Contact a travel agent or a touring company in Panama directly for the cost of an eco tour of the Panama Canal, the dates available for touring, the itinerary and activities scheduled, and any additional fees or charges that may apply. Panama Tours has a $98 per person Panama Canal Boat Eco Tour where visitors will cruise the waters alongside commercial vessels, container ships and large cruise lines as they view the progress on the canal's expansion and encounter rain forest animals such as monkeys, toucans, sloths and crocodiles. Activities such as fishing, kayaking and swimming are also included.
Reserve your travel dates and pay for your trip through the touring company or travel agency.
Obtain a passport to travel outside your home country.
Reserve your transportation to and from Panama, if it is not included in your touring package.
Pack appropriate clothing and supplies needed for a trip to the Panama Canal. Depending on the dates of your trip, you may need various types of warm or cool weather clothing, rain gear, a camera, insect repellent and other personal essentials. Prior to packing, you may wish to contact the touring company for any suggestions on supplies that may be needed, and to advise whether there are any non-permitted items.
Arrive at the airport or cruise line on the date of departureat least an hour or two prior to the departure time to give yourself ample time to get through security, check in and board.
