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Select from one of the below 10 scenic Panama Canal hikes & treks  for 2026-2027. Do you prefer shorter walks or longer treks? Easy strolls or conquering the highest peaks? Panama Canal hiking and trekking trips range from 8 to 15 days in 2026. The Panama Canal hiking & trekking trip planners at Adventure Life can help choose the perfect hikes and then help you to customize them to make your own unique Panama Canal trekking experience. 
 

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Guests explore by zodiac cruise in Portobelo, Panama
from $6,150
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The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Explore Darien Jungle
  • Visit Portobelo Forts
  • Snorkel Pearl Islands
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Panama City / Panama City
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle cruise aboard National Geographic. Quest in Colon and explore Panama’s Pacific coast. Cruise Gatun Lake, hike Barro Colorado Island trails, and visit the Pearl Islands. Discover Darien National Park’s rainforest and culture, explore Punta Patiño Reserve, and return to Panama City.
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Tranquilo Bay indeed...
from $3,788
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Caribbean Adventure

Tranquilo Bay - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Hike into the jungle for a swim
  • Marvel at the Panama Canal
  • Snorkel, kayak, hike, or relax
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Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the Caribbean from Costa Rica to Panama on this 9-day land-based adventure tour. Whitewater rafting and rainforest exploration along Costa Rica's Pacuare River combine with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and snorkel & dive among the Caribbean reefs!
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Aerial view of the summit of Barú volcano, the tallest mountain in Panama at 3,474 meters high
from $3,276
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Discover Panama

8 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the lowland tropical forest
  • Bike, hike, zipline, raft or relax
  • See wildlife in natural habitats
  • Explore Tranquilo Bay
Activities
Ziplining, Biking
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day hotel-based tour of Panama takes you from metropolitan Panama City, through the lowland tropical forest of Soberania National Park, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, surfing, birding, and exploring Bocas del Toro & Tranquilo Bay, and finally to the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal.
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Ruins in Colon, Panama
from $13,300
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Costa Rica & Panama Coastal Expedition Cruise

Liberia Airport to Panama City - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
  • Explore Santa Rosa Wilderness
  • Visit Embera Cultural Village
  • Cross Panama Canal
  • Discover Guna Yala Islands
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Liberia / Panama City
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 15-day expedition cruise from Liberia, Costa Rica, to Panama City, Panama, aboard Safari Voyager. Explore remote national parks, tropical islands, vibrant reefs, and Indigenous communities while kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, and crossing the iconic Panama Canal on an unforgettable small-ship adventure.
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Panama City's Bridge of the Americas
from $11,495
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Panama and Costa Rica: Crossing the Canal

Panama City - San Jose - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Stroll historic Panama City
  • Experience the Panama Canal
  • Watch whales in Golfo Dulce
  • Explore the mangroves of Quepos
Starts / Ends
Panama City / San Jose
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 10-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson, navigating the Panama Canal and exploring Central America's rich ecosystems and vibrant local cultures. Experience the blend of impressive engineering and diverse wildlife amidst tropical environments.
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Panama Canal
from $5,772
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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Observe animals in their habitat
  • Kayak through magical mangroves
  • Transit the historical Panama Canal
  • Explore Gulf of Panama beaches
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,125
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Inland Costa Rica, the Panama Canal and Pearl Islands

San Jose to Panama - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Arenal Volcano exploration
  • Relax in Ecotermales hot springs
  • Pearl Islands snorkeling
  • Navigate the Panama Canal
Starts / Ends
San Jose / Panama City
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Arrive in San Jose, transfer to La Fortuna and start the 9-day land and sea adventure. Explore Arenal Volcano and rainforest trails. Fly to Panama City and embark National Geographic Quest. Kayak, hike, and cruise the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake, and Pearl Islands while snorkeling, exploring fortresses, and discovering tropical wildlife.
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Sloth sighting on a Costa Rica tour
from $16,095
EBD
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Costa Rica and The Panama Canal

San Jose - Panama City - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Discover Hacienda Doka
  • Hike Curu Wildlife Refuge
  • Tour Manuel Antonio Park
  • Navigate Golfo Dulce
Starts / Ends
San Jose / Panama City
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 12-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson, exploring the diverse coastlines of Costa Rica and Panama. Discover lush rainforests, vibrant marine life, and enjoy a daylight passage through the iconic Panama Canal.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,450
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Panama to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
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Panama City / Cartagena
Activity Level
Variable
Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.
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Look for unique birds and other wildlife in the rain forest!
from $12,965
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Natural Wonders, Engineering Marvels

Puntarenas - Colon - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud Spirit
  • Explore Nicoya Peninsula beaches
  • Visit Pearl Islands Discover Pea
  • Discover Marina Flamingo
  • Relax at Playa Panama
  • Sail through the Panama Canal
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Puntarenas / Colon
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the essence of “Pura Vida” on a 13-day Panama cruise from Puntarenas to Colon. Visit Punta Leona, Marina Flamingo, Playa Panama, Quepos, Puerto Jimenez, the Pearl Islands, and the San Blas Archipelago, exploring rainforests, beaches, & marinas while encountering diverse wildlife and witnessing the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal.
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