"Turn Your Layover into an Adventure!"
Amazing Tours
We offer travelers a unique way to make the most of their layovers in Panama City, transforming otherwise idle hours into exciting adventures. With carefully curated tours designed to showcase the best of Panama in a short amount of time, Layover Panama provides private, guided experiences covering top attractions Airport pick-up and drop-off are included. Return refreshed, inspired, and ready for your next flight!
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PRIVATE LAYOVER CANAL & CITY TOUR
If you have a layover in Panama City, don't settle for just waiting at the airport. A private city tour lets you experience the vibrant culture and landmarks of this incredible city. You’ll get the chance to witness the impressive Panama Canal, one of the world’s greatest engineering feats, while still making it back in time for your flight.
Key benefits of this layover tour:
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✈️ Convenient Airport Transfers - Enjoy smooth, round-trip transportation to and from Tocumen Airport
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⏱️ Time-Smart Itinerary - Perfectly designed to maximize your short stay
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🌆 Great for First-Time Visitors - Get a well-rounded taste of Panama City’s highlights
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🧍♂️ Solo Traveler Friendly - We offer a special option for solo explorers.
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✅ Worry-free reservation process – No deposit is required until the tour is confirmed.
This tour is perfect for anyone on a tight schedule, offering a rich glimpse into Panama’s history and beauty.
From: USD.85 Adults USD.55 Children
PRIVATE LAYOVER MONKEY ISLAND, SLOTH NATURAL HABITAT & CITY TOUR
Make the most of your layover with this 6 to 7-hour private tour from Tocumen Airport. Visit Monkey Island, explore a natural sloth habitat, and enjoy a scenic drive through Panama City’s top sights. A perfect mix of wildlife and culture in just a few hours.
Key benefits of this layover tour:
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✈️ Convenient Airport Pickup – Directly from Tocumen Airport, no time wasted.
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🦥 Wildlife Encounters – Spot sloths, monkeys, birds, and more.
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🏙️ City Highlights – See Panama City’s skyline, culture, and landmarks
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📸 Great Photo Opportunities – Nature and city views combined
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🌿 Nature & Culture in One – A balanced experience in limited time
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🧍♂️ Solo Traveler Friendly - We offer a special option for solo explorers.
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✅ Worry-free reservation process – No deposit is required until the tour is confirmed.
Experience Panama’s rich urban biodiversity on this fun and convenient wildlife tour, perfect for nature lovers with limited time.
From: USD.95 Adults USD.65 Children
EMBERA TRIBE EXPRESS TOUR - 5 Hours
🌿 Step back in time and experience the vibrant traditions of Panama's indigenous Embera community on our Embera Tribe Express Tour.
Highlights of the Embera Tribe Express Tour.
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🚐 Departs from Plaza Herrera near the American Trade Hotel meeting point at 10:30 AM
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🍍 Local Fruit Stop – We get local fruits to prepare a tray at the village.
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🛶 Ride a Piragua Canoe – Travel the river in a handcrafted Emberá boat
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🪶 Meet the Emberá Tribe – Learn about their customs, traditions, and way of life
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💃 Cultural Performances – Watch traditional dances and healing rituals
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🍽️ Authentic Indigenous Lunch – Enjoy freshly grilled tilapia with fried plantains
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🚫🌊 No Water Walks Involved – Stay safe and dry; no hiking through rivers or wet forest paths
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⏳ Back in the City by 3:30 PM – A rich cultural experience in just a few hours
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🚶♀️👶 "Designed for people with mobility issues or small children."
Perfect for curious travelers looking for a quick but meaningful escape into Panama’s indigenous roots.
From: USD.50 Adults & USD.35 Children
The price above does not include Embera & Park entrance fees.
Airport & Hotel Transfers
FROM TOCUMEN AIRPORT PTY
Main Hotels:
- Dreams or Westin Playa Bonita / $65USD
- Riu Playa Blanca, Buenaventura Beach Resort / $120USD
- Boquete, Pedasi, Boca Chica / $399USD
Price includes
- Meet & Greet, private car, toll roads, country taxes.
- Private transportation with experienced drivers
- Worry-free reservation process. No deposit is required until the transfer is confirmed.
TripAdvisor Reviews
We took a 5 hour layover tour of Panama, we really enjoyed it. It turned out to be a private tour and our guide Rafael was very knowledgeable giving us the insights of Panama. We got a chance a to see the Big ships moving across Panama Canal. Rafael went about and beyond to give us the best tour of Panama. I would definitely recommend it.
Our round trip transfers with R & E were seamless. I had not used this company before but I plan to deal with them exclusively on future trips to Panama.
Rafeal's tour of Panama was exactly what we were looking for! Our friendly, knowledgeable guide met us on arrival and took us to the main sites of the city. He called ahead to the Canal to see when the boats were coming through and rushed over there first so we could see a freighter going through the locks. We learned so much and it was a very easy day.
Meet The Team
Manuel
He started working with us in 2013, and is very knowledgeable about all sightseeing in Panama.
Rafael
Rafael speaks Spanish & English and will assist you with your bookings.
Enrique Levy
Fully bilingual and experienced guide who really enjoy outdoor experiences
