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Lush rainforests, exotic wildlife, and Panama Canal wonders — Gamboa is Central America's hidden gem.

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Private Fishing in the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake
From $250
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

If you are a sports fisherman and a lover of fishing is your activity, I have been a fisherman all my life, very passionate, the best views and hundreds of scenarios to fish, along with more than 1000 different types of baits, will make it a day unforgettable in the waters of the second largest artificial lake in the world that crosses the great Panama Canal.

5.0(37)
5h 30m
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Transfer from Playa Bonita or Gamboa to PTY Airport
From $34.5
Free Cancellation

Transfer from your hotel in either Playa Bonita or Gamboa to Tocumen International Airport   Clean, insured vehicles and professional drivers. Available from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm at the offered rate. We guarantee our driver will be waiting for you at the right moment. Excess baggage (more than 2 pieces per person) will be subject to an additional cost of $5 per bag. Late night or early in the morning reservations will be subject to an additional 25%

5.0(13)
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Anton Valley Excursion: Hiking, Waterfalls, Natural Pool and Zoo
From $200
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Come and join me to see the enchantments of the Panama Anton Valley (old Volcano crater) and the eco tours available to take full advantage of your trip. We include activities as hiking, vibrant views, a beautiful zoo with rescued animals, connect with clean water from the mountains and get to an amazing marketplace to purchase fruits and vegetables from the locals.

5.0(8)
10h
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Embera Village Tour
💸Special Offer
$130From $117
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Join us to meet one of the seven indigenous tribes in Panama, the Embera tribe, where you can exchange traditions and culture, don't let them tell you and live the experience.

5.0(6)
4h
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Gamboa Rainforest: Hike Trail, Boat Expedition & Optional Zipline
From $119
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

This adventure begins with a transfer from Panama City to the Gamboa Rainforest. The tour includes a hike at the Pipeline trail with approximately 4 kilometers or 2.4 miles, this gives the group opportunities to see wildlife. This tour includes a visit to the tree Trek Gamboa area to do ziplining if the activity provider permits it and it is subject to weather conditions, then tour ends with a boat tour to the Gatun Lake.

5.0(1)
6h 20m
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Private Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Gamboa
From $40
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

This service offers 24/7 transfers from Tocumen Airport to Gamboa. Avoid the hassle of trying to find transportation following your flight and enjoy a smooth ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Both one-way and round-trip tour options are available. This transfer is for a maximum of 5 people per vehicle and there will be no additional fee if your flight is delayed, toll is included.

5.0(1)
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Private Beach Day in Santa Clara Pacific Ocean
From $125
Free Cancellation

Spend a day on the beach in the Pacific Ocean near a small fishing village. This is a simple but very well organized activity so that you feel comfortable on one of the best 3 beaches in Panama, it is two hours away from Panama City. , the Santa Clara public beach and Las Veraneras Restaurant with good seafood an different meals and personal attention, there are bathrooms, changing rooms and ranchitos, lots of white sand and miles of beach. Very safe place.

5.0(1)
9h
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 Agua Clara and Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side
From $125
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

This is a 100% private tour I am a certified tour guide and driver. Agua Clara Locks visitors Center is on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal! Here, tourists gather to witness the incredible operation of the canal’s new locks. From the observation deck, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of Gatun Lake and watch as massive Neo-Panamax ships approach the towering lock gates. The anticipation builds as these colossal vessels, laden with cargo, are carefully guided into the locks. The crowd watches in awe as the water levels rise or fall, lifting or lowering the ships with precision. This seamless dance between engineering and nature connects oceans and continents, offering a front-row seat to one of the world’s greatest feats of human achievement. At Agua Clara, the Panama Canal becomes not just a passageway but an unforgettable spectacle.

5.0(1)
7h
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Night Adventure at Soberania National Park
From $95
Free Cancellation👤Private TourNew

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.

5.0(1)
6h
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Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike
From $115
Free Cancellation

We stand out for 15 years of local expertise, offering personalized, authentic tours that go beyond the typical tourist spots. With a team of passionate, knowledgeable local guides, they create unique itineraries tailored to each traveler’s interests. Their focus on sustainability and responsible travel ensures a positive impact on both the environment and local communities. Whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or relaxation, we provide insider access to Panama's hidden gems and a truly immersive experience.

5.0(73)
4h 45m
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Panama Canal and City Tour Experience
From $67
Free Cancellation

Get a complete overview of Panama city with the Panama Canal and city tour experience with an experienced panamenian bilingual tour guide. This could last up to 6 hours and will cover the Miraflores locks at the panamá canal (Pacífic side) , the magical Streets of old town, the bridge of the Americas, first bridge over the Panamá canal and the Amador coastway (Naos, Perico and Flamenco islands) .

