Itinerary
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Stop At: Fort San Lorenzo, Colon Panama
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, one of the only two Protected Land scape in Panama. The Fortifications on the Caribbean side of Panamá, San Lorenzo parts of the property represent characteristic examples of military architecture developed by the Spanish Empire in its New World territories largely between the 17th and the 18th centuries. The first plans for fortifying the entrance to the Bay of Portobelo and the mouth of the Chagres River were prepared in 1586 by Bautista Antonelli.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort San Lorenzo, Colon Panama
Drive in the jungle with opportunity to see monkey, sloths, tucans etc. If we encounter a wild animal we are going to make a few min stop to admire and fotos
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Gatun Locks, Colon Panama
Before the Locks there is The French canal bridge and only place we can admire the Original French Canal in Panama. The locks were one of the greatest engineering works ever to be undertaken when they opened in 1914. No other concrete construction of comparable size was undertaken until the Hoover Dam, in the 1930s.
Stop At: Gatun Locks, Colon Panama
Driven the over bridge next to the Gatun Dam. The Gatun Dam is an earthen dam across the Chagres River in Panama, near the town of Gatun. The dam, constructed between 1907 and 1913, is a crucial element of the Panama Canal; it impounds the artificial Gatun Lake, which carries ships 33 kilometres (21 mi) of their transit across the Isthmus of Panama.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Atlantic Bridge, Colon Panama
The Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. Completed in 2019, it is the third bridge over the canal . Total length 2,820 m (9,250 ft) and Longest span 530 m (1,740 ft)
Stop At: Agua Clara Locks, Avenida Bolivar Lago Gatun, Colon 0301 Panama
The center offers a breathtaking panoramic view that contrasts two particular scenarios that generate mixed feelings. On one side you will find the famous Gatun Lake, where cargo ships or other vessels transit every day, while on the other side, but from a different perspective, you will be amazed by the view of the expansion works. Beyond its surprising technology or colossal machinery, you will be astonished by the work of thousands of people, who with discipline and determination head towards the same goal to make Panama stronger and Panamá worthy of admiration.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gamboa, Gamboa, Colon Province
Time for lunch, Local Panamanian cuisine , drive and sigh seen the town of gamboa and pass by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (outdoor Lab)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Gatun, Lake Gatun, Colon Province
We are going to navigate in a boat next to the big vessel transiting the Panama Canal until we arrive to monkey island where we can observe crocodile, monkey, sloths lots of birds etc.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Soberania National Park, Area Canalera de Gamboa, Panama City Panama
We are going to drive into the Soberania National Park and see more how think the raining jungle. is and maybe wild animals could be spotted
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Centennial Bridge, Pan-American Highway, Panama City Panama
The Centennial Bridge crosses the Culebra Cut (Gaillard Cut) close to the Pedro Miguel locks where we are going to make a quick stop. This is a nice scenic view over where the original French excavation had lots of difficulty. The bridge is a cable-stayed design with a total span of 1,052 m (3,451 ft). The main span is 420 m (1,380 ft) and clears the canal by 80 m (260 ft), allowing large vessels to pass below it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Miraflores Visitor Center, East Side of the Miraflores Locks, Panama City Panama
ue to Remodeling operation in the Visitors Center, Only the Observation Decks and IMAX SHOW are Available ** - OBSERVATION DECKS: This is the best location to enjoy the transit of ships passing through the locks. Watch the maneuvers of the pilots, while our guide will answer all your questions.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Casco Viejo, Avenida Central, Panama City Panama
Casco Antiguo (Spanish for Old Quarter), also known as Casco Viejo or San Felipe, is the historic district of Panama City. Completed and settled in 1673. Drive in comfort the plazas and main iconic spots. Casco has 33 narrow street. Stop at the cathedral Plaza foto.
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Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up at the Lobby of your Hotel
07:00 AM
8 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Important Note: The remaining time of the to the total duration is allotted for the travel time from Ocean to Ocean.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : moniquekH4958QL
This was a well planned and very informative tour. Driving in Panama is not for the timid, and Enrique navigated us around with precision and in a very new and comfortable vehicle. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see a lot in a short amount of time.
Favorite moments were seeing a ship go through the new locks and monkey spotting. I also learned that you definitely do not want to end up in a panamanian prison!
Go ahead and book it. You won't be disappointed.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06
Posted By : Malcolm L
Great tour guide , I would highly recommend this to everyone wanting to visit and see Panama . Awesome experience for everyone in my group.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28
Posted By : T6029NUdees
Local owner of Panama A La Carte, the best tour guide I've had the pleasure of discovering with in a long time! Enrique, thank you so very much. Our time with you is memorable. We had fun, and enjoyed the little treats along the way, the pineapple is unbelievable tasty and seeing sloths by the roadside was a bonus. We really appreciate your depth of history and passion for what you do. Can't wait to be on another excursion ith you.
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Posted On : 2024-02-26
Posted By : Miroslaw_D
Excellent ! Enrique is very good guide !!! Excellent guide ! Very nice trip. A lot information about Panama ! All trip excellent care from his side !!!
