A private chauffeured day sweeps you across the isthmus to Panama City: the atmospheric cobblestones of UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo, the glittering skyline of a booming financial capital, and a front-row seat at the Miraflores Locks visitor centre to watch megaships navigate the canal.
What to expect
Your guide meets you at the pier and the two-hour highway run to Panama City is itself a journey through Panama's economic story. In Casco Viejo you'll weave through colonial plazas, the ruins of the original cathedral, and the rooftop bar district before reaching the Miraflores Locks. The four-storey observation deck puts you level with the bridge of a Panamax vessel — a perspective you'll never forget. A leisurely lunch at a curated local restaurant follows before the return drive.
Good to know
Round trip is approximately 5–6 hours driving; allow 8–9 hours total. Confirm your all-aboard time carefully — depart Colón by 07:30 for comfort. Miraflores Locks visitor centre charges approximately USD 20 per person entry (confirm inclusion with guide when booking).
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Colon — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Colon
- Panama Canal Full Transit: Locks, History & Pacific in One Day
- Gatun Locks Close-Up & Gatun Lake Kayak: Panama Canal from the Water
- Fort San Lorenzo: UNESCO Jungle Fortress & Chagres River Wildlife
- Emberá Drua Village: Living Culture Deep in Chagres Rainforest
- Caribbean Catamaran Sailing: Portobelo, Snorkelling & Gourmet Lunch