Private Panama Canal Agua Clara Visitor’s Centre & City Tour
Immerse yourself in Panama City’s major attractions on a full day tour exploring the incredible Panama Canal, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, along with both a guided rainforest hike and tour of the capital’s UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo district.
Area
Panama City
Type
Art & Architecture
History
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
One of the most impressive engineering projects in the world, the Panama Canal was built to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the narrow isthmus of Panama and is one of the country’s major attractions.
This tour takes in the Agua Clara Visitor’s Centre which is on the Atlantic side of the canal in Colón by the new locks, with the opportunity to see the huge super-tankers navigate their passage through this iconic waterway. The views are superb and there are two viewing platforms allowing visitors to get a closer inspection of the canal, the ships, and the lake. At the visitor’s centre, you’ll also have the chance to learn more about the history, building and development of the canal.
Next there’s a guided nature trail to enjoy in the surrounding rainforest. Your guide will help you to scout for sloths, howler monkeys and exotic birdlife, as well as introducing you to the indigenous tropical plants and trees of the region.
From here, you will travel along the Amador Causeway, a road connecting three islands in the Pacific Ocean, with stunning views of both the canal and the Panama City skyline. Back in the capital, there’s a tour of the city’s Casco Viejo district, the old colonial quarter. Also known as Casco Antiguo, this UNESCO-listed historic neighbourhood features beautiful plazas, impressive churches, top museums, and some of Panama City’s best bars and restaurants.
The tour lasts a full day with transportation to and from city hotels. Also included is lunch, the services of an English-speaking guide and all entrance fees. Suitable for all those over 3 years, we would recommend wearing comfortable shoes, long trousers, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Do also pack a water bottle.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourEpic Panama
Discover the spectacular highlights of Panama on this exciting itinerary that takes in the country’s natural beauty, exotic bird and wildlife, vibrant culture, and fascinating history. Explore fabulous landscapes from dense rainforest to misty cloud forest, and idyllic beaches. Scout for Panama’s famed sloths, colourful birds, and frogs. Enjoy the buzz of cosmopolitan Panama City, and sample the exceptionally fine coffee and organic produce, before relaxing on a desert island hideaway.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationAmarla Boutique Hotel
Boasting 1920’s architecture, the adults-only boutique hotel with eight guest rooms, is perfectly placed to explore the historic heart of Panama. An oasis of calm and steeped in history, it’s a beautiful space to retreat after your day of explorations.
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View AccommodationAmerican Trade Hotel
In the heart of the historic Casco Viejo, the American Trade is a stylish boutique bolthole. Decor transports guests to the glamour of the 1920s, with hand-painted tiles, polished dark floors and shady courtyards. A small rooftop pool adds to the allure.
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View AccommodationSofitel Legend Casco Viejo
Immerse yourself in the contemporary design and glamour of this sophisticated waterfront oasis with a fascinating cultural history and heritage, exquisite levels of service, destination dining options, upscale accommodation, infinity pool and spa.
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View AccommodationHotel La Compania
A lovingly restored product of international designers, architects and historians, this fabulous hotel reflects the building’s long and interesting heritage. Akin to staying in a living museum, enjoy warm hospitality, grand design, and exceptional dining.
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View ExperiencePartial Transit of the Panama Canal
Tropical birds circle overhead and the sound of the rainforest’s wildlife breaks the quiet calm as you make your way along this fantastic canal and engineering marvel. Navigating the Panama Canal is truly unforgettable.
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View ExperienceBoquete Cloud Forest waterfall hike
Enjoy a hike through the cloud forest around the edge of Volcan Baru National Park, through ridges and valleys, to beautiful waterfalls, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch and can bathe in the falls. You should also see a wealth of bird life.
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View ExperiencePrivate behind the scenes Panama Canal Miraflores Visitor Centre & Casco Antiguo Tour
Go behind the scenes with a private tour of the historic Miraflores Locks and Visitor’s Centre to learn more about the magnificent Panama Canal, before enjoying a guided tour of Panama City’s colonial district, the UNESCO-listed Casco Antiguo.
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View ExperienceGamboa Wildlife Expedition
Take a once-in-a-lifetime boat trip on the Panama Canal alongside the mighty ships as they navigate this incredible triumph of engineering, while enjoying the opportunity to scout for the bird, marine and wildlife of the lake and surrounding rainforest.
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