Beautiful Birding Pipeline Road from Amador Cruise Port *Panama*
Overview
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5 hours
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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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
6:00 a.m. Pickup time depend on disembarking permitted by the ship 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.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Stop for Lunch (optional) - Birders pay for their own meals.
We recommend clients have breakfast at their hotels/airbnb. We can make a stop for coffee on the way to the tour but stopping for a full breakfast will eat away at valuable early morning birding.
Options
Pipeline Road +Discovery Tower
Pickup included
Birding Pipeline Road
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Birding with the Best
laura h,Aug 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Natalia was incredible. She was very knowledgeable about the birds in the area. She was great at pointing out where the birds were at, and talking about their behavior. She was very nice, and easy to talk to.
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