If you fall, we take pictures and you’ll laugh looking at them afterwards.
The panamanian mountains on the east side are the best for this activity because of the muddy terrain, the hills, the rivers and the weather.
Don’t ask me for any more details. This is it! I already gave you enough information.
Look at the pictures and Just Do It!
The Favorites of our Kosher guests
This is the page to make your life easier. If you have no clue what to do in my amazing country, here, you’ll figure it out.
Basically, any tour that we offer can be made kosher.
We are respectful of jewish cultural norms.
Certified kosher snacks and drinks are provided. In the mornings, we can pick up the family at the hotel first, then drive to the sinagogues to pick up the gentlemen, after the prayer.
Our short tours on Fridays are perfect and we get you back on time for Sabbath. We understand perfectly what you need, can you tell?
Here you will find the Private Experiences that previous koshers guests absolutely loved:
#1 Private Panama City Tour with Panama Canal Locks or Monkey Island Duration 8 hrs. Minimum of 2 guests required
#2 Cool Private Monkey Island (the shortest experience) Duration 4 hrs. Minimum of 2 guests required * This tour could be combined with the Panama Canal Locks for an additional cost
#3 Awesome Private Embera Indian Village Duration 8 hrs. Minimum of 2 guests required * This tour could be combined with Monkey Island for an additional cost
#4 The "only" Real Panamanian Private Kosher Food Tour Duration 5-6 hrs. Minimum of 2 guests required * This tour could be combined with Monkey Island for an additional cost
#5 My Private Portobelo + 2 caribbean beaches (Isla Mamey) Duration 12 hrs. Minimum of 2 guests required
#6 Private Anton Valley (A dormant volcano experience) Duration 12 hrs. Minimum of 2 guests required
#7 San Blas Islands *This is a Non Kosher Group Tour* Duration 12 hrs. Minimum of 2 guests required *Private tour option is available for 5 guests or more www.therealpanamatours.com/san-blas-islands1.html
Please see all the details below
#1 Private & fun Kosher Panama City Tour
Our fun City Tours show the good, the reality and the awesome places in Panama. There are Three options:
City tour Only,
City Tour + Panama Canal Locks or
City Tour + Panama Canal Locks and Monkey Island Boat Ride
Duration: 6-8 hrs (Depending on the activities chosen) Starting time: Whenever you want to
We make sure you experience Panama with your 5 senses, You will see everything there is to be seen; our noisy and hectic city will wake you up; you will smell the delicious tropical fruits and kosher certified snacks.
Of course, one of the stops is Casco Viejo or Old Town: historic site, home of Presidential Palace.
Other points of interest visited are: The America's Bridge, The Cinta Costera with a stunning view of the modern city; Amador Causeway, the Fish Market, Central Avenue, Calidonia Avenue, the Panama Canal and much more.
We remove and add activities depending on what will make you happier.
What is included?
Private Transfer hotel- attractions - hotel
English Speaking Guide
Beverages
Snacks (fruits)
*Minimum 2 guests
#2 Private boat at Panama canal’s gatun lake + Monkey search
This is the coolest way to learn about one of the engineering marvels of the world and Panama’s pride: Our Panama Canal
It is a short and sweet boat ride, next to the ships transiting from ocean to ocean. Fantawesome!... Adults and kids looove it.
If we are lucky we may get really close to panamanian wildlife and "if possible", we walk through the real jungle looking for the howler monkeys, white Faced Capuchin and the adorable Mono Tití.
Bring your swimsuit because you may want to jump on a natural swimming pool, only for you (only during rainy season if water level permits it). We also have an option to do a mild jungle walk until we reach natural holes with fresh water to re energize you.
Suggested starting times are: 8:30 am, 10:00 am or 2:00 pm Travel Time: 35 minutes aprox. Duration: 4-5 hours
What is included?
