Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and Canal Expansion
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Agua Clara Locks
• Ride back the rainforest to the Panama Canal. 1 hour approx. • Visit Agua Clara observatory desk to see how the Canal work. Admission fee US$15 is not included in our Price. Duration: 1 hour approx.
Fort San Lorenzo
• Like safari the minibús will ride into the rainforest -National Park San Lorenzo- and will stop multiples time to observe wild animals like monkeys, sloth, toucan, cuati mundi, others. Meanwhile you take pictures the guide will explain you about the animals behavior and the environment. Duration: 2 hours approx. • Visit San Lorenzo Fort, your guide will explain you the amazing history of the castle during the colonial time,and the importance to protect Panama City. Duration: 1 hour approx.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Gratuities
Agua Clara Locks
Options
Port of call: Colon
Port of Call: Colon, Panama : We could pick up clients at Colon 2000 or home port or Cristobal dock.
Pickup included
Reviews
171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do tour
Kay B,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great experience. I’ve never given much thought to the Panama Canal but was amazed by it and we saw a tanker going through the new lock. We then were driven to the old lock which was equally amazing. We then drove through the rain forest and saw monkeys and sloths and ended at the old fort which was very interesting. Our guide Elio was lovely and didn’t take us anywhere he would get a cut, which I appreciated. Our driver Brian drove safely and was a great wildlife spotter. We got bottled water , Panama beer and crisps the only downside was we didn’t stop for coffee
Horrible, they don't respond.
Andrés D,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I was canceled tour 1 day earlier due to lack of passengers, they do not reply messages to know when they will refund me, talking to 2 whatsapp
Fantastic Tour
Daniel K,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour! Milton was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. Panama Canal was amazing and enjoyed the fort!
Great Insights
John T,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Milton was very knowledgeable and informative. He gave a very thorough and interesting history of the canal.
A long day
Kerry B,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We had the misfortune of going to the fort before going to the canal. We spent so much time at the fort that we didn't get to see the ship actually go through the canal before we had to leave. Was it worth it? Yes. I just wish we had flipped the two stops.
Amazing experience!
Mindy P,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time! Seeing the canal was a bucket list experience! Our guide, Elio was so knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend!
Better than the cruise line
BELLASCHILLY,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great excursion, easy to find meeting place. Great communicator. Staff worked hard to make sure you had a great time!!!
Great cruise ship excursion
117naomif,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Wendell Martinez was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable. He was making sure everyone is having a great experience. The bonus was that he spotted a sloth in the tree on our way back to the ship and everyone got to see it and took some photos. Yes I would recommend this excursion to everyone. The pick up spot was very close from the ship and very easy too.
Great Guide & Driver…But
Elizabeth W,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our guide, Arsenio, and our driver were both fantastic! Arsenio shared a wealth of information about Panama and the fort. Our driver made frequent stops for us to see the wildlife. We have nothing but praise for our experience with Arsenio and our driver. The bus on the other hand, not so good. We had a group of 25 people crammed into a small tour bus with even smaller bench seats. One person could sit comfortably while the second person sat half way in the isle. The bus was far too small and crowded for a longer tour like this. We also weren’t aware that we would have to pay to enter the second stop on the itinerary which was the lock. In addition to paying $80 for the tour, we each had to pay another $10pp to get in to see the ships pass thru the canal. I don’t believe this extra cost was explained accurately in the tour summary so I wanted to call it out. The excursion cost is actually $90/person if you want to pass thru the gates to see the locks.
Outstanding Excursion
James J,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Helo and Brian were great. We seen a lot of wildlife . You will be sorry if you miss this tour.
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