#1 Private Fun fun panama city tour
Our fun City Tours show the good, the reality and the awesome places in Panama.
There are Three options:
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 we have and taste our traditional snacks like carimañolas, hojaldres, etc.
Of course, one of the stops is Casco Viejo or Old Town: historic site, home of Presidential Palace. Here, we can visit the Leaf of Gold Altar, the Old dungeons and chic places for coffee or beer.
If you like biking and you are fit, we can do part of it on a bike or a scooter in the area of Old Town and El Chorrillo. There is safe path with no cars. Just let me know if you are willing to sweat on your tour (just bring another T-shirt and you will be just fine).
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?
Suggested starting time: You decide
Duration: 6-8 hours
There are Three options:
- City tour Only,
- City Tour + Panama Canal Locks or
- City Tour + Panama Canal Locks and Monkey Boat Ride at Gatun Lake
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 we have and taste our traditional snacks like carimañolas, hojaldres, etc.
Of course, one of the stops is Casco Viejo or Old Town: historic site, home of Presidential Palace. Here, we can visit the Leaf of Gold Altar, the Old dungeons and chic places for coffee or beer.
If you like biking and you are fit, we can do part of it on a bike or a scooter in the area of Old Town and El Chorrillo. There is safe path with no cars. Just let me know if you are willing to sweat on your tour (just bring another T-shirt and you will be just fine).
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)
Suggested starting time: You decide
Duration: 6-8 hours
#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.
What is included?
*We adapt the tour to your physical capabilities and interests
Suggested starting times are 8:30 am, 10:00 am or 1:00 pm
Travel Time: 35 minutes aprox.
Duration: 5 hours
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.
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
Suggested starting times are 8:30 am, 10:00 am or 1:00 pm
Travel Time: 35 minutes aprox.
Duration: 5 hours
#3 Private Embera… the true Experience
This is one of my favorites. I never ever get tired to visit my cuties and will never miss the opportunity of eating that delicious fresh tilapia with fried plantains.
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!
What is included?
*We adapt the tour to your physical capabilities and interests
Starting time is 8:00 am and cannot be changed
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!
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
Starting time is 8:00 am and cannot be changed
Travel Time from Panama City is 1 hr and 15 minutes aprox.
Length of this fun tour: 7-8 hours (including commuting time)
#4 The "ONLY” Real Panamanian Private Food Tour
We will show you e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g about our food: Hojaldres, carimañolas, tamales de olla, ceviche, chocolates, a stranger delicious bbq chorizo, tasty tropical fruits, the best desserts and much more.
We don't take you only around Casco Viejo (Old Town) to try cocktails that aren't a true representation of Panama.
We don't do what is easy, we do what is best, that’s why we get you out of the touristy areas so you can try real panamanian "chombo" style caribbean food, street snacks and besides having fun, you get a feel for who we are.
The Real Panama Trs is so out of the ordinary, that we may have a homemade "arroz con pollo" cooking on fire for you... the options are endless.
We go with the flow and once we get to meet you, we take it from there because that is the best way to do a tour, kind of planned but not really.
Just to give an idea of how we roll, here is a recent anecdote:
My guests and I we were walking through Old Town and a delicious smell was coming out of a house. The smell was so strong that I asked Mrs. Alla if she wanted to find out what were they cooking: she said: Yes!!!. So right away we enter an alley, of an unknown panamanian house with multiple apartments inside (of working class people) and there was this guy, shirtless, with a pony tail, sunglasses, playing some music and enjoying himself making some chorizo (sausage). I told him that I had tourists and they were curious because it smelled delicious. This awesome panamanian reaction was to hand a chorizo to my guests, from his heart, no one asked. I then try to give him a couple of dollars and he refused. He did it in good faith. Mrs. Alla was so overwhelmed by this act of kindness, she said; if the tour ended right then, she would be very happy already. That's the way we do it. Organic, natural, awesome.
Starting time is 10:00 am
Duration: 5 hours
We don't take you only around Casco Viejo (Old Town) to try cocktails that aren't a true representation of Panama.
