Day Tour: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and The Panama Canal

4.9 (8 reviews) Panama City, Panama
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Duration5h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit the amazing Panama Canal and its operation with this interesting tour with transfers from your hotel or accommodation in Panama City to the Visitors Center of The Panama Canal in Aguaclara, at the atlantic side of Panama.
Admire the transit of huge ships going through the expansion of the Canal, then a sightseeing tour over the amazing third bridge over the Panama Canal and beautiful rainforest on the way to the historical site and massive fortress of Fort San Lorenzo.

Options

Small group tour

Group Tour 10 participants max
Pickup included

Tour en grupo pequeño

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • San Lorenzo Fortress
  • Panama Canal Visitors Center Aguaclara
  • San Lorenzo National Park

What to expect

  1. Agua Clara Locks
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After pick up with a confortable car from your accommodation in downtown of Panama City, we will have an entertaining discussion about the history of The Panama Canal on the way to the city of Colon, 1 hour from Panama City at the atlantic side of Panama, to visit the new expansion of The Panama Canal where we would see massive ships going through the locks and learn about how these amazing structures work.
  2. Atlantic Bridge
    Pass by
    After visiting the Panama Canal Visitors Center have a sightseeing tour over the amazing third bridge over the Panama Canal.
  3. Fort San Lorenzo
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After passing over the Atlantic Bridge, we will drive through the San Lorenzo National Park, a natural rainforest reserve where we will have the chance to spot animals from the road (monkeys, birds, coaties and more) in our way to the Castel San Lorenzo del Chagres, a massive fortress originally completed in 1601 that was once the chief Atlantic port on the isthmus of Panama built on top of a high reef, in a position that dominated the entrance of the Chagres River. Beside the historical richness, its impressive structures have been recovered becoming the perfect scenery for best pictures and videos.
    Finally enjoy the trip back to Panama City including a 30-minutes stop on the road so you can buy snacks and rest.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Free pick up from hotels or Airbnbs in downtown Panama City. Pick up from Playa Bonita or airport area would require an additional payment to the guide of USD $30.00 per group (not per person) which includes pick up and return.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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