Panama
Cruise the famous canal, crossing massive locks and surrounded by rainforest
Gatun Tour - 4 Night Itinerary
Visit the famous Panama Canal and observe the working of the locks, from the Pacific and the Atlantic. Experience pristine rainforest and lakes that provide the canal's water. Stay in the historic district of Panama City, Casco Viejo.
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Travel Highlights
- Cruise the famous Panama Canal, one of the world's great engineering feats
- Admire the magnificent Miraflores locks and watch as huge ships pass
- Explore Panama City, a city of modern skyscrapers and a world heritage centre
- Ride the rails on the Interoceanic Train for panoramic views of the canal
- Discover the abundant exotic bird life in the rainforest of Soberania National Park
Tour Route
- Panama City - 4 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Tour Itinerary
Panama City
4 NightsDay 1 - Tour of Panama City
Day 2 - Interoceanic Train
Day 3 - Panama Canal Cruise
Day 4 - Soberania National Park
Day 5 - Transfer to the airport
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Tour of Panama City
Arrive on a Thursday in Panama City (international flights not included), where our guide will meet you to take you to your chosen hotel for a 4 night stay. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour the city, visiting the historic Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and ending with panoramic views of Panama and the entrance of the Canal to the Pacific.
Sunday, 18 May 2025
Interoceanic Train Journey to Colon
Today we take the scenic Interoceanic Train Journey to Colon; a vital rail link in the construction of the Panama Canal which crosses between Panama City to the Atlantic Ocean. It's a comfortable and fascinating trade journey where you will meet all kinds of local Panamanians who use the train in their daily lives. The views of the Canal, locks, lakes and forest are memorable.
We also visit the colonial town of Portobelo - a charming relaxed Caribbean fishing village - before returning to the hotel by road.
Monday, 19 May 2025
Panama Canal Small Ship Cruise
Today enjoy a half day excursion cruising the Panama Canal, one of the world's most impressive feats of engineering that opened in 1914. More recently, in 2017, the Panamanian Authorities opened a third lane of of traffic enabling significant increases in traffic through this strategic waterway.
Your comfortable small ship, the Pacific Queen, has two enclosed air-conditioned decks and one outside observation deck. The ship departs from the docks in Panama City sailing under the striking Bridge of the Americas to Miraflores Lock, a 2 step flight with gigantic lock chambers. Here, guided by the on board expert commentary, you will understand the history of the Canal and get a close up view of the mighty locks powered by their locomotives, known as mulas. You will see many large cargo ships and several cruise liners towering above the Pacific Queen - you become the attraction for these massive ships and their intrigued passengers!. We then continue with lush forests on either side to enjoy and birdlife to sport to Pedro Miguel Lock, a single flight lock. Disembark and return to Panama City by road.
A full crossing, ocean to ocean operates once a month - please call us for details.
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Soberania National Park
Full day to explore the rainforest at Soberania National Park. Walk nature trails, pristine rainforest and discover a wide variety of birdlife.
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Transfer to the airport
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight connection.
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Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | All year | |
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £1,148 | £1,474 |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | £2,089 | £2,457 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
- International flights not included
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