What to do and see in Panama City, Panama Province: The Best Multi-day Tours

February 5, 2022 Matilde Konrad

A diverse multicultural city of almost 1.3 million, Panama City offers a lot more than an up-close view of the Canal. Shantytowns slink up alongside shiny high-rise condos. The Old City is an atmospheric labyrinth of churches, plazas and palaces. Fifteen miles from downtown Panama City, Soberania National Park is an excellent destination for hiking and birding. For a fascinating look at the canal, take a taxi or local bus to Miraflores Locks Visitor Center and look down on the traffic below.
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1. Panama Canal through the Chagres River

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HIGHLIGHTS • 7 nights all included package • Embera Villages • 4x4, hiking, • Pristine Chagres National Park • rafting, kayaking • Panama Canal • Forth San Lorenzo • Camping • Gateway: Panama City If you're an experienced sea kayaker looking for a trip that will test your skills and leave you satisfyingly exhausted, then you will enjoy a thorough exploration of the Chagres River in a small group of people, from beginning to end. A dam at the river's northern terminus, just before it meets the Atlantic Ocean, forms Gatun Lake, which makes up the main body of the Panama Canal. You'll hear the roar of howler monkeys from the vast jungle on your left and spot giant ships from a safe distance on your right as you paddle the length of Gatun Lake, sleeping as a guest in the huts of indigenous Embera tribes and wilderness camps along the way.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, All mentioned transportation, rafts or duckies, sea kayak(tandem or single) and related gear, camping gear, guides (Our guides are trained in river and sea navigation skills, first-aid and CPR), trip's meals, Lodging and catering:, 3 nights at Hotel Marbella**, Panama City, 2 nights in the huts of Embera Native Indian Villages, 2 nights at Tent Campsite on the shores of Gatun Lake, 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, All mentioned ground and ocean transfers within Panama are included.

Exclusions: International flight, Airport tax ($ 20.00/person), personal expenses, tips, meals not specified in itinerary, extras in hotels (laundry, room service, phone calls)

Reviewed By Cari G

Going through the Bayano Caves was an amazing experience. Our guide was delightful, he arrived on time, was very knowledgable, and even pulled over once so we could look at some monkeys in a tree. This tour stopped at a wonderful family cabin where we left some of our things while in the cave and have a wonderful fish lunch after. The cave itself was really interesting and beautiful, though nowhere is more beautiful than the canyon on the other side. Nobody else was signed up for the tour yesterday, so it ended up being a private tour for my husband and I, which was really nice. Note - this tour is not for everyone. It requires a fair bit of physical fitness and a little bravery. You need to be able to navigate over invisible rocks underwater, do a small amount of rock climbing, and you may have to swim a bit. It is worth it, but if you have any mobility issues at all, this likely isn't your best activity.

2. Luxury 3 Night Vacation with Hotel, Tours, and Shopping in Panama City, Panama

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Enjoy a 3 night and 4 days express vacation in Panama, in the luxury and comfort of a 4 start hotel, everything will be prepare to make your stay unforgettable, you will be able to experience the magic of this vibrant city, learn the process how ships pass through the Locks in the Panama Canal and enjoy a day of shopping in the mall.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, City and Canal Tour, Fuel surcharge, Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, Canal entrance

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Lunch, Dinner, Gratuities, Personal expenses

Reviewed By Rugina P

Incredibly disappointed and currently researching legal action in order to get refund. I’ve been trying to reach Karol Cardona or someone at the agency for a refund of tours and transport due to CV19 cancellations. There would have been 11 ladies and I traveling to Panama in April 2020. I’ve been to Panama multiple times, love it & wanted to share its beauty with friends. We are owed US$1,210 ($550 deposit towards tours & $660 for fully paid transports). We’ve been emailing and calling since March 2020 with no response or acknowledgment. We’ve even offered that the monies be paid back in increments recognizing that the business may have been adversely affected by the pandemic. Again, no response or acknowledgment. The troubling part is that other Panamanian companies were in constant communication with us and repaid our monies back in increments. We would not recommend this business based on unethical business practices and a major fail in customer service.

3. Panama Family Multi-Day Adventure Tour

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An active itinerary specially designed for adventure families with young or adult kids, test and tried over the years with great results for both children and parents. Multiple and varied activities to keep everybody entertained, as well as opportunities to go off the beaten path and be exposed to different lifestyles and unique experiences. Highlights • Take photos of monkeys and sloths in their natural environment. • Watch huge cargo ships passing through the Panama Canal. • Hike to spectacular waterfalls in the rainforest. • Exciting Class II-III White Water River Rafting. • Zip-line over the fairy-tale looking cloudforest.

