Birding Pipeline Road from Panama City or Gamboa

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Pipeline Road Panama is one of the best places in Panama for tropical birds exceeding the 400+ species.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Stop for Lunch (optional) - Birders pay for their own meals.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from all hotels/airbnbs in Panama City's Metropolitan Area, and from Fuerte Amador Cruise Terminal. We will coordinate exact pickup times on the days prior to the tour.

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Meeting point
478X+M5J

We can meet you in Gamboa at the local convenience store.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • Panama Canal (Pass by)

    We will drive along the Panama Canal to the mid way point, the town of Gamboa, where we will do some of the best birding in Panama along the Pipeline Road.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Pipeline Road

    - First stop in the wetlands near the entrance to Pipeline - Then to the fragmented forest and forest edges near the entrance to Pipeline Road. - And continue In search of birds in the forest along Pipeline Road inside Soberania National Park for some of the best birding in Panama!

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

    Enchanting place located next to Pipeline Road private trails, with observation tower 32m high, hummingbirds feeders, monkeys, frogs and hundreds of chanting birds. Early access to the tower gives you the advantage to spot canopy birds, raptors and more.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • Parque Nacional Soberania (Pass by)

    We will actually spend most of the day inside the park. We will drive through it on the way to and from Gamboa, and both Pipeline Road and the Discover Center Tower are insdie Soberania National Park.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Lunch Stop Included - Birders pay for their own meals.
  • Light clothing is recommended: cotton shirts or t-shirts - earth colors preferable- long (preferable) and short pants, poncho, hiking shoes, hat, insect repellent and sun block. Dress as for tropical hot humid weather and be ready for rain.
  • Bring binoculars, scope (optional), field guide, notebook and camera (optional).
Supplied by Guided Bird Tours

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Small Group
Involves Animals
Port Pickup
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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