Guided Bird Tours
Guided Bird Tours
4.5
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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About
Guided Birding Tours in Panama.- Low budget, bilingual local bird-guide daily walk and multi day (packages) to the best bird spots in panama: Pipeline Road, Metropolitan Park, Old Gamboa Road ...and more!
Tours and Tickets by Guided Bird Tours
Eco Tours
5–6 hours
Free cancellation
Not sure? You can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
from
$257
per adult
Full-day Tours
7–8 hours
Free cancellation
Not sure? You can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
from
$497
per adult
Ports of Call Tours
5 hours
Free cancellation
Not sure? You can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
from
$308
per adult
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Ron R
Portland, ME2 contributions
Feb 2020
I spent a morning with Gonzalo birding Plantation trail in Soberania. I would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to really experience the rain forest with a knowledgable local. He's been birding Panama for many years and was able to mimic calls by whistling them -- he enticed many birds into view that I would never have seen otherwise. He arrived at the hotel on time and had me back exactly as requested, but the hours in between were filled with a great walk and many of Panama's forest birds. I felt the cost was well worth it and would encourage other visitors to Panama to enrich their trip with some time well-spent with Gonzalo! By the end of our time, I was calling him "Mi amigo!"
Written February 26, 2020
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Thank you r0r0man. I appreciate taking your time to comment, and good ones, for future visitors to our Beautiful Panama!
Cheers and hope to see you back soon for more birding!
Written February 27, 2020
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n0rris888
Westfield, NJ4 contributions
Jan 2020
My husband and I recently had the pleasure of spending a day with professional tour guide, Gonzalo Horna. Gonzalo was very flexible in accommadating our desire to have an individualized tour. We first visted the Bahai Temple which was just a 15 minute drive from Casco Viejo. What a magically spiritual place it was! Gonzalo was patient in allowing us the time we wanted to experience the peace of the Bahai Temple, without rushing us along to the next location. On our way to the Agua Locks, Gonzalo went out of his way to ensure that we did some birding. I appreciated his knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport of bird finding! Gonzalo was well spoken in English, and was very personable to spend the day with. Gracias Gonzalo for being an Ambassador to the beautiful counrty of Panama!
Written February 4, 2020
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Thank you n0rris888. I did learn a lot about the Bahai Temple and will get back to take photos.
Looking forwad to have you guys back to Panama so we can visit other beautifultourspanama.com
Cheers!
Written February 5, 2020
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Richard M
Morgan Hill, CA9 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Enjoyed an extraordinarily rich morning of bird photography along the old WWII Pipeline Road 30 minutes from downtown Panama City. Gonzalo Horna served as guide, a master birder incredibly adept with his spotting scope and a source of many interesting historical anecdotes. For both ardent birders and wildlife enthusiasts in general, an experience not to be missed if you're in Panama City for a few days.
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Written April 5, 2015
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Audrey
3 contributions
Feb 2023
We booked the Gaton Boat tour with Guided Bird Tours in September for our Trip in Feb 2023. When booking, pickup and drop off were included in the price. Emailed to inform Room number and find out pickup time 4 days before trip. Were told there would be an additional $60 for pickup and drop off at Dreams Playa Bonita. I emailed the confirmation that the pickup and drop off were included in the price. Within minutes, my deposit was refunded and the trip was cancelled "Due to force majeure". Absolutely Disgusting to cancel at the last minute. We weren't even given a chance to discuss the additional $60 charge.
Don't trust this company, they will cancel on a whim
Don't trust this company, they will cancel on a whim
Written February 26, 2023
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Hello tripsaud,
As in Tour Description, before booking a tour our offer to pickup (meeting point) is at any hotel whitin Panama City Center and the Intercontinental Miramar.
Meeting points
InterContinental Miramar Panama, an IHG Hotel, Miramar Plaza, Av. Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, Panamá, Panama
End points
Same as starting point.
As for the Surcharge
Additional pickup details
We pick up from most hotels in Panamá City and from Amador Cruise Terminal. When
pickup is away from Panamá City like Dreams or Westin Playa Bonita, Veracruz, a
surcharge applies and pay in cash the day of the tour.
Sorry if was not clearely enough in the booling description.
Good Birding!
Gonzalo
WhatsApp +507-67283501
PS Thank you for let it us know that the deposit was refunded and the trip was cancelled.
Written March 28, 2023
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Rick S
Vancouver, WA1 contribution
Feb 2020
I signed up for this birding trip, but typed the wrong date. When I tried to correct it, I learned that the fee is not refundable or changeable. So we were not able to go, and wasted the entire fee. Be very careful when you sign up. This is a rip-off.
Written March 10, 2020
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Sorry to hear this.
Next time please contact me directly and maybe we can work some good birding time together.
