Panama Canal Tour in Columbus: Clear Water Locks and Gatun

5.0
(4 reviews)

5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

✅ PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
No crowds or rushes – just you and your group, at your own pace, with bilingual guidance and stops for photos, water and questions.

✅ TWO ERAS OF THE CHANNEL IN ONE DAY
Take a close look at the expansion in Agua Clara and compare it to the new viewpoint of the historic locks of Gatun to understand how transits and Neopanamax vessels operate.

✅ DAM AND LAKE GATUN
Meet the Dam that gave birth to Lake Gatun, a key piece for the daily operation and one of the largest artificial lakes in the region.

✅ ATLANTIC BRIDGE AND SCENIC VIEWS
Cross the Atlantic Bridge and enjoy unique perspectives of the Channel and the Caribbean coast.

✅ COMFORT FROM START TO FINISH
Private transportation with A/C, bottled water and bilingual guide (ES/EN). A flexible and personalized tour.

✅ LOCAL TASTE IN COLÓN
If you wish, we stop for lunch or snack at a recommended place.

Ideal for : families, couples, friends, seniors and travelers in stopover.

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What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off service to place of stay included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Private transportation
Personal tour guide
Lunch
Tips
Clara Water Visitor Center (Adult)
Agua Clara Visitor Center (Child)

Meeting and pickup

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

To plan the collection we will be communicating via WhatsApp or email.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Colon

    Arrival time to the province of Colón.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We passed through the Atlantic Bridge, which is the third bridge built over the Panama Canal. This bridge holds a world record as the four-lane concrete cable-stayed bridge with the longest span (530 meters).

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Gatun Locks

    After passing through the immense Atlantic Bridge, we make our first stop in the Gatun Locks to see the process of the Original Locks opened in 1914.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    We arrived at the Gatún Dam, this construction was essential to create Gatún Lake, which is where ships sail when entering the Panama Canal.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara

    We go from the Gatún Dam to the Agua Clara Visitor Center, where we will be observing the operation of the new locks of the Panama Canal inaugurated in 2016. Includes transfer time from the Gatún Dam to the Agua Clara Visitor Center.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Panama City

    And finally, we left the Agua Clara Visitor Center towards Panama City. Thank you for choosing us as your guides. The time includes the transfer to Panama City.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cositas De Panamá

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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