Panama Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara, Gatun & Atlantic Bridge

5.0(19)6 hFree cancellationBy R&E Transfer Panama

About this activity

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel, Airbnb or Playa Bonita in Panama City. We’ll drive for about one hour to the Atlantic, to visit the impressive Agua Clara Locks — part of the Panama Canal’s expansion and the only place where you can see Neo-Panamax ships crossing. With 100% certainty of seeing ships in transit, either at Agua Clara or Gatun Locks, this tour guarantees an unforgettable Canal experience.

We will continue to the Atlantic Bridge, the largest and tallest bridge in Panama, offering stunning views of the Canal and surrounding landscape. Along the way, we’ll stop to see the remains of the unfinished French Canal, an abandoned 19th-century project that paved the way for today’s canal.

Our final stop is the historic Gatun Locks, in operation since 1914, where you can watch ships pass just a few meters away.

This tour operates year-round, including during Panama's rainy season.

Agua Clara and Gatun Visitor Centers remain open after the earthquake.

What's included

✓Agua Clara and Gatun Visitor Centers remain open after the earthquake.
✓This tour operates in any weather, even in the rain.
✓Pickup & Drop-Off from City Hotels, Airbnbs, and Playa Bonita
✓Comfortable, Air-Conditioned Vehicle & Experienced Guide
✓100% guaranteed ship viewing at Agua Clara or Gatún Locks.
✓Bottled Water, Snacks & Fresh Fruit

Not included

✕No Canal entrances fee included ($10 per person, 1 ticket works for both locks)
✕No lunch included

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At Agua Clara and Gatun Locks, you’ll 100% visit the locks, with a real chance to see ships crossing through—unlike Miraflores on the Pacific side, where ship sightings depend on timing and luck.
“No pickups are offered from the Cruise Terminal. Pickup is available only from hotels or Airbnbs.”
This is a shared tour, so you’ll be joining other guests. We’ll be making a few pickups along the way to welcome everyone, so we appreciate your patience
No pickups offered from Sant Maria Hotel or any hotel near the airport
At Casco we only collect from Tantalo, La Compañia, American Trade, Central Hotel, Sofitel
Accessibility: Wheelchairs and walkers are not permitted due to limited bus space.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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