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Debbie & Nancy enjoying the east mega vessel Neopanamax.
Private Half-Day Tour to the New and Expanded Panama Canal
Legendary Castle of San Lorenzo and The Modern Panama Canal
Legendary Castle of San Lorenzo and The Modern Panama Canal
Debbie capturing the most dangerous maneuver before this 300 meter long mega ship begins lockage.

The Expanded Panama Canal: Clear Water Locks

By Cositas De Panamá
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 11,704 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The ideal place to see the largest ships passing through the Panama Canal!

You’ll be impressed by the Neopanamax mega-vessels and the function of the modern and new expanded locks of Agua Clara.

In addition, you will know the Gatun Locks and see the ships passing through these centuries-old locks, learn about the importance of Lake Gatun and its function.

You can admire the imposing Gatun Dam and you will have the opportunity to cross the giant third bridge built over the Panama Canal: The Atlantic Bridge, which has a world record.

This tour is designed to offer you a personalized, educational and fascinating experience for the iconic sites that have transformed maritime trade worldwide.

Book now and enjoy an unforgettable day at this iconic venue!

Ticket to enter the Agua Clara Visitor Center is not included

Activity location

  • Colon
    • Colon, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colon
    • Colon, Panama

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The Expanded Panama Canal: Clear Water Locks
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 11,704.40 x 1 AdultP 11,704.40
Total
Price is P 11,704.40
Until Thu, Jan 23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedSoda/Pop
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry ticket to the Panama Canal: Non-resident adults: $10 USD and Children from 6 to 12 years old: 5 USD.

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Colon
  • 1h 30m
Arrival time to the province of Colón.
Puente Atlántico (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).
Gatun Locks
  • 5m
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.
Gatun Dam
  • 10m
We arrived at the Gatún Dam, this construction was essential to create Gatún Lake, which is where ships sail when entering the Panama Canal.
Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Panama City
  • 1h 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESColon
    • Colon, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEColon
    • Colon, Panama

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