Panama Travel Agents

Our trip was amazing from start to finish. Eric was a fabulous driver, and navigated the congested Panama City traffic like a pro. Victor, our tour guide in the Panama City area, was friendly and informative. He provided lots of information on the areas we visited, and even worked in some time for me to do some shopping (which is a must). Carlos, our tour guide in El Valle de Anton was friendly and very informative. I liked listening to his history of the area and the evolution of natural landmarks over time, and the preservation ideas being considered for the future. We saw monkeys and sloths in the trees, and lots of beautiful birds. The Golden Frog Inn was my favorite of our accommodations. I tried ceviche for the first time, and I liked it. I tried an electric bike for the first time and after the first mile I wanted to buy one for myself. Whether we were hiking in a forest, on a boat ride, swimming in the blue waters, or walking around town, everything was enjoyable. The catamaran cruise to end the week was perfect - great music, great food, beautiful views, friendly people, and time at the beach. Thank you to KimKim Travel and your partner in Panama, Gapa Travel, for all of your efforts.

Magalie,
I would echo John’s comments to a very large degree.

Our driver Eric was great. Punctual, personable, and able to navigate the chaos they call traffic with ease.

Victor was personable, knowledgable, informative, and willing to tailor our outings to our wishes.

Carlos knew the area well and obviously had a real connection to it as he provided information about El Valle de Anton.

I enjoyed the trip through the locks a great deal. It was fascinating to watch the operation.

The accommodations were all nice. Though John and Sharon were stuck on the second floor of the Playa Bonita with a very obstructed view. It would have been much better had they been up on the 16th floor near us with a clear view of the canal entrance.

The trip excursions were all enjoyable and provided a wide range of experiences and different areas of Panama.

The only thing that might have assisted us and provided a better journey was more clear descriptions of what we would be doing. There were times where we were uncertain if we would need to bring our swim wear or not.

Overall, a very nice trip that was efficient in connections, informative as to the area, and very enjoyable.

Regards
Ken

Our trip to Panama was wonderful and exceeded my expectations! We had a phenomenal driver, Eric, who skillfully navigated the busy Panama City traffic. Our main guide, Victor was very personable, knowledgeable and informative. He went out of his was to ensure that our trip was memorable and meaningful. I especially enjoyed his candor and sense of humor. The Zen Panama hotel was very modern and the location was in a lively neighborhood with great restaurants and easy access to the Metro. Carlos, our guide in El Valle de Anton was very friendly, knew the area well and gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants. He lead us on a very enjoyable e-bike tour. The Golden Frog Inn and the grounds were stunning! It truly felt like a slice of paradise. Our final hotel, the Playa Bonita was a beautiful gated resort. The accommodations, restaurants and pools were all very nice and we enjoyed our stay. The highlight of our trip was the Red Cat catamaran tour. Jumping into and swimming in the calm, clear Pacific Ocean was unbelievable! Of course the Panama Canal boat trip was a once in a lifetime experience and mingling with and observing the Panamanian people was very rewarding. This trip opened my eyes to the beautiful country and peoples of Panama. I highly recommend it to others.

Hotel Reviews

The Golden Frog Inn

El Valle de Antón

The Golden Frog Inn and grounds felt like a slice of paradise. The views from our balcony and the dining patios were stunning! I really enjoyed listening to the birdsong as we dined each day. I highly recommend the Golden Frog to anyone looking to get away from the city and enjoy nature.

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The beautiful foliage and views made the Golden Frog feel like a slice of paradise!

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The staff were very efficient and friendly. They were very patient with my very limited Spanish language skills.

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The grounds, common areas and individual rooms were well cared for, clean and comfortable.

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama Hotel

Playa Bonita, Panama Pacifico, Ciudad de Panama

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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Panama City

This was a very modern hotel in a lively neighborhood. The accommodations were very nice and the restaurant, bar and swimming pool very enjoyable. Easily walked to neighborhood restaurants, shopping and the Metro.

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Activity Reviews

Cultural Experience Dinner

Panama City

The Ceviche was amazing!

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The Ceviche was amazing!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everyone was very helpful, friendly and welcoming.

Transport

We had an amazing driver , Eric , who made us feel safe!

Portobelo Day Tour: Ruins, Beaches and Snorkel in Carribean waters

Panama

Enjoyable walk through the old town.

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Food

Excellent lunch!

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City Tour - Casco Viejo & Panama Canal

Panama City

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Panama Canal Ferry Adventure: Partial Panama Canal Tour

Panama City

Once in a lifetime experience! Pictures don’t do it justice…you have to see it for yourself.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everyone was very helpful and patient, especially with my very limited Spanish language skills. Everyone was very professional.

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Wildlife Sanctuaries and Panama Canal Boat Tour

Panama City

We really enjoyed the informative walk through the nature preserve and the boat ride. It was especially nice to eat a leisurely lunch on the boat, taking in the gorgeous surroundings. The monkey, birds and sloth sightings were fun!

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Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Taboga Island

Great experience! It was such a happy, relaxing time. Great music, drinks and dancing. The highlight was jumping into and swimming in the clear, calm Pacific Ocean! Unbelievable!

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Such a happy, relaxing time! Great music, drinks and dancing.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our personal guide on board the catamaran was very helpful and friendly. The entire staff/crew were very upbeat and helpful.

