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- Spanish
Panama Pipeline Road (Camino del Oleoducto as in Spanish) is one of the best birding spots in America, rated as one of the most accessible tropical forest in the world exceeding the 400+ species recorded and counting. Being at 45 minutes and early morning ride ride from Panama city will offer a morning to begin searching for forest raptors , canopy birds, toucans, parrots, hummingbirds woodpeckers and with patience, good ears and little luck the guide will locate army ants to find ant swarms specialists : Bicolored, Ocellated and, Spotted Antbirds, Woodcreepers and more.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is from Amador Cruise Terminal. We advice client to provide a phone number to stay in touch until we meet and greed.
Meeting location in port or in surrounding area, we must be in contact by phone or WhatsApp from the day before the tour and thus confirm timing will let you drop-off. The tour starts as soon as we meet.
What to expect
7:00 a.m. First stop in the wetlands before Pipeline
8:00 a.m. At the fragmented forest edges near the entrance to Pipeline Road.
9:45 a.m. Birding the forest along Pipeline Road.
11:30 a.m. Start heading back birding along the way.
PS The schedule will flow depending on the interest and pace of participants. We will stop, search, observe, pinpoint and when everyone is ready we continue in search of new birds. Sometimes when need it, we use playback and green laser pointer.
OPTIONAL not included in price: The Panamá Rainforest Discovery Center (PRDC). At the Center admire different species of hummingbirds, walk private trails, search the Calamito lake w/"mirador" and great birding.at the top of the tower 40 mts from the ground, with a panoramic view. The best opportunity to search for raptos and for canopy specialties not seen at ground level. Participants must agree for the visit and willing to pay in situs 25usd tiket.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Lunch Stop Included - Birders pay for their own meals.
- Bring binoculars, scope (optional), field guide, notebook and camera (optional).
- 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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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