Day Tour at Panama Canal from Ocean to Ocean
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Day tour to visit the Panama Canal at both coasts, Atlantic and Pacific, only possible on this is tour mixing the amazing structures of the Panama Canal, the beauty of the rainforest, wildlife and the experience of being inside the Panama Canal through Gatun Lake. Small groups.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Boat tour in the Gatun Lake and Monkey Island
Round trip transfer by air-conditioned Van or SUV
Lunch is not included in the price however we will take time for lunch at noon in a panamanian food restaurant or you could bring food.
An extra charge of USD $30.00 cash per group for pick up from Playa Bonita or the airport area
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
After pick up from your hotel or accomodation in Panama City, we would take you to an observation area at the pacific side where we will discuss about the history, construction and operation of the original Panama Canal.
Lake Gatun
After seeing a ship go through the Pedro Miguel locks, we will continue by car to the Chagres River where we will begin a boat tour in the Gatun Lake, the biggest lake part of the Panama Canal, and pass beside the huge ships going through the Panama Canal in our way to group of islands inside the Soberania National Park, where we will find monkeys and wild animals inside the Panama Canal.
Options
English
Pickup included
Español
Pickup included
Reviews
90 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best way to experience to Panamá Canal hands down!!
Pam B,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic! All boxes checked! Dan, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and professional. VIP service all the way.
If you’re going to Panama and want to really experience the country – not just see it – book Ricardo.
Tomasz K,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely incredible guide – Ricardo made our trip unforgettable! 🌴🇵🇦 We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Ricardo. From the very first moment, his energy, knowledge, and passion for Panama were absolutely contagious. He didn’t just show us places – he brought them to life with stories, history, and a great sense of humor. Ricardo was incredibly organized but also super flexible – whether it was a last-minute detour, a roadside coconut stop, or a deep conversation about Panama’s culture and people, he handled it all with ease and a smile. He speaks perfect English, knows all the hidden gems (not just tourist traps!), and treated us more like friends than clients. He made sure we felt safe, inspired, and welcomed at every step. The whole experience felt tailor-made. If you’re going to Panama and want to really experience the country – not just see it – book Ricardo. You’ll leave with amazing memories and a new friend. 10/10. Gracias, Ricardo – you’re the real MVP!
I am sorry to say that...
Shirley F,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00I am sorry to say that this tour was just OK, nothing to rave about. Our tour guide ,Luis, was kinda quiet, kinda seemed that he didn’t want to be doing this, and wasn’t the greatest with speaking English. We did a lot of riding with no talking and not explaining where we were or any information. Actually was a bit boring especially for what this tour cost. And we ate a gas station. I don’t like making bad reviews, but , unfortunately this tour wasn’t worth the money.. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Fifty Fifty enthralling and disappointing!
Vacationer244930,
Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The first part of the tour was a little disappointing since we were expecting to be in a boat and watch the opening and closing of the locks while a ship went by. But we were given a movie to watch and then were moved to the watching platform from where there was not a very good view of the ships being lowered and raised. It was also too hot in the platform to really enjoy the view. After that we were taken on the boat tour on Gatun lake to watch and feed the monkeys which was great. The guide was enthusiastic and told us about the many islands, species and the history. He pointed out many photo points and was patient with us when we were taking pictures. He had also brought some fruits and nuts to feed the monkeys and took care of us till he dropped us back in the hotel.
Fun day excursion
mariekeo994,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fine guide, pleasant person, spoke good English. There was plenty of time to see everything at the locks and the boat trip was very fun, lots of monkeys, beautiful butterflies and birds and even a crocodile seen.
Good tour to take from Panama to see rest of Canal and lake
DGSEG,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour seeing the Pacific end of canal and a boat ride on the lake Plenty of wildlife and good information from guide on all aspects of terrain and buildings on the way.
Day your in Panama City
671rad,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dan narration is very informative. He has summarized the history and development of Panama in an interesting way. Dan is knowledgeable and very good in English.
Nice driver but deceptive tour description
Joyce H,
Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Ocean to ocean description is a little deceptive assuming we were in the correct tour. We enjoyed the experience but it was not as described. We only went to the Atlantic locks where we had a great view of a cargo ship travel through the locks, and we took the boat tour where our very kind driver was able to locate all three monkey species. Bad roads, detours, etc and an extra passenger to drop off for a different trip took more time than expected so no lunch stop & no seeing the Miraflores Pacific locks. If you don’t have back problems & can wait at least 5 hours for a bathroom and can go all day without food, then this trip might be just fine. I recommend you take an Uber ($8 each way) only a few miles from city hotels where you can see the Pacific visitor center. The roads there were smooth and the viewing great plus the Morgan Freeman narrated IMax film is excellent.
The guide Caesar was very...
Raipher P,
Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Caesar was very informative and thoughtful. His knowledge of the animal habitat and the canal was self evident.
HINDS FAMILY VACATION 2024
Global638525,
Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guides were well informed and were excellent historians. They made it a family trip to remember some of our roots.
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