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December 2015-16 Panama Birdwatching 12 Day fixed dates tour
Visiting the most productive birding areas in Central Panama (Canal +
Atlantic and Pacific side),
Western Panama (Chiriqui Highlands and Foothills) and
Eastern Panama in Darien Lowlands.
Other fixed dates available:
NOTE:
For those birders interested in other dates or
shorter birding trips
together we can plan
a custom
itinerary that will fit your necessities and cover your expectations
contact us directly.
ITINERARY
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ARRIVAL DAY -
Arrival at Tocumen
International Airport. We will meet you and drive you to Albrook Inn Hotel
(included in the tour cost).
Central Panama (Canal + Atlantic and Pacific side)
DAY 1 -
Metropolitan Nature Park.
A 470 acres of dry second and young growth forest with patches of grassy areas
in search for Lance-tailed Manakin, the endemic Yellow-green Tyrannulet, Rosy
Thrush-Tanager (uncommon), After lunch, visiting Panama Bay and coastal mudflats
searching for Magnificent Frigatbird, Cocoi Heron, Mangrove Black-HawkB, L, D
Overnight in Panama City.
DAY 2 -
Pipeline Road.
In search of Southern Bentbill, Spotted Antbird, Long-billed Gnatwren also in
Ammo Pond for Snail Kite, White-throated Crakes, Seedeaters, Rufescent
Tiger-Heron, Anis and more. Afternoon back to Pipeline rd for birds that eluded
us earlier. B, L, D Overnight in Panama City.
DAY 3 -
Achiote Road.
An early start to Gatun Locks/Dam in the Caribbean site and other great spots
walk along parts of Achiote Road, searching for Spot-crowned Barbet,
White-headed Wren, Blue Cotinga, Montezuma Oropendola and other local species..
After lunch on route to Fort Sherman and San Lorenzo for Straight-billed Wood
creeper, White and Black-tailed Trogon, Rufous Motmot back to Panama. B,
L, D Overnight in Panama City.
DAY 4 -
The Rain Forest Observation Tower in Pipeline Rd and flight to David.
Back to Pipeline and to The Rainforest Observation Tower for canopy birds
Green-shrike Vireo, Gray Elaenia, Keel-billed Tucan, Black-mandible Tucan, Blue
Cotinga, hummingbirds later visit Old Gamboa Rd for Oropendolas, Collared
Aracari, Boat-billed Heron, Green Heron, Amazon Kingfishers, and more. Flight
to David in the afternoon. B, L, D Overnight next to La
Amistad International Park.
Western Panama - Chiriqui Highlands and Foothills
DAY 5 -
Los Quetzales Trails
An early start to Los Quetzales Trail in the Parque Internacional La Amistad
with a high concentration of endemic and mountain forests species, such as Buffy
Tuftedcheek, Ruddy Treerunner, Spotted Barbtail and Scaly-throated
Foliage-Gleaner hummingbirds like White-throated Mountain-Gem, Fiery-throated
Hummingbird, Volcano-Hummingbird dedicating time to find the Resplendent
Quetzal...B, L, D Overnight next to La Amistad International Park.
DAY 6 -
Volcan Lakes and Macho de Monte
Good
place for foothills species not found on the higher slopes of Cerro
Puntapossibilities are the Northern Jacana, Olivaceous Piculet, Collared Trogon
After lunch at Rio Macho de Monte where a number of endemic species of the
western Pacific can be found like the Riverside Wren, Fiery-billed Aracari, and
Orange-bellied Trogons. B, L, D Overnight next to La Amistad
International Park.
DAY 7 - Santa Clara
Early drive-birding along the way for Roadside Hawks, Bat Falcons, and
Double-toothed Kites. Foothills species not found around Volcan. Visit
Finca Hartman a shade-grown coffee farm to find the Turquoise Cotinga,
White-crested Coquette, White-tailed Emerald... In the afternoon, look for
Flame-coloured Tanager, Yellow-winged Vireo and Warblers...return flight to
Panama City. B, L, D Overnight in Panama City.
