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Featuring over 400 species of observable birds on the Pipeline Road, Highland rain forest, Smithsonian's Barro Colorado Island, Chagres Lowland rainforest, three protected areas and more.
Upon arrival in Panama City you will be met by one of our representatives and transfered to hotel in the City. Overnight in Panama. (No meals included)
On the Pacific Slope, adjacent to Panama City, Metropolitan Nature Park is the only urban park in Latin America that has easy access to the tropical semi-deciduous forest. The park is the home to stunning birds such as the incredibly pink Rosy Thrush-tanager, Lancetailed Manakin, Slaty Ant Wren, Pheasant Cuckoo, and a Panama endemic, the Yellow-green Tyrannulet. Over 200 species have been recorded along the forest trails. (Box breakfast and snacks)
Early in the morning after breakfast depart to Pipeline Road located in the Soberania National Park. Pipeline Road is considered one of the best birding spots in the world. More than 300 species were spotted here in a single day during the Audubon Society's Christmas Count. Admire novelty birds such as the Staty-tailed Trogon, CinnamonWoodpecker, Antbirds, Antthrushes, Antshrikes, Antwrens and the White-whikered. A box lunch is included in the area. Spend the night at the hotel in the city. (B Box Lunch)
After breakfast, enjoy a guided excursion to Barro Colorado Nature Monument. This is a one-day tour that has been acclaimed by many journalists and scientists as one of the best tours in Panama. Barro Colorado became an island when the Chagres River Basin was flooded to create Lake Gatun during the construction of the Panama Canal. It was declared a Biological Reserve Station in 1923 and since 1946 the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute has administered the island. You will be transferred towards the town of Gamboa, at the mid-point of the Panama Canal. There you will board a boat for a 45 minute trip through Gatun Lake to the area of Barro Colorado Nature Monument (BCNM). At Wheeler Cove on the West Side of Barro Colorado Island, observe the flora and fauna of the area from the comfort and safety of our boat. After exploring the coves, proceed to Peninsula Gigante on mainland for a nature hike on the Cima Trail for approximately 2.2 kilometers for more observation of flora and fauna. After the hike, you will return to the station for a box lunch. After lunch return to Gamboa and transfer to the city. (BL)
After an early breakfast you will be transferred to Sierra Llorona Lodge, a family owned
private reserve, located 20 minutes from the city of Colon at 1,000 feet sea level. The
vegetation differs in variety and abundance, this is a place to enjoy nature, walk through
the rainforest and a bird-rich area near the north end of the Panama Canal. Expect to see
up to a dozen kinds of Raptors, Pied Puff Birds, Spot Crowed Barged, Wide Headed Wren
and hundreds of different species of birds. Spend the night at Sierra Llorona Lodge. (BL)
This rainforest will expose birdwatchers to species such as the Great Tinamou, Gray Hawk, Barred Forest-falcon, Gray-headed Chachalaca, Blue-headed Parrot, Shining Honewycreeper, Palm Tanager, Indigo Bunting and much more. A box lunch is included in the field. In the afternoon transfer back to Panama City. Spend the night in Panama City. (B Box Lunch))
After breakfast, transfer to the local airport for a domestic flight to David. Travel over 6,300 feet above sea level to the highlands of Volcan in the Pila Hill Formation in the Amistad International Park. The Quetzales lodge is known for its close proximity to a resident group of Resplendent Quetzales. These magnificent birds, with their emerald green tails flowing two feet behind them, are exceedingly rare in Central America. Here at Volcan, your chances of seeing them are excellent. They are often accompanied by Emerald Toucanets. Our first day will allow us to look for Quetzals before dinner. Spend the night at Los Quetzales. (B)
After an early breakfast at Los Quetzales. Search the surrounding areas for birds such as the large-footed finches, Peg-billed Finches, Black-cheeked Warblers, Long-tailed Silky Flycatchers, Zeledonias and Silvery-fronted Tapaculo. After lunch, continue bird watching in Volcan Lakes for the Masked Duck, Northern Jacana, and other aquatic birds. The Palebilled Woodpecker, Antbirds, Flycatchers and Tanagers may also be spotted. Spend the night at Los Quetzales Lodge. (BL)
After an early breakfast continue to Boquete for further middle and high elevation birding. In the afternoon proceed to the Pacific slope at mid elevation and view birds such as the Red-headed Barbet, Sepia-capped Flycatcher, Emerald Tanager and Rufous-browed Tyranulet. An optional late afternoon birding tour by the Caldera River is available; it is home to Dippers and Torrent Tyrannulets. Spend the night at Villa Marita Lodge or Panamonte Hotel. (B Box Lunch)
Early in the morning after breakfast we will drive to Baru Volcano which is approximately 11,000 feet above sea level for highland birding, specifically to look for Timberline Species such as Silvery-fronted Tapaculo, Silvery-throated Jay, Black-faced Solitaire and the Barred Becard. Lunch will be in the area. Overnight at Villa Marita Lodge or Panamonte (B Box lunch)
After breakfast, transfer to David airport for your flight to Panama City. Your afternoon will be free to enjoy at your leisure. OPTIONAL: Farewell dinner and folkloric show at Tinajas Restaurant. Spend the night at Hotel in the city. (B)
Transfer to the International Airport, approximately two hours before your scheduled departure time.
ATTENTION: Ask us about customizing a trip to your specific wishes and interests or about 'fly & drive packages, which provide you with an itinerary, hotel and self-drive rental car, but no guide or fixed schedule to give you maximum independence and flexibility at each location.
