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Chris Winter reviewed The Real Panama Trs — 5 star
November 9 ·
Soraya is the best what a Humble and amazing person she is ..it was my 26 birthday vacation to Panama and my sister and I ran into her and she told us about her tour and team and to be honest with you the experience in monkey island was unforgatble ...from the moment we got on to the bus til the moment she drop us off at the hotel .......trust me my trip to Panama next year will be definitely unforgettable with her
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An Engineering Marvel of the World: The Panama Canal
Our Panama Canal, an engineering marvel built more than 100 years ago is definitely the main atrraction in Panama. This the shortest route between the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean and it can be explored in 3 different ways:
1. The Locks:
The locks are viewpoints located on each side of the Canal.
The Miraflores Lock is on the Pacific Side and are the closest ones to Panama City.
Expect crowds because is the #1 attraction in Panama.
The Agua Clara Lock is on the Atlantic Side and is the new one. To get there it takes about 1 hr depending upon traffic.
What do you see at the locks? You can see how the vessels are lower or raised depending on the direction that is coming from. It is cool.
You may spend 1 -2 hours there.
Recommended for big kids and adults
2. A Private boat at the Gatun Lake/ Monkey Island Tour
Our favorite option becasue we are right next to ships transiting the waterway. How cool is that?
The right amount of time: only 4 hours, exciting, entertaining.
We also look for wildlife.
Recommended for all ages
3. A Partial or full transit through the Canal
This is a group tour on a Ferry*
Be ready to spend 5-6 hours on a Partial Transit or 9-10 hours on a full Transit.
Only available Friday, Saturday and 1 Sunday of the month.
Totally recommended for those who have dream with going accross this waterway.
Recommended for big kids and adults
More details below.
1. The Locks:
The locks are viewpoints located on each side of the Canal.
The Miraflores Lock is on the Pacific Side and are the closest ones to Panama City.
Expect crowds because is the #1 attraction in Panama.
The Agua Clara Lock is on the Atlantic Side and is the new one. To get there it takes about 1 hr depending upon traffic.
What do you see at the locks? You can see how the vessels are lower or raised depending on the direction that is coming from. It is cool.
You may spend 1 -2 hours there.
Recommended for big kids and adults
2. A Private boat at the Gatun Lake/ Monkey Island Tour
Our favorite option becasue we are right next to ships transiting the waterway. How cool is that?
The right amount of time: only 4 hours, exciting, entertaining.
We also look for wildlife.
Recommended for all ages
3. A Partial or full transit through the Canal
This is a group tour on a Ferry*
Be ready to spend 5-6 hours on a Partial Transit or 9-10 hours on a full Transit.
Only available Friday, Saturday and 1 Sunday of the month.
Totally recommended for those who have dream with going accross this waterway.
Recommended for big kids and adults
More details below.
the Locks
If you are in Panama City the closest Lock would be Miraflores. No tour needed for this visit unless you combine this visit with Monkey Island. otherwise, get a cab and go.
Entrance fee $20 which covers a visit the museum, enjoy a 10 minutes movie and then go the viewpoint located on the 4th floor. There is a coffee shop and a gift shop. You may take 1 to 3 hours there.
Advise for morning visitors: Arrive before 9:00 am to ensure you will see ships.
Advise for evening visitors, 2 pm is a good time to make it there.
If your desire is to see the new locks, you will have to go to my province of Colon, 1.5 hours away.
Entrance fee $20 which covers a visit the museum, enjoy a 10 minutes movie and then go the viewpoint located on the 4th floor. There is a coffee shop and a gift shop. You may take 1 to 3 hours there.
Advise for morning visitors: Arrive before 9:00 am to ensure you will see ships.
Advise for evening visitors, 2 pm is a good time to make it there.
If your desire is to see the new locks, you will have to go to my province of Colon, 1.5 hours away.
A Private boat at the Canal - Monkey Island Tour
This is one the most requested experiences. Why? Because is short, fun and sweet for all ages from 1 to 199 years old.
* This tour could be combined with a visit to the Locks
We pick you up at your hotel, then drive on a public marina were we get on a private boat that will navigate the Gatun Lake (Panama Canal) right next to the ships crossing from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and viceversa.
Not only that, this experience takes you to different islands on the Panama Canal's artificial lake and we keep our eye open and look for monkeys, crocs and birds. Please remember is wildlife so we can't guarantee we will see them and for sure we do our best.
It can be done in the morning hours or during the afternoon hours.