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Posted On : 2024-02-20
Posted By : Jacques_B
Comprehensive tour with the highlights being the Panama Canal and Monkey Island where the monkeys actually came onto our boat and took fruit from our hands. Enrique is the ultimate tour guide, from both a knowledge perspective and fulfilling the needs of his clients. We were driven around in a new, comfortable van and onboard he has a cooler filled with bottles of water, multiple pairs of binoculars, and a tripod/telescope, which he pulls out at a moment's notice and sets up so that you can take close-up shots of the sloths, birds, monkeys and other wildlife that he somehow spots hidden in the trees. Besides Spanish and English, he also speaks French and a smattering of Italian, so he can cater to groups from many different countries. I can't recommend this tour highly enough.
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Posted On : 2024-02-19
Posted By : Derek_S
If you only can do one thing while you are here, do this! The tour is paced well, you never feel rushed or bored. The guide is very knowledgeable and well versed in the history and lore of Panamá. The van was brand new and very comfortable.
I have read all of the other reviews prior to booking and I can tell you that none of the complaints noted were even close to our experience. For example, we did not get coffee prior to leaving, so we stopped to pick some up. When we have a long stretch of driving, we stopped at a restroom prior; our guide is an excellent driver and minimized the bumps in the road.
Additionally, he had a special eye for wildlife and stopped several animals in the wild and would pull over for photo ops.
10 out of 10 would recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-02-16
Posted By : igorotam
Enrique driver/tour guide completed my bucket list for Panama. From the Panama Canal transit with precision, sloths , tucans , howling monkeys ,etc in their natural habitats, the reminders from US presence, his knowledge of Panama history and culture,we were very lucky to have him enjoy and complete the trip in 1 day.highly recommend.gracias Enrique
M/ca/nj
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Posted On : 2024-02-04
Posted By : Eric_B
Amazing day touring Panama with our two young sons and Enrique! Enrique who is fluent in English, French and Spanish is extremely friendly and accommodating, from waiting on us because our flight was delayed to changing the route to make our drop off point where our Resort transfer was picking us up. His Van is clean and has plenty of A/C which is definitely required, it's hot there.
The tour delivered in every way, from seeing sloths, monkeys, crocodiles and a toucan to having a monkey join us on the boat to feed on some grapes in its natural habitat. We got to see a large container ship crossing the locks, visited the ancient Fort at Castillo de San Lorenzo, enjoyed some traditional Panamanian food for lunch and a super fresh pineapple picked and cut up by Enrique. The tour included lots of interesting history facts about Panama, Enrique is very well versed in its story which he shared with us throughout the day.
Overall, we highly recommend doing this tour with Enrique to anyone looking to take in lots of what Panama has to offer.
Thank you for the great day Enrique!
The Brisson family.
Journée incroyable à visiter le Panama avec nos deux jeunes fils et Enrique ! Enrique, qui parle couramment l'anglais, le français et l'espagnol, est extrêmement sympathique et arrangeant, qu'il s'agisse de nous attendre parce que notre vol a été retardé ou de changer d'itinéraire pour nous rendre à notre point de dépôt où notre transfert au complexe venait nous chercher. Sa camionnette est propre et dispose de beaucoup de climatisation, ce qui est absolument nécessaire, il fait chaud là-bas.
La visite s'est déroulée à tous points de vue, depuis l'observation de paresseux, de singes, de crocodiles et d'un toucan jusqu'à ce qu'un singe nous rejoigne sur le bateau pour se nourrir de raisins dans son habitat naturel. Nous avons pu voir un grand porte-conteneurs traverser les écluses, visiter l'ancien fort du Castillo de San Lorenzo, déguster de la nourriture traditionnelle panaméenne pour le déjeuner et un ananas super frais cueilli et coupé par Enrique. La visite comprenait de nombreux faits historiques intéressants sur le Panama. Enrique connaît très bien son histoire qu'il a partagée avec nous tout au long de la journée.
Dans l’ensemble, nous recommandons fortement de faire cette tournée avec Enrique à tous ceux qui souhaitent profiter de tout ce que le Panama a à offrir.
Merci pour la belle journée Enrique!
La famille Brisson.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : cherifa_a
Si vous souhaitez vivre une expérience riche en partage et que vous ne rester pas longtemps sur Panama City, alors il faut réserver cette excursion avec Enrique ! Nous étions un groupe d'amis avec des enfants et nous avons vécut une journée magique : nous avions réservé cette excursion en anglais et à notre grande surprise notre guide parlait aussi très bien le français! Enrique nous a permit de découvrir le Panama : Ecluses du canal de Panama, Fort San Lorenzo, balade sur le Lac Gatun et le meilleur fut pour nous : l'ile aux singes . Notre guide avait plusieurs jumelles, nous avons vu paresseux et singes dans leur milieu naturel. Il a pris grand soin de répondre à toutes nos questions et en prime on eu le droit à un bon gouter : ananas frais , un délice. Merci à Enrique pou cette journée
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Posted On : 2024-03-01
Posted By : Stephanie_G
¡Este tour lo tiene todo! Enrique es un encanto, súper conocedor de Panamá, y se preocupa de cada uno de los participantes. Antes de reservar este tour vi muchas opciones, pero la verdad es que ninguna es tan completa como esta y la dedicación de Enrique como guía experto la hace más increíble aún. La recomiendo 100%.
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Posted On : 2024-02-26
