Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks

4.9 (1,785 reviews) Panama City, Panama
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This unique tour of the Panama Canal goes from the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean as you see the canal from the water and by foot. An exciting boat ride down the canal will introduce you to the transiting ships as well as the abundant wildlife on its shores, followed by the Agua Clara and Gatun Locks, See the original 1914 Gatun Locks, and the 2016 Agua Clara Locks, see over 100 years of engineering in one experience.

This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.

Options

Canal Boat Ride and Locks

Boat Safari: Panama Canal and Gatun Lake. NO EXTRA FEES
Duration: 6 hours
SNACKS & WATER
Agua Clara and Gatun Locks : See the original 1914 Gatun Locks, and the 2016 Agua Clara Locks, see over 100 years of engineering in one experience.
Pickup included

Ocean to Ocean XL

Boat Safari: Panama Canal and Gatun Lake. NO EXTRA FEES
Fort San Lorenzo: In addition to the boat ride and locks, add Fort San Lorenzo, a historic 17th-century Spanish fortress.
Duration: 8 hours
Panamanian Lunch: Hot and fresh Panamanian lunch served on-site, with sweeping views of the ocean and surrounding rainforest
Pickup included

What's included

  • Light Snacks included. Also we do a quick stop at a convenience store in Gamboa and you can buy coffee and more snacks
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus
  • Panama Canal boat ride (NO EXTRA FEES)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
  • Gratuities
  • 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, Metromall, Arraijan or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation
  • This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
  • Extra passenger - Minimum age to participate is 3 years
  • LUNCH NOT INCLUDED.

What to expect

  1. Panama City
    Pass by
    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.
  2. Panama Canal
    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.
  3. Lake Gatun
    1h 30m
    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.
  4. Agua Clara Locks
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  5. Gatun Locks
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Gatun Locks: A newly inaugurated observation deck near the historical locks offers a scenic view of the original canal and Gatun Lake.
  6. Panama City
    1h
    Return to Panama City for Hotel Drop off

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup from centrally located Panama City hotels in the following areas:
• El Cangrejo
• Obarrio
• Punta Pacifica
• San Francisco
• Punta Paitilla
• Avenida Balboa
• Bella Vista
• Casco Viejo
• Marbella
• Financial District
• El Dorado
• Bethania

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The tour starts in a very remote area and there will be no access to public restrooms around 9am or 11am
  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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