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Panama Colon Shore Excursions

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Once you arrive on a Panama Cruise you might expect to find a variety of activities and tours to experience in the Republic of Panama. Weather you are docked at the Colon 2000 (Atlantic Coast) port or the Amador Causeway (Pacific coast) of Panama we are here to assist you on VIP tour around the country. In comparison to massive tourism "60 passenger buses" offered by cruise lines, our travel group is composed by certified bilingual guides that will provide a 1st class service on our 12 and 29 passenger buse

Trips offered from Colon 2000 and the Amador Causeway. Why go tight on a vehicle while you can go on a spacious bus for less?

The Panama Canal (Atlantic Coast) and Historical Tour:

Once you are in our private air conditioned vehicles, we will head down the coast of Colon city into the Panama Canal area (Gatun Locks) after a 20 min bus ride. Upon arrival, the group will head into the observation deck where you will visualize ships and functioning of the Panama Canal with detailed explanations and history. It takes approximately 2 hours for a vessel to complete the transit at Gatun Locks, regardless of whether it's heading northbound or southbound.

A visitor's tower exists and sits high up above the locks themselves. While there is a rather large roof that overhangs the front portion, nice photos can be taken from here.

Furthermore, an authentic ecological tour will follow once the departure of the Gatun Locks. We will take fort San Lorezo! The fort at San Lorenzo was first built during the late 16th century.

King Philip II of Spain ordered a fortress to be built to protect the mouth of the Rio Chagres which was heavily used by commerce and slaves ships. This entry was also the easiest route for pirates and buccaneers looking for gold, and the location of the fort provided an extraordinary view of any approaching ships.

It is one of the most complete forts built in Panama and is full of history of pirates and buccaneers that sealed that water for centuries.

The view to the Chagres River, the Caribbean Ocean and all three sets of locks, those at Gatun might be the most impressive. Due to the fact that all three chambers are connecting, you'll have the opportunity to see the entire process completed at one, rather than in two different stages in Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks.

PRICE

PRICE INCLUDES

Private Transfer from the Colon 2000 port

Private Air-conditioned bus

Spanish / English speaking guide

Beverages and snacks on the bus

Historical Site Entree Fee

Panama Canal Entrance fee

Private Transfer to the Colon 2000 port

What to bring : Light hiking boots or trekking sandals, light hiking shorts, sunglasses, sunscreen, T-shirt or tank top, hat, bathing suit or shorts, towel and camera.

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Panama Travel Agent

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Because Panama Private Tour's fundamental mission is to reliably deliver a truly rewarding travel experience for all of our participants, Panama Private Tours does not combine groups.

In fact, the standard and superior practice of conducting a private tour exclusively for each group has been a hallmark of Panama Private Tours for 5 years. The unique advantages of touring with Panama Private Tours that would be relevant for your group’s tour are seen "here".

Panama Vacation Tours

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Panama Vacation Tours

Panama Tours

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Panama Private Tours has been around for 5 years! We have seen the good the bad and the ugly when it comes down to tours in Panama. In this section of our website, we will propose the best options for day tours in the Republic of Panama. This section is dedicated to the traveler that is currently in the Republic of Panama. Whether you are staying in a Panama City Hotel, Panama City house rental or staying with a friend, we are always opened and ready to take care of your tourism needs. If you are looking for more than one day of tour please look into our a Panama Vacation Packages section.

Panama Charters

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Panama Charters

Panama Programs

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Panama Medical Tourism

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This is a surgery tour program offered by Fidel Ponce a top "Registered Panama Travel Agent" who has linked to highly reputable medical service in Panama City Hospital Santa Fe.

The program offers quality low risk surgery procedures at low international costs.

The following are the surgeries available:

Arthroscopy: is a surgical procedure orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.

Arthroplasty: An arthritic or damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis.

Spondylolisthesis: occurs when one vertebra slips forward in relation to an adjacent vertebra, usually in the lumbar spine.

Disc Herniation: Ropture and spliting of the disk.

Gastric Bypass: is a minimally invasive operation that reduces the stomach capacity to a very small volume and limits food intake, which helps a person to achieve complete and long-lasting weight loss.

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Panama Canal Cruise

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Panama Canal Cruises

Panama Transportation

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Transportation in Panama

Why Fidel Ponce?

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Panama Private Tours success and experience has taught us that private, independent tours are inherently safer, more educational, more flexible and more personally satisfying for each participant. It is your tour, your itinerary and your tour manager/guide.

We can custom-design a Panama Private Tours itinerary in order to create a touring program that most ideally suits the personal, educational, cultural and budgetary requirements of your group.

There are no “fine print” costs with Panama Private Tours! We charge no “add-on” fees, as do many other tour operators, for such things as tour registration, weekend or adult supplements, taxes, optional excursions and admissions. The Panama Private Tours practice of pricing becomes even more important as one considers a varied and comprehensive itinerary.

Panama Private Tours groups undeniably benefit from the presence of a Panama Private Tours Tour Manager/Guide, from airport arrival to departure, even staying at the hotels with the group overnight. The tour manager handles all logistics, and is always available to advise the group on local evening activities, if needed, and to provide the additional peace of mind for which we are known.

We often also use the expertise and perspective of local specialist guides for in-depth or thematic tours to major or requested attractions. These local guides complement the full-time tour manager/guide in order to make the touring experience more meaningful and interesting.

Often your group can take advantage of arrival days and, therefore, you make the most of your limited time overseas. This is possible due to the fact that you will travel as your own private group and will not have to wait at the airport another group (or groups) to arrive. As soon as you arrive, the tour manager and your driver greet you, and your tour commences.

We use quality hotels that are clean, safe and convenient, and normally reflect the charm and character of the area you are visiting. We use twin or, on occasion, triple rooms (if you have an odd number of a gender). In capital and major cities, we use centrally located hotels that make sightseeing and use of public transport (whenever possible and cost always included) easy and efficient.

We feel that cuisine native to the country or region you are visiting is an integral part of any touring experience. As such we provide quality meals that feature authentic cuisine. We could include Breakfast at the hotel, as are dinners in the provinces. In capital and some large cities, we include dinner in local restaurants.

A Panama Private Tours touring program is carefully planned to offer variety as well as a balance of these elements:

• Educational visits to major attractions (admission costs always included)
• Recreational activities (costs always included)
• Cultural experiences (pre-arranged when possible and included in the tour prices)

Panama Travel Agent

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Because our fundamental mission is to reliably deliver a truly rewarding travel experience for all of our participants, Panama Private Tours does not combine groups.

In fact, the standard and superior practice of conducting a private tour exclusively for each group has been a hallmark of Panama Private Tours for 5 years. The unique advantages of touring with Panama Private Tours that would be relevant for your group’s tour are seen "here".