Private transportation from and to hotel
English speaking guide
Private Boat Ride
Hike (if possible)
Drinks
Fruit snacks
*We adapt the tour to your physical capabilities and interests
#3 Private Embera Kosher… with Kosher meal included
This is one of my favorites.
I never ever get tired to visit my cuties and will not miss the opportunity of eating that delicious fresh tilapia with fried plantains and we cook it for you on the spot following all the kosher procedures… yes we do!
If you don’t eat fish, please don’t ask for pasta’ …right Mrs Weissman?… lol… no pasta in the jungle folks… hahahahaha
Starting time is 8:00 am. Travel Time from Panama City is 1 hr and 15 minutes aprox. Length of this fun tour: 7-8 hours (including commuting time)
With this tour, we want you to open your eyes.
We want you to see how in this 20th century there are still indigenous cultures alive, fighting really hard to keep their traditions and proud of who they were and who they are.
We would ride on an indian canoe, then hike through the jungle until we reach the refreshing waterfall and finally will meet the amazing Embera Indigenous Tribe.
We don't go to this Village to see the indigenous dancing... We enjoy seeing them singing in their own dialect, we focus on the human side, on the real people.
WIth us, you get to experience the real Embera way of living, you will know them by their names, you'll get free hugs from the kiddos, you'll get a warm handshake from the guys and will leave with a different mindset about aboriginals.
When you go to the Embera Village wih us, you'll never forget them, because they are amazing.
Cesarin will ask you all kind of questions, Efrain will start shooting at you with his imaginary gun (if he is around), Alanis will hug you all day long, and I can go on and on and on...
No more details, come and experience it!
if you are ultra orthodox we make special arrangements.
What is included?
Private transportation from and to hotel
English speaking guide
Visit to the Village + dances
Waterfall
Indigenous Lunch
Drinks
Fruits
*We adapt the tour to your physical capabilities and interests
#4 The "ONLY” Real Panamanian Kosher Private Food Tour
We will show you e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g about our food, the kosher way, only certified kosher items at kosher restaurants and unexpected dishes that you’ll never know they were kosher (with the proper symbols).
We know you’ll go to Aria, Jeffreys, Aroma, etc, but even so, they are things on the menu that you may never order because they don’t ring a bell and that’s exactly what we introduce you to.
We also get ahead of your Rosh Hashanah and may have you try new tropical fruits of fruits the panamanian way at our produce market. Everyone loves going ther even though is really out of the way.
We don't do what is easy, we do what is best, that’s why we get you out of the touristy areas.
Most of our guests are very private and we can’t show the awesome faces when they ho on this tour with us… very funny expressions… hahaha
This is the province were I was born and raised. To enjoy Colon, I have to take you personally.
Colon is raw, organic, not touristy, it is the real deal. With us you'll see it all, the not so good and the prettiest areas. It is what it is!
Before you sign up for this unpredictable experience as my dear Yides described it, please remember that: A ferd is a ferd. Lol. If you are jewish, you know what that means.
Colon is the home of UNESCO historic sites such as Portobelo and San Lorenzo, were black people who arrived in the 1600's from Africa and from the caribbean islands who helped us build the Panama Railroad in the mid 1800's and some more for The Panama Canal construction, settled. In Colon you can choose between: - going to a caribbean island with palm trees and stunning rocks in the back - transparent green caribbean beaches surrounded by thick vegetation - explore our gorgeaus mangroves with it’s beautiful natural swimming pools on a kayak or a boat - A beautiful river horseback riding and at the end… uyuyuyuyuyyyy… a gorgeaus and refreshing natural swimming pool
The day in Colon will be packed. You decide if you want to relax on the beach or kayak through de mangroves or simply relax on a hammock or all of the above.
Decisions, decisions, decisions… life is hard… I know… lol
Suggested starting time is 8:00 am. Travel Time: 2 hrs 15 minutes Duration: 12 hours We recommend to go on weekdays to avoid crowds at the beaches.