Gonzalo WhatsApp +507-67283501
Written February 6, 2022
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Nigel H
Southampton, UK25 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Trying to organize a short private birding tour I found Gonzales. The itinerary seemed good. Gonzales asked for a deposit to be paid through Paypal which I promptly paid. His charges seemed very high for the 2 days and when I asked for these to be itemized he got offended and cancelled my tour without further discussion which I found strange. He told me he had cancelled the tour (not me) and would return my deposit. 2 months later I reminded him of this promise as i had seen no funds. I again asked him politely to explain his high costs and ask for my returned deposit. he became unpleasant, sent me back my deposit (less a deduction) and told me that since I had cancelled at short notice I was not due to any refund. A bit much since he cancelled the trip not me.
I have birded several times at Canopy Tower and in Western Panama and have found all other guides friendly, open and very knowledgeable. Their charges have been much more reasonable and of course they always itemize these costs if asked. I have birded extensively around the world and prefer to use local guides wherever possible. I could not recommend Gonzales as he seems a most prickly man and I would not trust him
I have birded several times at Canopy Tower and in Western Panama and have found all other guides friendly, open and very knowledgeable. Their charges have been much more reasonable and of course they always itemize these costs if asked. I have birded extensively around the world and prefer to use local guides wherever possible. I could not recommend Gonzales as he seems a most prickly man and I would not trust him
Written September 8, 2017
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Harry G
ROCKLEDGE, United States1 contribution
Jan 2020
Our guild was Gonzalo Horna and he was great. I am almost deaf and he took great pains to make sure I knew where to look and what the name of the bird was. We were picked up at our Hotel right on time and started birding as some as we were in the Gamboa area. Gonzalo knew that I would have a hard time in a forest area where you have to find the birds by sound so we went to some more open areas and had a great time. We are ready to come back!!!!
Written January 16, 2020
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Saludos 936harryg! Thank you for your comments and help other persons decide to go birding in Panama with our panamabirdguide.com
Cheers and Good Birding!
Written February 5, 2020
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Paul N
Greater Perth, Australia75 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Gonzalo was waiting when I disembarked our ship. He spoke excellent English and was very informative with a good knowledge of the local birds. Comfortable and clean vehicle.
Written June 18, 2019
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Thank you for your comments. It will be great to go birding with you again.
Written June 20, 2019
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greenbergphoto
10 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Gonzalo picked us up two mornings for birding, one along the canal and pipeline road and another by boat. Both were great birding days. He knows the birds and where to find them and is a pleasure to be with all day.
Written February 25, 2018
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Colin P
Gairloch, UK157 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
Gonzalo's knowledge, particularly of bird calls, and his personal friendly service is the best. The tour is excellent value for money and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Written September 11, 2017
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Saludos! Thank you very much for your comments. Rain continues but not as bad as before. We look forward to see you again in Panama and take you to other hotspots. Good Birding! Gonzalo
Written September 12, 2017
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Good evening, I want to join bird tour on 12 oct. is it available? How can I reserve for that
Written October 11, 2023
Good Morning, my wife and I have a stop-over on March 14, arriving at Tokumen at 6:15 am, and have a connecting flight that same afternoon at 16:15 in the PM. Is there a possibility to participate in the Bird Tour, or another nature-related activity, given our available time?
Written February 27, 2020
Hi, at the time we are fully book for March 14..we can try to fix you a private birding tour from the airport. Ill get back to you tomorrow. Good Birding! Gonzalo
Written February 28, 2020
Yes we pick up from Westin Playa Bonita and from Westin Panama.
From Westin Playa Bonita a transportation surcharge applies.
Written January 10, 2020
Carol F
Welland, Canada
How do we hire a guide for birding on Pipeline Rd and Parque Nacional Soberania? What is the price for 2 people and how long is the trip.
Written September 6, 2018
Pickup at 6am birding till noon
Price is 95usd per person minimum two person. A deposit is required.
Gonzalo
Written September 6, 2018
Carol F
Welland, Canada
I would like to find a guide to help us find as many birds as possible at Pipeline rd and the Parque nacional Soberania while on our 50th anniversary trip of a lifetime in Panama. We will be there arriving on the 13th and leaving on the 20th of September, staying at Rio Playa Blanca hotel.
Written September 6, 2018
RIU Playa Blabca is 2hours +or-away from
Written September 6, 2018
Saludos Carol our price depends on where and how long you wan to birding. Check our web page panamabirdguide and get back to me. Gonzalo
Written August 22, 2018
Carol F
Welland, Canada
We are coming to Panama on the 13th of september and would like to go on a birding tour/animal tour. Wondered how much for my husband and I only and how long the tour takes
Written July 25, 2018
How do we get in touch with these folks?
do they do hotel pickup?
do they have a phone #?
What is the cost?
Written January 18, 2017
go to our web page panamabirdguide
Written January 18, 2017
Bonjour
je pars au PANAMA du 10 au 19 mars avec 2 copines. je recherche un guide francophone pour faire des excusions.
merci de vos conseils
Written February 5, 2016
Hola Isabelle, Are you still interested in a guide during your time in Panama? Gonzalo
Written July 13, 2016
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