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Panama Customized Tours and Trips

Personally crafted tailor-made tours based on local expertise
from Panama's best trip designers
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How it works

Step 1
Tell us your requirements

What does your ideal trip look like? Answer our short trip questionnaire and share your preferences and ideas to help us plan the perfect tour package for you.

Step 2
Connect with a travel expert

Next, we'll match you with a local trip planner. Based on your trip input, we will connect you with an expert trip designer who has first-hand, local knowledge of your trip destination(s). Together, you will build the perfect trip.

Step 3
Securely book your trip

Book when you are satisfied with your planned trip. Once the tour has been customized to your liking, including accommodations, activities, and daily itinerary, you can securely book your trip. Sit back and relax!

Introducing Panama

Linking Central and South America, Panama is a tiny stretch of land nestled between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. Famed for its tropical forests, sandy beaches and crystalline waters, it is a paradise on Earth. Opting for our Panama customized tours can help you discover the country's unique landscapes while fully immersing yourself in its Afro-Panamanian culture. Scale up your surfing game in Santa Catalina or hike the famous La India Dormida for stunning views of the lush, low mountains; visit the small fishing village of Portobello; sip Panamanian coffee in Chiriquí; and soak up the vibrant nightlife of Panama City. Our customized trips to Panama cater to all kinds of travel interests and preferences. Don't hesitate to contact our local travel experts to plan a perfect trip to Panama.

When to Go to Panama

The best time to visit Panama is during the dry season, from December to April. This is the ideal period to enjoy the Western mountains of Talamanca and climb the popular Volcán Barú, the only place on Earth where you can see both the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. Alternatively, you can make the most of the beach lifestyle by scuba diving and snorkeling in Coiba National Park. If you are visiting during the wet season, opt for a customized Panama tour to Boquete, the Azuero Peninsula, and the Pacific coast, which tend to experience less rainfall.

How Long to Stay in Panama

Ideal custom Panama tours can help you discover the country in as little as five days by taking you to its multicultural capital, Panama City, and the nearby Parque Nacional Soberanía to discover its tropical biodiversity. However, we recommend allotting at least 10 days for your Panama trip to get a proper taste of the country's culture and nature. This time frame will afford you enough time to see the popular sites and attractions, including a trip to San Blas islands to meet the Guna people and a boat tour at the breathtaking Gatun Lake. A two-week personalized tour to Panama will help you explore each corner of this country, from its amazing parks, such as Chagres National Park, to its tiny villages, such as Boquete.

Must-Visit Destinations in Panama

Here are some of the top destinations to visit in Panama:

  • Panama City: The country's capital is renowned for the ancient streets of Casco Viejo, where you will find fine mansions, picturesque cafés, and art galleries.
  • Panama Canal: Most Panama customized tours include a trip to this 80 km channel connecting the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean. It comprises several mechanized locks that raise and lower ships over the continental divide.
  • Gulf of Chiriquí: Head to one of the many islands in the Gulf of Chiriquí to watch humpback whales migrate with their calves. The ideal time to spot these giants is between August and October.
  • Embera-Wounaan villages: These nomadic indigenous groups live in small villages consisting of small wooden cabins called "palafitos" near the Darién region. Our customized tour of Panama can help you learn everything about their habits and traditions.

Create your custom-made trip to Panama

Traveling to Panama? Chat with a local travel specialist who can help organize your trip.

  • Olman Romero - Panama Tours Expert
    Olman RomeroTravel Expert in Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Panama
  • Yuliana Valverde - Panama Tours Expert
    Yuliana ValverdeTravel Expert in Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Panama
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Why book a tour to Panama

Local Insight

Whatever your interests, our expert trip designers have local knowledge of all the best spots to eat, sleep and visit, including famous sites and the off-the-beaten-path hidden gems. They know the places you want to go and will ensure you have the most memorable experiences.

Personalized Experience

Travel where and when you want, with only places and activities you choose. We'll build a trip that matches your unique interests and special requirements 100%.

Stress-Free Travel

Our trip designers will book your accommodation, transport, activities etc. to ensure that you get a completely stress-free tour. If you need support during the trip, you can always write or call the local specialist for help and recommendations.

Travel like a pro

Think of our trip designers as your ticket backstage. Special access, great prices, and local tips. Their job is to make sure your entire trip is perfectly planned, secure, and completely stress-free.

Meet our expert trip designers in Panama

Chat with our local travel specialists in Panama and build a 100% personalized multiday tour.

Olman Romero

Olman Romero

Response Rate: 100%

I was born in Turrialba, a region in Costa Rica famous for hosting the Guayabo Archeological Monument, the oldest and most important pre-hispanic archeological site in the country. Turrialba is also known for being the most active Costarican Volcano,... Read more

Yuliana Valverde

Yuliana Valverde

Response Rate: 100%

I grew up in the mountainous region of Tarrazu, where the best coffee comes from and where you'd find the only wine estate in Costa Rica. My first job was as a receptionist at a mountain hotel and then I worked for a travel agency in San Jose. While... Read more

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