Ocean To Ocean Panama Canal And Jungle Tour - Panama City

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Key Details

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  • Hotel pickup Available
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  • Duration: 8 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    07:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
  • Return Details :
    • You can expect your hotel pick-up to be between 6:10am and 6:30am for Hotels in Central Panama City Areas. For Hotels located in Outside Panama City Areas, pick-ups start at 6:00am. Please do not .. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

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

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Return to Panama City for Hotel Drop off

Itinerary:


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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 
Return to Panama City for Hotel Drop off

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

  • 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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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

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

Traveler Reviews

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  • 27-Aug-2023

    The guide Enrico was very knowledgeable and helpful. When there was a problem with the lunch- he contacted another tour and sorted out the error. Hid driving was very safe - even though the bus didn’t have seatbelts.

  • 22-Aug-2023

    The diversity of activities provided a good sampling. We especially enjoyed riding the small boat on the Panama Canal. Saw multiple types of monkeys; our boat captain was good at calling them. Our guide, Enrique, was excellent, very knowledgeable and humorous. We should have watched the film at the canal dock, as recommended, because there was not much history, etc posted elsewhere. Lunch was delicious and plentiful.

  • 20-Aug-2023

    Lovely day outing. Knowledgable guide. The roughly 1.5 hour boat ride was fun...monkeys came up on the boat. Lunch was outstanding...very tasty. We did this tour on the weekend and the off-season, so there was plenty of space in the tour van and no crowds at any of the stops. Our tour was timed just right to see a massive ship enter the Agua Clara Lockes. Also, since it was a weekend, we didn't have to deal with any heavy traffic on the roads. "Jungle tour" is a bit of a misnomer, since you are not actually out on foot in the middle of any jungle on this tour. Overall, I highly recommend.

  • 19-Aug-2023

    We had the pleasure of having Paola (tour guide) and Levy (driver) to show us their lovely country and tell us about the history and culture of Panama. Levy was a very safe driver with great eyesight - pulling over when we spotted a sloth and pointing out other animals. Paola was very informative and interesting. She gave us a lot of information about the culture, and she had lots of interesting facts about nature and wildlife. She had an iPad so she could show us pictures to help us better understand everything. She has made friends with all the workers at the various attractions we went to, which I think enhanced our experience. She would also wait in line for us to purchase tickets to the attractions. She spoke like a native English speaker, so there was no trouble understanding her. Highly recommend!!

  • 16-Aug-2023

    John was an informative guide with a passion for conserving the environment. I enjoyed learning about the history of Panama and highly recommend this experience.

  • 14-Aug-2023

    When I read jungle I thought that we are headed to the jungle and do a walking tour, instead I was a boat tour we have a chance to see a monkeys but it was about it !

  • 13-Aug-2023

    The tour was very informative, and we got to see beautiful nature scenes. Paola, our guide, was very energetic and helpful. Food was delicious!

  • 12-Aug-2023

    A must do in Panama. Our guide John was on time to pick us up. He is very knowledgeable and kept us informed of what we were seeing and doing on the entire trip. We loved this tour. Ask for John Acosta...he is a great guide.

  • 12-Aug-2023

    This tour was amazing! I highly recommend this company! Our tour guide, Enrique, was very nice and explained to us in detail all the biodiversity and history of Panama. We got to see sloths, monkeys and some birds as well.

  • 07-Aug-2023

    The tour guide was so informative. He had a lot of knowledge and his english was great!!I loved the information about the canal and monkey island.

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