Birding Pipeline Road, Soberanía National Park, PANAMÁ
A true paradise for birders, Pipeline Road in Soberanía National Park is world-renowned for its incredible biodiversity. Just a short distance from Panama City, this easily accessible yet immersive tropical forest trail offers sightings of both common and rare neotropical birds, along with other fascinating wildlife. The gently rolling path makes for a comfortable walk while maximizing birding opportunities.
| Bird Families | African & New World Parrots, Caracaras, Falcons, Hummingbirds, Kites, Hawks, Eagles, New World Vultures, Oropendolas, Orioles, Blackbirds, Ovenbirds, Puffbirds, Tanagers and allies, Toucans, Trogons, Tyrant Flycatchers, Woodpeckers |
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| Country | Panama |
| State or Province | Colón |
More Information & Itinerary
Step into a world of extraordinary birdlife with our Birding Pipeline Road tour in Soberanía National Park. Renowned among birding enthusiasts worldwide, Pipeline Road is home to an astonishing diversity of neotropical species, making it one of the best birding destinations in the Americas. Easily accessible from Panama City, this tour takes you deep into lush tropical forests along a gently rolling trail, offering unparalleled opportunities to observe iconic and elusive bird species.
Your adventure begins at 5:00 AM in Gamboa, Panama, just outside the Smithsonian Research Institute boat docks, where you will meet your expert guide. As dawn breaks, you’ll enter a thriving ecosystem where the calls of trogons, motmots, and antbirds fill the air. Sightings may include rare and sought-after species such as the Harpy Eagle, Rufous-vented Ground-Cuckoo, Pheasant Cuckoo, and Blue Cotinga, among many others. With a keen eye and expert guidance, you’ll discover hidden gems of the neotropical rainforest.
This tour is designed for birders of all levels and offers an immersive yet accessible experience. Expect a full day of walking in hot and humid conditions, with the possibility of rain. A daypack with essentials is recommended. The standard tour ends at 1:00 PM, but for those who wish to extend their adventure, an optional longer tour is available until 5:00 PM.
Tour Options & Pricing:
- Half-Day Tour (8 hours: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM) – $300 per group (up to 6 people)
- Full-Day Tour (12 hours: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM) – $450 per group (up to 6 people)
Additional Costs & Add-Ons:
- Private Transportation (up to 4 passengers) – $100/day (Hotel pickup/drop-off in Panama City)
- Group Transportation (up to 10 passengers) – $150/day (Hotel pickup/drop-off in Panama City)
- Meals (Breakfast or Lunch) – $20/person/meal (includes a main course, snack, and beverage)
- Snacks & Beverages – $10/person/snack (includes a bag of chips, nuts, or other trail food + water, juice, or soda)
Please make note of any special requests (including large groups of more than 6) on your booking form and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Our tours are run by Conservación Panamá Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to conservation through research, action, and community development. 100% of the proceeds from this tour go directly toward conservation efforts in Panama. Our professional guides are internationally certified in Wilderness Advanced First Aid (AWFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR), ensuring your safety and a high-quality birding experience.
Birding Pipeline Road, Soberanía National Park, PANAMÁ
A true paradise for birders, Pipeline Road in Soberanía National Park is world-renowned for its incredible biodiversity. Just a short distance from Panama City, this easily accessible yet immersive tropical forest trail offers sightings of both common and rare neotropical birds, along with other fascinating wildlife. The gently rolling path makes for a comfortable walk while maximizing birding opportunities.
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Pricing is in US Dollars
$300.00
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Step into a world of extraordinary birdlife with our Birding Pipeline Road tour in Soberanía National Park. Renowned among birding enthusiasts worldwide, Pipeline Road is home to an astonishing diversity of neotropical species, making it one of the best birding destinations in the Americas. Easily accessible from Panama City, this tour takes you deep into lush tropical forests along a gently rolling trail, offering unparalleled opportunities to observe iconic and elusive bird species.
Your adventure begins at 5:00 AM in Gamboa, Panama, just outside the Smithsonian Research Institute boat docks, where you will meet your expert guide. As dawn breaks, you’ll enter a thriving ecosystem where the calls of trogons, motmots, and antbirds fill the air. Sightings may include rare and sought-after species such as the Harpy Eagle, Rufous-vented Ground-Cuckoo, Pheasant Cuckoo, and Blue Cotinga, among many others. With a keen eye and expert guidance, you’ll discover hidden gems of the neotropical rainforest.
This tour is designed for birders of all levels and offers an immersive yet accessible experience. Expect a full day of walking in hot and humid conditions, with the possibility of rain. A daypack with essentials is recommended. The standard tour ends at 1:00 PM, but for those who wish to extend their adventure, an optional longer tour is available until 5:00 PM.
Tour Options & Pricing:
- Half-Day Tour (8 hours: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM) – $300 per group (up to 6 people)
- Full-Day Tour (12 hours: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM) – $450 per group (up to 6 people)
Additional Costs & Add-Ons:
- Private Transportation (up to 4 passengers) – $100/day (Hotel pickup/drop-off in Panama City)
- Group Transportation (up to 10 passengers) – $150/day (Hotel pickup/drop-off in Panama City)
- Meals (Breakfast or Lunch) – $20/person/meal (includes a main course, snack, and beverage)
- Snacks & Beverages – $10/person/snack (includes a bag of chips, nuts, or other trail food + water, juice, or soda)
Please make note of any special requests (including large groups of more than 6) on your booking form and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Our tours are run by Conservación Panamá Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to conservation through research, action, and community development. 100% of the proceeds from this tour go directly toward conservation efforts in Panama. Our professional guides are internationally certified in Wilderness Advanced First Aid (AWFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR), ensuring your safety and a high-quality birding experience.
| Bird Families | African & New World Parrots, Caracaras, Falcons, Hummingbirds, Kites, Hawks, Eagles, New World Vultures, Oropendolas, Orioles, Blackbirds, Ovenbirds, Puffbirds, Tanagers and allies, Toucans, Trogons, Tyrant Flycatchers, Woodpeckers |
|---|---|
| Country | Panama |
| State or Province | Colón |
Ezekiel Jakub
Ezekiel “Zeke” grew up in rural western Massachusetts and was introduced to birdwatching at the age of 6 by his paternal Grandfather, Grandpa George. Becoming obsessed with birds throughout his childhood and an “American Birding Association” youth birder, Zeke was active in local, regional, national and international birding opportunities for kids. With his growing obsession, Zeke easily wandered into the world of Ornithology, publishing his first paper on corvid bioacoustics when he was a Junior in high school through the Intel International science fair competition. Zeke continued his undergraduate and graduate work focused on conservation, ornithology, and geography/GIS in neotropical Americas, specifically Central America. While working on his graduate studies, Zeke met his wife, and Jaguar Biologist, Melva Olmos at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute on Barro Colorado Island and the rest as they say … “is history”. Zeke and Melva have dedicated their lives to scientific research, conservation actions and community development throughout some of Panama’s most rural and remote regions. Zeke is a dual-citizen of Panama and has lived permanently in Panama since 2011. His home, Finca Radagast, is in Coclé province at 400m where he and his wife spend most of their free time.
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