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59 Panama City trips. Tours from 27 tour companies. 68 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Visits
Coiba National Park, Panama City, Punta Arenas
Highlights
- Visit the Smithsonian Institute
- Visit Panama City and the Canal
- Excursion to the Darrien National Park and Mogue Embera Reserve
- Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park
- Visit to Savegre River
Themes
National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Sailing
What travelers are saying
"The cruise was cancelled 2 weeks before departure. The replacement was a serious step down and appalling. The Croisi Boat (MV Beethoven) should be avoided at all possible cost. It is a rattling banging creaking heap. VJV just dump people when they arrive (they booked flights and transfers) with no refreshments, no protection from the cold and no information. They are just let to wait for the boat to allow them on, which was around 2 hours. To save money, they all dock alongside each other and this boat is the last. You need to cross two other boats to get ashore and the crossings are precarious and worrying for elderly or disabled passengers. It is impossible to sleep in cabins akin to prison cells with the torture of noise all night long"
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12 days From$5,273
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Visits
Coiba National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, Panama City
Highlights
- Venture into remote wilderness: hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, and explore far from any inhabited places
- Transit the Panama Canal—a historical marvel of engineering
- Kayak cool azure waters where the rain forest meets the sea
- Explore idyllic islands; snorkel over a vibrant coral reef and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.
Themes
Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise
What travelers are saying
"UnCruise is an amazing dream!! The crew, the sales team, the office team, all go out of their way to make sure your experience is unforgettable. We were on the August 1, 2020 cruise. Even tho things didn’t go quite the way we planned, UnCruise was unbelievable. We will be back. UnCruise was my first ever cruise. They will be the only company we ever cruise with."
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8 days From$5,990
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By Gate 1 Travel
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Boquete, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Panama City
Highlights
- Embark on a boat tour along the Tortuguero canals, through the heart of the Costa Rican jungle Relax in the soothing waters of the renowned geothermal hot springs of Arenal Experience Manuel Antonio National Park, filled with wildlife and beautiful scenery Get a glimpse into the history of coffee, its production, and what makes the perfect brew during a tour of a coffee farm Explore picturesque Boquete, known as "Valley of the Flowers", nestled in Chiriquí Highlands An exhilarating jeep adventure to the summit of Baru Volcano, the tallest mountain in Panama Tour a farm in Boquete and enjoy an authentic home-cooked Panamanian lunch View Miraflores Locks, at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal Discover Chagres National Park, in the eastern sector of the Panama Canal, home to the Embera village and people †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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12 days From$3,739
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By Gate 1 Travel
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Boquete, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Panama City
Highlights
- Embark on a boat tour along the Tortuguero canals, through the heart of the Costa Rican jungle Relax in the soothing waters of the renowned geothermal hot springs of Arenal Experience Manuel Antonio National Park, filled with wildlife and beautiful scenery Get a glimpse into the history of coffee, its production, and what makes the perfect brew during a tour of a coffee farm Explore picturesque Boquete, known as "Valley of the Flowers", nestled in Chiriquí Highlands An exhilarating jeep adventure to the summit of Baru Volcano, the tallest mountain in Panama Tour a farm in Boquete and enjoy an authentic home-cooked Panamanian lunch View Miraflores Locks, at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal Discover Chagres National Park, in the eastern sector of the Panama Canal, home to the Embera village and people †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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12 days From$3,229
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By YMT Vacations
none
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Visits
Cartagena, Los Angeles, Miami, Santa Barbara
Highlights
- Enjoy an exclusive private viewing of the Rose Parade floats and the parade from reserved grandstand seats
- Travel along the Southern California coast through Santa Barbara to Solvang and Pismo Beach
- Enjoy an included guided tour of Hearst Castle
- While cruising, visit ports in five countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Colombia
- Witness the Panama Canal transit in daylight
Themes
50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise
What travelers are saying
"Tour is advertised as an "active" tour. However, YMT sold the tours to seniors and others who were unable to walk more than 1/8 mile, unable to navigate stairs or had to walk with the aid of walkers. As a result, 80 percent of the "explorations" were to visitor centers, look out points, stores or washrooms, that were within 100 feet or less of the bus. This tour should be categorized as "relaxed". A big disappointment! The bus driver was friendly and accommodating and drove us safely from one site to another. He sold water to the guests in small bottles for $1 each. I think YMT should be more conscientious of the environment and at least offer bottle refills, especially since the guide practically demanded that each person drink one gallon of water per day. The tour guide was marginally knowledgeable about the area and spent too much time telling us about her private life and friends. She led one hike, but talked mostly about how the rains had changed the landscape. One day she left two guests at the hotel and wanted the people on the bus to take responsibility for not letting her know that people were missing. We were encouraged to find hikes to take on our own, which I felt compromised safety, especially when we had an hour or so to "explore" - there was no safety or backup plan, especially if something untoward happened on a hike. She opted out of taking us to the sunset tour of the Grand Canyon telling us that it was raining and we wouldn't be able to see anything. So a couple of us went to the site on our own and it was possibly one of the best experiences I had on the entire tour (and not a drop of rain!). I often felt bullied into purchasing lunches or meals "offered" by the guide, who made it sound like there were no other options. It was difficult to listen to her brag about how well she was doing and how happy everyone was, when many people were complaining that the tour was not what they expected - mostly because it was too active!!! The accommodations were mostly good - a couple of anomalies (one with a plugged sink and no hot water for a shower, another with a pervasive bad odor). The excursions offered at the time of booking were mostly unavailable later (except for the over-priced meals). Another disappointment because I booked the tour partly because of one of the excursions offered at the time of booking. I would not recommend this tour, because I don't think it is advertised correctly."
