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

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

Itinerary

1. Panama

   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.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Canal de 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.

   · Non-stop passage

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.

   · 1 h 30 min

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.

   · 1 h· Admission included

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.

   · 20 min· Admission included

6. Fort San Lorenzo

   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.

   · 1 h· Admission included

7. Panama

   Return to Panama City for Hotel Drop off

   · 1 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

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

How to use your ticket

• You can expect your hotel pick-up to be between 6:00am 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 call us since we will not know your exact pickup time until the afternoon before the tour (around 5:00pm) at that time we will have the list complete of Hotels and we will send you an email with your hotel pickup details. • The tour starts in a very remote area and there will be no access to public restrooms until around 9:15am. • During the tour we will be entering some remote areas and it is up to you how much you want to explore outside of the bus. A short sleeve shirt and shorts are fine, but if you are the types who would like to get out and walk off the trails around the jungle, please wear long pants and closed toe shoes that you won't mind getting muddy • If you have any dietary restrictions please let us know so we can make arrangements. Make sure you send us a separate message to make sure we can arrange it, we are always willing to go the extra mile. •Please bring a photo of your passport on your phone

What to know before you go

• 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

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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