4.9(355)
5h
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7 Hours Monkey Island and Nature Walk at Soberania National Park
From $120
Free Cancellation

Start this fascinating journey with a pick up by your English speaking naturalist tour guide, we will drive for 45 minutes to the town of Gamboa once there we are going aboard our expedition boat to navigate into the waters of the Panama Canal. On the waters of the canal you will see a giant ships  just next to our boat, reach the gatun lake to explore different islands looking for wildlife, monkeys, birds, sloths, crocodiles will be part of this experience. Return to the pier and drive to the soberania National park, we are going to explore the rainforest from the inside and we will have the opportunity to spot more wildlife along the road, after this nature walk drive to  a restaurant for lunch (Not included), we will be back around 2:30 p.m to your hotel.

4.8(57)
7h
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City Tour in Red Devil in Panama City
From $30
Free CancellationNew

If you are looking for an affordable activity and totally different from knowing the city of Panama, this tour is for you. You will have the opportunity to know the most iconic points of the city of Panama aboard a red devil - a traditional bus of the 90s, where you will feel on a real trip to the past and you can take those Instagrammable photos in colonial sites and appreciate its wonderful views, taking the best memories of the beauty and culture of this beautiful city.

4.8(5)
5h
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Birding Pipeline Road from Panama City or Gamboa
From $185
Free Cancellation

Pipeline Road Panama is one of the best places in Panama for tropical birds exceeding the 400+ species.

4.7(28)
5h
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Kayaking tour in the Chagres River
From $149
Free Cancellation

Explore rowing on a kayak the beautiful Chagres River before it merges at the 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 quite waterway, enjoying the sound of the wild life of this dense tropical forest. You might get 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, turtles among many others species of the local fauna. After a short hike to the small port used by the Embera indigenous at Gamboa, the tour last about 1 hour and 20 minutes (in the kayak) always accompanied by our bilingual guide and probably also by an Embera guide from the area who knows the place better than anyone.

4.7(14)
3h 45m
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Soberania National Park Hike
From $125
Free Cancellation

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.

4.7(17)
4h
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Miraflores Locks+ Sloth Sanctuary + Canopy in Gamboa Rain Forest
From $225
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

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

3.0(1)
7h 30m
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Panama Private Airport/Port/Hotel Transfer Service
From $28
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Company/Provider with Excellent communication and reliable service for airport transfers. We will be happy to check any special requirements and accomodate a service if possible.

30 min
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Between Urban History and Engineering Feat, City and Canal
From $60
Free CancellationNew

Discover the Essence of Panama: Private City and Canal Tour I invite you to live an experience carefully designed to explore two of Panama's great treasures: its cosmopolitan capital and the majestic engineering work that links two oceans, the Panama Canal. This private and personalized tour gives you the opportunity to know, at your own pace, the history, culture and beauty that make Panama a unique destination in the world.

4h
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 Gatun lake expedition for adventures and backpackers
From $50
Free CancellationNew

The cheapest way for the best tour in Panama, the boat ride and expedition pass next to the ships crossing the Panama Canal today:the huge containner 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 monkeys capuchino monkeys and the Jeffreys Tamarin monkeys: also iguanas,eagles, cranes herons, it is sighting only we are not allow to feed the animals. After the tour there is one restaurant at walking distance: 15 minutes in the town with panamenian food around 7 dolars the meal, after lunch if you want, it could be a hike from the restaurant to the entrance of the Pipeline road 3 miles observing more nature and then come back to wait the Metro Bus and return to the city: Very easy by ussing this Moovit App it tells you everything of the subway lines an Metro bus even guides you, just need to buy one card at the subway station and recharge a couple dolars in the machine

1h 30m
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Embera Tour + Waterfall + Traditional Lunch + Fruits + Dance&Fun
From $74.99
Free CancellationNew

My Personalized Attention, my High Level of Quality of Service, Safety , Patience, Trust, Responsibility, Love and Passion to what I do and my Special Treatment that is what differentiates me, I assure you to Live a Magical Day, Full of Unique and Unforgettable Experience, Fun where we will always be busy in the Attractions that the Tour offers, Comfort in Travel and feeling safe in Family is what differentiates me

8h
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Embera Adventure Waterfall and Culture on the Chagres
From $125
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

This is the best exotic tour in Panama, just one hour distance from the city, then 20 minutes boat ride in the indian cannoes up in the Chagres river to their villages, we are going to see the Embera comunity with their traditional costums and have a cultural experience sharing the history of one of the seven indigenous tribes in Panama, you can also swim in the waterfall and take spectacular photos. I am a professional tour guide and driver with more than 20 years of experience.

6h
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Half Day Tour, Old City and Miraflores Locks
From $75
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

This is a 100% private tour, I am a certified tour guide and driver with more than 22 years of experience;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 squares and providing all the information you need. STAR SIX HOSPITALITY CERTIFICATE

5h 30m
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