Eastern Panama - Darien Lowlands
There are many good sites to bird. In Darien birding sites are spread out
a bit, and some extensive drive time is unavoidable, but you will get a great a
taste of South
American species. send
for detailed itinerary
DAY 8 -
Bayano
Early drive to Darien breakfast plus birding at roadside areas along Bayano
Bridge and Lake and various trails. Expect the Red-throated Caracara, Barred
Puffbird, Plain-brown Woodcreeper, Jet Antbird, Black-striped Woodcreeper. The
afternoon birding is at Torti Arriba looking for Scaly-breasted Hummingbird,
Orange-crowned Oriole and birds missed early during the day. B, L, D
Overnight in Torti.
DAY 9 -
San Francisco Reserve and Penas Blancas
Passing through pastures, younger second growth with scrubs, creeks and taller
secondary forest birding at a Private Reserve look for the King Volture,
Gray-cheek Nunlet, Stripe-throated Wren, Rufous-winged Antwren. In the afternoon
a visit to the Penas Blancas can yield us Mealy Amazon Parrot, Pied Puffbird,
Greater-billed Ani, and Laughing Falcon. Afternoon ride
into the Darien frontier. B, L, D Overnight in Meteti.
DAY 10 -
Inland Darien and Filo de Tallo Reserve
Our first stop is a nice patch of lowland forest home to Double-banded Graytail,
Golden-headed Manakin, Bare-crowned Antbird, and Orange-crowned Oriole +
farther east well find the Black-capped Donacobius, Gray-breasted Crake and
Large-billed Seed-Finch. After lunch visit the Reserva Filo de Tallo good
place to get foothills species not found on the lowland...B, L, D
Overnight in Meteti.
DAY 11 -
Lago Bayano Trails and Cerro Azul
Today back to Panama City looking for birds that eluded us along the
Inter-Americana highway stopping at Lago Bayano trails and Bayano Bridge for
Puffbirds, Antbirds, Tanagers, Hawks. At mid-day we head to Cerro Azul looking
for region-specific Hummingbirds, the endemic Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker,
Speckled and Rufous-winged Tanagers + late afternoon back to Panama City
B, L, D Overnight in Panama City.
In Darien birding sites are spread out a bit, and some extensive drive time is
unavoidable, but you will get a great a taste of South American species.
DAY 12 -
DEPARTURE
DAY -
You will be assisted throughout the final procedure for departure to your next
destination.
Group of 6 persons Price per person is US$
QUOTE in double occupancy
Group of 4 persons Price per person is US$
QUOTE in double occupancy
Group of 2 persons Price per person is US$
QUOTE
in double occupancy
Single accommodations is available for an extra charge of US$360.00
Included in price:
transportation (including arrival and departure), tolls, bottled water,
bilingual bird-guide (with scope), checklist booklet of the Birds of Panama,
park fees, lodging (arrival day and from DAY 1 to DAY 11) and all meals from DAY
1 to DAY 11.
Not Included: meals the day of arrival and departure, 7% tax,
personal services, laundry, telephone, alcoholic drinks, gratuities etc.
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EXTENSION: ALL
INCLUSIVE TO ALTOS DEL MARIA, EL COPE AND EL VALLE
Fixed
dates tours are specifically designed for birders looking to make their own
group or join a small birding group. Our tours are flexible,
safe and the use of a local guide lets you participate in the planning.
Fixed date tours are also ideal for a club or society planning a birdwatching
tour for its members.6+ groups are welcome. The local guide can easily
include your requirements and will work closely with your group leader.
All guides speak English. local guide knows all the hotspots and you get
the most out of your trip. Your guide is also your travel companion, who will
make sure you experience the native people, scenery, culture, history and food,
first hand. You will enjoy the advantage of all the attention you get in a small
group, for the same price or perhaps even less, than you will pay if you travel
with the large tour groups from other countries.
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