Expansion of the Panama Canal and Train
Details
What to bring:
Include: Transportation from and to your hotel, english speaking tour guide, entrances to the attractions, tickets to the train.
Not include: Lunch, tips for tour guides or driver, taxes 7%.
Available all days and for kids up to 3 years old.
Price: USD 150 Minimum 2 pax.
Itinerary
This fascinating journey starts with and early pick up to transfered you to the Panama railway station,located on the pacific side, is a railway line running parallel to the Panama Canal, linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean in Central America. It travels the historic route across the country between coastal cities and passes through the lush jungle and along Lake Gatun, which makes up a substantial section of the canal network. As it was used during the construction of the canal it runs parallel and offers views of the canal. The rail cars are classic in nature with first-class amenities, bar service, and second-level viewing areas and outdoor viewing.
When you arrive to Colon on the caribbean side our tour guide will be waiting for you to continue to Agua Clara locks, This observation center offers a panoramic view of the Panama Canal expansion, including the three-chambered Agua Clara Locks, there is also a theater with two videos in English, a cafe and gift shop.
The tour continue to san lorenzo national park and fort sherman, we made and stop for lunch at shelter bay marina (Not included) and then continue to explore Fort San lorenzo and historical site of UNESCO world heritage since 1980.
