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Panama Canal Tour: Miraflores Locks and Canal Zone

By Cositas De Panamá
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ¥39,789 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the Panama Canal in total comfort on an exclusive private tour. Enjoy history, breathtaking views and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

✅ PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
No crowds or rush. Just you and your group on a flexible and personalized tour.

✅ LIVE CHANNEL OPERATION
Discover how the locks operate and witness the passage of ships in this engineering marvel.

✅ HIDDEN HISTORY AND LEGACY OF THE CHANNEL
Explore the old Canal Zone and see the key sites where the Torrijos-Carter Treaties were forged.

✅ ICONIC PLACES AND PANORAMIC VIEWS
Visit historic sites, cross the Amador Causeway and admire the imposing Bridge of the Americas.

✅ IMAX AND LIVE TRANSIT
Enjoy the film IMAX narrated by Morgan Freeman and watch the boat crossing in Miraflores.

✅ WHO IS IT FOR?
Families, couples, group of friends, seniors, stopover travelers looking for : clear insights, friendly treatment and comfort.

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Activity location
  • Miraflores Visitor Center
    • East Side of the Miraflores Locks
    • Panama City, Panama
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Miraflores Visitor Center
    • East Side of the Miraflores Locks
    • Panama City, Panama

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Home: Panama City
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Option for those staying in Panama City. Does not include Amador Cruise Port.
Pickup included

Price details
¥35,967 x 1 Adult¥35,967
Paid at activity¥3,822

Total
Price is ¥39,789
Until Fri, Jan 2
Home : Outside City / Port
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

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

Price details
¥43,786 x 1 Adult¥43,786
Paid at activity¥3,822

Total
Price is ¥47,608
Until Fri, Jan 2
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What's included, what's not

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    Pick-up and drop-off service to place of stay included
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Bottled water
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    Private transportation
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    Personal tour guide
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    Lunch
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    Tips (tips in Panama are a sign of appreciation for the service provided)
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    Miraflores Visitor Center (Adult)
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    Miraflores Visitor Center (Child)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Miraflores Visitor Center
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket 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 and see the transit of Panamax ships that pass through the locks of Miraflores. This time includes transfer to the Miraflores Locks.
Pedro Miguel Locks
  • 15m
From the Miraflores Locks we arrive at the Pedro Miguel Locks, this is the smallest lock built and very important as it levels the ships at the level of the snake cut which is the most dangerous and complicated part of the transit of the ships. Time includes transfer to the locks of Pedro Miguel.
Puente Centenario (Pass by)
We pass the Centennial Bridge where you will see the start of the famous Corte Culebra and the entrances to the Locks of Pedro Miguel, Miraflores and Cocolí.
Edificio de La Administración del Canal de Panamá
  • 30m
We continue to know more about the Panama Canal and arrive at the Panama Canal Administration Building, where we will walk along the Paseo del Prado (which has an interesting history) and the Monument to George Goethals. Time includes transfer from the locks of Pedro Miguel.
Mirador de Las Americas
  • 30m
We arrive at the Mirador de las Américas where we have a panoramic view of the Bridge of the Americas and the main ports of the Pacific: Puerto Balboa and Puerto PSA and Cerro Ancón. Time includes transfer from the Administration Building.
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
  • 30m
We continue our adventure and finish at the Amador Causeway where we will know the importance of this area when the Panama Canal was inaugurated and enjoy the breathtaking views of Panama City and Panama Bay. Time includes transfer from the Mirador de las Américas.

Location

Activity location
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    Miraflores Visitor Center
    • East Side of the Miraflores Locks
    • Panama City, Panama
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Miraflores Visitor Center
    • East Side of the Miraflores Locks
    • Panama City, Panama

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