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Driver/guide, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Breakfast, Lunch

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Reviewed By 320nja

Our family and friends have toured Panama arranged through Xplora Panama Tours. Esther from the company was extremely felxible and prompt to answer all of our questions. During the tour, she would check up to make sure that everything was OK. The guides she arranged were great. Especially Alex was very passionate and is a great birder. He had worked over 10 hrs a day to take care of us. The hotels arranged by Esther were great. Everything worked out good. Xplora was one of the few tour companies that were willing to adjust to our request. I have no reservation in recommending them for Panama tours. NJA

4. 15-Day Trip in Mexico: Towards the Gulf!

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico Vibe Adventures (Mexico)
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OVERVIEW Take our 15-day self-guiding tour from Mexico City to the Gulf of Mexico and back to see & experience the best of local nature, culture & traditions & more! During this trip you will be able to visit 5 Mexican states - each with its own landscapes, traditions, and gastronomy; see various wonders of nature (national parks and reserves, mountains, jungles, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, sea, etc.); do numerous outdoor activities (white water rafting; swimming in the waterfalls; hiking the tallest pyramid in Mesoamerica; taking boat trip among the mangroves, crocodiles, and birds; visiting a coffee plantation, etc.); learn local culture and, of course, make local friends & have fun. WHY GO WITH US Off-the-beaten-track tours with maximum immersion in local nature, culture, and traditions. The easy-going atmosphere of our tours is perfect for informal travel & making new friends among co-travelers and locals.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation: 1st class inter-city buses with AC/WIFI/WC, Accommodation: 14x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses, Activities: 6x private walking tours & 1x Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour (as per itinerary), Welcome meeting + 24h informational support from Tour Organizer

Exclusions: Flights; airport pick-up & drop-off; travel insurance; personal expenses & tips

Reviewed By Claire S

I did the private tour to Grutas Tolontongo with my partner and I highly recommend it. We were picked up on time by our tour guide and the entire day felt so looked after. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend to anyone thinking of visiting Grutas Tolontongo,.

5. Authentic San Blas Experience - 1 or 2 Nights - All included

Panama San Blas Tours
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Visit one of the most beautiful and tiny Islands in San Blas, Island Aguja is very known for having great attention and a kind staff, its only 15min from the port. The island is always clean, the food is good with many choices, they have a swing at the beach, volleyball, many palm trees to cover from the sun. Includes a tour to Island Pelicano and natural swimming pool.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Shared Transportation both ways from Panama city to Port (6 passengers), Tour to Visit Island Pelicano, Boat from port to Island Aguja, Private basic room with Shared bathroom.

Exclusions: Entry fees to San Blas $25USD per people (port and islands), Drinks are not included.

Reviewed By marclE8924QG

Waited an hour, driver never showed, ended up calling the booking company to cancel. Nothing really more to say.

6. 2 days and 1 night on a Paradise Island in San Blas - Private Bedroom

Carti Parking and Boat Terminal, Panama Tao Travel 365
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San Blas is one of the last pristine island archipelagos in this world with an indigenous Guna population that to this day still lives in a very simple and happy way. Tao Travel 365 is offering an amazing experience that will allow our guests a glimpse of paradise while sleeping on 1 island and visiting 3 of the other 365 islands in San Blas. We are Tao Travel 365 and we offer you the best of everything: • If choosing our optional transportation, timely pick-up from your Panama City hotel with spacious, comfortable 4x4 cars. • Full insurance for cars, boats & guests • All our boats have sun protection with big awnings • Quality meals prepared in a CLEAN kitchen with FRESH ingredients. •Bi-lingual English/Spanish tour guides. •Excellent customer service. We are available 24/7

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Amazing San Blas Day Tour

Exclusions: Guna Entrance Fee paid to border patrol ($22 for Internationals, $7 for Panamanian residents), Beverages

Reviewed By Sunshinegirl300

Captain Nano was very laid-back and willing to adjust the tour to our desires. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. The meal was delicious and he is a very gracious host! Our driver, Daniel, was wonderful! We even managed to catch up with him later in the day and he told us about the local ruins, and even saw him on the drive back to Panama City. We knew if we needed help he was nearby (we drove ourselves to/from three marina)! They are a great company to work with!

