Private Tour
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
El Valle de Antón (or Anton Valley) is small town about 1.5 hours from Panama City. Known for its location in a crater of an extinct volcano, which has created a unique landscape, the town offers things to do here like sightseeing, visiting waterfalls and a zoo, hiking, photography, or simply enjoying being outside in the fresh air. Soak it all up on this day trip.
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Group rates available
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Entrance fees to zoo and waterfall
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
After hotel pickup in Panama City, begin your day trip to El Valle de Antón, located high in the mountains of Panama and perched at the base of the largest inhabited volcano crater in the world. Once a crater lake, this quiet village became home to native people from the surrounding mountains who have been here for thousands of years. Your tour includes a few stops, but you can choose which places to see and for how long. You may visit La Piedra Pintada, remnants of El Valle's pre-Columbian culture; these undeciphered petroglyphs lie below the crater formation La India Dormida. Hike to the top of the Sleeping Indian, as she is called, and take in the sweeping view of the surrounding mountains and valley below. You can also visit the zoo (El Nizpero) and the Orchid Center, or simply relax in a hammock with a glass of Panamanian beer (entrance fees, food, and drinks are at your own expense). Enjoy the spring-like climate, listen to the local birds, and breathe in the clean mountain air. On weekends, this quiet village comes to life as Panamanian weekenders arrive to enjoy El Valle's arts and crafts market, where locals and members of the Kuna Yala community sell their colorful goods. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stephen P,
Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
The guy did not show up and when I finally managed to contact him using a different phone number from the one on the Viator booking, he blamed Viator which he said has changed its payments policy making his trips financially unviable. I was left waiting for three hours from 6am in the hotel lobby and very disappointed not to have been able to take the trip as I had to fly home that evening. If he had let me know in advance that he was not running the tour, I could have booked an alternative, but he didn't . He said he phoned the hotel the previous evening to alert them, but the lobby team have no knowledge of such a call. I have used the Viator platform for many years with no problem and am very disappointed to have been let down by this particular operator "Go Anywhere Panama".
troyp630,
Mar 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a fantastic family trip to Valle de Anton! The drive from Panama City was easy, and the cool mountain air was a refreshing change. We explored the fascinating painted rocks (La Piedra Pintada), saw incredible wildlife at the zoo (El Nispero Zoo), and marveled at the colorful butterflies at the butterfly haven (Mariposario). The whole experience was a breath of fresh air, and we highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fun and educational getaway.
jfhc,
Jun 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
One of the best places to see in Panama, nature..peace...good food..good amazing views.The many places to see and enjoy are there waiting for you..something you better do .































144lt,
Dec 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had scheduled this trip last week while on my vacation to Panama. The company never contacted me to tell me when they were going to pick me up even after I emailed them and tried several times to contact them by phone both internationally and locally. Therefore this trip never occurred for me. Does this company even exist?
Seanna Z,
Jan 16, 2017
- Review from Viator
I highly recommend this tour! El Valle de Anton was breathtaking - quite a different experience from Panama City. The town itself was adorable, and the short hike to the waterfall gave one the feeling of being encased inside the jungle. The view looking down into the valley from one of the edge peaks was spectacular it gave some perspective as to what the outline of the extinct volcano would have looked like millions of years ago. I had a wonderful time visiting the wildlife preserve, even though I dont normally care for zoos this facility, which is in a lovely natural setting, was created to help rehabilitate animals and birds native to Panama, with the intent of releasing them back into the wild. My guide Tommy was excellent he was very knowledgeable, perfectly fluent in both English and Spanish, and very accommodating. As a female traveling alone, I really appreciated how trustworthy and respectful he was - I felt very at ease, and even like I had made a new friend! It was also so convenient to be picked up and dropped off right at your own hotel. I had done another tour with a different company where this service was not provided, and it made a huge difference. Moreover, when I mentioned my regret at not having time to see more of the Caribbean side of Panama during my trip, he said he could book a modified version of his San Lorenzo Fort excursion for me, a private tour specifically catered to my schedule I was flying out that afternoon. San Lorenzo fort is a gorgeous ruins in a spectacular location - right where the Chagres River meets the Caribbean Ocean. I was captivated and SO happy I didnt miss out on seeing it!

Operated by Go Anywhere Panama