Explore Panama

Panama Tours, Day Trips & Rainforest Adventures

From rainforest wildlife to Caribbean islands to a 5-hour Panama City layover tour, book real Panama excursions and guided tours online — private or shared, with hotel or airport pickup included.

RAINFOREST TOURS PANAMA

A locally owned Panama tour company

Authorized to operate nationwide since 1999

Private & shared tours

Hotel and airport pickup included

Why We Do This

We fell in love with Panama — so we built a way to share it.

Rainforest Tours Panama exists to give travelers the same rainforest, canal, and Caribbean experiences we love most, made easy to book and easy to enjoy.

Every tour is run by local drivers and guides who know the jungle trails, tide tables, and the shortcuts — so you don’t have to plan any of it.

That local know-how is why our guests consistently tell us these are some of the best Panama tours they’ve taken.

OPERATING SINCE

1999

Authorized nationwide

What You Can Do in Panama

Multiple Ways to Experience Panama

However you want to spend your days here — jungle hikes, canal views, Caribbean beaches, or a quick layover — these are the things to do in Panama our guests book most, as single Panama day tours or as part of a longer Panama tour package.

RAINFOREST & CANAL

Rainforest & Wildlife Adventures

Watch monkeys, sloths, and toucans in the wild, hike the rainforest, and cruise the same waters as the mega-ships crossing the Panama Canal.

BEACHES & ISLANDS

Caribbean & Pacific Beaches

White sand and clear water in San Blas and Isla Grande on the Caribbean side, big Pacific waves at Santa Clara — pick your coast.

Tocumen Airport

Panama City Layover Tour

Landing at Tocumen with a few hours to spare? We pick you up at the airport, show you the Canal and Casco Viejo, and get you back in time for your flight.

TOUR PACKAGE

7-Day Panama Tour Package

One week, four themes: culture, adventure, fun, and a little education — the best of Panama without planning it yourself.

What Our Guests Say

What Travelers Are Saying

Based on real traveler reviews.

Recomiendo esta empresa para sus tours. Su gente es muy amable. Los lugares son imponentes.

maria isabel tomizzi

Muy bien todo!! Nos encantó la experiencia de la selva. Emilio sabe mucho. Viajamos con niños y lo disfrutaron mucho

EVI Desarrollos

Ich hatte die monkey Island Tour gebucht. Vor allem der Tour Guide Manolo war fantastisch. Er hat alles super erklärt und man merkt, dass das Tierwohl sehr wichtig ist. Wir haben so viele Tiere gesehen dank ihm! Es hat Spaß gemacht und ist extrem zu empfehlen. Schon während der Busfahrt haben wir ein Faultier und einen Tukan in den Bäumen gezeigt bekommen. Bei der Bootsfahrt im Panamakanal gab es natürlich zunächst Schiffe zu sehen und später unter anderem einige verschiedene Affenarten. Danach ging es noch in den Wald, hier haben wir verschiedene Vogelarten entdeckt. Ich würde es natürlich immer wieder buchen.

Zina Ve

I did the monkey island tour. Manolo, who was my guide was great. He shared alot of information and knew all the spots on the islands to see wildlife. Seeing the monkeys up close was amazing and I would definitely do this tour again. I was also happy we got to see the Panama Canal and ride alongside the big ships.I also did the San Blas Islands tour which was recommended by Manolo. It was an incredible experience and I highly recommend. The islands are beautiful, the water is clear, and you see lots of marine life. This was probably the highlight of my trip and im so glad I did this tour.

Kay

Super recomendable!! Hemos ido a Monkey Island y a Embera con ellos y ambas son unas experiencias súper recomendables! Manolo nos llevó a Monkey Island y sin lugar a dudas somos el barco que más monos vimos y super cerca. Manolo tiene una habilidad especial para llamarlos y para verlos entre la maleza! Una maravilla!! Y con respecto a Embera, el guía/conductor magnífico, no nos faltó de nada en la excursión, siempre super atento para ayudarnos en todo momento.

Marta Catalán

From Canada, came here for vacation with my Family for a week. Manolo and his team are AMAZING!. Did monkey island as a group tour, and Manolo was an awesome, friendly, and exceptional guide that made the tour exciting and memorable. Also visited the Playa Santa Clara beach on a private tour with Rogélio, who is another AWESOME guide. As first time tourists, he helped us so much with navigating the beach. This team is awesome and if you are tourists looking for things to do, look no further. Will definitely be booking with this organization again the next time we visit.

Natasha Grewal - Louise Arbour SS (2642)

Mario y Carlos hicieron de este tour muy ameno, informativo y divertido. La jungla muy bonita y los changos divinos!!! No se lo pierdan…. Un must si van a Panamá

Yoyi Merodio

Excellent tour! They make sure you see the monkeys - we have seen 3 different kinds up close- and other wildlife. Great tour guide and value! Highly recommend!

Anya

Great experience with well informed guides.

chris gillespie

Highly recommend! I’ve always wanted to do this tour to see monkeys, and during my visit to Panama with my mother-in-law, we finally made it happen by contacting Manolo from Rainforest Tours, who has over 10 years of experience! The tour was absolutely fantastic- Manolo picked us up at our hotel, shared amazing insights in English, and treated us to delicious Panamanians traditional snacks along the way.

Wandy Wong

How Booking Works

Simple to Book, Easy to Show Up For

Choose your tour

Private or shared, half-day or full-day.

We pick you up

At your hotel or right from Tocumen Airport if you’re on a layover.

Your guide handles the rest

Snacks included, entrance fees and details sorted out, from the start to the finish.

We bring you back

To your hotel, the airport, or wherever you need to be next.

Built for Travelers on a Deadline

Have a Layover in Panama? You Have More Time Than You Think.

If you’re connecting through Tocumen with five hours or more between flights, you can still see the Panama Canal and Casco Viejo — and get back to your gate with time to spare. We pick you up at the airport and return you there.

HOURS BETWEEN FLIGHTS

is all you need

From 5 hours to 7 days

Ready to See Panama?

Whether you have five hours or seven days, there’s a Panama tour built for it. Browse every excursion, or tell us your dates and we’ll help you pick.