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Two perspectives of the Panama Canal in a single day: visit the modern locks of Agua Clara and the historic locks of Gatún, combining the most recent engineering work with the original of more than 100 years ago. Less crowded visitor centers – experience the experience more relaxed and with more time to observe, without the usual crowds from other parts of the Channel. A touch of colonial history: complement the modern part with a visit to Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by rainforest and spectacular views of the Chagres River and the Caribbean.

The Tour is private, in a new and spacious car of 7 people and attended by a woman, will have a unique and unforgettable experience in this beautiful landscape that gives us the Caribbean. You can collect times and places in your photos and videos, which you will treasure as memorable memories of your visit to our beautiful Panama. You will experience an unparalleled experience of shopping, dining and entertainment. Since this Mall is located in a strategic and secure area, offering impressive architecture, with globally recognized brands. You’ll be surprised by El Colón 2000 Duty Free Mall because it’s a work that projects itself as a world-class tourist destination that promises experiences to surprise visitors. You can also recreate yourself with the Cruises that arrive there and enjoy an exquisite coffee on the Mall that is on the Caribbean Sea. Come start this adventure with us!

Go to the Panama Canal and beyond during this city tour of Panama City. At the Miraflores Visitor Center, watch ships pass through the locks in front of you. At a craft market, choose from items made by members of Panama's indigenus Kuna community. Colonial architecture and a newly hip vibe can be experienced in the Casco Viejo neighborhood and the city's modern skyline is best admired from the Amador Causeway.

You don’t need to spend days in Panama to learn about and meet the indigenous Embera people. This small-group tour from Panama City takes you to Chagres National Park to experience indigenous culture. Take a canoe ride down the river, explore the indigenous Embera village, watch a dance performance, shop for Embera handicrafts, and enjoy a traditional lunch.

It will be a unique experience in the indigenous region of Embera where you live sustainably in the middle of the rainforest and have mostly resisted modernization. A visit to an Embera village offers a unique insight into a preserved way of life. Music and dance, traditional clothes and indigenous foods are part of an immersive experience, and a spectacular swim in the rainforest waterfall basin.

Discover the magic of Chorro El Macho, the charming Butterfly, the vibrant El Valle Market and the relaxing hot springs, all with a local Panamanian guide, expert in the Antón Valley. The driver/guide are Panamanians by birth, passionate about their land, and know every corner, history and legend of this wonderful destination. An authentic, immersive and personalized experience. No additional surprise fees, tickets are included. This tour is designed for curious travelers, nature lovers, families with children, and adventurers who want to connect with local culture, enjoy unique landscapes and live memorable encounters with Panamanian tradition. More than a tour, it is a soulful experience, where each stop is carefully chosen to show you the best of the Valley, with security, warmth and real knowledge.

Make the most of your day in Panama with a private shore excursion designed specifically for cruise passengers. Discover the engineering wonder of the Panama Canal, stroll the colorful streets of UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo, enjoy fresh local cuisine at the famous Fish Market, and learn why Panama's Geisha coffee is celebrated as one of the finest in the world. With comfortable transportation, a relaxed pace, and guaranteed on-time return to your ship, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Panama's history, culture, and flavors. • Designed specifically around cruise ship schedules • Guaranteed return to your ship on time • Comfortable private transportation • Small-group experience • Includes Panama's top attractions in one day • Flexible pace with time for photos

Locals call Panama "Center of the World, Heart of the Universe", and it's not ego-related, it's due to its historical and strategic location for global travel and commerce. We will take you through the centuries, from the time when the Spanish used Panama as a trading hub to the present. You will see the beautifully restored and preserved World Heritage site known as "Casco Antiguo", the historic old quarter, and early twentieth century engineering marvels: The Panama Canal and the Amador Causeway. And of course, if and when you get hungry during the day, we'll take you to the restaurant of your choice (and trust us, the variety is huge).

Layovers happen. Travelers in Panama City, Panama can make the most of that time with this 5-hour tour of the city, including the Panama Canal, from the Tocumen Airport. Watch massive ships pass through locks on the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Visitor Center. Explore the historic streets and churches in the hip Casco Viejo neighborhood. Admire the city skyline from the Amador Causeway.

From the beginning of the reservation we will be in contact with our clients for any questions and to help them in any other situation they may need in Panama. The traveler should book this trip, besides being a tour where you will visit very important areas of Panama and know the history and the process of the Canal will take a great experience of how the city has developed in such a short time. The guide will be available to help you with any questions you may have, always collaborating.

The Tour is special and different because you will have the opportunity to live and learn highlights of the history of the most important cities of Panama, all this accompanied by expert guides and certified by the tourism authority which guarantee a pleasant and informative tour for you. You will also live the experience of learning about the production process of chocolate in Panama, as well as actively participate in the process through the workshop that takes place during the tour. In the workshop you will learn about all the different phases that go from the cultivation of cocoa to the final result of the product and most importantly you will experience the creation of your own chocolate bar which will be a unique and unforgettable experience.

One of the reasons why you should know the Panama Canal is because a wonderful engineering attraction, linking the Pacific and Atlantic seas, through its lock systems dating back to 1914. Our experience is unique, because we travel the entire width of the Panamanian Isthmus, starting in Panama City, Pacific Ocean, through the locks of Miraflores and Pedro Miguel, Corte Culebra, Lake Gatún, Chagres River and the Gamboa Natural Park, where, will feel close and overflow with emotion with the only landscaping formed by its rich fauna in sight as monkeys, turtles, alligators, exotic birds, fish and a robust and thick flora. You can also enjoy our boats, our buffet lunch services, guided tour by a bilingual professional, drinks and much more... You will simply want to return to sailing with us the Panama Canal!!!

