It is a long trip, with a 2.5-3 hour drive in one direction. Franklin the driver was there on time, the car was comfortable.
Portobelo is not a ruin that blows you away; unfortunately, it is not taken care of enough (although it is a UNESCO World Heritage site), but with the history of the port, it is definitely worth a stop.
Monkey Island is just a completely normal, unspectacular island where a monkey (supposedly there were 5, but 4 have already died) sits in a tree over the water, watches, and does not want your banana. So that part was worth zero if you have already seen monkeys in the wild.
The stop at the mangrove forest was nice, as was the drive through it.
Isla Mamey is not a beauty island, and you also pay approx. 60 USD for admission (family, 4). What was nice was that you could see colorful fish while snorkeling, so a nice pastime, but it costs approx. 60 USD.
Isla Grande was a disappointment for me; there were shipwrecks everywhere, trash lying around, and dilapidated houses. The island had definitely seen better days before... The lunch was good. The beach at the "hotel" was basic.
I would not book the trip again for the price.
事業者からの返答
Vielen Dank für tu ausführliche Bewertung. Es tut uns leid zu hören, dass diese Tour nicht deinen Erwartungen entsprochen hat. Diese Erfahrung zeigt auch, dass Geschmäcker sehr unterschiedlich sind: Viele Gäste schätzen gerade die Kombination aus Geschichte, Natur, Kultur, Schnorcheln und dem authentischen karibischen Charakter dieser weniger touristischen Orte.
Wie in der Beschreibung erwähnt, ist dies kein typischer „Luxus-Strandtag“, sondern eine abwechslungsreiche Tour, die verschiedene Facetten der Karibikküste Panamas zeigt – von Portobelo mit seiner Geschichte über die Mangroven bis zu den Inseln. Die lange Fahrt ist ebenfalls Teil der Route, um diese abgelegeneren Orte zu erreichen.
Wir bedauern, dass einige Stopps für dich weniger beeindruckend waren, freuen uns aber, dass dir die Fahrt, das Schnorcheln und das Mittagessen gefallen haben. Vielen Dank für dein Feedback.
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Cheryl_D
June 24, 2026 · via Viator
This is a good trip for...
We had wanted to visit the Caribbean side of Panama so we took this tour. This is a good trip for older folks as long as you can get in and out of a small boat. Great trip for families who want to swim. Would not recommend this for someone who uses a wheelchair. Daniel was a great guide. Very laid back and chill
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your review, Cheryl!
We're happy to hear you enjoyed exploring Panama's Caribbean coast and that Daniel helped make the day enjoyable with his relaxed and friendly approach. We also appreciate you pointing out that the tour is best suited for guests who are comfortable boarding small boats, as this helps future travelers know what to expect.
We're glad you had a good experience and hope we'll have the opportunity to earn that fifth star on your next adventure with us! 🌴😊
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Eduardo_R
May 31, 2026 · via Viator
Wonderful
Very good! The guide Mario was fabtastico! I recommend muiyo travel with it, I will repeat the next time you are in Panama. Super attentive!!! I will ecommend all my friends!
事業者からの返答
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação tão gentil! 😊 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você teve uma experiência maravilhosa e que o Mario tornou o passeio ainda mais especial com sua atenção e dedicação. Seu feedback e recomendação significam muito para nós! Será um prazer recebê-lo novamente na sua próxima visita ao Panama
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Cathia_P
April 30, 2026 · via Viator
Have a nice excursion
Long drive from Panama City. Our guide was friendly but having made 2 days later the San Blas we find better this outing.
事業者からの返答
Merci pour votre retour, Cathia.
Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la journée et le guide. En effet, le trajet peut être un peu long depuis Panama City. Chaque destination offre une expérience différente, et San Blas a un charme très particulier.
Merci d’avoir partagé votre ressenti et d’avoir voyagé avec nous.
