Travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during this 8-hour tour of the Panama Canal. With your local guide, explore the canal by sea and on foot, viewing the ships passing through the locks and the variety of plant and animal life on the canal's shores. Explore Gatun Lake and Monkey Island, home to howlers, capuchins and tamarins. Stop at the Gatun Locks Visitor Center to get an overview of the canal's history through informative displays and exhibits. Eat a picnic lunch near the Gatun Dam before moving on to explore San Lorenzo National Park and Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking the Caribbean Sea. All activities, entrance fees, lunch and round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels are included.
Eat a picnic lunch near Gatun Dam
Explore the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific
See the native animal and plant life surrounding the canal and Gatun Lake
Visit San Lorenzo National Park and Fort San Lorenzo
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Panama Canal boat ride (90 minutes)
Entrance fees
Bottled water
Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
Small-group tour
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Due to heavy traffic, no free pickup from hotels located near Amador Causeway, Clayton (City of Knowledge) Playa Bonita. Separate transportation for the an extra charge
Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation
Departure & Return
Departure point
Pickup from centrally located Panama City hotels in the following areas: El CangrejoObarrioPunta PacificaSan FranciscoPunta PaitillaAvenida BalboaBella VistaCasco ViejoMarbellaFinancial DistrictEl DoradoBethania
Departure Time
7amHotel pickups commence prior to this time
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour or activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The tour starts in a very remote area and there will be no access to public restrooms until around 10:30am. There is a sheltered latrine available for women at the dock but it is very rustic.
Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.   Â
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 3 years
If you will be staying at a hotel area that is not on the list, please contact your local operator prior to booking your tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.