Top Panama City Nature Walks

Observe the monkeys during this tour from Panama City. Round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels included. Morning or afternoon tour times available.

If you’re a first-time visitor to Panama City, you’ll want to see the must-visit highlights. This five-hour Private or Share group tour, takes you to the atmospheric old town, the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, and the sweeping Amador Causeway, with its great views of the city. If you’re short on time or on a quick shore excursion, this convenient tour makes the most of your time.

Head to the Caribbean coast of Panama on a day trip from Panama City to the San Blas Islands. Traveling by boat check out a shipwreck and natural swimming pool, and enjoy the tropical scenery and atmosphere. Your tour includes breakfast, lunch, activities, and round-trip transport with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Casco Viejo, Panama City’s old town area, is a must-visit and you’ll get so much more out of sightseeing with a guide. Hear the stories behind the beautiful facades of the centuries-old churches, town houses, and government buildings on a walking tour. The neighborhood is also full of fashionable restaurants, and your guide will be able to share their recommendations.

Make the most of the cool morning air by joining a small-group walking tour to the top of Ancon Hill. If you want to get active in Panama City, early morning is the best time to do it. Climb the hill in time for sunrise, looking out for wildlife like sloths, toucans, and monkeys along the way. Stop for refreshing fruit and juice while admiring the view, then return to the city for a hearty Panamanian breakfast.

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.

Enjoy an atmospheric evening tour of Panama City’s Casco Viejo historic district and a fish market without the risk of getting lost. As the sun sets, explore the beautiful and interesting neighborhood on foot, learning about Panama’s history, culture, and cuisine along the way. At the fish market, sample an included tasting of fresh local ceviche. Travelers interested in culture, food, and historic architecture are sure to enjoy this tour.

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.

Having the opportunity to enjoy nature appreciating its flora and fauna, breathing that fresh air and hearing the sound of birds is something that should not be missed.

Active, nature-loving travelers will enjoy this hiking tour on Panama’s Pacific Coast. After departing from Panama City early in the morning, you’ll have a picnic breakfast with great views over the Altos De Campana National Park. Hike through the park, looking out for wildlife en route. Continue along the coast to a beautiful beach where you can relax. Return to Panama City in time for dinner.

Travelers interested in history will enjoy this full-day tour to the Panama Canal’s Agua Clara Locks and San Lorenzo Castle. Pass through the locks of the canal and be amazed by this feat of engineering. Continue through the jungle of San Lorenzo National Park and look out for animals, birds, and reptiles along the way. Learn more about colonial-era history at the ruined fort, with views of the Caribbean Sea.

The Metropolitan Park is 10 to 15 minutes distance from any hotel in Panama City with gravel trails for sneakers or even flip flops very easy to walk, they are wild animals and birds in the park like howler monkeys, Sloths, birds, deers, armadillos, butterflies, leaf cutter ants, and a beautiful panoramic view of Panama City and Canal , This park is a National Park but is runned privately, absolutely safe, with clean washrooms, they also have a small library and they sell drinks and snacks. You are going to enjoy the nature and test your body with the humidity of Panama.

This full day tour will take you to the village of El Valle de Anton, which is located inside the crater of an ancient volcano, now dormant for 13,000 years. This charming scenic mountain village is nestled in the the second largest inhabited volcano caldera in the world. This is the best family tour to explore Panama's rainforest, nature, wildlife and scenic views.

Join us on a 7-hour tour of the less visited Fort San Lorenzo on Panama's Caribbean coast and the Panama Canal's Agua Clara locks. Your tour begins at 7:00 am. Your English-speaking friend and tour guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Panama City from where you will continue to the Agua Clara Locks, located approximately 1.5 hours away on the Caribbean side of the country. Visitors can take their time here and see the giant ships passing through the locks below. Stroll through the visitor center, watch an informative video or hike the nearby rainforest trail. Learn how engineers were able to raise Gatun Lake, build new locks and widen the existing canals to accommodate the huge New Panamax ships. Around 10:00 am, we continue to Fort San Lorenzo, arriving at 11:00 am. Marvel at the rich history of the well-preserved ruins as your guide explains the colorful history of this historic landmark. At 12:00 pm we return to Panama City and arrive at your hotel at 2:00 pm.

Experience one of Panama's most famous attractions by land and on the water during this private tour of the Panama Canal and natural areas around it. While hiking the Pipeline Road through tropical rain forest in Soberania National Park, look for some of the hundreds of species of birds that have been identified there along with monkeys and sloths. On a boat tour, explore Lake Gatun which forms part of the Panama Canal system to see ships waiting to pass through the canal's famous locks that connect the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

Do you like outdoor adventures? Then don't miss the opportunity to explore the Bayano caves and kayak on the lake. It is a unique experience that will make you feel nature up close. You will be able to see impressive rock formations, bats, monkeys and birds. In addition, you will enjoy a kayak ride on Lake Bayano, where you can admire the landscape and relax. Don't think twice and book your tour with us!

See Panama City from one of its highest points when you book this walking tour to the top of Ancon Hill. Hop in an air-conditioned vehicle at your hotel and drive to the base of Ancon Hill with your guide. Bottled water is provided to help you stay hydrated as you take the 1-kilometer walk to the top of the hill. Admire the views, take photographs of the city, and keep your eyes open for wildlife.

Adventurous travelers who want to experience one of Panama’s most remote areas will love this five-day trip to the Darien Jungle. Don’t worry about getting lost on this guided small-group tour. Over five days you’ll sail down the Sambu River, hike in primary rainforest, learn about the local Embera people, and have a raw natural experience that few travelers do.

The Metropolitan Park is 10 to 15 minutes distance from any hotel in Panama City by UBER, it has gravel trails for sneakers or even flip flops are good, they are wild animals and birds in the park like howler monkeys, Sloths, birds, deers, armadillos, butterflies, leaf cutter ants, and a beautiful panoramic view of Panama City and Canal , This park is a National Park but is runned privately, absolutely safe, with clean washrooms, they also have a small library and they sell drinks and snacks. You are going to enjoy the nature and test your body with the humidity of Panama.

Embark on an adventure into the Darien Jungle without the risk of getting lost or straying into troublesome areas on a small-group 6-day adventure. Your Embera guide will customize the journey according to the needs and abilities of group members. Trek through the jungle, meet local people, take boat rides, try fishing, and get up close to the endemic flora and fauna.

This hands on 24-hour or 2 days jungle survival experience is packed with practical life-saving skills. It is an introductory course, which is meant to wet your appetite for wilderness and develop an attitude for viewing nature as friendly and resourceful Experience, learn and practice core wilderness techniques with our certified instructor and guide. Your journey covers navigation knowledge, creating shelter, identifying edible plants, finding and preparing food. You’ll build useful tips for a hostile setting and hear about age-old and military skills. Build confidence and expand your knowledge base during this fun and fascinating wilderness expedition. Suitable for all levels.

Warm Emberá Welcome: Arriving at the Emberá community, you'll be greeted with open arms by the friendly Emberá people. Experience their warm hospitality as they welcome you with traditional music, captivating dances, and vibrant cultural expressions. Immerse yourself in their rich heritage and feel the rhythm of their ancestral beats pulsating through your veins.