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Susan_G
May 28, 2025 · via Viator
Our Panama Day trip with Daniel
If you are lucky enough to have Daniel as your tour guide you are in for a real treat. The day was magical from the "Love Tunnel" to the beaches - Mamey was the best!. The lunch was even a special - going to a local cafe for real Panamanian food. Daniel was amazing - I would recommend this day trip to anyone looking for a true Panama experience.
事業者からの返答
Hi Susan. Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🌟 We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a magical day and that Daniel made your experience truly unforgettable. He's a fantastic guide who’s passionate about sharing the beauty and culture of Panama, and he’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words.
From the “Love Tunnel” to the stunning beaches — especially Mamey — and finishing with a delicious local lunch, it sounds like the perfect day! We’re so glad you got to enjoy the authentic side of Panama with us.
Thank you for recommending the tour — it means a lot! We’d love to welcome you back anytime for more adventures.
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lavecchiaw2021
May 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
An Experience to Remember!
This excursion had it all! My husband was looking for beautiful beaches and I wanted some local history. This tour gave us the combination to satisfy each of our interests and more. We got to swim and enjoy 3 amazing beaches and swim through the mangroves. We got up close to feed the spider monkeys and have a delicious lunch before ending our day. Our tour guide Mario, was so patient and knowledgeable with all of the questions we asked. He’s young, but filled with a wealth of knowledge about the history of Portobello and Panama in general. Our driver and the captain of boat were so warm and inviting. They took excellent care of all of our transportation needs. We would definitely recommend anyone visiting Panama to take this tour to get all of what you need: history, beaches, food and fun!
事業者からの返答
Thanks so much for sharing this! It sounds like you both got exactly what you were hoping for — a great mix of beautiful beaches and some real insight into local history. That’s exactly what we love to hear.
Mario will really appreciate your kind words. He might be young, but he’s incredibly passionate about what he does and always brings a lot of energy (and knowledge) to the experience. We’re also glad to hear our driver and boat captain made you feel comfortable — they’re the kind of people who treat guests like friends.
Thanks again for the recommendation. We’d love to have you back anytime you’re in Panama!
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May 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Very expensive excursion
I thought it was super expensive for what we did. Spending time on a couple of islands is not worth about €300 a couple. Besides paying us for food and paying the boatman part of it. If we had done it on our own give us €60 per person at most
事業者からの返答
Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir tu opinión. Lamentamos saber que la experiencia no cumplió con tus expectativas en relación al precio. Nuestro objetivo es ofrecer un servicio completo, seguro y sin complicaciones, que incluye transporte autorizado con chófer profesional desde Ciudad de Panamá, lo cual implica más de 3 horas de viaje por trayecto, gasolina costosa y peajes de carretera. Además, coordinamos toda la logística con las comunidades locales, garantizando el acceso a islas remotas y un acompañamiento cercano durante todo el recorrido.
Apreciamos sinceramente tus comentarios, ya que nos ayudan a seguir mejorando y a ofrecer la mejor relación calidad-precio posible a nuestros futuros viajeros.
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famousserge
January 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Totally exotic
In nature, with animals
Beautiful water
You have to drive a bit to get there compared to Panama City, but it's definitely worth it
事業者からの返答
Merci pour votre retour ! Rien ne vaut une escapade en pleine nature, entouré d’animaux et d’eaux magnifiques. Le trajet peut être un peu long, mais nous sommes ravis que vous ayez trouvé l’expérience à la hauteur. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une autre aventure inoubliable ! 😊🌿🌊
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Airen C
December 26, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was an amazing excursion, a semi private tour averaging between 11-12 hours. Ana Lorena was amazing, knowledgable, and passionate. All of the tour was excellent, but the highlight for my group was swiming in the natural pool within the mangroves. Overall this was an excellent way to explore Colon and the surrounding areas.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and swimming in the natural pool. We'll pass your praises to Ana Lorena. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
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Katrece_H
September 8, 2024 · via Viator
Beach hop
The freshwater pool and feeding the monkey was nice. However the tour was a little too long for our taste.
事業者からの返答
Hi Katrece, thanks for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the pool and monkey feeding. We’ll consider your comments on the tour length for future improvements.
