El Valle Enchantment Private Tour
Starting from $125/pers$159/pers
Discover the lush landscapes and vibrant wildlife and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this picturesque valley.
Located inside the crater of an ancient stratovolcano dormant for 13 000 years. This charming small town is nestled in the largest continuously inhabited volcano caldera in the world. On this tour you will visit:
The El Valle Visitors Center
This visitors center seeks to revalue the history, culture and natural environment of El Valle de Antón. It provides interactive information on the history of the volcano, the town and its ancestors.
The El Valle local market
A typical Panamanian market where locals purchase their basic needs such as fresh fruit & vegetables. There is also a section where you can purchase various local crafts and souvenirs.
Cerro de la Cruz
It offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding valley, lush landscapes, and unique wildlife. The hike to the top is moderately challenging and suitable for adventurers looking to experience nature and get some exercise.
You will also have the opportunity to experience 2 other activities (additional fees for entrance apply):
Butterfly Haven
A butterfly flight house of 2100 square feet with around 800 live butterflies to admire as well as a life cycle exhibit to enjoy.
Chorro Macho & Natural Pool
Chorro El Macho is one of the most popular attractions in El Valle de Antón, known for its stunning waterfall and natural pool. This site is perfect for those looking to experience the natural beauty and tranquility of Panama. (Optional Zipline available contact us for more information)
El Valle offer a lot of other activites such as:
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- Piedra Pintada
Take a walk through the jungle to this volcanic stone, located on the way up to La india dormida, it is one of the enigmatic attractions of El Valle de Antón. Partly because of its large size and partly because of its pre-Columbian petroglyphs. The symbols carved into the rock have uncertain meaning; some indicate that it is a map of the area, others say that they are religious symbols and others think that it is a harvest calendar. This is not the only stone with petroglyphs in El Valle de Antón, but it is the largest and most popular.
- Piedra Pintada
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- Orchid Conservation Center
Association of Producers of Orchids from el Valle and Cabuya, also known as APROVACA, is an orchid conservation center. They display over 100 beautiful orchids, most of which are native to Panama. It is one of the few places where Panama’s national flower, the Holy Spirit orchid, is grown. In the greenhouse dedicated exclusively to preserving this endangered flower, every plant that grows has a sponsor. In the garden you can see many other unique species of orchids, such as the Vanilla orchid (vanilla is actually an orchid!), Slipper orchids, Oncidium, and many miniature species. It is an incredible place to learn about the rich and unique flora of Panama.
- Orchid Conservation Center
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- El Níspero Zoo
One of the most popular attractions in El Valle de Antón, this zoo has more than 90 species of animals and a wide variety of native and exotic plants. In El Níspero you can find animals such as monkeys, toucans, ostriches, and even jaguars. It is an ideal plan to go with the little ones in the house.
- El Níspero Zoo
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- Amphibian Conservation Center
EVACC is a Panamanian non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of amphibians that are in danger of extinction, including the famous golden frog. The mission of this foundation is to conserve amphibians, educate the public on how they can help, and raise awareness about the plight of frogs throughout the world. Visit the center to see the golden frogs and learn more about Panama’s incredible variety of frogs.
- Amphibian Conservation Center
If you would like to add any of these activites to your tour of swap an included activity contact us.
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Days availables
Everyday exept Tuesday
(some activites might not be open everyday)
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Pick up time and Duration
Pick up time: 8am
Duration: 9h
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Included
- Hotel pick up (Panama City only)
- Transportation
- Guide
- Entrance fees to the Visitors Center
- Bottled water
- Taxes
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Not included
- Tickets to activites
- Lunch / Meals
- Gratuities
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What to bring
- Passports of all passengers (mandatory)
- Hat / Cap / Sunglasses
- Shoes with good grip for outdoors & trails.
- Sandals, swimsuit and towel for the natural pool (optional).
- Light & comfortable clothes
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Difficulty
- Level: Easy-Moderate
- Details: Moderate walking (2h to 3h), involves rocky paths and a small suspended bridge
- Suggested age: 3+
Reservation
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Notes
- This private tour provides a fully personalized and exclusive travel experience tailored to the individual or group’s specific interests and preferences, with a dedicated guide and no other participants.
- This tour must be booked at least 2 days in advance of the tour date.
- Kids 0-5yo are always free
- Cancellation terms and conditions
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Great El Valle tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgable, helpful and fun! Having a private, customizable tour made it so much easier and relaxing to see the sites at our own pace. El Valle is absolutely gorgeous. Danny organized everything and was super responsive when booking. Really happy with every aspect of this tour.
Stacey D.
Date of experience: July 2023 | From: Tripadvisor
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Amazing Personalized Tour. We had an amazing time with our guide. The whole day was personalized to our needs and preferences. An amazing day.
Michael B.
Date of experience: February 2023 | From: Tripadvisor
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