When you book this tour with Fascinating Adventures Travel, you not only choose an itinerary, but an authentic and personalized experience. We offer direct attention from the get-go, local guides passionate about nature and a balanced itinerary that combines adventure, rest and discovery. You'll stay in charming accommodations surrounded by nature and receive 24/7 assistance in your language. We are a local agency, officially registered with the Panama Tourism Authority, committed to responsible and sustainable tourism. With us, you don’t only know Panama, you really live it.

The guardians of the Panama Canal Jungle. Learn the ancestral culture of the indigenous Emberá living within the jungle of the Chagres National Park and its biodiversity. Your experience will start at 7:30am with a pick-up at your hotel, and head to Chagres National Park. Our Emberá hosts will be waiting for us at the port of Curutu. They will take us in their traditional dugout canoes across the Chagres River, you will enjoy the beautiful nature and scenery to start a moderate 20 minutes hike through the jungle to a pristine waterfall where you can enjoy a freshwater swim in the middle of the rainforest. Afterwards, we will return to our traditional dugout canoes and head to the village of the Emberá community. We will be warmly welcomed with traditional music, and offered an authentic lunch of fried fish, plantains and fruit. We will then receive a presentation on their culture and traditional way of life and enjoy traditional dance and music performances.

Meet Embera indigenous tribe, sail on beautiful Chagres River and hike to a goergeous waterfal, get to know customs, way of living and beautiful handcrafted artisany of this indigenous group. Includes roundtrip car and boat transport, a tour in Chagres River, boat and lunch

Discover the Panama Canal from its most complete and least crowded side: the Atlantic. This private tour allows you to experience two eras in one day, exploring both the expansion in Agua Clara and the original locks of Gatún. Admire the immense Gatun Lake and visit the dam that makes possible the operation of the canal. Tour the modern Atlantic Bridge, inaugurated in 2019, and get to know the essence of Columbus through its history, economic impact and local cuisine. You will travel from Panama City to the Caribbean, crossing the country and connecting two oceans in one experience. Why is this the best Panama Canal tour option? It is the only tour where you will see the full canal in action: enlargement + original, fewer crowds, more nature, and a more authentic experience. Ideal for : families, couples, friends, seniors and travelers in stopover. Book today!

Join us on a 7-hour tour of the less-visited Fort San Lorenzo and the Agua Clara Locks of the Panama Canal. Your English-speaking guide will pick you up at 7:00 a.m. from your accommodation in Panama City. Travel across the impressive Third Bridge over the Panama Canal to the Caribbean side. Our first stop is the Agua Clara Locks, where you can watch enormous ships pass by, explore the visitor center, and learn how engineers expanded the canal for the new Panamax vessels. Afterward, we'll head to the new Gatun Locks Observation Deck for panoramic views of the canal in operation. Around 10:00 a.m., we'll continue to Fort San Lorenzo, arriving at 11:00 a.m. Discover the ruins and rich history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. At noon, we'll begin the return trip to Panama City, arriving at your hotel around 2:00 p.m.

Spend an exciting time in the locks of the Panama Canal, learn about its history, operation and enjoy passing the boats that travel daily through Panama Bay, an experience that you can enjoy with your family, your partner, your friends, or even alone, as the guide will be close for what you need.

Excellent quality and personalized guided tour of the main highlights of Panama City. Like going around the city with your own local friend.

Discover Panama City in all its splendor with our exciting City Tour by vehicle. On this 4 to 5 hour tour, you will visit the most iconic sites of the city, including the famous Panama Canal, Casco Viejo and the Amador area. We will begin our tour with a visit to the Panama Canal, an impressive work of modern engineering that has been fundamental to world trade for more than a century. You will learn the fascinating history behind its construction while enjoying spectacular panoramic views of the locks. Next, we'll head to Casco Viejo, the historic heart of Panama City. Here, you will discover Panama's rich culture and history through its 17th century churches, plazas and government buildings. Finally, we will head to the Amador area, one of the most picturesque areas of the city. Here, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Bay of Panama and the city as you stroll along the Causeway, a set of man-made islands connected by a long causeway. Children from 2 to 10 years free.

Discover Panama with a local guide on a comfortable tour of the Panama Canal, Casco Antiguo, and Amador. The experience can be enjoyed in a shared or private mode, with time for photographs, local stories, and recommendations that will make your visit unforgettable. It is clear from the beginning.

Panama Private Tour: Canal, Old Town and Amador Do you have a few hours in Panama? Make the most of your visit with a 100% private, comfortable and self-paced tour ✨ Panama Canal (Miraflores) Watch live the passage of giant ships and discover how one of the wonders of global engineering works. ️ Old Town Colonial streets, vibrant history and perfect views for unforgettable photos Amador Causeway Panoramic views of the Bridge of the Americas and the modern skyline. Flexible time to enjoy without haste. Why choose us? ✔ Only your group (not shared) ✔ No waiting or crowds ✔ Ideal for stopovers and cruises ✔ Flight monitoring ✔ Comfortable vehicle with Wi-Fi Experience Panama authentically, safely and without stress. Book now and transform your hours into unforgettable memories

Get an introduction to Panama City on a half-day tour that includes pickup and drop-off in centrally-located Panama City hotels. Find panoramic views of the city from Ancon Hill, watch ships passing through the Panama Canal at Miraflores Locks, then tour Casco Antiguo, a UNESCO-listed neighborhood filled with colonial-era landmarks.

Learn more about the indigenous Embera people of Panama while exploring the natural setting they live within. You’ll be taken to their community in a national park, where you can interact with the villagers, listen to their music, and take a canoe ride on Lake Alajuela. Visit some beautiful waterfalls, shop for traditional handicrafts directly from the makers, and even get a temporary Embere tattoo if you like.