Full Day - Panama Canal Coast to Coast - By Land

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Full Day - Panama Canal Coast to Coast - By Land — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Costa Deliziosa Cruise from Miraflores Locks — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour takes you through the locks of Miraflores, Pedro Miguel, Gatún and Agua Clara, to understand its history, its engineering and its impact on the world.

✅ THE ONLY TOUR COVERING THE ENTIRE CANAL

Travel from Pacific to Atlantic by land in one day. Exploring the Panama Canal from Coast to Coast.

✅ PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

No crowds or hard schedules. Just your group, at your own pace, on a VIP tour.

✅ DISCOVER THE PROVINCE OF COLÓN

Time to appreciate your history and daily life. Optional lunch/snack—we recommend local food to learn about your culture.

✅ FOLLOW THE TRANSCONTINENTAL ROUTE

Learn about the historic path linking two oceans and understand the Channel’s impact on global trade.

Excludes : tickets to Miraflores and Agua Clara Visitor Centers.

Ideal for : families, couples, friends, seniors and travelers in stopover.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Cositas De Panamá

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–10 years) · Adults (11–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick-up and drop-off service to place of stay included
Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private transportation
Included: Personal tour guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tips
Not included: Entrance fees: Clara Water Visitor Center (Adult)
Not included: Entrance fees: Miraflores Visitor Center (Adult)
Not included: Admission fees: Agua Clara Visitor Center (Child)
Not included: Admission fees: Miraflores Visitor Center (Child)

Itinerary

Miraflores Visitor Center

2 hours Admission not included

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.

This time includes transfer to the Miraflores Locks.
Stop 2

15 min

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.
Colon

2 hours

Lunch in Columbus, before arriving we agree what you wish to have lunch. We took about 1 hour for lunch.

Transfer time to the province of Colón is included.
Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara

2 hours Admission not included

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.
Stop 5

Passing 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

15 min

After passing the immense Atlantic Bridge, we will arrive at Gatun Locks where we will give you more important details about the Panama Canal.
Stop 7

15 min

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
Panama City

one hour

We headed back to the city.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Parador Panama City
YOO Panama
Hotel Marianela
ART CASCO The Hotel
Hotel Bardot Boutique
Hotel Red Room
Zen Motel By Rgs
Lavanderia Wet Clean
Hotel Mio Panama
Hotel En Colombia y No En Panana
Dann Carlton Panama
Hotel Suites Ambassador

and 154 more pickup points

To plan the collection we will be communicating via

WhatsApp or by email.

Using your ticket

Please show the reservation to the driver / guide to confirm that it is the person

correct.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Home : Outside City/Amador

Home in: Puerto de Cruises Amador, Playa Bonita, Tocumen Airport, Santa Maria, Costa del Este, Gamboa or Summit.

Pickup included
Home: Panama City

Option for those who are staying and start the tour in Panama City. Does not include Amador Cruise Port.

Pickup included