Panama Canal Round-trip: Miraflores Locks & IMAX - Afternoon

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3 giờ 30 phút

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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

Chính sách hủy

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

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.

2 hours • Chưa Bao Gồm Vé

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.

Không Có Vé

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

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

4.75

16 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Short, informative with great guide!
Deborah M,9 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Good 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
5.00
Raphael 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
4.00
Good 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
2.00
Tour 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.
Good trip
Andrew S,22 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
It was a good trip guide was great it next time I’d just take an uber to the viewing platform as we didn’t really have as long as I would have liked messing about picking people up was a pain
Excellent
Samantha W,26 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
It was excellent!!! Our tour guides were absolutely 100% amazing and I will definitely book with them again
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enriquevC161SM,1 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing experience! The Sloth Tour in Panama’s urban area was short, beautiful, and incredibly rewarding. We spotted several sloths in their natural habitat right in the city; such a unique and unforgettable sight. Our guide, Edwin, was fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about the wildlife.
Excellent Sloth Tour in Panama
L8771SGevelyna,24 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
A unique experience in the city. We could see sloths in their natural habitat without leaving the urban area. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Perfect for families and nature lovers.
Sloths Tour in Panama
ausebioa,22 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience! We got to see sloths up close in their natural urban habitat—something truly unique in the heart of Panama City. The guide was knowledgeable and made the tour both fun and educational.