Colon: all 9 tours and excursions for your cruise

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Authentic embera indian village

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Panama City, Embera Indian Tribe This tour was designed for you to step aboard a time machine and travel back more than 600 years; to a Central America only few have had the privilege of experiencing. More than a tour, this is a journey into the lives of the Embera Indian Tribe. A proud people, who have been able to maintain their traditions and lifestyle as it was before the Spaniards colonized the region. Start out the expedition aboard an air-conditioned vehicle where a knowledgeable guide will...

Eco cruise on gatun lake & monkey island

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Witness the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and discover the incredible wildlife of Gatun Lake on an ecological boat ride. Transfer 90 minutes to Gamboa Resort, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who can tell you all about this region's history, culture and ecology. Your guide is considered an expert in their field and have been specifically chosen for your tour. Learn how, prior to the construction of the Panama Canal, the vast jungle area that is now the Gatun Lake was...

Panama city and the canal

  • Cruise line: Silversea
While the image conjured by Panama is generally that of the spectacular Canal, few know of the amazing history of glory and tragedy that came to shape this country, once known as the Pearl of the Pacific. Discover a deeper history on today's tour of the Panama Canal and a guided walk of Colonial Panama. Transfer from the pier 75 minutes to your first stop at Miraflores Locks, taking this opportunity to pause and view the gargantuan ships that make their way through the Panama Canal....

Panama canal: the eighth wonder of the world

  • Cruise line: Silversea
The image conjured by Panama is generally that of the spectacular Canal, considered by many as one of the eighth wonder of the world, and rightly so. The Panama Canal cuts through one of the narrowest saddles of the Isthmus of Panama approximately 80 kilometers long, joining North and South America with the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, bisecting the Continental Divide. Briefly, the canal has been described as "the land divided, the world united." Today you have a unique...

Gatun lake kayaking & locks

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience the beauty and grandeur of the Agua Clara Locks and Gatun Lake in an active new way during this invigorating, half-day kayaking excursion. Colon, Agua Clara Locks & Visitors Centre, Expansion Observation Platform, New Traffic Lane Depart the pier for the short drive to the new Panama Canal locks, the Agua Clara Locks. The Panama Canal expansion is currently the largest engineering project in the world. Upon arrival at the Agua Clara Visitor Centre, head...

Panama canal expansion

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the history, operation and expansion of the Panama Canal during this fascinating, full-day excursion to the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. Colon, Miraflores Locks Visitors Centre, Exhibition Halls, Huge Ships Crossing the Panama Canal Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to the Miraflores Locks Visitors Centre. Upon arrival, take an opportunity to pause and view the gargantuan ships that make their way through the series of locks on the...

Grand tour of panama

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience the Panama Canal, its rainforest and native Indian denizens during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion. Colon, Melia Hotel, Gatun Lake, Panama Canal Rainforest, Canal Zone Depart the pier for the short drive to the Melia Hotel, located on Lago Gatún (Gatun Lake), the largest manmade lake in the world. The Panama Canal rainforests are some of the most accessible green zones in the world. With over 50,000 acres (about 20,234 hectares) of pristine...

Old panama walking tour

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the splendid history, architecture and landmarks of Panama City during this memorable, half-day sightseeing excursion. Old Panama City Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 90-minute drive along the new modern highway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans en route to the ruins of the old capital city. Founded in 1509, it is today known as Panama Viejo, or 'Old Panama'. Upon arrival, take in the sights and sounds of this historic locale. ...

Kayaking in GatÚn Lake and visiting the Agua Clara locks

  • Cruise line: Costa Cruises
  • Duration: 05:01 h
  • Difficulty: Difficile
  • Adults from R 1 742,88
  • Children from R 1 291,78
In shortA perfect excursion for lovers of nature, adventure and sport: an exciting kayak tour in Gatún Lake, amidst dense tropical vegetation, among pristine islands that characterize it, and then go to discover the functioning of the Panama Canal with a visit to the Agua Clara locks.Main stages Kayaking on Gatún Lake: Huge Variety of Flora and FaunaAgua Clara Locks Visitor CenterThe ProgramThis adventure begins with boarding the air-conditioned coach and transfer to theRainforest Lodge & Marina.Upon...