Canal expansion Agua Clara, Rainforest safari & San Lorenzo Fort
Overview
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6 hours
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Discover Panama’s Caribbean side on a full-day adventure of nature, history, and engineering.
Start with a rainforest safari through lush jungle, home to monkeys, sloths, anteaters, caimans, crocodiles, and more. Several photo stops let you capture this ecological paradise.
Continue to the UNESCO-listed San Lorenzo Fort, a coastal stronghold that resisted pirate attacks for nearly 75 years. Your guide will share its dramatic history and legends.
End at the Agua Clara Locks, part of the Panama Canal Expansion, where giant cargo ships transit the new locks. Learn how this modern marvel reshaped world trade.
This tour blends wildlife, culture, and the Canal into one unforgettable experience.
Additional Info
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
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Minibus
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Beverages (soda, water or local beer)
Professional driver
Entrance fee Canal expansion Admission fee: US$17 adults and US$10 Children
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Colon
The tour starts with hotel pick from Panama City followed by a 1.5-hour mini bus ride to Colon. There, you will take a minibus ride around the rainforest. There will be many stops for your to observe and take photos of the multiple wildlife you will see.
Agua Clara Locks
You will have the opportunity to see post-Panamax boat transiting the new Canal Locks. Admission fee: US$15 adults and US$10 After see the Canal, we going to the rainforest to observe wild animals like safari, for the nature lover , they will be able to walk into one jungle trail, to observe the dense vegetation and find few animal during the walk.
Options
Combination Tour from Panama City: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and Canal Expansion
Pickup included
Reviews
199 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excursion not to be missed
Celine D,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fort Lorenzo and the canal. Agua alta not to be missed. Our guide alesio spoke really well French and had an extraordinary culture of his country. We saw animals very different from Panama city. A great experience.
Great Panama Canal tour!
Cyndi M,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alonzo was the star of the show with his expert knowledge of the history of Panama and the Canal, old and new. We really enjoyed it! We got to see to see the boats going through. The driver kept a sharp lookout for wildlife so we got to see monkeys and more. I strongly recommend this tour
The service was incredibly good
Dreamer16408989721,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the tour was one of the best experiences of my life, very pleased with everything, an experience you must have at least once in your life
Our tour with Mr. Alonso...
Roxanne G,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour with Mr. Alonso was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. He picked us up right on time, and although the drive to our first stop—the Agua Clara Locks, part of the Panama Canal expansion—was about an hour, the ride flew by thanks to Alonso’s deep knowledge and fascinating storytelling. He gave us a rich, detailed history of Panama and the Panama Canal, helping us truly understand its importance and impact. He made sure we had the best view and timing to see a massive ship go through the canal process and explained every step clearly. He even helped us take some amazing photos along the way. After the canal visit, we went on a wildlife safari, where we spotted birds and other native animals, followed by a visit to San Lorenzo Fort, where Alonso again impressed us with his knowledge of the region's colonial and military history. This tour gave us such a comprehensive, meaningful experience—much better than just visiting the usual canal viewing spots. I’m so glad we booked with Alonso. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to really understand Panama beyond the surface!
Very Knowledgeable Guide
PhilipandNyda B,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We ended up really enjoying the Canal expansion and the Fort thanks to our private guide. Initially, we were picked up at a downtown hotel and there was no one else on the bus. We saw that personal items were left on many of the seats so took a seat that appeared unoccupied. The driver did not communicate with us, other than to use google translator to let us know that we would be picking up the rest of the tour group. The bus waited on the side of the road and then drove through a massive traffic jam to pick up a cruise ship tour group in Casco Viejjo who had their own tour guide with them. The experience was odd in that no one told us that we would be getting a separate tour guide for just the two of us once we arrived in Colon. Had that been explained, it would have made our initiation a lot easier. We found out that we were splitting from the other tour group once we arrived at the Canal. Our separate tour guide was outstanding. And he gave us a wonderful overview of the Canal and answered any and all of our questions. He then took us in a separate van with a different driver to the Fort. That tour was wonderful and we were so happy to get the history of the Fort and to hear lots of interesting stories about it. And, lastly, the driver was able to stop on our way back to Panama City to view many different Howler monkey and other nature. The trip was quite enjoyable once we learned what was going on. Initially, we were confused why the other guide was only speaking to the cruise ship passengers and not giving us any information. So, it was a nice surprise to find out that he was not our guide and that we had our own guide. Better communication would have made this a 5 star tour.
Great way to experience the canal
Tony F,
Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Well organised trip, with the highlight being close to the canal when big container ships were passing through. There is no real jungle experience but that did not matter.
Check if all attractions are covered
Thirthahalli S,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We were taken to only 2 attractions: Agua Clara gate and the Fort. We were not taken to the walk in the rain forest as promised in the itinerary ( "After see the Canal, we going to the rainforest to observe wild animals like safari, for the nature lover , they will be able to walk into one jungle trail, to observe the dense vegetation and find few animal during the walk"). We did ask the guide about this. He made some excuse like other two families in the group are bit old to walk!! This is not true. My son and I are disappointed with this as we wanted to walk in the rainforest. We had ample free time during the tour and in fact we returned bit early to the hotel. It rained only for about 10 mins when we were on our way from Panama City to Colon. So there is no excuse to miss the walk in rainforest.
Exceptional Guide!
Nina A,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Alonso was the most amazing guide as well as our driver whose name escapes me! Spotting wild life as he was driving through and stopping to get photos was an u expected treat. Alonso was so informative and engaging. We had a truly wonderful trip to each area and learned so much from him.
No show !
Rashesh N,
Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00No one showed up to pick me up. I had to cancel the tour. I was supposed to be picked up at 11am. Then I couldn't find another tour for the day so I wasted my whole day. Very disappointed. I ended up getting a refund.
Great tour
Tanisha C,
Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The history of Panama was fascinating and Alonzo is very knowledgeable. The tour itself was very interesting. I did not know Panama had so much to offer
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