 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 30 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Panama City hotel pickup (7:00–7:30 a.m.) or meet in Casco Antiguo; Amador Cruise Terminal option selectable for cruise guests.
• Included: Panama Sign photo stop; Fresh water will be available to refill your reusable bottles. No plastic bottles will be provided.; Panama Canal Visitor Center entry ticket; Colón Cruise Port Pick-up — Included with Selected Option; Certified Professional Local Guides
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Miraflores Visitor Center entry ticket included; bring reusable water bottle for refills.
• Run by: CONOZCA PANAMA PRIMERO Tours & Transfers, S. A. · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Panama Canal Partial Transit - Official Operator

Official Panama Canal Partial Transit aboard a passenger vessel passing through Miraflores Locks, Miraflores Lake, Pedro Miguel Locks, and Gaillard (Culebra) Cut to Gamboa.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Panama Canal Experiences
• Canal format: Partial Lock Transit Vessel (Pacific Locks + Gaillard Cut)
• Duration: 6 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 30 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Meets at Flamenco Marina on the Amador Causeway (behind the duty-exempt marina shop next to the PANAMA sign; exact check-in time emailed the day before).
• Included: Sodas and water; Professional guide; Lunch
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Buffet lunch, water, sodas, narrated commentary & return motorcoach from Gamboa to Amador included.
• Run by: Panama Marine Adventures · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Legends of Casco Viejo Tour: Uncover Hidden Gems

Top-reviewed Casco Antiguo history and storytelling walk through UNESCO-listed plazas, churches, hidden courtyards, and Las Bóvedas seawall.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Casco Antiguo & Food Tours
• Duration: 2–3 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Meets at the Tomás Herrera monument in Plaza Herrera, Casco Antiguo (in front of the American Trade Hotel), or select the hotel pickup option.
• Included: Explore several alleys and popular points of interest; Umbrella if it rains; Professional and Licensed Local Guide; Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district; Small-Group for a more personalized experience
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Licensed guide and rain umbrella included; small cash donation optional at historic churches.
• Run by: Panama Vibes · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands

Full-day Guna Yala (San Blas) 4-island tour via early-morning 4x4 highland transfer to Cartí port + lancha boat visiting Isla Pelícano, Perro Chico sunken ship reef, Natural Pool & Chichimei.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Island & Beach Day Trips
• Duration: 14 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 20 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Early-morning 4x4 SUV pickup at Panama City hotels between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. (USD 10 per person round-trip surcharge for Dreams or Westin Playa Bonita).
• Included: Beach toys, pickle ball, mini golf, water bed exclusive for our clients; Traditional Lunch (Fresh fish with salad and rice); Shared Boat transportation from Port – Islands– Port; Kayaks & Paddel board to share; Welcome Snack (fruits)
• On-site cash taxes / notes: MANDATORY: Original physical passport required at Guna Yala checkpoint + ~USD 22 USD cash per person Guna Yala Comarca entry/port tax (USD 10 USD pp extra for Playa Bonita pickup).
• Run by: Panama San Blas Tours · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Gatun Lake: Monkeys & Exotic Wildlife by the Canal

Focused 4-hour Gatun Lake wildlife boat expedition from Gamboa spotting capuchin, howler, and Geoffroy tamarin monkeys, crocodiles, and birdlife alongside transiting ships.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Rainforest & Wildlife
• Canal format: Gatun Lake Boat Expedition (No Lock Visitor Center)
• Duration: 4 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Panama City hotel pickup included (morning departure pickup 6:15–7:00 a.m. or midday departure pickup 10:40–11:55 a.m.).
• Included: Professional local guide; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Bottled water; Most time on the lake; Viator's badge of excellence
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Hotel pickup, guide & water included; check booking option for on-site Gamboa boat fee if not pre-included.
• Run by: Almiza tour by My friend Mario · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Authentic Emberá indigenous community visit in Chagres National Park: dugout piragua canoe ride, rainforest waterfall walk, traditional tilapia/patacones lunch, music, dance, and woven basketry.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Culture & Community Visits
• Duration: 7 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Pickup at your Panama City hotel lobby (or Tocumen Airport exit with advance arrangement).
• Included: Bottled water; Lemonade; VIP Lunch: Proteins (Tilapia Fish and Chicken) For vegetarians we include Panamanian white cheese Accompaniments (Patacones, yuca, ripe plantains); Air-conditioned vehicle; Bowl with 7 different seasonal fruits
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Lunch, water, lemonade & hotel transport included; USD 35 USD adults / USD 15 USD children cash on site for Emberá Community & Chagres National Park tax.
• Run by: Don't miss out Panama Wonders · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Small, Hands-on Coffee Tour

Intimate, hands-on Boquete specialty coffee farm tour and cupping session covering shade-grown highland cultivation, processing, roasting, and tasting.

