: Birds of Boquete

Package Rates:
From $1080 p/p
Dates and Prices:

Nov 1, 2011 to Oct 31, 2012
Single  $1,330 p/p
Double $1,080 p/p
Notes
  • Prices are per person double occupancy
  • Domestic flights & boat transfers have a luggage restriction of 25 pounds per person.
  • On Contadora there are no ATM’s and credit cards are not always accepted. Please bring enough cash to cover your expenses while there.
  • This tour will only be operated if there are a minimum of 4 passengers confirmed.

5 Days / 4 Nights

A package created for bird and nature lovers. Although the small hotels in Panama City and Boquete are situated a bit away from the center, they are good spots to be in contact with the lush vegetation, birds and other animals almost in front of your balcony.


Day : 1 - Arrival in Panama City :

Upon arrival to Panama a representative of Panama Trails will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your city hotel for your first night in Panama.
Panama City is the capital and largest city in the country. It is home to a diverse blend of cultures and an enormous historical sector in the Old City. The lively and vibrant banking district on the other hand is very modern and often compared to Miami. Panama City is a thrilling location you will surely enjoy during your visit to this gorgeous country.
La Estancia is a small and cozy bed & breakfast situated on Ancon Hill, a little bit outside the center with a magnificent view on the surrounding rainforest and the Bridge of the Americas.

Overnight at the La Estancia, Standard Room, breakfast included.

Day : 2 - Canopy Crane at the Metropolitan NP:

Early in the morning you will visit Parque Natural Metropolitano and experience the Smithsonian Rainforest Canopy Crane and observe the forest from a unique bird’s eye perspective.
Later that morning you will enjoy a tour to the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. At the stunning Locks you will see the huge vessels getting lifted or lowered a total of 16 meters to continue their Panama Canal transit. At the visitor center you will receive plenty of information about the history, the construction and the future of this masterpiece of engineering.
In the afternoon you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to Panama City’s domestic airport for your 50 minutes flight to David. Upon arrival you will enjoy a lovely uphill drive to the mountain village of Boquete where you will check into your hotel for the next two nights, the lovely Finca Lerida Ecolodge.

Overnight at Finca Lerida, Standard Room, breakfast included.

Day : 3 - Quetzal Trail:

Today you will be looking for the resplendent Quetzal – one of Central Americas most beautiful and rare birds. On a strong 4x4 vehicle and by foot you will explore the trails between Cerro Punta and Boquete together with your guide. This region is known for its good possibilities to spot the Quetzal. Especially from January to May this amazing and colorful bird can be observed along the path. A box lunch will be served on the tour.

Overnight at Finca Lerida, Standard Room, breakfast included.

Day : 4 - Birding at Finca Lerida:

This morning you will enjoy a bird watching tour within Finca Lerida’s private Estate. Among the species found here are: Resplendent Quetzal, Collared Trogon, Orange-bellied Trogon, Bellbirds, Dark Pewee, Silvery-throated Tanager, Sulphur-winged Parakeet, Black Guan, Violet Saberwing, Stripe-tailed Hummingbird, White-tailed Emerald and many more. A hearty lunch at the hotel’s restaurant is included.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to David airport for your flight back to Panama City.

Overnight at the La Estancia, Standard Room, breakfast included.

Day : 5 - Panama City Departure :

Transfer to the Tocumen International Airport for your departure flight.

Included
  • Meet & Greet at the Airport
  • 2 Nts at La Estancia in Standard Room (B)
  • 2 Nts at Finca Lerida in Standard Room (B)
  • Canopy Crane Tour at Metropolitan NP
  • Miraflores Locks Tour
  • Quetzal Trail Tour (L)
  • Bird Watching Tour (L)
  • Roundtrip flight to David in economy class
  • Ground transfers on A/C motor coaches
  • All taxes and service charges
Not Included
  • Airport Departure Tax (US$ 20.00 per person - usually included in airfare)
  • Tourist Card (US$ 5.00 for certain nationalities)
  • Optional tours
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Beverages
  • All extras in the hotels
  • Voluntary tips & gratuities