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22 days From$4,998
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By Titan Travel
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
London, Panama City
Themes
Cultural
What travelers are saying
"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Bocas Del Toro
Highlights
- Discover Bocas Del Toro is one of the hundreds of islands scattered amongst Panama’s Caribbean Coast
- Enjoy one hell of a wild party night at one of the many Oceanside dance clubs to start your adventure
- Explore Puerto Viejo is a surfing community known for the biggest and strongest wave - the Salsa Brava
- Visit Jaguar Animal Rescue Centre
- Enjoy optional activities like Waterfall Hike, Snorkelling, Parasailing, Deep Sea Fishing, Rafting, and Sloth Sanctuary
Themes
High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"I was very excited to support a Canadian company, but unfortunately, this trip was anything but blissful. The tour guide was unprofessional, incompetent, and inappropriate. He was reported in the middle of the trip because of how vulgar he was being with the girls on the tour. Guided tours are supposed to be a haven for young, solo travelers and, unfortunately, this tour was the nightmarish opposite. If you plan on booking a trip with this company, please dig into who your guide will be, how many trips they have done, and what kind of reviews they have had. Additionally, the accommodations, activities, and transportation included in this trip cost a sliver of what I paid. I completely understand the additional cost of paying the full-time guides, and the price of convenience that comes from a trip being planned for you, but unfortunately, I did not get my money’s worth with LBW. Following my friends and my dissatisfaction with the tour and the inappropriate guide, LBW’s customer support team was unfortunately slow to respond, disorganized, and inconsistent with their suggested solutions. Please, save your money, and book with another company."
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Panama City
Highlights
- Exploring Coiba National Marine Park, considered the Galapagos of Panama
- Experiencing Coiba's exceptional biodiversity on both land, over 150 bird species, and in the ocean
- Camping under the stars in a rustic and secluded campground near Playa Machete
- Daily expeditions that include kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming to different parts of the 38-island park
- Touring the Panama Canal, the major maritime waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Themes
High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Women Only, Scuba Diving
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By Ada Tours
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule
Visits
Bocas Del Toro, Boquete, Panama City
Highlights
- Panama City & Miraflores Locks
- Embera Indians Village at Chagres Tour
- Soberania National Park & Gamboa
- Baru Volcano
- Gulf of Chiriqui
Themes
Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Photography
What travelers are saying
"The brilliant excursions! Dear Richele! I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people! They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied! So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team! Looking forward to our next cooperation) Kind Regards, Anna Zboranska Exotic Department TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP"
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11 days From$3,032
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By Intrepid Travel
premier
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Boquete, Caribbean, Central America, Colon, Panama City
Highlights
- Put your chef’s hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
- Swim in clear ocean waters, stop in at shacks serving cold cerveza and kick back on sandy shores covered in starfish in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
- Head to the coffee plantations, waterfalls and caldera hot springs of Boquete – a highland town so beautiful you’ll hardly miss the beach at all!
- Go on a jungle walk at night with your expert trip leader in the rainforest district of Sarapiqui – look out for various snakes, sloths, and frogs.
- Get to know Panama City during a guided stroll along the Cinta Costera, right to the city’s salty belly – the Mercado de Mariscos (seafood market).
Themes
Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays
What travelers are saying
"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."
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By Exoticca
preferred
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Panama Canal, Panama City
Highlights
- Panama city
- San Blas Islands
Themes
50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."
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By Explore!
premier
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Visits
Caribbean, Central America, Granada, La Fortuna, Lake Nicaragua, Managua, Ometepe, Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal, Panama City, Santiago, Santo Domingo
Highlights
- Embark on an epic two week cycling adventure through Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama
- Ride passed active volcanoes, through cloud forests and around national parks
- Relax on the Caribbean Bocas island
Themes
Cultural, Cycling & Biking
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Vacation / Holiday Package
Why we love them
They offer something for every kind of traveler and their excellent customer service is available throughout the whole process.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule
Visits
Colon, Panama City
Highlights
- Meet the Embera Indigenous People
- Enjoy a Jungle Boat tour on the Panama Canal
- Visit San Lorenzo National Park & Panama Railway
Themes
Birding, Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Train & Rail Journeys, Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions
What travelers are saying
"We completed the three day tour with the glacier hike today! It was awesome and the sub vendor, Troll Expeditions, is definitely worthy of staying on the vendor list. 3 Day Blue Ice Cave + Golden Circle + Northern Lights"
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Great
19
Average
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Disappointing
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Terrible
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I had a great time on the
I had a great time on the trip. I got to see alot of Panama and our guide was fantastic! However, I was one of 4 people not travelling as a couple. I also didn't rea...
Excellent organisation of all activities with a
Excellent organisation of all activities with a good balance of travel and free time.
I would have given a higher score
I would have given a higher score but the guide was not an asset to the trip.
I have travelled using Intrepid for a
I have travelled using Intrepid for a while now and whils...
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