The Canal Expansion Tour

03/10

Activity

6 Days / 5 Nights

Duration

Round trip

Location

The inauguration of the Panama Canal Expansion in June 2016 changes international maritime trade – once again. EcoCircuitos’ special expansion tour gives insights to the different phases of the Canal; from its influence on mankind and trade history; to its role in animal specie migration and importance for Panama’s inhabitants – from the capital to indigenous communities.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Historic City & Canal Tour

Partial Canal Transit

Canal Watershed Jungle Boat Tour

Pirate Trails: Fort San Lorenzo

Visit of Canal Expansion & Locks

PICK UP

At the Tocumen International Airport of Panama at the appropriate time for your international flight arrival. You will be returned for your departure flight.

WHAT TO WEAR

Comfortable athletic shoes and light leisure clothing, jacket, mosquito repellent and sunscreen. A hat and sunglasses are recommended.

INCLUDED

Meet and greet at the airport

5 nights of lodging + breakfast

Private transportation with A/C

Information kit

Breakfast on all days. L=lunch or D=dinner as stated in the itinerary.

Government and lodging taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International airfares and taxes

Domestic airfares and taxes

Alcoholic beverages and meals not specified in the itinerary

Optional activities

Gratuities and departure tax at the airport

Welcome to Panama!

Panama City Tour & Miraflores Locks

Visit the ruins of Old Panama and stroll the colorful Casco Viejo with your historic guide before visiting the Miraflores Locks on the Pacific side of the Canal. (B, L)

Partial Canal Transit

Experience the operations of the Panama Canal first-hand by getting on a boat for a Partial Transit through the Canal. (B, L)

Jungle Boat Tour Canal Watershed

Board a boat and head off on a jungle expedition across the Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal. Watch out for monkeys, sloths and other wildlife endemic to the area as you pass by gigantic cargo ships transiting the waterway, an interesting contrast to the natural surroundings. (B, L)

Pirate Trail: Fort San Lorenzo & Agua Clara Locks

Explore fortress ruins on the edge of steep cliffs deep in the rainforest before visiting the Agua Clara Locks on the Caribbean Side of the Canal. (B, L)