• Departure area: Boquete · Category: Boquete & Highlands
• Local overnight stay required: Yes — Requires stay in Boquete / Chiriquí (NEVER a day trip from Panama City)
• Duration: 2–3 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 8 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Meets at Finca Casanga in Boquete, Chiriquí Province (requires a local stay in Boquete; never a day trip from Panama City).
• Included: Coffee and/or Tea
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Coffee tasting and farm tour included; meets in Boquete (local stay required).
• Run by: Finca Casanga · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Bocas del Toro Island Hopping Day Tour in Zapatilla Beach

Classic Bocas del Toro island-hopping day tour from Isla Colón visiting Dolphin Bay, Sloth Island, Coral Cay reef snorkeling, and Zapatilla Cay in Bastimentos National Marine Park.

• Departure area: Bocas del Toro · Category: Bocas del Toro Adventures
• Local overnight stay required: Yes — Requires stay in Bocas del Toro (NEVER a day trip from Panama City)
• Duration: 7 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 30 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Meets at Richard's Dock behind the 3R Mall supermarket in Bocas Town on Isla Colón (requires a local stay in Bocas del Toro; never a day trip from Panama City).
• Included: Fruits and Water; Local English/Spanish speaking guide; Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Snorkel gear, fruit & water included; excludes USD 10 USD pp Bastimentos National Marine Park online MiAmbiente fee and island lunch (USD 12–USD 18).
• Run by: Tao Travel 365 · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Canal expansion Agua Clara, Rainforest safari & San Lorenzo Fort

Caribbean coast & Canal combination from Panama City visiting the expanded Agua Clara Locks, a Gatun Lake rainforest boat safari, and UNESCO-listed Spanish colonial Fort San Lorenzo.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Portobelo & Caribbean Coast
• Canal format: Atlantic Expansion Visitor Center (Agua Clara Locks) + Gatun Lake Boat + Fort San Lorenzo
• Duration: 6 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Panama City hotel pickup included (pickup window 10:15–11:00 a.m.).
• Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Minibus; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Beverages (soda, water or local beer); Professional driver
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Hotel transport & drinks included; excludes Agua Clara Locks visitor-center fee (USD 17 USD adults / USD 10 USD children) and lunch.
• Run by: Almiza tour by My friend Mario · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Caribbean Gems: Portobelo and Mamey Island Private Tour

Private Caribbean day tour combining UNESCO-listed Portobelo colonial Spanish forts and the Black Christ church with a boat crossing to Isla Mamey and mangrove tunnels.

• Departure area: Portobelo & Caribbean Coast · Category: Private & Small-Group Tours
• Duration: 6–7 hours · Private or shared: Private (Private tour (your group only, up to 30 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Private pickup at your Panama City hotel lobby or residence for the drive to Portobelo and Isla Mamey.
• Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; Air-conditioned vehicle
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Private AC vehicle and guide included; Isla Mamey boat/island fee paid on site.
• Run by: Panamanian Aventures · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Supporting Standalone Admission Tickets & Transfers

The listings below are standalone show admission e-tickets or point-to-point airport and regional transfers, separated from the guided excursions above:

E-Tickets Emotions Dinner Live Show Admission (Viator 331853P1)

Standalone admission e-ticket to the Emotions Dinner Show in Panama City featuring live traditional Pollera folkloric dances, Diablicos Sucios, and cultural performances.

• Type: Standalone show admission e-ticket (no guide) (not a guided tour) · Departure area: Panama City
• Duration: 1–2 hours
• Meeting / pickup: Meets at Emotions Theater inside the Hilton Panama on Avenida Balboa, Panama City (standalone show admission e-ticket).
• Included: shows · Not included: Gratuities and personal expenses
• Cancellation: Non-refundable: all sales are final and no refund is available for cancellations, per the Viator listing.

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Private Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Downtown Panama City, Panama (Viator 58212P5)

Standalone private airport transfer from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to downtown Panama City hotels (note: excludes Casco Viejo zone; render in supporting transport section).

• Type: Private transfer (up to 5 passengers) (not a guided tour) · Departure area: Panama City
• Duration: 30–45 minutes
• Meeting / pickup: Private driver meets you outside Customs at Tocumen International Airport (PTY Terminal 1 or Terminal 2) for drop-off at downtown Panama City hotels (excludes Casco Viejo).
• Included: Air-conditioned vehicle; Parking Fees; Transport by private vehicle · Not included: Excess luggage charges (where applicable); THIS TRANSFER DOES NOT GO TO THE OLD TOWN(CASCO VIEJO)
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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