Panama Layover Tours
from Tocumen Airport (PTY)

We recommend a minimum of 5–6 hours of layover or stopover time for our Express Canal Tour and the Old Town & Panama Sign Tour. If you have 7 hours or more, the Panama City Layover Tour — Canal, Old Town & City Skyline is a better fit. Not sure? Send us your flight times and we'll tell you exactly what's possible.

If your departure flight is delayed, we can extend your tour at $20 per additional hour, subject to guide availability. We monitor your flight in real time throughout the tour — if we notice a delay we'll let you know immediately and offer to extend. Either way, you'll never be left scrambling.

Yes, always. If your layover tour includes a stop at the Panama Canal, the entrance ticket ($17.22 USD per person) is included in the tour price — no hidden fees, no surprises at the door. The price you see is the final price you pay.

We generally require at least 48 hours notice to guarantee availability. That said, if you've just landed, send us a WhatsApp message with your flight details and we'll check immediately if we can accommodate you.

Your guide will be waiting at Terminal 2, Arrivals, Door 17 at Tocumen International Airport (PTY), holding a "Panama Vibes" sign. Just walk out and we'll be right there. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you all the meeting details.

Our layover tours are private by default — your vehicle and guide are exclusively for your group. This means we can adapt the pace, timing, and route entirely around your schedule. You're never waiting for other passengers or stuck on a fixed group itinerary.

Free cancellation up to 12 hours before your tour with a full refund, no questions asked. If your connecting flight is cancelled or rerouted, just let us know and we'll handle the refund or reschedule immediately.

Yes — most international travelers can leave Tocumen Airport (PTY) during a layover with a valid passport. Citizens of the US, Canada, UK, EU, and most Latin American countries do not require a visa to enter Panama. We recommend confirming your entry requirements before booking. If you're unsure, contact us with your passport details and we'll help you check.

A layover is typically a short connection under 24 hours, while a stopover usually implies an intentional break of 24 hours or more. At Panama Vibes we run tours for both — whether you have 5 hours between flights or you've deliberately scheduled a night in Panama City. All tours include private airport pickup, expert local guides, and your gate return guaranteed.

Booking directly with Panama Vibes means operator rates with no third-party commission markup. Same award-winning guides, same private vehicle, same back-on-time guarantee — but with direct WhatsApp access to our team before, during, and after your tour. Every direct booking helps us reinvest in our guides and service quality.