Panama Canal Full Transit Tour
Panama Canal Full Transit Tour.
Itinerary of the Panama Canal Full Transit:
The tour starts at 7:00AM at the Flamenco Island in Amador Causeway — in front of Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina, behind Alberto’s Restaurant — in Panama City. You will check-in at the ship to start this adventure. The ship will cross under the Bridge of the Americas (Puente de Las Americas) and then start your transit through the Miraflores Locks, the first set of locks. While in Miraflores you will ascend 18 meters in two steps. After that you will find yourself transiting the artificial Miraflores Lake which is located just between the Miraflores Locks and Pedro Miguel Locks. You will still be in the Pacific Ocean.
At Pedro Miguel Locks the ship will ascend again another 9 meters in one step. While exiting Pedro Miguel Locks you will transit the Gaillard Cut (Corte Culebra). This area is full of history, is one of the most important points of attraction of this trip. Also, you will witness the works being done for the Canal expansion project.
Then you’ll find Gatun Lake. The second largest man-made lake in the world. You will find the Barro Colorado – Smithsonian Research Station and then you will transit the Gatun Locks the last and only set of locks located in the Atlantic side. At this point you will experience a 26 meters drop in three different steps which will complete your transit through the Panama Canal.
You will dock at Pier 6 in the Colon area where the transportation is provided to return to Panama City.
What’s Special about the Panama Canal Full Transit Tour?
- English/Spanish guide-narrator.
- Continental Breakfast.
- Complete Lunch, bottled water and soft drinks
- Transportation by bus from Colon to Flamenco Island in Panama City where tour started
Panama Canal Full Transit Tour Details
Panama Canal Full Transit Tour Duration
About 8-9 hours
PickUp
Check In Time: 7:00am at Flamenco Island, Amador Causeway
Panama Canal Full Transit Tour Prices:
Adult $195 – Children under 12 yrs old $105
Things to bring to the Panama Canal Full Transit Tour:
Sun Protection, Bug Spray, Camera
Reservations for the Panama Canal Full Transit Tour:
For reservation email us at: info@panamatravelcorp.com or call us in Panama at 836-5333 or in USA at : 1-866-390-3451
