Outdoor Activities in Panama City

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Outdoor Activities in Panama City

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  • Oscar H
    Queensland, Australia5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience, saw all the exotic specimens i wanted to see! Even in the rain we loved it. The only thing I suggest is to put the boat fee in the price - common annoying additional cost for us which is annoying.
    Written October 28, 2024
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  • Justin M
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great and energetic crew that never left you needing anything. Very kind, informative, a great morning/afternoon trip to see the city and have some fun. I would recommend this, in addition to spending the rest of the day in the Marina area to see a less busy but beautiful part of the city.
    Written November 3, 2024
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  • Kenya L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour was amazing!! 10/10 I would recommend and go again! I had an amazing time! Our tour guides were excellent and the experience was memorable! Definitely go if you’re thinking about it!!
    Written November 5, 2024
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  • Luckydan30
    Canada76 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a great experience we had today on this tour. Daniel was an amazing guide and Juliet was an amazing driver+ “monkey whisperer”. Got to see 3 different types of monkeys, and also have them come see us up close. Hearing the howler monkeys yell, seeing multiple birds and butterflies and saw bats and even a sloth eating not far from us. An unforgettable day. Thank you !
    Written October 19, 2024
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  • Go53701988078
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Alex was the best tour guide!! He had so much knowledge about casco and I learnt so much also while enjoying every moment of the old town!. Ask for Alex when booking your tour!!
    Written November 1, 2024
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  • Tom
    Warren, PA4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great adventure. Beautiful islands, sand, palm trees, and crystal clear water. The snorkeling was very good, with big beautiful fan corals and schools of vivid blue fish at the first island out at the reef edge. Magical. No bugs while we were there. The roads and facilities were rustic as advertised. The traffic was crazy, so we were glad we did not drive ourselves. The lunch was bigger and better than expected, very filling. One thing that would make it better would be to provide swim fins to those who want them to go deeper, and the tidal currents were pretty strong to swim against at times without them. But overall the tour was a high point of our trip!
    Written August 11, 2023
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  • Ross W
    Selkirk, Canada229 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Columbia, Panama canal, Costa Rico, Guatemala and Mexico were the stops on the cruise with Holland America. First class all the way. Three excursions at various ports of call and shopping at the rest, all while being pampered when on board the ship.
    Written April 13, 2024
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  • Stephanie S
    37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you want to get up close to at least 3 different kinds of beautiful monkeys, this is your tour! We also got to watch sloths and have a lovely boat ride on the Chagres River.
    Written September 1, 2024
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  • michellewK7839DS
    Mountain Home, AR447 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Carlos arranged a tour specifically tailored for us after finding out our interests, our other plans while in Panamá, and our schedule. He was prompt, had snacks and water in the car, and spoke English really well. At our request, part of our tour was a walking tour to see the beautiful old churches in the historic district. (Beautiful and fascinating) He told us about the city, how it has evolved, how the Panamá Canal Influenced development, and many other historical facts.

    We truly enjoyed our tour with him and highly recommend him if you are wanting a smaller, more intimate, tailor made group/ family tour.
    Written November 24, 2023
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  • Reuben Paesch
    Aruba44 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This truly was a unique experience! From boating along the river to hiking in the jungle to swimming at the beautiful waterfall. At the end meeting/eating and dancing with the beautiful embera tribe. Amazing day!
    Written August 20, 2024
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  • A6927SUkatieb
    London, UK152 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I went March for 3 nights. If you are up for basics, on sandy desert islands, away from home comforts this is absolute heaven. Eg this is not a hotel. It is basic shelters on a beautiful desert island. There is a new road just complete (March 2024) from Panama City so it’s not bumpy like the last reviews say….but it is very windy. Have faith in the process. You will never know what is happening or where you will go - it will not be islands as listed on the itinerary but you won’t be disappointed… so…. relax, get to your most chilled place and know that someone will bring a boat round and shout your name at some point and all will be well. We went to 3 islands a day and slept on a different one each night. One had no power, one you poured water down the toilet to flush but that was more that I expected. Some had power and flushing toilets. Peaceful heaven… day trippers come onto the island for 2/3 hours then leave it just to your group. I would not recommend this for day trippers- it is too far a journey.. stay at least a night, 2 if you can and 3 was great. If you need detailed plans day to day this ain’t for you. If you can let go and go with the flow I have never been anywhere more beautiful. You are safe. Tou will be fed chiecken and rice/ fish and rice/ breakfast eggs…You will have food but bring own water and a few snacks from the gas stop on the way. Most places you can buy water and beer and Coca Cola. And even cocktails at some. At this time of year you only need swimsuit shorts and something to cover up from the sun. It is hot at night so do not need anything warm at this time of year. Some swimming shoes useful for snorkelling around sunken wrecks or one of the rocky islands. Because you are largely in the water and travelling by the local boats you will be wet all the time so just wear your swimsuit and a clever up. . You don’t need anything here. It will only be sandy and wet.. Leave your suitcases at your hotel. Most have free storage is you ask. You have to climb in and out of the boats often from the shore/ the water … if you ask loud enough before you set off they will put a ladder in boat which really helps but we didn’t get that til day 3. But we all helped eachother in and out. No mosquitoes on islands. Bring power bank cos you’ll want to take a lot of photos. You’ll see clear water and amazing underwater wildlife. If there was some information that would have made things better but we learnt there is none and you’ll only find out what is happening when something is happening but it works!!! Bring waterproof phone case and bring Colombian pesos you may want drinks, or to buy things from local tribes. Probably the best thing I have ever done.
    Written March 29, 2024
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  • David B.
    Frankfurt, Germany37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had very good time with our tourguide Mario. Hiking tour won't work for you if you are not fit at all. Zoo and frog place was nice but the hike was our absolute highlight incl. a short swimming break in a waterfall. Spa place was also nice.
    Written January 12, 2024
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  • Road402009
    Prague, Czech Republic3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the tour with Aura who was very nice and helpful shopping is everything and taking the pictures. Nice half day trip to the beautiful and refreshing waterfal and to the community with little lunch (fish and fried platanos), dancing and see what is to live in nátuře. We had reallly a great day. 👍🏾
    Written November 10, 2024
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