Duration: 4 hours
Travel time: 35 minutes aprox. (each way + traffic)
What is included?
Private transportation from and to hotel
English Speaking Guide
Private Boat Ride
Hike (if possible)
Drinks
Fruits.
Available everyday at 8 am and 1:30 pm (Please check availability)
* This tour could be combined with a visit to the Locks
We pick you up at your hotel, then drive on a public marina were we get on a private boat that will navigate the Gatun Lake (Panama Canal) right next to the ships crossing from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and viceversa.
Not only that, this experience takes you to different islands on the Panama Canal's artificial lake and we keep our eye open and look for monkeys, crocs and birds. Please remember is wildlife so we can't guarantee we will see them and for sure we do our best.
It can be done in the morning hours or during the afternoon hours.
Duration: 4 hours
Travel time: 35 minutes aprox. (each way + traffic)
What is included?
Private transportation from and to hotel
English Speaking Guide
Private Boat Ride
Hike (if possible)
Drinks
Fruits.
Available everyday at 8 am and 1:30 pm (Please check availability)
Partial or Full transit through the Panama Canal
This is a once in a lifetime experience that would allow you to witness how to Panama Canal operates. It is is the ultimate dream for those wanting to go through the Panama Canal Locks.
This option is only available Friday, Saturdays and 1 Sunday per month.
Important: This is not a private tour. This is a group tour with many more guests on a ferry
The Panama Canal partial transit tour begins with the ferry entering the Miraflores Locks where the vessel is raised 16 meters above sea level in two distinct steps. You will then enter Miraflores Lake, which is a small artificial body of fresh water that separates Miraflores from Pedro Miguel Locks. Next, it will enter Pedro Miguel Locks, which is the second set of locks on the Pacific side, and here the vessel is raised again, in one step. After exiting the Pedro Miguel Locks, you will be able to view the new Centennial Bridge which crosses over the Canal.
You will then enter the south end of the Gailard Cut where the Chagres River flows into the Canal. The Gailard Cut (also known as Culebra Cut because its curves resemble a snake) is one of the main points of interest for visitors because it was carved through the Continental Divide and this section of the Canal is full of history and geological value.
You will disembark at the Gamboa Dredging Division where you will board motor coaches for a 45-minute ride back to the Flamenco Marina.
Keep in mind, the starting time is confirmed in the evening of the day before your tour depending upon the schedule of the Ships passing through the Canal (we have no way to know it before).
To reserve this tour your request must be processed at least one week prior to your arrival and full payment plus taxes is required.
Duration:
- Partial 5-6 hours
- Full 10-12 hours
What is included?
Private transportation from and to Marina/Hotel
Group Ferry
Lunch
Drinks
You will be on a ferry that would be lifted or lowered depending on the direction you are coming from.
Millions of gallons of fresh water would be added to the chamber or drained off
.
The original doors will open right before your eyes. This is priceless!
This option is only available Friday, Saturdays and 1 Sunday per month.
Important: This is not a private tour. This is a group tour with many more guests on a ferry
The Panama Canal partial transit tour begins with the ferry entering the Miraflores Locks where the vessel is raised 16 meters above sea level in two distinct steps. You will then enter Miraflores Lake, which is a small artificial body of fresh water that separates Miraflores from Pedro Miguel Locks. Next, it will enter Pedro Miguel Locks, which is the second set of locks on the Pacific side, and here the vessel is raised again, in one step. After exiting the Pedro Miguel Locks, you will be able to view the new Centennial Bridge which crosses over the Canal.
You will then enter the south end of the Gailard Cut where the Chagres River flows into the Canal. The Gailard Cut (also known as Culebra Cut because its curves resemble a snake) is one of the main points of interest for visitors because it was carved through the Continental Divide and this section of the Canal is full of history and geological value.
You will disembark at the Gamboa Dredging Division where you will board motor coaches for a 45-minute ride back to the Flamenco Marina.
Keep in mind, the starting time is confirmed in the evening of the day before your tour depending upon the schedule of the Ships passing through the Canal (we have no way to know it before).
To reserve this tour your request must be processed at least one week prior to your arrival and full payment plus taxes is required.
Duration:
- Partial 5-6 hours
- Full 10-12 hours
What is included?
Private transportation from and to Marina/Hotel
Group Ferry
Lunch
Drinks
You will be on a ferry that would be lifted or lowered depending on the direction you are coming from.
Millions of gallons of fresh water would be added to the chamber or drained off
.
The original doors will open right before your eyes. This is priceless!