Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo Discount Tickets

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Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo photo
Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo photo
Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo photo
Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo photo

Get your discount tickets for the Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks, save up to 9% !

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 the Agua Clara and Gatun Locks, See the original 1914 Gatun Locks, and the 2016 Agua Clara Locks, see over 100 years of engineering in one experience. This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.

Pickup Information

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Panama City
This tour begins with hotel pickups starting at 6:10am. 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.
2. Panama Canal
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.
3. Lake Gatun
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.
Duration: 90 mins
4. Agua Clara Locks
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: 60 mins
5. Gatun Locks
Gatun Locks: A newly inaugurated observation deck near the historical locks offers a scenic view of the original canal and Gatun Lake.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Panama City
Return to Panama City for Hotel Drop off
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Snacks

Professional guide

Bottled water

Entrance fees

Transport by air-conditioned minibus

Panama Canal boat ride (NO EXTRA FEES)

Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)

Exclusion

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.

Extra passenger - Minimum age to participate is 3 years

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

The tour starts in a very remote area and there will be no access to public restrooms around 9am or 11am

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

Supplied by Panama Day Trips

Reviews

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Based on 1785 reviews

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