Panama City & Gamboa rainforest

Breakfast at the hotel. Get ready to hop on a comfortable open-top bus and take in all the must-see sights of this vibrant city! The tour kicks off in one of the most upscale areas and cruises along Panama Bay, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful colonial architecture of Panama City.

With your City Sightseeing pass, you can hop on and off at any stop to explore at your own pace. One of the highlights is the stop at the Panama Canal, where you’ll have access to the Miraflores Visitor Center. Head up to the viewing platform to witness the canal in action—if you’re lucky, you might even catch a ship passing through the locks (we recommend checking the schedule locally for the best chance!). Your ticket also includes entry to the IMAX Theater to watch the 3D movie about the canal’s history and operation, narrated by Morgan Freeman.

To wrap up your day, we suggest enjoying a delicious traditional dinner with a live folkloric show*. Overnight stay in Panama City.

*Panamanian dinner with show: Savor authentic local cuisine in a traditional restaurant while enjoying live music and a vibrant folkloric performance. Admire the elegant Pollera, Panama’s national dress, and immerse yourself in the country's rich culture, flavors, and rhythms in a lively and unforgettable setting.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we head to the Gamboa area, a place that blends nature and harmony. There, we’ll take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and observe the colorful birds and butterflies that are abundant in the region. If you're lucky, you might also spot sloths and hear the howler monkeys.

Then you’ll experience the heart of Panama’s tropical rainforest walking with your guide along trails around the resort to spot over 1,000 bird species and other tropical wildlife. After you can also join our optional tour to Gatun lake*. Overnight stay in Gamboa.

*Panama Canal Jungle & Wildlife Boat Tour: Enjoy a scenic boat ride through the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake, the canal’s central and most vital section. Explore lush jungle surroundings and spot incredible wildlife like monkeys, sloths, toucans, crocodiles, and more. Guided by expert naturalists, you’ll learn about the area's rich biodiversity while cruising past islands formed by the lake’s creation. If you're lucky, you might even see massive ships passing through the canal up close!

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we’ll visit the beautiful butterfly house, where you’ll admire everything from vibrant blue morphos to owl butterflies—true flying beauties! You’ll also explore the butterfly nursery, where you can observe dozens of insects in various stages of transformation, from caterpillars to butterflies.

Next, we’ll head to the frog farm, where you'll find both nocturnal and diurnal frogs, as well as tadpoles in the ponds. We’ll then visit the Sloth Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, an important sanctuary since sloths often suffer injuries due to electric poles or deforestation-related migration. Please note that sloths may or may not be present during your visit, as the center's main goal is to rehabilitate and release them back into the wild—not keep them in captivity.

To complete your day, we recommend joining the optional Emberá Indigenous Community visit*. Overnight stay in Gamboa.

*Emberá Community Visit: Your guide/driver will take you to a dock where you’ll board a boat for a short ride to the Emberá village. You’ll be welcomed with traditional music and dance, learn about their history and culture, explore the community, and have the chance to purchase handmade crafts. Before heading back, enjoy a delicious traditional lunch of fried fish and patacones (fried green plantains).