Panama Canal Round-trip: Miraflores Locks & IMAX - Afternoon
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Ngôn ngữ có sẵn
3 giờ 30 phút
Vé di động
We begin the round-trip transfer by picking you up from your city hotel at approximately 3:20 PM, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free start to the experience. From there, we head directly to the Panama Canal Miraflores Visitor Center (entrance fee not included), one of the country’s most iconic landmarks.
This visit is scheduled so that 100% you will see ships, including massive vessels passing through the locks just meters away, some of which pay over USD 120,000 to transit the Panama Canal, underscoring its vital role in global trade.
You’ll have time to explore the observation decks and learn how the locks operate, as well as the history behind this world-famous engineering marvel. Before the movie, you can relax at the visitor center’s cafeteria and enjoy refreshments with Canal views.
The experience concludes with the impressive IMAX movie, bringing the story and impact of the Panama Canal vividly to life.
Thông tin khác
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No Pet Allowed
No pickups offered from Playa Bonita. Only from Panama City area
This is a shared round-trip transfer, so you’ll be joining other guests. We’ll be making a few pickups along the way to welcome everyone, so we appreciate your patience
Pickups from Casco Antiguo at Tantalo Hotel for heavy traffic.
No pickups offered from Tocumen, outside areas
No pickups offered from Cruise Terminals
Cần Quan Tâm
Miraflores Visitor Center
Miraflores Locks is one of the best places to understand how the Panama Canal works. On the Pacific side, visitors can watch ships being raised or lowered through the original lock system using freshwater from Gatun Lake and gravity alone. From the observation decks, guests see vessels pass just meters away while learning about canal operations through exhibits. The visit includes the IMAX Theater, featuring a high-definition film narrated by Morgan Freeman that explains the canal’s history, engineering, global importance, and the expansion with the new locks, creating a complete and engaging experience.
The former Clayton Military Base is a historic area that once served as a key U.S. Army installation in the Panama Canal Zone. Today, it has been transformed into a peaceful, green district known for its wide roads, tropical forest surroundings, and well-preserved military-era buildings. The area is now home to embassies, government offices, and Ciudad del Saber (City of Knowledge), an international hub for education, research, and innovation, offering a clear contrast between Panama’s canal-era history and its modern development.
Bao gồm
Bottled water
Round trip Transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Knowledgeable Guide
Miraflores Center Entrance Fees ($17.22 adult & $7.22 child)
Điểm đón
Chọn điểm đón
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tùy chọn
Group Tour from city hotel
Pickup included
From City Hotel/ AirBnB
Pickup Time at 3:20 PM: Please be 10 minutes before your pickup time at the lobby to avoid missing your tour. NOT from Playa Bonita Pickup included
Đánh giá
22 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
Panama Canal is amazing!
Anna D,21 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Saul was a fantastic guide! I liked that we were a small group. The Panama Canal is amazing! The IMAX movie was really good.
This tour is worth the...
Carla W,8 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00This tour is worth the money! The pickup from our hotel was on time, the tour guide was wonderful! Highly recommend!
Saul was a great guide!...
Christopher C,4 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Saul was a great guide! He provided much information around the history and current politics around the Panama Canal. Offered pick up from several location, continued providing information during the tour and leads you to the IMAX experience.
Very nice experience
Sandra R,23 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00It was a good afternoon and the IMAX video was very good. Well explained and the history and working of the carnal well understood
A great tour and a great engineering world wonder!
Monica L,14 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Rafael was a very knowledgeable and professional tour guide. The tour was very well organized and the late-afternoon time to visit the canal guaranteed us seeing it in operation. We saw three ships being transferred through the locks. A great experience and a very well run tour!
Short, informative with great guide!
Deborah M,9 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Our tour was short and sweet and perfect. First our guide and driver did everything in their power to avoid terrible traffic due to a bridge fire nearby (completely random and unrelated) just as we got there, we were able to watch a big ship go through the locks. The purchased some popcorn and drinks to enjoy during the imax movie, which was great! Then we headed back, our guide gave us lots of into on the ride there and back. A perfect excursion. I would not have wanted to spend more time there.
Couples day out!
mayablossomprince,2 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Good guide very knowledgeable and passionate about his country! IMAX movie was great!
Raphael was very...
Zacc R,28 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Raphael was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the tour. Pick-up and drop-off was easy. Raphael made sure we knew when the ships were coming through the canal at Miraflores Center and where and when to line up for the IMax show. His presentation about Panama was very informative also. And when he found our friend's cash laying in the van afterwards, he contacted us to return it to them. Highly recommend this tour.
Good tour, fascinating...
Dean P,25 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
4.00Good tour, fascinating learning about the Canal and watching the locks in action. Admission and IMAX fees were disclosed, but pricey when factoring in the tour / transportation costs.
Do not need VIATOR for this
Shashij S,24 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
2.00Tour was good, but it make you wonder why you have to pay Viator for transportation only. You have to buy tickets for Mira locks and IMAX theater. You could ask any taxi (for $5) to take you there.
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