One day, two oceans

Ocean to Ocean Panama Tour

Duration
Schedule
7am–4pm
Pickup & return
Meals
Tour type
Group size
Difficulty
Easy walking
Availability
Accommodation

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From: $130.00

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Tour Overview

One day, two oceans: wild monkeys and mega-ships near the Pacific locks in the morning, then Fort San Lorenzo’s colonial ruins and the Canal’s modern expansion at Aguas Claras on the Atlantic side by afternoon. An easy-walking tour that covers more of Panama’s geography than almost anything else we run.

Wild monkeys, mega-ships, a colonial fort, and the Canal’s modern expansion — all in one easy-walking tour, meals included.

Your Day, Stop by Stop

  1. Hotel pickup

    7am departure.

  2. Gamboa (Pacific side)

    Observe wild monkeys across several islands in their natural habitat, and watch mega-ships making their approach toward the Pacific locks.

  3. Crossing to the Atlantic side

    Drive across to Panama’s Caribbean coast.

  4. Fort San Lorenzo

    A Spanish colonial fortress built to defend the mouth of the Chagres River, now a ruin overlooking the Atlantic.

  5. Aguas Claras Locks

    The modern expansion of the Panama Canal, built to handle today’s largest cargo ships.

  6. Return to your hotel

    Back by around 4pm.

Good to Know

  • Easy walking tour — suitable for most fitness levels; no technical hiking or climbing involved.
  • Meals and drinks are included for the full day.
  • No minimum group size is specified for this tour in our current pricing — contact us to confirm group size and availability when booking.

FAQ

How is this different from the other Monkey Island or Canal tours?

This is the only tour that visits both the Pacific and Atlantic sides of Panama in one day — wildlife and Pacific-side Canal views in the morning, then Fort San Lorenzo’s colonial history and the modern Aguas Claras Canal expansion in the afternoon.

Is this tour physically demanding?

No — it’s described as an easy-walking tour, suitable for most travelers regardless of fitness level.

What is the Canal expansion at Aguas Claras?

Aguas Claras is part of the newer set of locks added to the Panama Canal to accommodate today’s largest cargo ships — a contrast to the century-old original locks most Canal tours focus on.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and return
  • Meals
  • Drinks

❌ Not Included

Tour Highlights

  • Wild monkeys in Gamboa
  • Mega-ships near the Pacific locks
  • Fort San Lorenzo
  • Aguas Claras Locks

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One day, two oceans

See Panama, Pacific to Atlantic, in One Day

Wild monkeys, mega-ships, a colonial fort, and the Canal's modern expansion — all in one easy-walking tour, meals included.