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Panama Canal Tour: Explore Original and Expanded Canals
5.0
7 Ratings
Colon
Explore Panama Canal’s old and new locks. Witness maritime marvels and understand their global trade impact on this exclusive private tour.
Explore Panama Canal’s old and new locks. Witness maritime marvels and understand their global trade impact on this exclusive private tour.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Agua Clara Visitor Center - Here, visitors can observe the impressive locks constructed in 2016, designed to accommodate the largest ships in the world.
- Atlantic Bridge - Visit the newest bridge over the Panama Canal and capture a stunning view of both the centennial and modern locks in one frame, along with the maritime city of Colon and the…
- Agua Clara Visitor Center - Here, visitors can observe the impressive locks constructed in 2016, designed to accommodate the largest ships in the world.
- Atlantic Bridge - Visit the newest bridge over the Panama Canal and capture a stunning view of both the centennial and modern locks in one frame, along with the maritime city of Colon and the Caribbean Sea.
- Miraflores Visitor Center - Experience this engineering marvel that revolutionized the maritime industry, brought to life by the United States and Panama. At the Miraflores Visitor Center, you can witness the Panama Canal in full operation.
- Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) - Constructed in 1913 using rocks from the Culebra Cut excavation during the Panama Canal’s construction, the Causeway connects Panama City with four islands: Naos, Perico, Culebra, and Flamenco. It offers a breathtaking view of the city and the ships awaiting entry into the Canal.
What's Included
- Live guide in English or Spanish
- Bottled water
- Live guide in English or Spanish
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
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- 22 dollars Entry tickets for Miraflores visitor center (adults) have to be purchased on-site
- 10 dollars entry tickets for agua clara visitor center (adults) have to be purchased on site
- Playa Bonita hotels ( Dreams and Westin ) pick up only - $20 /Round trip service $35
- Gratuities
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- 22 dollars Entry tickets for Miraflores visitor center (adults) have to be purchased on-site
- 10 dollars entry tickets for agua clara visitor center (adults) have to be purchased on site
- Playa Bonita hotels ( Dreams and Westin ) pick up only - $20 /Round trip service $35
Additional Information
This tour caters to canal enthusiasts who value the significant role these structures play in global maritime trade. The Panama Canal, Central America’s key waterway, has been a pivotal trade route since its opening in 1914 and saw further expansion in 2016. Participants will have the chance to closely examine both the original and expanded sections of…
This tour caters to canal enthusiasts who value the significant role these structures play in global maritime trade. The Panama Canal, Central America’s key waterway, has been a pivotal trade route since its opening in 1914 and saw further expansion in 2016. Participants will have the chance to closely examine both the original and expanded sections of the canal, appreciating their distinctions and observing the captivating process of ships navigating the locks.
- It will take 1 hour and 15 mins to get to the place where we are conducting the experience and another hour and 15 mins to bring you back to your hotel
Location
Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara
Unnamed Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Craig
Apr 2, 2025
Totally explains Panama Canal history and operations. - Very knowledgeable. Got to see total Canal system and learn some Panamanian culture. Was fortunate to see a few anteaters as well.
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Ronw001
Mar 20, 2025
Great time at one of my bucket list items - Julio, driver and guide, was outstanding. He showed up at the appointed time. And was exceptionally versed in all aspect of the Panama Canal. Got us to the Milfprd locks in time to see a
Major ship.pass through and then to he Atlantic side to Auga Clar lock to see another.ship pass through. The videos at Milford was outstanding. We had a trrndpus day with Julio.
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N5988vqalexr
Mar 8, 2025
Great experience - Excellent experience on the guided tour together with guide Charlie, you will really have a wonderful time. You will feel comfortable 👌
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S3320bmcarlosp
Feb 18, 2025
The big Ditch - The tour has been one of the best I have done. Archie was our guide and he knew a lot information about the Canal and surroundings related to it. I would definitely come back. Thank you -Also, I know behind Archie there are others working to make our experience unique and enjoyable and thank for those that coordinated other aspect behind the scene.
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450harperd
Jan 29, 2025
Travel with Roderick!!! It's worth it!!! - We went with Roderick and driver Oscar on a tour of the Panama Canal and Casco Viejo. We 100% recommend this tour to others. You HAVE TO see both the Pacific and Atlantic sides of the canal, as you can see the two different ways the locks work. Roderick was extremely knowledgeable and also funny, so the conversation flowed and we both learned a lot and were entertained. We also had very good timing - we did not have to wait in any lines and got to see both locks operating to move ships through the canal! We felt Roderick also gave us insights into Panamanian culture that we might not have had otherwise with another guide.
A really nice feature of the tour was that Roderick and Oscar were very flexible. We stopped for lunch once we were ready - everything was up to us!
The next time we visit Panama, we will contact Roderick again to do another one of his tours because we were very pleased.
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Nicolas11eme
Oct 29, 2024
Panama Canal - Beautiful day with our guide Aura. An unforgettable experience by his side. His kindness, availability and knowledge allowed us to enjoy the excursion and leave with a wonderful memory of this day
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R6571mmkarenh
Oct 21, 2024
Wonderful canal tour - Had a fantastic day touring the canal with Jorge. He was very organized, knowledgeable and charming. We saw lots of the canal and learned a great deal about Panamanian history. Jorge is a very careful driver and gave us great suggestions of where to eat and what to see in the city.
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