Full Day Fort San Lorenzo & Canal Expansion (Aqua Clara) Tour with Private Guide

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

This full day tour takes place on the Atlantic coast (Caribbean Sea) of Panama where you will experience and learn about the history of Panama from the ruins of Fort San Lorenzo to the brand new Panama Canal Aqua Clara locks.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Private driver/guide
Hotel pickup
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission fee to the National Park included
Lunch
Gratuities
Entrance fees to Fort San Lorenzo
Entrance fees to Panama Canal - Agua Clara Visitors Center

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

PICKUP FROM CRUISE PORT, AIRPORTS OR PLAYA BONITA ARE NOT PART OF OUR FREE PICKUP ZONE, THESE LOCATIONS MIGHT NOT BE AVAILABLE OR EXTRA FEES APPLY. Our driver/guide will meet with the clients in your hotel lobby or in the hotel designated area for meet & greet. They will hold a name sign with the full name of the person that appears on the booking confirmation. If you are not at the designated meeting point by the time of your tour, Panama Your Way reserves the right to cancel your tour without providing a refund. However, we will always try our best to locate you at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    This new visitors center offers spectacular views of the new locks following the expansion of the canal, and also Lake Gatun. You will be able to see the operation of the Panama Canal and maybe post-panamax vessels transiting the locks.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • Atlantic Bridge (Pass by)

    Inaugurated in 2019, the 3rd Panama Canal Crossing, is the longest concrete cable-stayed bridge on the planet.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    A perfect stop for lunch where you can enjoy a meal on a terrace or indoor by the water while admiring the many boats anchored in the marina. (Meals not included, but there is a good variety on the menu that will fit your budget.). The Dock Restaurant is serving the fresh locally sourced ingredients with a menu inspired by a Caribbean heritage with an international influence. The marina is located on the decommissioned U.S. military base of Fort Sherman once used to protect the canal Atlantic entrance.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Fort San Lorenzo

    Now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this fortress was built to overlook the mouth of the Chagres River. The ruins of the once mighty Fort San Lorenzo still stand strong surrounded by the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and over 30,000 acres of protected lush rainforest.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Supplied by Panama Your Way by Tour Istmo Panama

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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