Exploring the Two Oceans Old and New Canal Locks Private Tour

5.0 (13 reviews) Panama City, Panama
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Duration6h - 7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour is designed for canal enthusiasts who appreciate the immense impact of these structures on global maritime trade. The Panama Canal, the most important waterway in Central America, has influenced trade since its inauguration in 1914 and was further expanded in 2016. This tour offers the opportunity to closely observe both the original and expanded canals, allowing visitors to appreciate their differences and witness the fascinating process of ships ascending and descending.

Options

Two Oceans Old and New Panama Canal Locks Private Tour

Pickup included

Solo traveler combo

Solo traveler : This option is created for solo travelers
Canal tickets are not included
Pickup included

Private combo

Vip service : This is an exclusive and personalized experience
Pickup included

What's included

  • live guide in English or Spanish
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • $17. 22 Miraflores visitor center entry tickets have to be purchased on-site to the staff
  • $10 agua clara visitor center entry tickets have to be purchased on site to the staff

What to expect

  1. Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Here we will witness the new locks built in 2016, accommodating the world's largest ships.
  2. Atlantic Bridge
    15m
    Let's visit the newest bridge in the Panama Canal and enjoy the view of both the centennial and new sets of locks in a single picture, along with the maritime city of Colon and the Caribbean Sea.
  3. Miraflores Visitor Center
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Enjoy this engineering wonder that changed the whole maritime industry forever, brought to this world by the United States and Panama in our Miraflores visitor center where you can see the Panama Canal in full action.
  4. Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
    15m
    Built in 1913, with rocks from the excavation of the Culebra Cut during the construction of the Panama Canal, the Causeway joins Panama City with four islands: Naos, Perico, Culebra, and Flamenco.
    It is a site with a beautiful view of the city and the ships waiting to enter the Canal.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The guide will be meeting you in the lobby of the hotel with a logo of the company and the name of the lead passenger

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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