Full Day - Panama Canal Coast to Coast - By Land

5.0
(35 reviews)

7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This tour takes you through the locks of Miraflores, Pedro Miguel, Gatún and Agua Clara, to understand its history, its engineering and its impact on the world.

✅ THE ONLY TOUR COVERING THE ENTIRE CANAL
Travel from Pacific to Atlantic by land in one day. Exploring the Panama Canal from Coast to Coast.

✅ PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
No crowds or hard schedules. Just your group, at your own pace, on a VIP tour.

✅ DISCOVER THE PROVINCE OF COLÓN
Time to appreciate your history and daily life. Optional lunch/snack—we recommend local food to learn about your culture.

✅ FOLLOW THE TRANSCONTINENTAL ROUTE
Learn about the historic path linking two oceans and understand the Channel’s impact on global trade.

Excludes : tickets to Miraflores and Agua Clara Visitor Centers.

You prefer everything settled? Ask for the option with tickets included when booking directly.

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

Ready to go coast to coast?

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)
Miraflores Visitor Center (Adult)
Agua Clara Visitor Center (Child)
Miraflores 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 by email.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Miraflores Visitor Center

    We head to the Miraflores Visitor Center where we will have the opportunity to see the 45-minute documentary about the Panama Canal, narrated by Morgan Freeman at the Imax theater, we will know the history and operation of this important and imposing construction. This time includes transfer to the Miraflores Locks.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    From the Miraflores Locks we arrive at the Pedro Miguel Locks, this is the smallest lock built and very important since it levels the ships at the level of the snake cut, which is the most dangerous and complicated part of the transit of ships. The time includes the transfer until you reach the Pedro Miguel Locks.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Colon

    Lunch in Columbus, before arriving we agree what you wish to have lunch. We took about 1 hour for lunch. Transfer time to the province of Colón is included.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara

    We arrive at the new Agua Clara Visitor Center, where we will have the opportunity to see the Expanded Canal, here we can see the larger ships that pass through the Panama Canal the Neopanamax.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    We pass the new Atlantic Bridge that crosses the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal and joins the City of Columbus and Down Coast of Columbus. This bridge holds the world record as the four-lane concrete cable-stayed bridge, with the longest light visible at 530 meters.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Gatun Locks

    After passing the immense Atlantic Bridge, we will arrive at Gatun Locks where we will give you more important details about the Panama Canal.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We passed through the Gatun Locks and arrived at the Gatun Dam which is of paramount importance for the functioning of the Panama Canal, this at the time of its construction was the largest dam in the world next to the artificial Gatun Lake. This time includes transfer to Gatun Dam

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Panama City

    We headed back to the city.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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