Panama City's tour operators generally cater to a more upscale crowd and are on the pricey side. Organized trips to attractions such as the Panama Canal are out of the price range of the backpacker - budget travelers will have to make their own way around the area's attractions. For those who can afford it however, the operators listed here are excellent, and can facilitate a seamlessly efficient trip around the city and the area.
A pricey tour operator, Ancon offers city tours and trips farther afield. Expeditions to the Darien Gap and other national parks can be booked here. Not a budget option. Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All credit cards...
Viajes Arco Iris offers extremely wide-ranging services, from indigenous folklore trips to downtown casino tours. The company also sell flight tickets and runs its own fleet of special tourist buses. Hotel bookings can also be arranged here for locations across...
Catering to the pricier crowds in El Cangrejo, this operator offers a variety of city tours, including canal transit and a four-hour shopping tour of Panama City's downtown. These trips are expensive and it's not a place for backpackers. They also organize plane tickets. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from...
If you're planning a boat trip from Panama to Colombia, the place to book it is at one of the city's backpacker hostels. Zuly's and Luna's Castle are the two best places to inquire (see hotel listings for contact info). Both have access to a wide range of resources and boat captains. The two are...
This operator specializes in sustainable tourism and offers eco-friendly travel packages across Panama and Central America. Bird-watching, hiking and volunteer tourism are among its specialties....