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Our # 1 Inland Tour                                                                                                                                                                                        Go Back

 A  12 days  -  All inclusive Birding Package.  

The..CENTRAL PANAMA BIRDING EXPERIENCE 

        12 Days dedicated to birding savannas, marches, lowland and foothills in the Tropical Forest, covering the most and least 
frequented birding hotspots and secluded areas of Central Panama (world known) like Pipeline Road, Old Gamboa Road, 
Plantation Trail, Fort Sherman, San Lorenzo National Park, Achiote Road and adjacent foothills of El Valle, Cerro Campana, 
Cerro Azul, Cerro Jefe and more. 
Being conservative expect between 300+ birds during the trip.

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   Day 1.
Arrival and transfer to Panama City. Overnight in Panama City. 
   Day 2.
Early birding the Metropolitan Nature Park close to Panama City (Lance-tailed Manakin, Yellow-green Tyrannulet, Rosy 
Thrush-Tanager...) Transfer and overnight in Achiote. (B,L,D) 
   Day 3.
Early birding in Achiote and surroundings (White Hawk, White-headed Wren, Long-tail Tyrant...). Owling (Black and White Owl, Spectacle Owl...) and overnight in Achiote. (B,L,D) 
   Day 4.
Early transfer to birding Fort Sherman (Black-tailed Trogon, Straight-billed Woodkreeper, Mangrove Warbler...) and San 
Lorenzo National Park (Yellow-rumped Cacique, White-Thighed Swallow, Peregrine Falcon...) .  Transfer an overnight in Gamboa.  (B,L,D).
   Day 5.
Early birding Pipeline (Wing-banded Antbird, Gray Elenia, Rufous-vented Ground-Cuckoo...) and ammo dump all day (Purple 
Gallinulet, White-throated Crake, Gray-necked Wood-Rail...). Overnight in Gamboa. (B,L,D) 
   Day 6.
Early Birding Plantation Road and El Charco Trail (White-tailed Trogon, Blue-crowned Manakin, Blue-crowned Motmot...)
transfer to El Valle. Overnight in El Valle . (B,L,D) 
   Day 7.
Early birding and a noon visit to the Indian Marketplace in El Valle (Orange-bellied Trogon, Spotted Woodcreeper, Orange-collared Manakin...).  After lunch birding and Overnight in El Valle (B,L,D) 
   Day 8.
Early transfer to and birding Campana (Yellow-eared Tucanet, White-throated Robin...). Afternoon birding and transfer to and 
overnight in Gamboa. (B,L,D) 
   Day 9.
Birding El Charco Trail and visit the Botanical Summit Gardens (Chesnut-headed Oropendola, Liniated Woodpecker, Balck-chested Jay...) in the Soberania National Park. Overnight in Gamboa . (B,L,D) 
   Day 10.
Early birding Los Laguitos (Boat-billed Heron, Lesser Kiskadee, Amason Kingfisher...) , Summit Garden, and other secluded 
areas.  Transfer and overnight in Cerro Azul. (B,L,D) 
   Day 11.
Birding all day in Cerro Azul and Cerro Jefe ( Purplish-backed Quail-Dove, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Rufous-crested Coquette...) .
Transfer and overnight in Panama City . (B,L,D) 
   Day 12.
Transfer to Tocumen International Airport for departure. 

(B,L,D)= B stands for breakfast: L: lunch; D: dinner. When food is not specify is not included in the trip price. 

Hotels and B&B´s for overnight  are superbly located in full nature and  few minutes from birding areas visited.  Detail information is available for tour participants.

Also available  8  and 7 full day of birding.  Email for information.

Single accommodations are available for an extra charge of US$  per person. A 50% deposit is required upon booking a trip. Balance due 30 days prior to departure. 

Included:
Bilingual Guide, all ground transportation within Panama (from Day 1 to Day 12), all entrance fees to National Parks, all meals (when 
apply) and all lodging (from Day 1 to Day 11 inclusive).
Excluded:
Gratuities, alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature, airport departure tax, or international or local airfare.

 Check the  EXTENTIONS  to the CENTRAL PANAMA BIRDING EXPERIENCE.
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Notes:   The above birding itineraries are based on what are essentially popular routes for birders. It can be shortened or extended. All the date of itineraries include arrival and departure dates. All trips are available year round, but prices may be adjusted around special holidays. Minimum lead time 1 months.
To check availability for tours on short notice or “Request for Quote”  with desirable dates write to  gonzalohorna@hotmail.com

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Fitness -  Easy to moderate hiking is require. Birders with moderate physical or age limitations a special itinerary can be made. Either way, birders will have a fantastic opportunity to views an impressive number of birds and species. Advance notification necessary.
Clothing - Dress for hot humid tropical weather:  and be ready for rain. Light clothing is recommended: cotton shirts and t-shirts (earth colors preferable), long and short pants, poncho, hicking shoes, an extra pair or sandals, hat, insect repellent and sun block.
Gear -  Binoculars, scope (optional), field guide, notebook and camera.
Guide books recommended: A Guide to the Birds of Panama, by Robert S. Ridgely and John A. Gwynne, Jr.
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