The Best Organized Christmas & New Years Tours in Panama

Guided Group Tours, Vacation Packages, or Planned Itineraries

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Escape the ordinary this holiday season and embark on a Christmas and New Year's adventure to Panama like no other. We've done the research and analyzed all the guided and oganized organized tours, holiday packages, and tour packages to Panama bring you the absolute best guided experiences. Whether you're seeking enchanting traditions, thrilling activities, or a cultural exploration, these tours have it all. With our careful consideration of price, destinations, guest ratings, service, and activities, you can relax and enjoy the holiday season to the fullest on one of these fantastic organized tours. Panama is a fantastic destination because of the resorts, scuba diving & snorkeling, beaches, and family-friendly activities. So, let's find the perfect tour for your next trip below.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 3 Days, $449.00

  • 5 Days, $859.00

  • 8 Days, $1418.00
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The Best Christmas & New Years Tours through Panama

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Aborigen Tours 3 Days Start/End in Panama City 1 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in Panama.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

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Age Range: 2 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $150

This tour visits Panama City.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Aborigen Tours
Receptivo Aborigen Tours is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$449
on TourRadar

Organized by Aborigen Tours 5 Days Start/End in Panama City 2 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

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Age Range: 2 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $172

This tour visits Panama City, San Blas Islands, and Embera Village.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Aborigen Tours
Receptivo Aborigen Tours is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$859
on TourRadar

Organized by BM Tours 8 Days Start/End in Panama City 1 Destinations
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

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Age Range: 10 to 65
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $177

This tour visits Panama City.

  • Wildlife
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Fully Guided

By BM Tours
BM Tours is a smaller international tour company with trips to 6 countries, including Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. Traveling with BM Tours provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 14 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$1,418
on TourRadar

Organized by Responsible Travel South America 9 Days Start/End in Panama City 3 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

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Age Range: 8 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 99
Price per Day: $221

This tour visits Panama City, San Blas Islands, Bocas Del Toro, and Boquete.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Responsible Travel South America
Ecuador Galapagos Travels is a smaller international tour company with trips to 8 countries, including Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$1,990
on TourRadar

Organized by Aborigen Tours 11 Days San Jose to Panama City 7 Destinations
  • On Sale: 10% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in Panama.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Culture Lovers

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Age Range: 2 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $149

This tour visits San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo, Sixaola, Bocas Del Toro, and Panama City.

  • Wildlife
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided
  • Partially Guided

By Aborigen Tours
Receptivo Aborigen Tours is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,825 $1,643
on TourRadar

Organized by Intrepid Travel 12 Days San Jose to Panama City 6 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in Panama.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 15 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $146

This tour visits San Jose, Sarapiquí, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Bocas Del Toro, Boquete, and Panama City.

  • Wildlife
  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Intrepid Travel
Intrepid specializes in small-group adventure travel with a strong focus on sustainable tourism and authentic experiences. They cater to different travel styles, from budget-friendly backpacking-style tours to premium small-group adventures.



$1,755
on TourRadar

Organized by Journaway 13 Days Bogota to Panama City 4 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 15
Price per Day: $178

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Partially Guided

By Journaway



$2,312
on TourRadar

Organized by Bamba Travel 4 Days Start/End in Panama City 3 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in Panama.
  • Independence: immerse yourself in the culture with self guided travel.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • Nature Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 3.8 rating

Age Range: 10 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 20
Price per Day: $111

This tour visits Panama City, Guna Yala, and San Blas Islands.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Beach
  • Family
  • Self-Guided

By Bamba Travel
Bamba Travel is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$442
on TourRadar

Organized by Aborigen Tours 7 Days Start/End in Panama City 2 Destinations
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Independence: immerse yourself in the culture with self guided travel.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.0 rating

Age Range: 3 to 95
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $201

This tour visits Panama City, Bocas Del Toro, Taboga Island, and Gamboa.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Self-Guided

By Aborigen Tours
Receptivo Aborigen Tours is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,409
on TourRadar

Organized by Aborigen Tours 7 Days Start/End in Panama City 3 Destinations
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.0 rating

Age Range: 2 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $296

This tour visits Panama City, Gamboa, Pearl Islands, Taboga Island, Colon, and San Blas Islands.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family

By Aborigen Tours
Receptivo Aborigen Tours is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$2,069
on TourRadar

Why does Panama appeal to holiday travelers?

