Birdwatching & Rainforest Hiking Tour in Soberanía National Park, Panama
Soberanía National Park Birdwatching + Rainforest Hiking Tour. Exclusive Tour.
Discover the unmatched biodiversity of Panama with our Soberanía National Park Day Tour, designed for bird lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and adventure seekers. Just outside Panama City, this tropical rainforest tour offers incredible opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, and experiencing the vibrant sounds and sights of one of Central America’s top ecosystems.
🦜 Why Choose This Birdwatching Tour in Panama?
Panama is home to more bird species than the U.S., Canada, and Europe combined, and Soberanía National Park is the perfect place to witness this rich biodiversity. Spanning over 55,000 acres, this lush park borders the Panama Canal and shelters more than 525 species of birds, including the national bird—the powerful Harpy Eagle.
On this guided nature tour, you’ll also encounter:
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Colorful toucans, trogons, motmots, and tanagers
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Raptors like the Crested Eagle and thousands of migrating hawks
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Mammals like howler monkeys, sloths, and tamarins
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Reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies in the rivers and forest canopy
Perfect for birdwatching tours in Panama, eco-tourism, and wildlife photography.
🌄 Morning Tour: Rainforest Sunrise Experience
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Time: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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Rate: $270 USD per person +7% tax.
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Includes:
✅ Round-trip transportation from Panama City
✅ Entrance to Soberanía National Park
✅ Access to Canopy Tower, 50 feet above the forest floor
✅ Expert bilingual birding guide
✅ Luxury rainforest breakfast
✅ 3–4 hour rainforest hike along Semaphore Hill Trail
Start your day surrounded by the echo of howler monkeys and the calls of exotic birds. The early morning is the most active time in the rainforest—perfect for photography and wildlife encounters. From the Canopy Tower, enjoy 360° views of the forest and canal corridor, spotting birds like the rufous-tailed hummingbird, yellow-eared toucanet, and blue cotinga.
🌅 Afternoon Tour: Tropical Forest & Raptor Watch
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Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Rate: $270 USD per person +7% tax.
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Includes:
✅ Round-trip transportation from Panama City
✅ Entrance to Soberanía National Park
✅ Access to Canopy Tower
✅ Expert bilingual nature guide
✅ Jungle lunch experience
✅ 2–3 hour guided hike to key birding locations
Afternoons are ideal for watching soaring raptors in migration, especially in spring and fall, when the sky comes alive with hawks and vultures. Spot other species like the green shrike-vireo, keel-billed toucan, sloths, and green iguanas. A perfect blend of birding and wildlife in Panama’s tropical jungle.
🛠️ Tools & Tips:
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Bring: Plenty of water, closed-toe hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, binoculars (Leica optics available), and camera
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Daily departures – Morning and Afternoon sessions available
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Tours are led by specialized birdwatching guides.