Panama Birdwatching Tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant avian life of Pipeline Road, located in Soberania National Park, just 40 minutes from Panama City. With around 380 bird species recorded, this world-famous trail offers an unforgettable birdwatching experience.

Guided by a specialist, you’ll admire the rainforest canopy from a special platform, spotting stunning birds like the Blue Cotinga, Golden-collared Manakin, and Slaty-tailed Trogon. Discover and identify even the tiniest species, such as the Southern Bentbill, as you walk through lush forests.

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This birdwatching tour takes place at Pipeline Road, which is located in the Soberania National Park, 40 minutes from Panama City, and where approximately 380 bird species have been counted here. On this day your specialist leader will guide you through this world-famous trail for an unforgettable birdwatching experience.

You will get to admire the “roof” of the rainforest from a special platform. And from the treetops you will have amazing views of some canopy birds, such as the Blue Cotinga. We’ll walk the forests looking for Golden-collared Manakin and Slaty-tailed Trogon. We’ll also help you to identify some of the tiniest ones, such as the Southern Bentbill and many others.

Highlights

  • Tour led by a naturalist specialized in birds.
  • Opportunity to see other wildlife while in the trail.

Panama Birdwatching Tour

Birdwatching Tour Details

Price: US$120 per person.

Small groups: 4 Min. – 10 Max. (larger family groups are accepted).

Includes: Pick-up/drop-off from any hotel in Panama City*, water, Discovery Tower observation platform entrance fee, naturalist bilingual guide.

*Dreams, Westin Playa Bonita, Intercontinental Playa Bonita are located outside Panama City limits. Pick-up/drop-off from these hotels is available at an extra cost of US$15 per person.

Locations: Gamboa, Pipeline Road (Soberania National Park).

NOTE: Other locations for birding are also available. Ask us about them.

Skill level (easy): The walk is on an old dirt road with some parts better than others. Some parts can get muddy if it has been raining. Mostly flat terrain under the cover of trees.

Itinerary

  • 5:45 A.M. pick-up from your hotel in Panama City.
  • Arrival in Gamboa/Pipeline Road + Birdwatching Walk
  • Drive back and drop-off at your hotel in Panama City before noon.

What to Wear

  • Light shirt or t-shirt.
  • Shorts or light long pants (avoid jeans).
  • Sport/hiking shoes.

(7% Panama tax not included).

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