Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Explore the Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort & Panama Canal Expansion
4.6
97 Ratings
Colón
Embark on a thrilling excursion in Colon, Panama, where you can explore the lush rainforest, discover the historic San Lorenzo Fort, and witness the marvel of the Panama Canal Expansion. Don't miss this opportunity to encounter diverse wildlife and learn about the region's fascinating history!
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Agua Clara Locks - • Ride back the rainforest to the Panama Canal. 1 hour approx. • Visit Agua Clara observatory desk to see how the Canal work. Admission fee US$15 is not included in our Price. Duration: 1 hour approx. - Fort San Lorenzo - • Like safari the minibús will ride into the rainforest -National Park San Lorenzo- and will stop multiples time to observe wild animals like monkeys, sloth, toucan, cuati mundi, others. Meanwhile you take pictures the guide will explain you about the animals behavior and the environment. Duration: 2 hours approx. • Visit San Lorenzo Fort, your guide will explain you the amazing history of the castle during the colonial time,and the importance to protect Panama City. Duration: 1 hour approx. - Almiza Tours by My friend Mario - Tours - • Ride back to your cruise. Duration: 25 minutes approx. Subject to your cruise itinerary is possible your guide switch order of the excursión and Go first to the Canal then rainforest and finally San Lorenzo fort.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Agua Clara Canal expansión US$15 adult
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Visit the Caribbean Rainforest, learn the San Lorenzo Fort history and observe the new Panama Canal Locks.

Panama is home to 159 species of mammals, 98 species of reptiles, and 65 amphibious species. Among these are monkeys, sloths, anteaters, spider and caimans, crocodiles, and many snakes. This rainforest is an ecological paradise not to be missed! There are many stops included for photo opportunities. The tour continues on to the ruins of San Lorenzo Fort which is famous for repelling attacks by all the pirates of the Caribbean for almost 75 years, Your guide will expalin the history behind the famous ruins. Then you will stop at the new Canal Expansion: Agua Clara where you will observe how work the new Canal system with super tanker and big cargos ships transiting the new locks.

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Fantastic Casino | Colón 2000
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Margaret_m
Apr 27, 2024
Terrific tour - Alfonso was a wonderful guide for this tour. He shared knowledge of Colon, the area and canal. It was a great day! I’d highly recommend!
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Joanne_b
Apr 25, 2024
Excellent day out in Colon. - Everything was excellent - from the visit to the Agra Clara locks, to the drive through the rainforest seeing monkeys, sloths and birds, to the very informative tour of San Lorenzo Fort - a wonderful day and totally recommended
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Clifford_w
Apr 15, 2024
Great Panama tour - Alonso was a super tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and he explained everything we were seeing very well. We learned so much about the Canal and Panama from him. Highly recommend!
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767rossw
Apr 13, 2024
A canal of a good time! - Columbia, Panama canal, Costa Rico, Guatemala and Mexico were the stops on the cruise with Holland America. First class all the way. Three excursions at various ports of call and shopping at the rest, all while being pampered when on board the ship.
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Vanessa_t
Apr 13, 2024
Amazing adventure, see a little of everything - 10/10 would recommend! Alfonso was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. His English was fantastic! Brian was our fearless driver and was able to spot animals on our drives. We were able to see howler monkeys and Coati. Alfonso expertly covered history, nature and culture. We even took a hike through the rain forest. They provided snacks and beverages on the trip. Would definitely recommend this trip to the Panama Canal, Castillo de San Lorenzo and the Rain Forest.
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Pamela_b
Apr 12, 2024
Very enjoyable tour with several sites of interest with knowledgeable guides! - Excursion during a cruise port stop at Colon: I was starting to panic because I couldn't find the guide, but with a few messages through Whatsapp, I quickly found them holding a sign with my name, and boarded the bus for a fun adventure starting at Agua Clara, then visiting Fort San Lorenzo. I didn't know Agua Clara had a shaded trail right by the dropoff area so I only got to spend a few minutes there as I had walked down to the lock area before that. After Fort San Lorenzo, we had to improvise as a couple of guests had to get back to the cruise port earlier than the rest of us. This would have meant cutting the excursion short as we had not stopped for any animal sightings in the rainforest. So Alonzo gave us the option of going back to the port or staying with him for a tour through the rainforest on foot and getting picked up later. Just 3 of us decided to go with Alonzo and I couldn't be more thrilled - we got an authentic tour by an experienced and knowledgeable guide - through the forest and ending up at a little beach before meeting back up with our driver. Then on the way back, the driver stopped at the top of Centennial Bridge for a few seconds so I could take a picture. This was a very enjoyable excursion and the guide and driver both incredibly professional and knowledgeable - highly recommend!
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Jill_k
Mar 18, 2024
Excellent - Alonzo was an amazing tour guide. He was knowledgeable and a lot of fun. This excursion was a lot of fun and worth the money spent!
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Terri_p
Mar 14, 2024
Couple trip - We enjoyed our excursion we learned and seen alot! Columbia was a lot better than I imagined. George was great! Thank you!
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Rodney_s
Mar 10, 2024
Worthwhile experience - Mario and driver were very good and saw Sloths hidden in trees as we traveled down the highway! We stopped and got pics and then went into the rainforest and saw monkeys - both white-faced and Howler. Then went to Ft. Lorenzo which fought many battles with pirates trying to raid Panama. It was interesting and then when some were ready to return and others were ready to see the canal, he had the driver take those who wanted to return and he stayed with those who wanted to see the canal viewing. Good tour
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Michael_l
Mar 21, 2024
NICE - All of it. Experienced and knowledgeable guides. Got us back to ship inplenty of time. BUS IN GOOD SHAPE.
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