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Panama Canal Railway Tour (Dome Car)

  • Panama Canal Railway Tour (Dome Car)
From 210
Step aboard a remodeled 1938 railway car for an unforgettable journey across Panama — with views to match.
Travel in genuine luxury in a railway car with a glass dome over the top, for panoramic views of rainforest flora as you ride alongside the Panama Canal. From your departure in Colon, you'll watch the trees and Gatun Lake roll by on the way to Panama City while your guide shares stories of this historic railway that connects the two coasts. Visit the modern Agua Clara Locks on the Pacific side of the canal to complete your adventure.

Energy Level

Duration

6.5 hours

Type

RELAXING, CULTURED

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Step back into the golden age of train travel with a ride on the Panama Canal Railway

  • See the wildlife-rich Gatun Lake and the dense rainforests that sprawl across the isthmus of Panama

  • Hop over to the Panama Canal's Agua Clara Locks Lookout for an impressive viewpoint of this industrial marvel

Need to know

  • This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • Includes a local snack and water

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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