Top Panama Budget Historic Sightseeing Trips &amp; Packages 2025/2026

preferred

4.1/5 Great

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Boquete, Panama City

Highlights

Discovery Boat Trip on the Gulf of Chiriqui

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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8 days From$2,101

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Panama City, Bocas del Toro & Chiriqui

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4.1/5 Great

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bocas Del Toro

Highlights

Experience city life, beach life, and jungle life - all in one trip!
Enjoy comfortable transfers between all destinations, including a ferry transfer across the bright blue waters near Colon Island Port.
See the locks of the famous Panama Canal in Panama City.
Spot colorful starfish at Starfish Beach in Bocas del Toro, then look out for monkeys, iguanas, and tropical birds in biodiverse Chiriqui.
Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the colonial Casco Viejo neighborhood of Panama City.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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8 days From$2,015

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Panama City & Bocas del Toro

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4.1/5 Great

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bocas Del Toro

Highlights

Enjoy the best of both worlds. Live it up in vibrant Panama City, then relax the days away on the beaches of Bocas del Toro.
See UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Panama Canal, and other historic landmarks.
Try the famous flavors of Panama! Treat yourself to authentic Panamanian favorites made of maize, plantains, yuca, sweet fruits, fresh seafood, and other local ingredients.
Hike through lush rainforests, wade through the crystal-clear waters of Starfish Beach, or go snorkeling!
Take advantage of your convenient airport transfers. A ride will always be waiting for you.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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7 days From$1,458

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Panama City Explorer

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4.1/5 Great

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!
Panama & Miraflores Locks Tour

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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4 days From$654

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Panama City & Gamboa

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4.1/5 Great

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!
Gatun-Canal Expedition

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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6 days From$1,294

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Panamania

By Life Before Work

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4.8/5 Excellent

12 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Explore Boquete.
Experience the true Caribbean lifestyle in Bocas Del Toro
Enjoy the incredible surrounding beaches
Visit Puerto Viejo , known for the biggest and strongest wave - the Salsa Brava.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"I was very excited to support a Canadian company, but unfortunately, this trip was anything but blissful. The tour guide was unprofessional, incompetent, and inappropriate. He was reported in the middle of the trip because of how vulgar he was being with the girls on the tour. Guided tours are supposed to be a haven for young, solo travelers and, unfortunately, this tour was the nightmarish opposite. If you plan on booking a trip with this company, please dig into who your guide will be, how many trips they have done, and what kind of reviews they have had. Additionally, the accommodations, activities, and transportation included in this trip cost a sliver of what I paid. I completely understand the additional cost of paying the full-time guides, and the price of convenience that comes from a trip being planned for you, but unfortunately, I did not get my money’s worth with LBW. Following my friends and my dissatisfaction with the tour and the inappropriate guide, LBW’s customer support team was unfortunately slow to respond, disorganized, and inconsistent with their suggested solutions. Please, save your money, and book with another company."