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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.

Tour to the New and Expanded Panama Canal: Agua Clara Locks

By Cositas De Panamá
Free cancellation available
Price was AU$308, price is now AU$277 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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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 will be amazed by the Neopanamax mega ships and the function of the modern and new expanded locks of Agua Clara.

In addition, you will visit the Gatun Locks and see the ships passing through these centuries-old locks, you will learn about the importance of Gatun Lake and its function, you will be able to admire the imposing Gatun Dam and you will have the opportunity to cross the gigantic third bridge built over the Panama Canal: The Atlantic Bridge; which holds a world record.

You will experience all this, while you delve into the history and global importance of this engineering marvel, which has marked an important milestone in world trade.

This tour is designed to offer you a personalised, educational and fascinating experience through the emblematic sites that have transformed maritime trade worldwide.

Book now and enjoy an unforgettable day in this iconic place!

Activity location

  • Colon
    • Colon, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colon
    • Colon, Panama

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Tour to the New and Expanded Panama Canal: Agua Clara Locks
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$307.22
AU$276.50 x 1 AdultAU$276.50
Total
Price was AU$307.22, price is now AU$276.50
10% off
Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedSoft drink/Pop
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • 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 metres).
Gatun Dam
  • 30m
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 Centre, 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 Centre.
Panama City
  • 1h 30m
And finally, we left the Agua Clara Visitor Centre 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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