Panama Canal Tours and Tickets

Witness the expansion of the Panama Canal during a visit to the Observation Center of the Canal Expansion in Colón. On this 8-hour tour from Panama City with a local guide, learn about the canal's expansion project, which will create a new traffic lane and double the canal's capacity. Stand on the covered observation platform for unobstructed views of the construction and Gatun Lake beyond. Visit the walking trails, the gift shop, the children's playground and have lunch at the onsite restaurant (own expense). Round-trip transportation from Panama City is included.

Discover the charms of Colón, an historic city on the Caribbean Sea, during this full-day trip from Panama City. Board the Panama Canal Railway to cross the Isthmus of Panama, flanking the canal and traveling through the tropical forest. Visit the Gatun Locks, the entrance to the Panama Canal on the Atlantic side, and learn about the canal's operation through your guide's commentary. Stop for lunch (own expense), then continue to the ruins of Portobelo-San Lorenzo, built in the 17th- and 18th-century by the Spanish empire and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Panama City are included.

Ride the Panamá Canal Railway, the first transcontinental railroad, during this excursion from Panamá City. On board the train, chug down the tracks that were first laid in 1501 on the isthmus of Panamá. Pass the Panamá Canal Locks, the lush rainforest and the peaceful Gatun Lake. Make sure to bring your camera for great photo ops. When you reach Colón, make the 1-hour journey back to Panamá City by road. Round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels is included.

Immerse yourself in the culture, history and waterways of Panamá City aboard the Aquabus, and amphibious vehicle. During a morning or afternoon tour with local guides, explore the Panamá Canal entrance and the Bay of Panamá from Flamenco Island. Admire the towering skyscrapers of the coastal strip and views of the old town from your aquatic vantage point. Listen as your guides share information on the history and culture of the country's capital city. Round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels is included.

Cover four top destinations in Panama City, Panama in one full-day tour. Get an up-close view of ships in the Panama Canal as they rise and lower more than 50 feet through the Miraflores lock. Tour of the Panama Viejo archaeological site. Get views of the city skyline from the Amador Causeway. Then explore the historic streets of the chic Casco Viejo neighborhood.

Combine a tour of the Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks with a walking tour of Panama City's UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo and a city driving tour to notable landmarks - it's a full-day of sightseeing at the capital's top attractions. Admire city views from atop Ancón Hill; visit a local market; see the Bridge of the Americas from the Amador Causeway; and more. This small-group tour runs with a maximum of nine people, ensuring personalized attention from your informative guide.

Travel southbound through the Panama Canal during this 6-hour tour from Panama City. With your local guide, board a bus for a 45-minute journey to Gamboa, home of the Panama Canal Dredging Division. Meet your vessel, the Pacific Queen, for a trip through the Gailard cut, the Pedro Miguel Locks and the Miraflores Locks. Admire scenic views of the Centennial Bridge, the Chagres River, and the Bridge of the Americas. Eat a complimentary lunch on board during your journey. Disembark at the Flamenco Marina in Panama City.

See the Panama Canal and Panama City's UNESCO-listed, historic center on a 4-hour tour of Panama City that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Watch ships passing through the Miraflores Locks, follow the Amador Causeway for views back towards downtown Panama City, then see the colonial-era architecture of Casco Viejo.

Hop aboard a high-speed motorboat through the Panama Canal on a half-day tour of Gatun Lake. You'll slow down to sightsee around the lake with a naturalist guide, with stops at Monkey Island and Sounds of Silence Island. Marvel at the breathtaking flora and fauna surrounding Gatun Lake, and enjoy a look at the island wildlife. Includes picnic lunch, refreshments and round-trip hotel transport from Panama City.

Sit down for an a la carte dinner while watching boats pass through the locks in the Panama Canal. During this 3-hour activity in Panama City, enjoy round-trip transportation in a private car to the International Miraflores Restaurant, which overlooks the Panama Canal. Sit at your table for up to 2 hours, watching boats make their way in toward port or out to the Pacific Ocean.  Make sure to reserve early to get a seat on the balcony, which allows for fantastic photo ops of the passing ships in the evening light.

