Panama City in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Panama City covers the canal, jungle and islands. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Panama — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: canal & old town
2Day 2: jungle & monkeys
3Day 3: San Blas or Emberá
4City, jungle & islands

Day 1: canal & old town

The Miraflores Locks and Casco Viejo.

Day 2: jungle

A Gatún Lake monkey-island safari.

Day 3: islands or Emberá

San Blas paradise or an Emberá village.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Panama City — prices per person.

Panama City

Transit partiel du canal de Panama

4.1(479)·7 heures

à partir de$150/ personne

via Viator

Panama City in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Panama City?

Three days is ideal — the canal and old town on day one, a jungle safari on day two, and a San Blas islands trip or Emberá village on day three, covering the city, nature and culture.

What is the best day trip from Panama City for 3 days?

San Blas is the most idyllic, the Emberá village the most cultural, and Gatún Lake the best for wildlife; all reward your time.

How do I plan a 3-day Panama City itinerary?

Spend day one on the canal and old town, day two on the jungle, and day three on San Blas or an Emberá village, booking the popular tours ahead.