Jungle and Gatun Safari Tour on the Panama Canal
Duration: 1 day
Panama: Panama Canal, Colón Rainforest and San Lorenzo Fort
Product ID: 90690
Get back to nature in a Caribbean rainforest and learn more about the historic San Lorenzo Fort on a day trip from Panama City. See the new Panama Canal locks built to support the passage of super tankers and large cargo ships.
About this activity
Duration: 6 hours
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Driver
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Pick-up possible from any hotel in the Panama City areas of Coastway Amador, San Felipe, Balboa Avenue, 50 Avenue and Via España. Pick-up from hotels outside these areas is subject to an additional fee.Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
Experience
Highlights
- See the native wildlife of a Caribbean rainforest
- Learn the history of San Lorenzo Fort
- Visit the Panama Canal expansion at Agua Clara
Full description
Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Panama City, and then journey by air-conditioned vehicle for approximately 1.5 hours as you make your way to Colón.
Upon arrival, board a ferry for the 20-minute crossing to a rainforest, and then get back to nature as you explore the ecological paradise by minibus. Discover the home to 159 different species of mammals, 98 species of reptiles and 65 amphibious species. Observe the amazing wildlife in their natural habitat, and enjoy plenty of stops to take souvenir photos.
Next, go to the historic monument of San Lorenzo Fort, renowned for preventing attacks by the real pirates of the Caribbean for almost 75 years! Learn the history of the fort, now in ruins after the Spanish largely abandoned it in the mid 19th century. Continue to Agua Clara to spend about 45 minutes learning about the new canal system, built to support the passage of super tankers and large cargo ships as they pass along the Panama Canal.
Upon arrival, board a ferry for the 20-minute crossing to a rainforest, and then get back to nature as you explore the ecological paradise by minibus. Discover the home to 159 different species of mammals, 98 species of reptiles and 65 amphibious species. Observe the amazing wildlife in their natural habitat, and enjoy plenty of stops to take souvenir photos.
Next, go to the historic monument of San Lorenzo Fort, renowned for preventing attacks by the real pirates of the Caribbean for almost 75 years! Learn the history of the fort, now in ruins after the Spanish largely abandoned it in the mid 19th century. Continue to Agua Clara to spend about 45 minutes learning about the new canal system, built to support the passage of super tankers and large cargo ships as they pass along the Panama Canal.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus
- Professional driver
- Soda, water or local beer
- Fresh local fruit
What’s Not Included
- Entrance fee to San Lorenzo National Park
- Entrance fee to the Panama Canal expansion
- Lunch
Prepare for the activity
Important information
Know before you go
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• This tour may be operated by a multilingual guide
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring a towel, sunscreen, your sunglasses, insect repellent and a camera
• This tour may be operated by a multilingual guide
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring a towel, sunscreen, your sunglasses, insect repellent and a camera
From US$ 100 per person
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My husband and I had a great day with our guide, Mario, and his spotter Julietta (she was on the lookout for monkeys, sloths, etc.) I learned a lot about the history & geography of Panama. Saw the Aqua Clara locks, watched the short movie there and watched a large ship move through the locks from Gatun Lake. We loved seeing Fort Lorenzo and reading about the history there. Mario was a fun and knowledgeable host and guide. We saw both a two & thee toed sloth and a family of howler monkeys in the tree tops, two types of hawks and an iguana. Our group was small, 6 guests, and were picked up at our hotel. Perfect day!
Read moreFebruary 22, 2020
Had a fantastic day, long bus ride but the talk from the guides made it enjoyable - Mario made it funny and not boring to listen! The fort was beautiful and Juliette is the best sloth spotter of them all!! All three guides were great, good enthusiasm and good information. Hurrah.
February 21, 2020
Mario was great. He was engaging during the tour and taught us the historical significance of each place we toured. Highly recommended.
December 29, 2019
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Product ID: 90690
Panama: Panama Canal, Colón Rainforest and San Lorenzo Fort
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