Visit Panamá City's highlights and landmarks on this 6-hour comprehensive sightseeing tour. Stop at the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center to get an up-close view of boats passing through the canal's locks. Eat lunch on the Causeway of Amador, where a narrow strip of land connects 3 islands in the Bay of Panamá. Explore the Casco Viejo neighborhood of the city to admire the spectacular examples of Spanish colonial architecture. Drive down Balboa Avenue into downtown Panamá for great views of the city skyline. Along the way, learn about the intricacies of Panamanian culture, history and traditions from your local guide. Round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels is included.

Take a partial transit cruise on the Panama Canal and journey through the Miraflores Locks. Marvel at this incredible feat of engineering as your ship is raised up to 54 feet (16 meters), enabling Pedro Miguel's lake to fill the chambers where the vessel is locked. With this 6-hour day trip, you'll see Panama City sights and travel along Amador Causeway during the drive from your hotel.

Explore the Causeway of Amador, Old Town Panama and the Mira Flores Locks in the Panama Canal during this half-day tour in Panama City. Stand by and watch as ships travel through the Mira Flores Locks, then visit the accompanying museum. Continue to Flamenco Island in the Causeway of Amador, a group of interconnected islands. In Casco Antiguo, see the Presidential House and spend time strolling through the historic streets. Along the way, listen to your guide's commentary about the history and culture of Panama City. Round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels is included.

Combine some of the most popular day trips from Panama City, Panama into one day of adventure. This tour includes a boat ride on Lake Gatun, which is part of the Panama Canal, a visit to Monkey Island, which is home to three species of monkeys, and a visit to Soberania National Park and an indigenous village.

Cruise the entirety of the Panamá Canal, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, during this 12-hour tour in Panamá City. Board a small vessel to travel through all 3 sets of locks that make up the canal. Voyage on Gatun Lake and the Chagres River. Learn about the history and construction of the canal from your guide while you travel. Disembark in Colón and board a shuttle for the return trip to Panamá City. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages are provided on board.

Journey through the Panama Canal's Pedro Miguel and Miraflores Locks aboard the Pacific Queen. During this 6-hour tour from Panama City, travel to Gamboa with your local guide, then board a boat for a trip through the canal's impressive locks. Entering through the Gailard Cut, observe the impressive feats of engineering that make this passage possible. Learn about the canal's construction and consistent maintenance from through your guide's informative commentary. Cruise back to your departure point, admiring views of Panama City's skyline before disembarking. A continental breakfast and lunch are included on board.

Cruise the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake on a 3-hour nature tour from Panama City that includes round-trip transport from central Panama City and time to explore Gatun's wildlife-rich shoreline by boat. Visit jungle islands that were cut off from mainland Panama by construction of the canal, which protect a thriving population of monkeys, birds, crocodiles, and mammals.

You don't have to get on a cruise ship to pass through the Panama Canal. Aboard the Pacific Queen tourist boat, you'll travel through two locks on the Panama Canal. Experience the sensation of rising and lowering through the locks and to see this engineering marvel at work. Onboard commentary explains the history and importance of the Panama Canal.

Dine on a buffet lunch while watching boats pass through the locks in the Panama Canal. During this activity in Panama City, enjoy round-trip transportation in a private car to the International Miraflores Restaurant, which overlooks the Panama Canal. Sit at your table for up to 2 hours, watching boats make their way in toward port or out to the Pacific Ocean. Walk down to the first floor to get fantastic photo ops of the passing ships.

Combine a highlights tour of Panama City with a visit to the Miraflores Locks on this guided excursion. With a guide in the lead to provide transportation and insightful commentary, make stops at Ancon Hill, Casco Viejo, the Amador Causeway, and the Miraflores Locks. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Panama City included.