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Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Boat Ride & Fort San Lorenzo Day TripWatch ships up close on the Panama Canal, spot wildlife by boat, and explore Fort San Lorenzo’s ruins with a local guide. Includes hotel pickup and lunch.Every day · 06:30 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.86 (1,782)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 76per person
Panama City: Gatun Lake Wildlife & Indigenous Village Day TripMeet monkeys on Gatun Lake, cruise the Panama Canal, and share a quiet moment in an indigenous village: small group tour with local guide and all fees included.Every day · Pickup optional★ 4.75 (311)7hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
San Blas Islands Day Trip: Snorkel 3 Islands & Natural PoolDay trip from Panama City to San Blas Islands with round-trip transport, snorkeling gear, lunch and a drink included, visit Isla Yanis.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.57 (218)12h–14hES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Day Trip to El Valle Anton from Panama City: Hike & Mud BathsTravel 2 hours from Panama City to a dormant volcano town. Hike to the crater rim, walk to waterfalls, soak in thermal pools with mineral mud.Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75★ 4.49 (133)10hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
San Blas Islands: Day Trip Island Hopping & Kuna CommunityWake up early for a San Blas Islands day trip: swim in natural pools, visit Pelicano Island from Money Heist, and share lunch with a Kuna family. Includes pickup.Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.57 (129)12h–14hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Panama City: Embera Village Day Trip & Chagres River WaterfallMeet the Embera community, share a riverside meal, and swim in jungle pools on this Panama day trip. Includes hotel pickup, local guide, and traditional lunch.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.80 (121)6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Cayos Limones Day Trip from Panama City: Four Island StopsWake up early in Panama City for a San Blas day trip with local Guna guides, island hopping, swimming, and a fresh lunch: includes pickup and boat transfers.Every day · 05:00 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.77 (95)12h–14hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Snorkeling in San Blas from Panama City: Four IslandsSnorkel four islands in San Blas from Panama City with gear, lunch and round-trip transport included: white sand beaches and clear water, no entrance fee hassle at checkout.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80★ 4.71 (58)14hES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Soberania Park Birdwatching Day Trip: 385 SpeciesWalk the Pipeline Road through Soberania National Park from Panama City with a guide who knows the rainforest: 385 bird species shelter here.Every day · 07:30 and 08:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 3.00 (8)4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
San Blas snorkeling day trip from Panama City with lunchDay trip to San Blas Islands from Panama City with Diablo Island, shipwreck, starfish lagoon & lunch. Hotel pickup, boat transfers, small-group tour.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 5.00 (7)12h 30mES✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 175per person
Anton Valley day trip: Waterfall, zoo and artisan marketDay trip to Anton Valley from your hotel with guide, lunch and pickup included: walk behind El Chorro del Macho waterfall.Tue–Sun · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 6★ 4.20 (5)8hEN · ES✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 199per person
Snorkeling in San Blas Islands from Panama CityDay trip from Panama City to remote Holandeses Cays with shared 4x4 and boat transport, island lunch, and snorkeling in shallow reef waters.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.25 (4)14h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 183per person
Contadora Island day trip by plane from Panama CityFly over Panama City and the Canal aboard a small plane, then spend the afternoon swimming and eating lunch on Contadora Island.Every day · 06:00★ 4.00 (2)5hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 2,000per group
The 12 best of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-21| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Boat Ride & Fort San Lorenzo Day TripOur pick | US$ 76 per person | 8h | 4.86★ · 1,782 | Every day · 06:30 and 10:00 | English |
| Contadora Island day trip by plane from Panama CityPrivate option | US$ 1,000 per personUS$ 2,000 per group (split by 2) | 5h | 4.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
| Panama City: Gatun Lake Wildlife & Indigenous Village Day TripAlso recommended | US$ 149 per person | 7h | 4.75★ · 311 | Every day | English, Spanish |
| San Blas Islands Day Trip: Snorkel 3 Islands & Natural Pool | US$ 130 per person | 12h–14h | 4.57★ · 218 | Every day · 05:00 | Spanish |
| Day Trip to El Valle Anton from Panama City: Hike & Mud Baths | US$ 110 per person | 10h | 4.49★ · 133 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| San Blas Islands: Day Trip Island Hopping & Kuna Community | US$ 135 per person | 12h–14h | 4.57★ · 129 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English, Spanish |
| Panama City: Embera Village Day Trip & Chagres River Waterfall | US$ 130 per person | 6h | 4.80★ · 121 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cayos Limones Day Trip from Panama City: Four Island Stops | US$ 135 per person | 12h–14h | 4.77★ · 95 | Every day · 05:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in San Blas from Panama City: Four Islands | US$ 135 per person | 14h | 4.71★ · 58 | Every day · 05:00 | Spanish |
| Soberania Park Birdwatching Day Trip: 385 Species | US$ 165 per person | 4h | 3.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 07:30 and 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| San Blas snorkeling day trip from Panama City with lunch | US$ 175 per person | 12h 30m | 5.00★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 05:00 | Spanish |
| Anton Valley day trip: Waterfall, zoo and artisan market | US$ 199 per person | 8h | 4.20★ only 5 reviews | Tue–Sun · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
Day Trips from Panama City at a glance
- Our pick: Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Boat Ride & Fort San Lorenzo Day Trip, US$ 76 (8h, 4.86★ · 1,782).
- Private option: Contadora Island day trip by plane from Panama City, US$ 1,000 (5h, 4.00★ · only 2 reviews).
- Also recommended: Panama City: Gatun Lake Wildlife & Indigenous Village Day Trip, US$ 149 (7h, 4.75★ · 311).
Real price per person across the 13 options: US$ 76–US$ 1,000 (median US$ 135). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 11 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 12 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 1 private and 9 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
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