The locals are happy to cook for you at the beach… Fried plantains and yummy fried fish + salad following all kosher rules… yummy yummy
#6 Private Anton Valley … (A dormant volcano experience kosher style)
If you want to go to a place that very few do; bumpy roads with stunning mountain views, unusual transportation and a paradise at the end, we can take you to a post card location at a dormant volcano crater called:
Duration: 12 hrs Time on the road: 2.5 hours each way Suggested starting time: 8:00 am
You will enjoy, Breathtaking views from the mountains, certified kosher yogurt and fruits along the way.
In town, waterfalls, a local market, horseback riding and more are to be expected.
Anton Valley is small town, were locals use bicycles as their main transportation, no one is in a hurry, food is simple and delicious and you can energize at the hot springs.
There are different hiking options for your level of fitness and natural swimming pools galore.
Aviel Kornfein rode on the back of a local transportation, on a rough country road, walked down the steepy hill, looked at this crystal clear blue waters of the blue hole, jumped in, swam for a while and came over to me and said: this adventure should be called: The Beauty and The Beast. and that is the official name of thus adventure. I could tell you much more but I don't want to. Book the tour and find out the rest.
What is included:
Private transportation from and to Hotel
English Speaking Guide
Moderate to medium hike (optional)
Awesome mini canyon or waterfall (depending on the season and what is safe to do)
Hot springs and volcanic mud treatment
Fruit tasting at local Market
Horse backriding
Drinks and more
*Zip lining (available - not included)
Are you ready? This is Only for real adventurous people
#7 The amazing san Blas islands …our only group tour… this is a non kosher experience
San Blas or Guna Yala is simply: paradise. No other description needed. This is a group tour on a vehicle shared by 6 people and shared boat. Boats can have up to 20 people during our high season. You must go with an open mind, respect the traditions and rules of the guna indians and you will have a great day. ***Private tour option is available for 5 guests or more.
Crystal clear caribbean waters, palm trees, fresh fish and plantains and the opportunity to interact with our guna indigenous people.
Starting time: 5: 15 am Returning time: 6:45 pm (you will be back at the hotel approximately at that time) Travel Time: 2.5 hours Duration: 12 hrs
This is how it goes, step by step:
Pick you up at your place between 5:15 am and 5:30 am
Quick stop at the grocery store for last minute purchases
We head up to the beautiful mountains of San Blas. Don't miss the view (if you are awake, of course, lol). Roll the windows down and inhale that fresh air.
Around 8:50 am you should be arriving at the port of Cartí
My team is waiting on you to take you to the boat (you dont need to figure anything out, we willl take you from the car to the boat). My team is conformed by indigenous and their english is limited and that is part of the experience. Let's regain the ability to communicate with smiles and sign language if needed.
The tour begins.
You will visit 2 different islands and the natural swimming pool (we change islands at my team discretion. We always look for islands with less people)
My team will not tell you every move they make, because that is not the way the indigenous work. They will keep the eye on you and approach you when is time to hop from one island to the next.
Lunch is included and it would be the catch of the day + friend plantains + rice + salad. *Losbter could be ordered at an additional cost
By 3:30 pm we will be exiting the last island to comply with the regulations of the Guna congress
By 6:45 pm you should be at your hotel
*It is mandatory to bring passports, no copies, original passports only.
If you need to be pampered and guided every moment, this may not be your best option. This tour is for experienced travelers.
What is included?
Shared Transportation from and to your hotel (6 guests per vehicle)
Indigenous guide (companion) with limited english
Shared boat
All taxes and we mean, all the taxes
Lunch (for non kosher we will have fruits)
Tour through 3 islands and the natural swimming pool
*Drinks are on your own, average price of soda, water or beers at the islands is $2-$3. The pristine, clear, turqoise waters of San Blas will make you want to go back, for sure! Cost per person during high season $160 Cost per person during low season $155 Cost for kids would vary between $75 and $125 depending upon their size and age. All kids must be seated.