Full-Day Canal Tour from Coast to Coast by Land | 7 hours to 8 hours

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Collection: Playa Bonita
2 Adults x $357.00
$714.00
Approx Total
$714.00
This option is for those who start the tour at Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita.
Pickup included
Pickup: Panama City
2 Adults x $327.00
$654.00
Approx Total
$654.00
Option for those who are staying and start the tour in Panama City.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personal tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Miraflores Visitors Center non-residents adults $17.22 minors $7.22. Residents $3 and $1.50
  • Agua Clara Visitors Center non-residents adults $10 minors $5. Residents $3 and $1.50
  • Gratuities

Overview

Be part of the most complete and detailed experience in which you will learn all the secrets of the Panama Canal from the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic Coast in one day! We will share in depth all the details of the operation of the ships that cross the historic Miraflores Locks, Pedro Miguel, Gatun Locks and the new and expanded Clara Water Lock. In addition, you will be in emblematic places as they are: the giant Atlantic Bridge (with world record), the Gatun Dam and the great Lake Gatun, the largest artificial reservoir of the time and... You will even see part of the construction of the Canal Frances! This tour is completely private. Come prepared with the best energy and let’s go on an entertaining full-day adventure exploring the wonderful engineering of the Panama Canal! We accept reservations from one person. *Tickets to Visitor Centers are not included*

Itinerary

  • 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 and see the transit of Panamax ships that pass through the locks of Miraflores. This time includes transfer to the Miraflores Locks.

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • N/A

    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.

    20 minutes

  • 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. Transfer time to the province of Colón is included.

    3 hours

  • N/A (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.

  • 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.

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    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

    35 minutes

  • Panama City

    We headed back to the city.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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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

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Locked In

Published on Apr, 2025

Working with Mario of Cositas was amazing. The personal touch to his private tour was spectacular. I felt safe as a solo traveler. He speaks English and Spanish, is very accommodating, polite and most of all knowledgeable of his Tours. Lunch is not included but he stopped at my request in Colon to have food at Hudson. The home cooked meal was fresh and tasted amazing. The staff was perfect. Eeryone knows Mario so we had an amazing experience. Mario even takes great pictures to capture your memories. If you're going to see the Canal, go with him in the Northern región of Colon because it is less crowded and a personalized experience that makes you feel like a celebrity.

Panama Experience

Published on Apr, 2025

Mario is an outstanding tour guide! He’s upbeat, personable, and brings such a great energy to the experience. His knowledge and enthusiasm made every part of our trip both fun and memorable. We truly appreciated his attention to detail and the way he connected with everyone. Highly recommend!

Atlantic and Pacific in a Day

Published on Mar, 2025

I requested a coast to coast experience and especially wanted to eat lunch in Colon. My guide Julio delivered a superb full day of fun and adventures. Mario connected with me on WhatsApp and he understood my limited time window in Panama. We exchanged numerous messages and found a solution.

Exceptional tour guide and tour with more canal experiences than other tours. Customized tour delighted all of us!

Published on Mar, 2025

This was one of the best private guided tours we have ever taken. This specific tour let us see all the sights/locks of the canal—-from Pacific to Atlantic . We got a great understanding of the achievement the canal represents, how it operates, its political history, and much more. Mario seems to have boundless energy and is passionate about pleasing his clients. We had such great communication, with Mario, that we immediately booked another tour with their company. It was customized for us and included all the sites we wanted to see (Amador, Ancon, and other sites beyond the canal) and more. Both Kathy and Mario are exceptional guides. They are both very knowledgeable. They listened carefully to our preferences and questions and shared personal experiences with us. It was a profound, personal, emotional, and joy-filled experience. Not a moment was wasted. Every minute was interesting. It’s clear they love introducing people to what their country has to offer. I would recommend this tour and tour company.

Very personable and very well organized private tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Very well organized full day tour of the Miraflores ( Pacific) and Aguas Claras ( Caribbean) locks Finished with lunch at cruise terminal in Colon. Cathy my guide for the day was a delight, knowledgeable, and excellent driver and very personable. Cositas is a small tour company specializing in tailor made tours in Panama. I would definitely use them again when I return to Panama for tours to other interesting areas.

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