Gamboa Wildlife Expedition

Take a once-in-a-lifetime boat trip on the Panama Canal alongside the mighty ships as they navigate this incredible triumph of engineering, while enjoying the opportunity to scout for the bird, marine and wildlife of the lake and surrounding rainforest.

Private Gatun Lake Eco Adventure
Area

Panama City

Type

Wildlife & Nature

Who

Adults

Older Kids

Young Kids

Difficulty

Leisurely

Duration

Half Day


The Panama Rainforest Discovery Center is located on the famous Pipeline road, one of the most renowned places in the world for bird watching. In fact, here was established a record number for a bird count organized in 1985 by the Audubon Society, when 385 species were identified in 24 hours. Together with your naturalist guide you will drive to Gamboa and start walking on the pipeline road to get to the Rainforest Discovery Center.
Delve deep into the heart of Panama's biodiversity heaven as you journey through the Discovery Rainforest Center, situated along the renowned Pipeline Road a global bird watching hotspot. Wander across exotic trails and get up close and personal with a stunning array of wildlife, from vibrant birds and elusive mammals to enchanting amphibians. Ascend a 40 meter tower for canopy views of iconic birds and explore a lake platform for sightings of wattled jacanas, least grebes, herons, and snail kites. After this rainforest immersion, enjoy a canal boat ride, observing colossal ships and wildlife along Gatun Lake.
You’ll start this captivating expedition visiting the Rainforest Discovery Center situated along the famed Pipeline Road, globally renowned for bird watching. This location holds a notable record set by the Audubon Society in 1985, identifying 385 bird species in a 24 hour count. Guided by a naturalist, your adventure commences in Gamboa town, trekking the pipeline road to access the Rainforest Discovery Center. You ´ ll traverse through emerald green trails to spot vibrant displays of manakins, elusive anteaters, and striking trogons and ascend a 40 meter tower for canopy views of birds, such as the iconic blue cotinga and toucans.
You’ll also stop at a lake platform to view aquatic birds, such as wattled jacanas, least grebes, herons, and snail kites. Following this rainforest immersion, embark on a boat ride northbound along the canal, offering proximity to the large ships transiting the canal daily. Navigate the forested banks of Gatun Lake, a protected area, and observe capuchin monkeys, three toed sloths, and howler monkeys.
Conclude this extraordinary experience with a delectable lunch in Don Caiman restaurant
For private service your lunch will be served onboard boat. (Picnic).
Included
Transportation from/to Panama City, English speaking naturalist guide, entrance fees, water, Box Breakfast & Box Lunch.
Duration
6 hours.
What to Bring
Hiking shoes, long pants, camera, binoculars, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, water. 


 


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