Panama is a magical destination at Christmas, with cultural activities and charming holiday traditions. Holiday tours offer an amazing opportunity to dive into the best sights in a convenient way at an affordable price. You'll travel stress-free while creating amazing memories.

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How much do Christmas & New Years Tours in Panama cost?

The average daily price of Christmas & New Years Tours in Panama is $189 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Christmas & New Years Tours in Panama here.


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$189
Average Price Per Day
12
Tours Analyzed
4.5
Average Rating
7
Tour Companies
36
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Christmas & New Years Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer Christmas & New Years tours in Panama. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Aborigen Tours

Receptivo Aborigen Tours is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Argentina, Chile, Turkey, and Egypt. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.

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Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel logo Intrepid Travel is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Australia, Thailand, Tanzania, and Italy. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, wine tasting, snorkelling, kayaking, cooking classes, island hopping, white water rafting, surfing, horse riding, whale watching, and bird watching.

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Bamba Travel

Bamba Travel is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Peru, Mexico, Brazil, and Bolivia. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as island hopping, camping, whale watching, surfing, snorkelling, kayaking, and wine tasting.

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BM Tours

BM Tours is a smaller international tour company with tours to 6 countries, including Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. Traveling with BM Tours provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 14 people. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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Christmas & New Years Destinations in Panama

Wondering where christmas & new years tours visit in Panama? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in Panama include Panama City, Bocas Del Toro, Boquete, Colon, and Chitre.


Christmas & New Years Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

If you're debating whether to plan your trip solo or join a guided tour, take some time to reflect on the pros and cons of both options.

Pros
  • Festive itineraries tailored to holiday themes.
  • All logistics and planning are handled for you.
  • Opportunities to visit famous Christmas markets or New Year's events.
  • Enjoy local holiday traditions with expert guidance.
  • Group activities bring a festive, social atmosphere.
  • Stress-free transportation and accommodation arrangements.
  • Special holiday meals or treats are often included.
  • Learn cultural insights about Christmas traditions from locals.
Cons
  • Less flexibility to customize activities or schedules.
  • Group dynamics may not suit everyone.
  • Strict timelines might reduce leisure time.
  • Limited opportunities for private family moments.
  • Some holiday traditions might feel commercialized.


Pros
  • Customize your itinerary to suit your family’s preferences.
  • Greater flexibility in choosing destinations and activities.
  • Spend holiday moments in private or intimate settings.
  • Freedom to experience lesser-known holiday events or markets.
Cons
  • Time-consuming to research holiday events and accommodations.
  • Must handle transportation and logistics yourself.
  • Higher prices and limited availability during peak season.
  • Risk of missing popular events without advance booking.
  • Requires extra effort to balance relaxation with activities.
  • Unexpected weather or closures can disrupt plans.
  • Harder to fully relax when managing all the details.


Which is cheaper?

Is traveling independently less expensive than taking guided Christmas & New Years tours? The answer isn't straightforward. Guided tours often include services like hotels, transportation, meals, entry tickets, guides, and activities, all of which you would need to arrange and pay for individually if traveling on your own. To determine the cost difference, you'd need to compare the total cost of the tour package with the cost of booking everything separately. You may prefer a less expensive hotel or splurge on dining, so the cost of a tour could either save you money or cost you more. Be sure to review what's included in the tour package before making your comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

More Tour Options

See also The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Panama, The Best Wildlife Tours to Panama, The Best Historical Tours in Panama, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Panama, The Best 2-Week Tours in Panama, The Best Bicycle Tours in Panama, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Panama, The Best Adventure Tours to Panama, The Best Eco Tours in Panama, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Panama, The Best Cultural Tours in Panama, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Panama, The Best Tours Under $1000 in Panama, The Best Budget Tours to Panama, or The Best Tours for Seniors to Panama for more tour ideas. With so many options, there's a guided tour or vacation package for every type of traveler.

Also, if you're departing from a specific destination, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Panama City, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Panama City, or The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City for more package tour options.

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