An Engineering Marvel of the World: The Panama Canal
If you are in Panama City the closest Lock would be Miraflores Visitors Center.
If wish to see the bigger and more modern locks, you go to the new ones on the Atlantic side called: Clearwater (1 hr away each way).
What do you see at the locks?
You can see the engineering part of the famous Panama Canal here.
You go to a deck, a viewpoint located on the 4th floor of a building (normally crowded) and witness first hand, how the huge vessels are lowered or raised depending on the direction that is coming from.
If you are lucky, the ship passing through will be on the inside lane and you will see you the original Canal Gates open in front of your eyes.
It is pretty cool!
The Visitors Center of Miraflores (the closest ones) also have a museum (still closed as of November 2022), coffee shop (still closed as of November 2022), retail shop (open) and 1,347 bathrooms (just kidding).
And also at the Miraflores Locks (Pacific side) we have one of the largest IMAX screens in the world and the new movie in 3D narrated by Morgan Freeman is terrific (still closed as of November 2022).
Normally the visit to the Miraflores Locks is combined with Monkey Boat search tour.
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You may take 1 to 3 hours there seeing the action.
Advise for morning visitors: Arrive before 9:00 am to ensure you will see ships.
Advise for evening visitors: Arrive by 2 pm.
If wish to see the bigger and more modern locks, you go to the new ones on the Atlantic side called: Clearwater (1 hr away each way).
What do you see at the locks?
You can see the engineering part of the famous Panama Canal here.
You go to a deck, a viewpoint located on the 4th floor of a building (normally crowded) and witness first hand, how the huge vessels are lowered or raised depending on the direction that is coming from.
If you are lucky, the ship passing through will be on the inside lane and you will see you the original Canal Gates open in front of your eyes.
It is pretty cool!
The Visitors Center of Miraflores (the closest ones) also have a museum (still closed as of November 2022), coffee shop (still closed as of November 2022), retail shop (open) and 1,347 bathrooms (just kidding).
And also at the Miraflores Locks (Pacific side) we have one of the largest IMAX screens in the world and the new movie in 3D narrated by Morgan Freeman is terrific (still closed as of November 2022).
Normally the visit to the Miraflores Locks is combined with Monkey Boat search tour.
.
You may take 1 to 3 hours there seeing the action.
Advise for morning visitors: Arrive before 9:00 am to ensure you will see ships.
Advise for evening visitors: Arrive by 2 pm.
what are The Locks?
A Private Boat at the Panama Canal Lake & search for monkeys
This is one the most requested experiences.
Why? 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.
This is the coolest way to learn about one of the engineering marvels of the world and our pride: Our Panama Canal, kosher style.
It is a short and sweet boat ride, next to the ships transiting from ocean to ocean.
Fantawesome!
The amazing Neo Panamax ships we see are humongous and we get as close as possible always making sure is safe.
This tour starts the moment we pick you up at the hotel and we drive over to the National Park Soberania. Then, we get on a private boat, we provide the lifevests and take you on a beautiful and relaxing ride on the Panama Canal's Gatun Lake and search for wildlife.
The panamanian rainforest is gorgeaus and if we are lucky we may spot howler monkeys famous for their supersized vocal cords and loud sounds. The jewish monkey, yes, the one that looks like is wearing a kipa is around most of the time and is fun to see those.
We can't guarantee seeing wild animals because "it is wild life" but we promise to do our very best to find them.
When booking this tour we mus have realistic expectations, especially, if we are not going when the sun is rising and it is not hot.
It is short, fun and sweet for all ages from 1 to 199 years old.
*This tour could be combined with a visit to the Miraflores Locks Visitors Center
Starting times are 8:00 am and 1:30 pm
Pick up: at your hotel
Travel Time from Panama City: 25 -35 minutes each way
Duration: 4 hours (including commuting time)
Certified kosher snacks, drinks and fruits would be available. Yes, I make sure you have thing to eat available at alllllll times. I know that all you think about is fooood.
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 2:00 pm (Please check availability)
Why? 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.
This is the coolest way to learn about one of the engineering marvels of the world and our pride: Our Panama Canal, kosher style.
It is a short and sweet boat ride, next to the ships transiting from ocean to ocean.
Fantawesome!
The amazing Neo Panamax ships we see are humongous and we get as close as possible always making sure is safe.
This tour starts the moment we pick you up at the hotel and we drive over to the National Park Soberania. Then, we get on a private boat, we provide the lifevests and take you on a beautiful and relaxing ride on the Panama Canal's Gatun Lake and search for wildlife.
The panamanian rainforest is gorgeaus and if we are lucky we may spot howler monkeys famous for their supersized vocal cords and loud sounds. The jewish monkey, yes, the one that looks like is wearing a kipa is around most of the time and is fun to see those.
We can't guarantee seeing wild animals because "it is wild life" but we promise to do our very best to find them.
When booking this tour we mus have realistic expectations, especially, if we are not going when the sun is rising and it is not hot.
It is short, fun and sweet for all ages from 1 to 199 years old.
*This tour could be combined with a visit to the Miraflores Locks Visitors Center
Starting times are 8:00 am and 1:30 pm
Pick up: at your hotel
Travel Time from Panama City: 25 -35 minutes each way
Duration: 4 hours (including commuting time)
Certified kosher snacks, drinks and fruits would be available. Yes, I make sure you have thing to eat available at alllllll times. I know that all you think about is fooood.
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 2:00 pm (Please check availability)
Partial or Full transit through the Panama Canal
THIS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND WE DO NOT OFFER NEITHER THIS OPTION NOR ADVICE
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 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 8-10 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.
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 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 8-10 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.
The original doors will open right before your eyes. This is priceless!
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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