* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Be part of the most complete and detailed experience in which you will learn all the secrets of the Panama Canal from the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic Coast in a single day!
We will share with you in depth all the details of the operation of the ships that pass through the historic Miraflores Locks, Pedro Miguel Locks, Gatun Locks and the new and expanded Agua Clara Lock.
In addition, you will be in emblematic places such as: the gigantic Atlantic Bridge (with a world record for the longest four-lane concrete cable-stayed bridge), the Gatun Dam and the great Gatun Lake, the largest artificial reservoir of the time and... You will even see part of the construction of the French Canal!
This tour is completely private.
Come prepared with the best energy and let's go on an entertaining full-day adventure exploring the wonderful engineering of the Panama Canal!
We accept reservations from one person only
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Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Miraflores Visitors Center non-residents adults $17.22 minors $7.22. Residents $3 and $1.50
Agua Clara Visitors Center non-residents adults $10 minors $5. Residents $3 and $1.50
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
To plan the collection we will be communicating via
WhatsApp or by email.
Miraflores Visitor Center, Panama City, Panama We will go to the Miraflores Visitors Center where we will have the opportunity to see the 45-minute documentary about the Panama Canal, narrated by Morgan Freeman at the Imax theater, we will learn about the history and operation of this important and imposing construction and of course see the huge ships passing through the Miraflores locks.
This time includes the transfer to the Miraflores Locks. 150 minutes
299P+3M2, Calle Tobago, Panama From the Miraflores Locks we arrive at the Pedro Miguel Locks, this is the smallest lock built and very important since it levels the ships at the level of the snake cut, which is the most dangerous and complicated part of the transit of ships.
The time includes the transfer until you reach the Pedro Miguel Locks. 10 minutes
Colón, Panama Transfer time from Panama City to Colón. 90 minutes
Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara, Colon, Panama We arrive at the new Agua Clara Visitor Center, where we will have the opportunity to see the Expanded Canal, here we will be able to see the largest ships that pass through the Panama Canal, the Neopanamax. 90 minutes
835J+7G4 Puente Atlántico, Unnamed Road, Colón, Panama We pass through the new Atlantic Bridge that crosses the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal and joins Costa Arriba and Costa Abajo de Colón.
This bridge holds the world record as the four-lane concrete cable-stayed bridge with the longest visible span at 530 meters.
Represa de Gatún, Colón, Panama We cross the bridge and arrive at the Gatun Dam, which is extremely important for the operation of the Panama Canal. At the time it was built, it was the largest dam in the world next to the artificial Gatun Lake.
This time includes the transfer to the Gatun Dam 30 minutes
Panama City, Panama City, Panama We headed back to the city. 90 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
This tour in
Panama City
is organized by
Cositas De Panamá Tours
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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