Virtual Birdwatching Tour at the Panama Canal

Summary

The tour will start at the Pipeline Road in Soberanía National Park, it will give us an opportunity to watch birds in a mature rainforest that is full of an incredible mix of wildlife. We will walk along trails to have a panoramic view of Gatun Lake where we can see different species of waterfowl and aquatic animals. We will spend around 2 hours birdwatching and looking for native wildlife that lives in the areas right next to the Panama Canal. We will be stopping along the way as we discover sloths, toucans, monkeys, and the many other species that reside in one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. Once we finish with our birdwatching, we will continue with a driving tour of the Canal Zone town of Gamboa. While your guides tell you about the unique history of the Panama Canal Zone, we will drive by sites such as the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, the Panama Canal Dredging Division, and see the houses that were left by the Americans when they transferred the canal to Panama in 1999. We will then spend a few minutes next to the Panama Canal and watch the transiting ships entering and exiting the famous Gaillard Cut.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

In this unique tour from Panama you will be able to see the amazing flora and fauna of the Panamanian jungle live with our licensed tour guides followed by a driving tour of the Panama Canal. You can enjoy clear views of the amazing biodiversity that Panama has to offer as well as the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal without leaving your house! This guided virtual tour will be broadcast live via Zoom with our expert tour guides who are both naturalists and historians who can answer any of your questions while they show you our beautiful country. In addition to seeing the birds through the scopes live, we also display these pictures to the clients as we see them so they can make a list if they want. This virtual tour will take place at 6:00am local time in Panamá City! Make sure you have the time difference correct to join this virtual tour!

What’s included?

  • A live, interactive virtual tour with at least two knowledgeable tour guides.

  • This is a nature tour, and your tour guides will be equipped with powerful spotting scopes attached to the cameras

  • This is a great way for you to support local tour guides during this crisis.

  • Private Tour included if you pick the Private tour Option.

  • Private tours: We can host until 85 participants.

  • This is not a private tour. We will limit the number of guests per tour.

  • Is not an HD experience. We will be using Zoom to make this interactive, we sacrifice some quality.

  • This is a live nature tour, so we cannot guarantee what we will see during the tour.

  • This is no risk to you. If you are not happy or content for any reason, we will refund your money.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Panama Day Trips- Canal Eco Tours

About operator:

Small tour company with unique tours of the Panama Canal and beyond. Learn the history and fauna of the rain forest as we travel from the Pacific to the Caribbean while visiting the hidden gems up and down the Panama Canal.

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