Panama · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Panama Canal and Fort San Lorenzo Tour with Agua Clara

8 Hours Round trip from Panama Easy pace

View all 13 photos

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Agua Clara Locks and the new Panama Canal Visitor Center
02 Cross the Atlantic Bridge over the Panama Canal
03 Explore Fort San Lorenzo, a World Heritage Site overlooking the Caribbean Sea
04 Travel through the jungles of San Lorenzo National Park with chances to spot wildlife
05 Relax over lunch at Shelter Bay Marina on Limón Bay

Sign up for a day excursion to Colón Province on the Caribbean Sea and visit the beautiful Panama Canal expansion at the Agua Clara Locks. See the Panama Canal Visitor Center for the new locks system, cross the Atlantic Bridge, and take part in this incredible history. Also, explore the majestic Fort of San Lorenzo to witness marvellous views of the Chagres River and the Caribbean Sea. During the tour, we will cross the jungles of San Lorenzo National Park, where we may see wildlife and the amazing forest, before visiting Shelter Bay Marina and Restaurant for lunch.

After that, drive for 40 minutes to Fort San Lorenzo, a World Heritage Site, to admire the Caribbean Sea and the Chagres River from the colonial fortress.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Colon, Panama City, chagres national park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Agua Clara Locks, Atlantic Bridge and Fort San Lorenzo

Connect with your tour guide in Panama City and drive for about an hour to the Atlantic side of Colón Province.
Then, visit the new visitor center for the Panama Canal expansion at the Agua Clara Locks and cross the Atlantic Bridge over the Panama Canal waters.
After that, drive for 40 minutes to Fort San Lorenzo, a World Heritage Site, to admire the Caribbean Sea and the Chagres River from the colonial fortress.
Later, head to Shelter Bay Marina and Restaurant for a relaxing lunch on Limón Bay.
Finally, return to Panama City to conclude the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Agua Clara Locks, Atlantic Bridge, Fort San Lorenzo overlooking the Chagres River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Panama 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round-trip transportation
Bilingual tour guide
Water and snacks
Entrance ticket fees for the Visitor Center and Fort San Lorenzo

What to bring

Tennis shoes or boots
Hat or cap

Know before you go

See the Panama Canal Visitor Center for the expansion of the canal. Be part of the history, as it only happens once in a lifetime - a mega project for the new giants of the seven seas.

Logistics