Transport

The catamaran itself was amazing. Surprisingly comfortable!

Guided E-Bike Tour in El Valle de Antón

Valle de Antón

The e-bike tour was a much welcomed chance to commune with the natural surroundings and get some exercise!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Carlos, our guide was terrific. He shared his love of the area and made the experience very positive.

Transport

First time on an e-bike and it made biking on steep roads a breeze! Highly recommend it!

Trip to the Pozo Azul Waterfall

Valle de Antón

Enjoyed being surrounded by the serenity of the forest. The birdsong and fragrant plants and waterfall were very pleasurable.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Carlos was a wealth of information and he truly loves this area. He made the experience impactful.

Transport

 The trip was wonderful.  
Our driver, Eric, was punctual and superb in the chaotic Panama City traffic.
Victor, our guide for the Panama City area was personable, helpful, knowledgeable, informative and went out of his way to make all our outings enjoyable. The Panama Canal tour, being able to travel through the locks was especially interesting. Carlos, our guide in El Valle de Anton, was friendly, knew the area well, gave us excellent suggestions on where to eat and made our stay there very enjoyable. We really enjoyed the E-Bike tour.
We would say the highlight of the trip was the Red Cat catamaran tour to Isla Taboga. Jumping off the catamaran into the Pacific was a thrilling experience. The water was so fresh and clear.
The trip's excursions exceeded our expectations.  Everything was very well organized and went as planned.

Hotel Reviews

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama Hotel

Playa Bonita, Panama Pacifico, Ciudad de Panama

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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Panama City

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The Golden Frog Inn

El Valle de Antón

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Activity Reviews

Panama Canal Ferry Adventure: Partial Panama Canal Tour

Panama City

Being to travel through the locks was especially interesting.

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Food

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Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Taboga Island

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City Tour - Casco Viejo & Panama Canal

Panama City

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Cultural Experience Dinner

Panama City

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Trip to the Pozo Azul Waterfall

Valle de Antón

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Panamanian Night Tour

Panama City

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Guided E-Bike Tour in El Valle de Antón

Valle de Antón

It was fun to tour Anton by bike.

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First time I rode an E-bike.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Carlos was an excellent guide

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Wildlife Sanctuaries and Panama Canal Boat Tour

Panama City

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Portobelo Day Tour: Ruins, Beaches and Snorkel in Carribean waters

Panama

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Our recent trip to Panama was so extremely well organized. Emily, our travel coordinator, did an excellent job and when there was an issue, she jumped in and got it fixed. We appreciated her communication with us along the way. Our trip started in Panama City and our tour guide Luis was EXCELLENT! He knew so much about everything and was open to answering all our questions and engaging in conversation about what was so special about his country. He took us to a wonderful restaurant in Old Town for lunch. Our driver, Luis #2, was always prompt and helpful. We appreciated both of them immensely. We really enjoyed the private boat tour with Luis in Gamboa. Being on the lake with the ships passing through the canal was a once in a lifetime experience. It exceeded our expectations. Boras del Toro was very laid back and the Isle of Colon boat tour with Miguel was amazing. We loved Starfish Beach. The food at the local restaurants in town was very good too, Our driver there was also prompt and went above and beyond to see that we were well taken care of. It was a nice way to wrap it all up before heading back home with a one night stay downtown with the rooftop bar overlooking the city. Our driver back to the airport was also prompt and courteous.

Hotel Reviews

Central Hotel Panama

Panama

Perfect location in the heart of Old Town. Beautiful hotel. Excellent breakfast.

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Tryp Panama Centro by Wyndham

Panama City

Clean, spacious room. Beautiful rooftop pool and bar.

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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa

Spacious room and bathroom. Loved the balcony with the hammock overlooking the rainforest. Hotel also had a beautiful lobby and nice food options.

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Tour Guide on the truck tour of local wildlife was very good, especially for a no cost option.

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Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort

Bocas del Toro

Hotel was probably an incredible resort at one time but is in need of some maintenance and cleaning. The attention to detail was not there. Pool water was not clean and pool and beach loungers were not comfortable. Room was musty but that resolved after a few hours of having the air conditioner on . Stains on the sofa fabric. Breakfast was good. We moved after one night.

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Not in the center of town but only a 10 minute drive away.

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Activity Reviews

Panama History and Cultural Experience

Panama City

Luis, our tour guide was exceptional!

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Rainforest boat tour

Gamboa

Exceeded expectations. Luis, our guide, again was exceptional. Between seeing the ships traversing the Canal on the lake and meeting some local wildlife up close and personal, it was a great way to transition from the city to the jungle.

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The best of Isla Colon and surroundings

Bocas del Toro

Seeing things from the water gives you a whole other perspective. We enjoyed both Bird Island and Starfish Beach!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

MIguel was an excellent boat operator and guide. We enjoyed being with him

Transport

Our driver had to deal with road closures due to construction. He would park and walk us to make sure we got to where we needed to be. The same experience in picking us up. I consider that excellent service!

Self guided day - Time at leisure in Panama City

Panama City

We were on our own and went to the Amador Causeway and rented bikes and rode up and down the causeway with the locals on the bike path. That was a lot of fun!