We don't do what is easy, we do what is best, that’s why we get you out of the touristy areas so you can try real panamanian "chombo" style caribbean food, street snacks and besides having fun, you get a feel for who we are.
The Real Panama Trs is so out of the ordinary, that we may have a homemade "arroz con pollo" cooking on fire for you... the options are endless.
We go with the flow and once we get to meet you, we take it from there because that is the best way to do a tour, kind of planned but not really.
Just to give an idea of how we roll, here is a recent anecdote:
My guests and I we were walking through Old Town and a delicious smell was coming out of a house. The smell was so strong that I asked Mrs. Alla if she wanted to find out what were they cooking: she said: Yes!!!. So right away we enter an alley, of an unknown panamanian house with multiple apartments inside (of working class people) and there was this guy, shirtless, with a pony tail, sunglasses, playing some music and enjoying himself making some chorizo (sausage). I told him that I had tourists and they were curious because it smelled delicious. This awesome panamanian reaction was to hand a chorizo to my guests, from his heart, no one asked. I then try to give him a couple of dollars and he refused. He did it in good faith. Mrs. Alla was so overwhelmed by this act of kindness, she said; if the tour ended right then, she would be very happy already. That's the way we do it. Organic, natural, awesome.
Starting time is 10:00 am
Duration: 5 hours
#5 beach day on a caribbean island + river horseback riding (optional)
In loving Memory of the strongest and kinder human being I’ve ever known, my beloved abuelita: Myrtha Simons de Castillo
(1936-2021).
“ Forever in my heart”
This is the province were my granny and I were 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!
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 enjoy the crystal clear warm waters, kayak through the mangroves, simply relax on a hammock or all of the above.
Decisions, decisions, decisions… life is hard… I know… lol
Suggested starting time is 8:30 am.
Travel Time: 2 hrs 15 minutes each way
Duration: 12 hours
We only offer this experience on weekdays to avoid crowds at the beaches***
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!
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 enjoy the crystal clear warm waters, kayak through the mangroves, simply relax on a hammock or all of the above.
Decisions, decisions, decisions… life is hard… I know… lol
Suggested starting time is 8:30 am.
Travel Time: 2 hrs 15 minutes each way
Duration: 12 hours
We only offer this experience on weekdays to avoid crowds at the beaches***
#6 Private Anton Valley … (A dormant volcano experience)
If you want to go to a place that very few do with stunning mountain views, almost perfect weather, a cloud forest and a a relaxed atmosphere, we can take you to a post card location at a dormant volcano crater called: Anton Valley.
Duration: 12 hrs
Time on the road: 2.5 hours each way
Suggested starting time: 8:00 am
To get to Anton Valley, we head west, pass over the Americas Bridge, see some of the new Province of West Panama and stop wherever we feel like.
Breathtaking views from the mountains, the best Queso empanadas and our traditional panamanian chicheme are part of the “stuff” you get to do and taste.
In town, the views from the mountain tops, a local market, maybe horseback riding or fun E-bike rides to check out the town are part of this fun day.
There are different hiking options for your level of fitness.
I could tell you much more but I don't want to.
What is included:
*Zip lining (available - not included)
Suggested starting time is 8:00 am.
Travel Time: 2 hrs 27 minutes each way
Duration: 12 hours
Duration: 12 hrs
Time on the road: 2.5 hours each way
Suggested starting time: 8:00 am
To get to Anton Valley, we head west, pass over the Americas Bridge, see some of the new Province of West Panama and stop wherever we feel like.
Breathtaking views from the mountains, the best Queso empanadas and our traditional panamanian chicheme are part of the “stuff” you get to do and taste.
In town, the views from the mountain tops, a local market, maybe horseback riding or fun E-bike rides to check out the town are part of this fun day.
There are different hiking options for your level of fitness.
I could tell you much more but I don't want to.
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 (Luke warm waters) and volcanic mud treatment (optional) or
- Mini canyon
- Fruit tasting at local Market
- Horse backriding or E-bikes
- Drinks and more
*Zip lining (available - not included)
Suggested starting time is 8:00 am.
Travel Time: 2 hrs 27 minutes each way
Duration: 12 hours
#7 fun
4 wheel experience:
pineapple farm + river
