Panama Canal Tour: Aguas Clara Locks & Rainforest

Experience the wonders of Aguas Claras on this tour, featuring the new locks of the Panama Canal and the natural beauty of San Lorenzo Park. Witness the transit of mega-ships and explore the rainforest and historic fort.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fort San Lorenzo - Visit the remarkable fort located at the mouth of the Chagres River.
  • Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara - Witness the new set of locks, constructed in 2016, in full operation for the world’s largest ships.
  • Fort Sherman - Pass by the former military base at Fort Sherman and enjoy a lunch stop at The Dock restaurant in…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Other
  • Other
Additional Information

This journey highlights the Nuevo Juego de Esclusas in Aguas Claras, positioned on the Caribbean end of the canal and established in 2016 as a segment of the renowned Panama Canal expansion. It was designed for accommodating the enormous vessels, known as new Panamax, navigating through the Panama Canal.
Our itinerary includes a stop at the visitor…

Location
Fort San Lorenzo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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859okm
Apr 11, 2025
A great trip with great people and many impressions of Panama - It was a great trip, Roderik with whom we were traveling explained everything to us great. In the end we were still with him in a local restaurant, which was a great conclusion. Always happy to. Thank you
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Julie_h
Apr 10, 2025
We had a private tour to... - We had a private tour to the Panama locks, fort and then lunch in Colon. Bill, our driver/tour guide, was friendly, informative, was able to answer any questions we had, and was fun to be around. Our only negative was that the meeting instructions were not clear and we were unable to find our transportation. The tour director I spoke with was very helpful and was able to connect us with our driver after an hour. However, the excursion was fabulous, and more than made up for the rocky start. I would recommend, though, that clearer meeting instructions be given for this excursion.
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Alemh2025
Jan 26, 2025
Opinion - Excellent tour, guide Archie knows too much, is very attentive and full of information. It is a different part of Panama, as a personal opinion it is better to see the canal in colon than in miraflores
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Patrick_c
Dec 26, 2024
Dependable company - Everything went as planned. Guide was very knowledgeable and took time to discuss the history of the region.
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Jessicacq5483xw
May 29, 2024
The best option to visit the Panama Canal. - Roderic recommended that we visit the Panama Canal from the Agua Clara locks, we asked him for his opinion and as a great expert he told us that this area was unmissable and without a doubt it was the best to take the advice of someone expert, the tour was very enjoyable and The guide's attention was undoubtedly wonderful, I insist that the experience begins from the moment you book, they are aware and giving the best possible service. Thank you so much!!!!
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Tamaralz2218ty
Oct 6, 2023
Great Experience - I really enjoyed this tour! Roderick was the best and very relatable! He was very informative about the history of San Lorenzo Fort and the Canal. If would definitely book another tour with this company. I felt safe traveling through Panama as well. We also ate at a local restaurant and the food was fantastic. I wish I could have taken the restaurant back to New York with me, hence why I bought their hot sauce! I had such a great time! Thank you for making this a memorable trip!
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Gyongyike_k
Nov 5, 2022
I really enjoyed this... - I really enjoyed this tour, San Lorenzo and the Panama Canal was interesting to see. Tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable.
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Stanley_s
Oct 12, 2022
Necessary tour with great guide - This tour is a must when visiting Panama. Ok was get a Pacific locks tour, just take Uber. But you need this tour for Caribbean looks, rain forest, and Fort San Lorenzo. Don't rent a car and try it yourself unless you are an extremely aggressive driver. Roderick is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable, articulate, and a great guy.
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Ricardosancheze
Oct 12, 2024
The Panama Canal - Ultimately a marvel of engineering, nature gives Panama the creation of the locks to form the Panama Canal, large ships transiting between the Pacific Sea and the Atlantic Sea, and vice versa, seeing the operation of the locks grows your understanding of the capacity of the human mind
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From $135
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).