Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour

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 a visit to Fort San Lorenzo and the new Agua Clara Locks.

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

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Panama City, Panama City, Panama Province

This tour begins with hotel pickups starting at 6:45am. 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.

Stop At: Panama Canal, Panama City Panama

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Lake Gatun, Lake Gatun, Colon Province

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.

Stop At: Agua Clara Locks, Avenida Bolivar Lago Gatun, Colon 0301 Panama

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fort San Lorenzo, Colon Panama

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. 

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Panama City, Panama City, Panama Province

Return to Panama City for Hotel Drop off

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"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"
"Near public transportation"
"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"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 06:30 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
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

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Panama Canal boat ride (90 minutes)
• Bottled water
• Lunch - A traditional Panamenian lunch is provided ( Rice, chicken, bean, plantains and salad)
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
• Transport by air-conditioned minibus
• Entrance fees
• Entry/Admission - Agua Clara Locks
• Entry/Admission - Panama Canal
• Entry/Admission - Fort San Lorenzo

Not Included

• 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.

Facilities