Private Tour
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
You will see the entire Panama Canal on both oceans… and also in between.
It will be a relaxing car ride from Pacific to Atlantic, then a lovely boat ride on the Panama Canal Gatun lake.
You’ll explore the original Miraflores Locks and the newest, massive Agua Clara Locks used for the biggest ships on the planet!
What You’ve seen on documentaries will be in front of your eyes… live…
The experience is customized.
Important:
*This tour is offered from hotels in Panama City
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Snacks
Gratuities
Select a pickup point
Lake Gatun
The body of water that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean
Agua Clara Locks
The newest passage that allows the largest Ships to cross from Atlantic to Pacific and viceversa
Pickup included
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
R7254NQangelaf,
Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Soray and Roger are fantastic guides and very knowledgeable about Panama City and the country of Panama as a whole. They meticulously cater to your interests and not only show you the city but have you experiencing the REAL Panama. They know the best local coffee shops, restaurants, and places of interest. We were able to experience the local cuisine at some of the best restaurants and try some of the best coffee I have ever had. The hospitality is wonderful and the passion they have for guiding people around their country is out of this world. If you are truly looking to experience Panama as a traveler and not just a tourist, these are the people you need to do it with!









Randall W,
Apr 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
We were able to see monkeys and a sloth while driving thtythe jungle. The views from new lock were incredible. Alex was a wonderful tour guide - so knowledgeable about Panama.
628LindaC,
Feb 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
A full day of being on the canal in a small boat. Close to huge tankers. Seeing monkeys (and feeding one), sloths, crocodile, birds. Walk in the forest with a local who had unbelievable ability to spot the animals. Could not have asked for a better experience.






Stehanie M,
Jul 28, 2021
- Review from Viator
Our guide,Sonhay, was one of the best I have encountered during my multitude of trips around the world. Knowledgeable, charming, responsive and courteous. Alexis our driver was charming. His responses in very crazy traffic were wonderful. My guides next time for sur
Donald W,
Jan 16, 2020
- Review from Viator
This was our very first time in Panama. I was myself, my husband and our inlaws, and we did not know what to expect. We had a wonderful day with Sorhay our tour guide, and the driver. Sorhay went over and above to make our private experience phenomenal. We had no problem communicating with her, and her English skills are excellent. This tour wasn't just great for the sight seeing, but she really educated us on all of Panama, she shared the history of everything we saw on our drive, and knew everything about the canal. If we had a question, she either knew the answer, or found it for us. She even found a sloth in a tree on the side of the road and stopped for us to view and photo. She made our experience a really really nice time. I highly recommend her for anybody preparing to go to Panama. We got to know her so well, i feel like she is family. We booked 2 tours with her during this trip the second one being the Private Monkey Island Boat Tour at the Panama Canal. Both of these Tours Rocked. Thank You Sorhay!
Romina C,
Mar 28, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
Super pleased with the proposal, the attention received, the service, with the tour as a whole. Our beautiful guide was able to merge all interests of each of my children, them happy... and me too. Thank you for making me feel so comfortable and safe, as I travel alone with my three children, I stayed thanks to this pleasant experience with a lot of desire for more panama
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