Safaris in Panama City 6 options
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 (1,785)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Private Panama City Tour in a Classic VW SafariTour Panama City's colonial plazas and modern skyline in a private 1970s VW Safari convertible with a live guide, stopping at Casco Viejo, Amador Causeway, and Biomuseo.Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 4.98 (945)2hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 249per group
Panama Canal: Wildlife Boat Safari & Casco Viejo BrunchWatch monkeys on Gatun Lake, cruise the Panama Canal, and share a Panamanian brunch in Casco Viejo. Includes pickup, local guide, and all food.Every day · 06:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.84 (768)4h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Panama City Rainforest Safari, San Lorenzo Fort & Canal LocksFull-day guided tour from Panama City through rainforest wildlife, a 75-year-old Caribbean fort.Every day · 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.55 (201)6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour: Monkeys & Canal ShipsBoat tour on Gatun Lake near the Panama Canal with a private guide who speaks English and Spanish: watch spider monkeys, sloths.Every day · First departure 07:00, last 15:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.91 (76)3h–4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Gatun Lake wildlife safari and Miraflores Locks: Private tourPrivate tour of Gatun Lake and Miraflores Locks with live guide, wildlife spotting and canal operations viewing.Every day · 07:30 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.57 (7)4h–5hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Boat Ride & Fort San Lorenzo Day TripOur pick | US$ 85 per person | 8h | 4.86★ · 1,785 | Every day · 06:30 and 10:00 | English |
| Panama Canal: Wildlife Boat Safari & Casco Viejo BrunchBest value | US$ 70 per person | 4h 30m | 4.84★ · 768 | Every day · 06:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Private Panama City Tour in a Classic VW SafariTop rated | US$ 62 per personUS$ 249 per group (split 4 ways) | 2h | 4.98★ · 945 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Panama City Rainforest Safari, San Lorenzo Fort & Canal Locks | US$ 85 per person | 6h | 4.55★ · 201 | Every day · 11:00 | English, Spanish |
| Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour: Monkeys & Canal Ships | US$ 75 per person | 3h–4h | 4.91★ · 76 | Every day · First departure 07:00, last 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Gatun Lake wildlife safari and Miraflores Locks: Private tour | US$ 165 per person | 4h–5h | 4.57★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 07:30 and 11:00 | English, Spanish |
Safaris in Panama City at a glance
- Our pick: Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Boat Ride & Fort San Lorenzo Day Trip, US$ 85 (8h, 4.86★ · 1,785).
- Best value: Panama Canal: Wildlife Boat Safari & Casco Viejo Brunch, US$ 70 (4h 30m, 4.84★ · 768).
- Top rated: Private Panama City Tour in a Classic VW Safari, US$ 62 (2h, 4.98★ · 945).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 62–US$ 165 (median US$ 75). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 3 private and 5 bookable 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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