7. San Blas Adventure - 4 Days Island Hopping in San Blas Islands - All included

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Once in a life-time experience in San Blas with 4 Days Island Hopping in the most amazing Paradaise in Central America, the nicest tiny islands with white sand beach and turquoise color ocean. This zone protected by locals indigenous, Guna Ayala Community. Relax, make new friends and have unforgetable holiday while learning about other culture. This is a Group Guided tour! Your English Local Guide will stay with you the whole time (day and night), making many optional activies and making sure everyone if enjoying this amazing Paradaise. Activities included: Traditional dance with the locals, Visits to another islands, Visit to a community, Self guided -Kayaks, Guided Hiking tour, snorkeling, volleyball, bonfire at the night and special Farewell Lobster dinner. **Traditional dance only available in weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Shared Transportation from Panama city to San blas, Boat transportation to all tours and Islands as described., Traditional dance with Guna group., Kayaks usage in one of the islands, English local guide during all our journey., Hiking in the Jungle, Snorkeling mask for everyone., Lobster Dinner in the last night.

Exclusions: Entry fee to Guna ayala region, and port usage. 22USD per people., Entry fee to each island to visit. 2-3USD pp per island, Drinks (Beer, Sodas, Potable water) available to purchase 2-3USD.

Reviewed By marclE8924QG

Waited an hour, driver never showed, ended up calling the booking company to cancel. Nothing really more to say.

8. 2 Nights in Island Aguja Bungalow with Private Bathroom.

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Enjoy the most confortable and clean Island in San Blas Islands just 15min from the port, stay in Bungalows with private bathroom and wooden floor. Take amazing pictures in the swing to the ocean, play beach volleyball, and meet the local kunas. Snorkeling Tour included to Visit Perro Island and Natural swimming pool. - Safe Travel: We are the only San blas Tour Operator Offically approved by Panama Tourism Authorities.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Ground Transportation both ways for 6 passengers in a 4x4 Toyota Truck., Boat both ways from Carti Port to Aguja Island., Private Cabana with private bathroom and wooden floor., Aguja Island entry tax Included., Tour to Visit Island Perro chico Sunken boat and natural swimming pool, Snorkel gear during your tour.

Exclusions: Entry fee to San Blas Islands and port sage tax $22USD per people, Drinks are not included, you can ask for coffee for breakfast and potable water with your meals., Lounge beach chairs

Reviewed By marclE8924QG

Waited an hour, driver never showed, ended up calling the booking company to cancel. Nothing really more to say.

9. Unique Experience in San Blas Islands - 2 Nights All included

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Aguja is the most beautiful and tiny Islands in San Blas, they have great and kind staff, very near to the port about 15min. The island remains clean, menu with local seafood, Activities includes volleyball, kayaks, swing in the ocean, and relaxing in one of the many palm trees. Includes a tour to Island Pelicano and natural swimming pool, snorkel gear and kayaks.

Inclusions: Boat from port to Island Aguja, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Shared Transportation both ways from Panama city to Port (6 passengers), Private basic room with Shared bathroom., Tour to Visit Island Pelicano

Exclusions: Entry fees to San Blas $25USD per people (port and islands), Drinks are not included.

Reviewed By marclE8924QG

Waited an hour, driver never showed, ended up calling the booking company to cancel. Nothing really more to say.

10. Island Hopping in San Blas Islands - Visit 7 Islands in 3 NIghts

Panama San Blas Tours
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Experience San Blas Islands which is a beautiful paradaise with more than 360 islands with white sand and crystal color ocean. You will meet the community "Guna Ayala" which are the indigenous that proctect these amazing place. Live like a local! This is for the most adventurers, you will sleep in 3 different islands, 1 per night and visit total 7 islands or an Indean Community. This is the best way to meet most of San Blas Islands. Snorkeling, Kayaks, all meals, transporation included and tours to visit other islands!!

Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation - Private Cabin , 3 Meals per day, Transport from your hotel in Panama City, Boat transfer to all islands, 2 Tours to Visit other Islands, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Entrance fees 22 USD per person., Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Island Fee of the islands to visit 3USD per people.

Reviewed By marclE8924QG

Waited an hour, driver never showed, ended up calling the booking company to cancel. Nothing really more to say.

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