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  • Astrid B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun time with Davis my tour guide! The trip was great, organized and well done. He even took my pics since I travelled solo.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Mark T
    Chelmsford, MA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mike was great! We had an excellent time. We saw monkeys, snail bats, sloths, a giant cat carrier ship entering the locks, and some fort ruins. Lunch was good. He was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I always have lots of questions…😀
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Elizabeth L
    Toronto, Canada4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed our time abroad red cat catamaran. I thought it would be more crowded but there were just a few guests. There was plenty of food and open drinks. If you are expecting crystal clear and warm sea water this is not the right tour for you but it was definitely worth doing if that is not what you are expecting. I would do it again.
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • Morgan H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cesar was a great guide. He’s a truly beautiful person and has wonderful relationship with the people in the village. He gave us a lot of history and information and did a fantastic job translating.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Dallas J
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Carlos was amazing! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. We loved being with him and seeing the sites at the Miraflores Locks and Casco Viejo. I would recommend him to anyone looking to find unique spots in Panama City, beat the crowds and learn about the history.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Geo89_12
    Romeoville, IL509 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highlight of my trip to Panama was traversing the canal on the Pacific Queen. We lucked out as it was a very busy day on the canal and our tour was full of boats going through the lock. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience. The boat crew was nice, drinks and lunch was also great. Tour might be a bit expensive but it’s definitely worth it.
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • Beatrice S
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I had a great time with Alex, he made us feel like close friends touring together. We laughed and enjoyed this tour so much that the two and half hours passed without even realizing. We highly recommended this tour, would consider doing this ion your first day in Panama City.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • KTravNanaimo
    Nanaimo, Canada21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Right from the pick up at the hotel it was a great experience. The driver was an excellent driver and super patient as there was some mix up on where to pick up two of the people. The drive is so crazy, it was literally like a roller coaster. The road was paved which was really nice. We stopped for bathroom break and snacks a third of the way. So make sure you have cash. The boat ride was so fun and our guide Juan was amazing. The islands are so beautiful and the water is so unbelievable! Visiting the community was a unique experience and it’s hard to believe people still live like that. Save some cash for the community. We are so glad we did the tour. We would totally recommend it. You have to climb in and out of the boat so if mobility is an issue you might not want to do this tour.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Richard B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ramon was an excellent tour guide and we loved the experience. We saw everything we wanted to see in all of the main areas of Panama in a very efficient two hours. The car was so fun and attracted lots of smiles and thumbs ups. We highly recommend this tour!
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Felicia W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had so much fun on the Lake Gatun wildlife tour! The tour guides were professional and punctual, picking us up right on time. I brought two family members with me, and we picked up one other person along the way. The small group setting was perfect for a more personal and enjoyable experience. Throughout the tour, we were thrilled to see three different types of monkeys and even a sloth! Our guides provided fascinating insights about the animals and their habitats. It was a fantastic opportunity to get up close with nature while feeling safe and well-informed. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an adventure and a unique way to connect with the natural beauty of Lake Gatun.
    Written 1 March 2024
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  • Walter P
    Brantford, Canada97 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great time. There were 4 others plus the guide so the vehicle had lots of room. Our guide (can’t remember his name) gave a great history of Balboa and the canal on the drive to the boat. The boat ride was really good, they could see thing you would never notice. We got to see a crocodile laying in the sun, an up close with a Capuchin Monkey, a grey Herron, Howler Monkeys and multiple lizards. It’s the wild and there are no guarantees you will get to see them, so I was excited to have a capuchin come on to the boat. On the ride back we saw two different container ships going through the canal.
    The butterflies, frogs and sloths were great as well. I saw comments about the conditions the sloths are in but I didn’t see an issue. They are the experts and I know this raises money for what they do. I was very impressed with the amount of plants they grow and replant. Our guide through this was Juan and he was very informative.
    I would recommend to everyone
    Written 3 March 2024
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  • Tricia C.
    Bridgetown, Barbados8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I spent a week in Panama and did one tour each day from Monday to Friday. This tour was my last on Friday and was the perfect way to end the week. The pickup from the hotel was on-time and Albertos is a very experienced and knowledgeable tour guide who made sure to provide of with lots of information throughout the journey. This tour was part car, part boat and part walking all at a nice pace so you didn’t feel rushed. We saw monkeys (up close), caiman, sloths, butterflies and frogs among others.

    Tip: the hotel where you stop first to use the bathroom sells laminated bird, mammal, and butterfly guides for $15 each. Be sure to buy some before heading out so you’ll have a reference especially for the bird watching walk through the area near the hotel after the visit to the butterfly and frog exhibits. These also make nice souvenirs.

    If I visit Panama again I will definitely look into staying at the Gamboa hotel in the reserve area to do more bird watching.
    Written 16 February 2024
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  • Franklin C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I would certainly recommend this tour to anybody anytime. Everybody was so nice and professional. Excellent information given by the tour guide and the drivers practiced safe driving and were also punctual. I recommend the early tours as the animals will be more active and the heat will be bearable. Excellent job guys!!!
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Dharti S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked the half-day city tour. We thought it was a group tour but ir turned out to be a private tour which was definitely a plus. The tour guide was very nice and helpful.
    Written 15 March 2024
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