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Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo

Location Panama City, Panama
$270.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This unique tour of the Panama Canal traverses from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, showcasing the canal both from the water and on foot. An exciting boat ride will introduce you to transiting ships and abundant wildlife along its shores.

  • 🚤 A visit to Fort San Lorenzo is included in the itinerary.
  • 🌊 The tour features exploration of the new Agua Clara Locks.
  • 🛑 This is not a TRANSIT tour; we won't travel by boat inside the locks.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Central Area Hotels 6:30am
From 6:30 Pick up &Drop off : For Hotels/Airbnb located in Central Panama City Areas. Pick-ups start at 6:30am.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
  • A traditional Panamenian lunch is provided ( Rice, chicken, bean, plantains and salad)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Panama Canal boat ride (90 minutes)
  • Extra passenger - Minimum age to participate is 3 years
  • This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
  • Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall, Arraijan or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation
  • 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
  • Gratuities

  • This tour begins with hotel pickups starting at 6:10am. I know it sounds crazy to get up so early on your vacation, but you will thank me for it later. Starting this early we can beat the crowds and see more wildlife in cooler temperatures. (pass by)
  • We will ride along the waters of the Panama Canal right next to the ships passing through on their way to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Our destination is Gatun Lake, where we will cruise around islands created during the canal construction and see the abundant wildlife on its shores. (pass by)
  • Lake Gatun
    The second-largest artificial lake on the continent, the intact rainforest that surround the lake are one of the few accessible areas on the planet where a diverse flora and fauna endemic to Central America can be observed in its natural habitat.
  • Agua Clara Locks
    We will visit the Agua Clara Visitor Center to see the new expansion locks working up close. Located on the west side of the brand new Agua Clara Locks, the Agua Clara Visitor Center allows you to observe transiting vessels from a scenic lookout point and learn first hand about the various operations of the Panama Canal, the history of its construction, its participation in the world markets, and the importance of its watershed. An observational deck lets you watch the ships pass through the Agua Clara Locks on their way to the Pacific or Atlantic oceans.
  • Fort San Lorenzo
    The next stop will be a visit to San Lorenzo National Park where you will visit a remote rainforest full of flora and fauna, followed by a freshly made picnic lunch and a tour Fort San Lorenzo. A 400 year old Spanish fort on a scenic cliff overlooking the Caribbean, here you will recount the many attacks by pirates and privateers that happened at one of the most historically important places in Panama.  The Fort of San Lorenzo, located on an 80 foot (25m) cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea at the estuary of the Chagres River, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 along with the fortifications of the city of Portobelo. It was part of the defensive system for the transatlantic trade of the Spanish Crown, and is a fine example of military architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The Fort of San Lorenzo is one of the oldest fortresses in Spanish America. Here you will recount the many attacks by pirates and privateers that happened at one of the most historically important places in Panama. 
  • Panama City
    Return to Panama City for Hotel Drop off

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 around 9am
  • Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
  • 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
  • This tour is in ENGLISH only, we cannot run the tour in 2 languages without the tour quality being compromised.
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems or other serious medical conditions.
  • No Wheelchair accessible
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
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    Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo

    Location Panama City, Panama
    $270.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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