Traveler Reviews

• Jeffrey_w 05-Nov-2022

  This tour was a lot of fun - I think part of that is due to how organized and well executed the tour operators were, but also out of pure luck. I appreciate our driver Miguel and his ability to get us to see everything in a compacted amount of time, not to mention his ability to navigate the sometimes crazy traffic of Panama City! Once we arrived at Gamboa Forest, we were handed off to a separate tour guide who accompanied us on the boat (I don’t believe she was employed by the same tour company, but they probably work closely together). We got really lucky because we saw a LOT of animals - monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, even bats! It was really cool! But I think it’s a crapshoot as to what you will actually see - and not within the control of the tour operator, of course. Nature does what it wants, when it wants :-). Still, is it worth it to spend a few hours cruising around Gatun Lake, likely seeing some huge ships passing through the Canal as you motor onwards? Most definitely! The sloths were sooooooo cute <3 Those animals are adorable - we even saw one in the jungle high up in the trees. The sloth sanctuary, frog pond, butterfly garden - all a pleasure! My group was also really cool - everyone got on really well, and were quite talkative with one another. That part is also a crapshoot - but in general, when I do these tours, I have good group experiences - all depends on what you bring and the energy you give off. Lunch was surprisingly very good and well executed - I was honestly expecting something a bit less quality (since it’s included) but I have to say I was happy with the presentation. It’s a buffet style restaurant with a beautiful view of the river. Something for everyone, so vegetarians / vegans, etc. should be well accommodated. Be aware that your drop off / completion time may exceed what is estimated. I didn’t get back to hotel for almost 2 hours past the estimation, mostly due to traffic and diversions, but also because our group took a little longer at some sites, and we needed to corral everyone together back to the bus. This in no way detracts from the overall experience, mind you - it’s still worth it! But I recommend planning around the drop off time - give yourself at least 2 hours past what is estimated, in case you want to make dinner plans or something later. Overall - a lot of fun, and I recommend it!

• Ivanyla_v 29-Oct-2022

  Truly an amazing experience. The tour is worth every dollar and our guide was terrific!. Recommend without a doubt!

• 341brieannac 23-Aug-2022

  The staff at Panamazing were fantastic. We met Shevonnie at Dreams Playa Bonita, and she helped my friend and I plan two tours for our 25 person group. She was so patient and very accommodating. The tour guides, Roberto, and Sierra were just wonderful. Very knowledgeable, and we had a great time with them. Joseph was also very kind to us as he helped us arrange a quick tour before our group made our way to the airport. The Panamazing team helped make our trip wonderful

• Arturoflrs 05-Aug-2022

  Muy padre todo, el resort te hace sentir en medio de la selva, la comida que nos dieron muy rica y la atencion del personal de Panamazing de 10

• F1427cujordant 28-Jul-2022

  I would definitely say this tour is the absolute best one I’ve done in Panama! During my vacation here, I went on tours with 4 different Panama tour companies and this one is by far the best around!! This is one of the more pricey tours but it’s worth every dollar. The boat ride was awesome and we had a great tour guide who was very informative but funny and personable as well. We saw lots of wildlife and the boat captain even made sure we got the chance to hear the howler monkeys. The aerial tram gave us a great view of the rainforest and we were lucky enough to have our tour guide ride in the same tram as us so she taught us about some of the trees on our way up. The observation tower gave us a great view over the river and rainforest and was easy to climb since it consisted of ramps instead of stairs. After that we got a guided walk through the frog exhibits, the butterfly garden and the sloth sanctuary. The exhibits were pretty cool and we got some great butterfly pictures! The sloths are adorable and there is someone standing in the exhibit who tells you all about them while you watch them get fed some flowers. At the end we got some time to stop in the gift shop. We had lunch at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort which had amazing views. We were lucky to have lunch during a storm and got to watch the storm roll in over the river with the mist in the background. The lunch is 5 star with a large buffet and fancy desserts! You definitely won’t leave hungry! Our guide then took us out to get some pictures of the view from the restaurant deck. Such a great tour and I would highly recommend!! So worth the money!

• Chrissie_k 02-Jul-2022

  We were disappointed in this tour. We spent two full hours riding in the van picking up the rest of the group before finally getting to our destination (the marina) where we had to wait an additional 20 minutes for the captain and other passengers for the boat ride. The boat ride was okay, the guide was good and we saw some monkeys and bats, but that’s about it. We then went to the tram/lookout which was also okay but no wildlife. Finally the sloth exhibit was okay but we weren’t made aware to also go to the frog and butterfly exhibits so we missed those. Finally, the drive back to our hotel was painfully slow due to traffic- thankfully the guide agreed to drop us off first since we had been in the van the longest, so we got back around 3pm (we were picked up at 7am). More guidance and less waiting around would have improved this experience.

• Floyd_j 26-Jun-2022

  It was a great tour! Miguel was awesome and the rainforest and boat ride were a wonderful experience.

• Richard_b 31-May-2022

  Nice guides, diverse experience, and excellent lunch on the river. Also, our driver Nelson with the tour company Panamazing, was awesome!

• Angela_g 19-May-2022

  The tour was great! Very comprehensive and the guide was super knowledgeable. I would recommend to others.

• Veronica_f 16-Apr-2022

  Amazing! Our tour guide were very knowledgable and went out of their way to help me out with a time crunch I had. This was definitely the best experience for someone who us more interested in the local flora and fauna of Panama, but also does not like heat and humidity. 10/10 would definitely recommend and book with them any day