Birding Pipeline Road from Panama City or Gamboa

4.7 (29 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Guided Bird Tours

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Itinerary

Panama Canal

Passing 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.
2
Stop 2

4 hours
- 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!
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

2 hours Admission included

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.
Parque Nacional Soberania

Passing 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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Pickup points

Hotel Parador Panama City
YOO Panama
Hotel Marianela
ART CASCO The Hotel
Hotel Bardot Boutique
Lavanderia Wet Clean
Hotel Mio Panama
Hotel En Colombia y No En Panana
Dann Carlton Panama
Hotel Suites Ambassador
Hostales Globales
Hotel Casa Magnolia

and 144 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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).

Options

Pipeline Road+Discovery Tower

Rainforest Discovery Tower

Pickup included
Pipeline + Tower (no pickup)

Rainforest Discovery Tower
Pipeline Road

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

Pickup included
Pipeline Road (no pickup)