Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and Canal Expansion

4.6 (194 reviews) Colon, Panama
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 22 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Panama’s Caribbean side on a full-day adventure of nature, history, and engineering.

Start your adventure with a rainforest safari by vehicle, traveling through lush jungle landscapes that are home to monkeys, sloths, anteaters, caimans, crocodiles, and more. Along the way, your guide will make several stops for photos and wildlife spotting, allowing you to experience this ecological paradise comfortably without extensive walking.

Continue to the UNESCO-listed San Lorenzo Fort, a coastal stronghold that resisted pirate attacks for nearly 75 years. Your guide will share its dramatic history and legends.

End at the Agua Clara Locks, part of the Panama Canal Expansion, where giant cargo ships transit the new locks. Learn how this modern marvel reshaped world trade.

This tour blends wildlife, culture, and the Canal into one unforgettable experience.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Agua Clara Locks

What to expect

  1. Agua Clara Locks
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    • Ride back the rainforest to the Panama Canal. 1 hour approx.
    • Visit Agua Clara observatory desk to see how the Canal work. Admission fee US$15 is not included in our Price. Duration: 1 hour approx.
  2. Fort San Lorenzo
    3h · Admission ticket included
    • Like safari the minibús will ride into the rainforest -National Park San Lorenzo- and will stop multiples time to observe wild animals like monkeys, sloth, toucan, cuati mundi, others. Meanwhile you take pictures the guide will explain you about the animals behavior and the environment. Duration: 2 hours approx.
    • Visit San Lorenzo Fort, your guide will explain you the amazing history of the castle during the colonial time,and the importance to protect Panama City. Duration: 1 hour approx.
  3. Almiza Tours by My friend Mario - Tours
    25m
    • Ride back to your cruise. Duration: 25 minutes approx.

    Subject to your cruise itinerary is possible your guide switch order of the excursión and Go first to the Canal then rainforest and finally San Lorenzo fort.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For cruise docking at HOME PORT.(terminal 2)
Meeting Point: Street 11 between Cruise Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 , all tour operators and taxi drivers wait for their clients on the street with sign. All our guides hold a VIATOR sign. WHATSAPP +507 68213947

Meeting point

For cruise docking at COLON 2000 dock.
Meeting Point: IN FRONT OF FANTASTIC CASINO.
From the cruise to the casino is 2-3 minutes walk approx. Guides will hold VIATOR sign.
Meeting time: 45 minutes after the cruise docked; but, for any cruise docking BEFORE 7am, then, meeting time 7:30am

End point

For cruise docking at HOME PORT.(terminal 2)
Meeting Point: Street 11 between Cruise Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 , all tour operators and taxi drivers wait for their clients on the street with sign. All our guides hold a VIATOR sign. WHATSAPP +507 68213947

End point

For cruise docking at COLON 2000 dock.
Meeting Point: IN FRONT OF FANTASTIC CASINO.
From the cruise to the casino is 2-3 minutes walk approx. Guides will hold VIATOR sign.
Meeting time: 45 minutes after the cruise docked; but, for any cruise docking BEFORE 7am, then, meeting time 7:30am

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation policy

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

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