Shore Excursion Details

Two Oceans by Railroad

DETAILS

  • 6
    hrs Estimate Duration

This completely unique tour could easily be the highlight of your trip. Just imagine traveling down the tracks of the first transcontinental railroad in a beautifully restored and richly adorned railcar, while viewing what is widely considered to be the 8th wonder of the world; the Panama Canal, as well as spectacular Gatun Lake and the extraordinarily beautiful flora and fauna of the surrounding countryside. Adding to all of that, the unrivaled experience of traveling from one ocean to another, crossing the amazing continent of the Americas in just over one hour!


The Panama Railroad was the brainchild of a group of New York Financiers who wanted to create an easy passage for the increasing gold rush traffic. The railroad took five years and eight million dollars to build and was completed in 1855. During its first 12 years of operation, the train carried over 750 million dollars’ worth of gold and silver and collected one-quarter of one percent of each shipment as duty. The railroad was rebuilt in 1909 during the construction of the Panama Canal, and without it, the canal could not have been built. Your journey will begin with a short coach transfer from the pier in Amador to the Pacific side railroad station where you will board the train for your approximately 75-minute rail journey. As you travel through the lush tropical rainforest, there is a good chance you'll sight some Howler monkeys, colorful toucans or other exotic wildlife. Crossing the Continental Divide, you'll find yourself on the Atlantic side, where you will disembark the train.

From here, it's a short coach transfer to Aqua Clara or the Expansion locks where you can spend some time on the observation deck and observe up-close how the canal operates.

Following your time at locks, you will re-board your coach and transfer back to the pier in Amador.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes minimal walking and is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair and who can both make their way on and off the train and the coach. Casual, light weight clothing; comfortable, flat walking shoes; sun caps; sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested. A light snack will be served on board the train and restrooms are available on the train and at the Locks, but not on the coaches. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Minimum age to participate is 6 years of age. Maximum weight is 300 lbs. All guests getting off the ship and going on tour in Panama will need to bring a valid Passport with minimum validity of 6 months.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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