The Panama Canal Full Transit is an unforgettable experience. You will be traveling from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean in just one day. A unique experience!
The Panama Canal Full Transit is an unforgettable experience. You will be traveling from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean in just one day. A unique experience!
The Canal Full Transit includes:
- English/Spanish guide-narrator
- Continental Breakfast
- Complete Lunch (chicken, pasta, rice, salads, desserts and unlimited soft drinks and bottle water)
- Snacks
- Transportation from Colon to Panama City
Duration: (8-9 hours)
Departure Time: 7:30AM
Arrival Time: 4:00PM approx.
Itinerary of the Panama Canal Full Transit:
The tour starts at 7:30 at the Flamenco Marine in Amador Causeway, Panama City. You will check-in at the ship to start this adventure. The ship will cross under the Bridge of the Americas (Puente de Las Americas) and then start your transit through the Miraflores Locks, the first set of locks. While in Miraflores you will ascend 18 meters in two steps. After that you will find yourself transiting the artificial Miraflores Lake which is located just between the Miraflores Locks and Pedro Miguel Locks. You will still be in the Pacific Ocean.
At Pedro Miguel Locks the ship will ascend again another 9 meters in one step. While exiting Pedro Miguel Locks you will transit the Gaillard Cut (Corte Culebra). This area is full of history, is one of the most important points of attraction of this trip. Also, you will witness the works being done for the Canal expansion project.
Then you’ll find Gatun Lake. The second largest man-made lake in the world. You will find the Barro Colorado – Smithsonian Research Station and then you will transit the Gatun Locks the last and only set of locks located in the Atlantic side. At this point you will experience a 26 meters drop in three different steps which will complete your transit through the Panama Canal.
You will dock at Pier 6 in the Colon area where the transportation is provided to return to Panama City.
Availability of the Panama Canal Full Transit:
This Canal Full Transit is available every THIRD SATURDAY of the month all year round.
FITNESS ACTIVITY LEVEL: Low
Cost of the Full Transit:
US$210.00 per adult
US$105.00 children under 12 years old
For reservations contact us:
In Panama: 6924-4213
Toll Free (USA): 1-888-474-3722
Email: info@panamatravelcorp.com
