Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Experience Panama's rainforest and biodiversity just a short distance from the city. A great experience for birdwatcher, nature lover and wildlife photographer. Panama has more than 1000 reported species of birds and Pipeline Road on The Soberania National Park has reported 400 of those species.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Parque Nacional Soberania
Experience the panamanian rainforest in a very short distance from the city. Perfect experience for birdwatchers, nature lovers or photographers. Discover the biodiversity of the tropical panamanian rainforest, home to more than 400 species of birds and several mamals. Capture memories that will lost a lifetime. We can include the visit to the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center upon request (entrance cost is 20$ per person). Transfer time from hotel to the park is approximately 1 hour.
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Spotting scope
Entrance fee to the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center (optional $20 entrance fee).
Pickup included
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
HelenaMaltez,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The visit to Panama is not complete without a visit to this lively natural park and our guide Mario was amazing, did everything to show us as many birds as possible. We highly recommend! We love the experience. Helena and Pedro.



































L567WQfrankw,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful time birdwatching with Mario. He had a lot of knowledge and was enthusiastic to show us as many birds as possible. He knew the location of several birds that we would never have found on our own. One of the highlights was visiting a snack place where he had set up feeders for hummingbirds and other fruits for different birds. He even gave us snacks there while we rested and observed the multiple birds. The experience is highly recommended.





Getaway285441,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a great experience. Mario was knowledgeable about Panama 's birds and history and accomodated our interests. We would recommend this tour.
D5873GZrobertv,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Mario was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend using his service. We saw so many bird spp., l lost count. What a memorable day we had.
G5134VPsidneys,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great knowledge of the area and birds. Comfortable transportation ( 7 passenger SUV for group of 4). Wish the tour could be longer.


Bethany S,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had an amazing experience in a morning with Mario! We saw over 50 species— 20+ were new lifers for us. Mario worked to help us find the species which we were most interested to see— plus he went above and beyond in giving us free coffee, empanadas, and fruit. He has a space to use clean bathrooms while watching feeder birds too. He was very conscientious about our physical abilities. He is an excellent teacher and guide and a kind soul.
X2781LUrobint,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We can' t say enough good things about our birding trip with Mario. He is knowledgeable, entertaining, and enthusiastic, not only about birds, but about life in Panama in general. We saw many species of birds that we would never have seen had it not been for Mario's keen eye. There are a lot of birding guides and businesses in Panama, but I'm sure there is not a better value than an excursion with Mario.



mamiller2014,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a truly amazing experience. Mario has a keen eye for birds and animals. My wife and I saw 50+ species of birds in about 3 hours, along with sloths and even a group of coatimundi. He is deeply knowledgeable about all the wildlife in the area and its history. I think we might only have seen maybe 10% of the species on our own. His knowledge of the area and the individual bird calls is a sight to behold. His spotting scope brings the birds up close and personal. He is kind and generous with his time. The tour included a stop for coffee and empanadas, which was so welcome given our 6 am start.

Felix D,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had an amazing tour with Mario, I can definitely recommend doing it! He showed us so much and gave us so many informations not only about birds, about other animals and the country itself. He spotted things you could never see in just a walkby





Wanderer21816852677,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
"Panama with Mario" at the Pipe Line (along the canal ecosystem) was a very satisfying birding and photography experience. Mario is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and sensitive. I will recommend him in a heartbeat. Toucans, antbirds, motmot, chachalaca, a ringed kingfisher with a catch, tiger heron, slaty-tailed trogon, cacique, manekin, hummers, ...and more.
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