Country: Panama

San Blas Sailing Catamaran (TBD)

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Canopy Tower

A converted radar station turned birding lodge perched above the rainforest canopy in Soberania National Park. The observation deck offers eye-level views of toucans, parrots, and raptors.

Optional Afternoon at Miraflores Locks

An optional afternoon for those who wish to leave the forest behind for a look at the canal's engineering. Watch large container ships negotiate the narrow locks, explore the world-class Miraflores Locks Museum, and see Magnificent Frigatebirds gliding overhead. Those who prefer can relax on their own or catch up on photography instead.

Early-Morning Birding from the Canopy Tower Observation Deck

Begin the day guided from the Observation Deck over coffee, tea and orange juice as the canopy wakes. Green and Red-legged Honeycreepers, Green Shrike-Vireo, Blue Cotinga, Scaled Pigeon, Mealy and Red-lored Parrots, Keel-billed Toucan, Collared Araçari, and Red-capped and Blue-crowned Manakins move through, with many flycatchers and tanagers, and King Vulture and Black Hawk-Eagle possible overhead. It is the gentlest possible way into a Panamanian forest morning.

Canopy Tower Observation Deck Birding

Settle into the observation deck of the Canopy Tower, a former radar tower converted into a birding lodge. The deck sits at canopy level with toucans, parrots, raptors, and mixed flocks at eye level.

Dinghy Transfer and Catamaran Boarding at Corazón de Jesús

The captain greets you at the airstrip and escorts you by dinghy — about two minutes — to the catamaran anchored in clear Caribbean water. Once aboard, the crew provides a briefing on the itinerary, safety at sea, and the daily rhythm. Guests settle into private double cabins.

Santa Ana Savanna and Marsh Birding

Open savanna and marsh birding near Santa Ana in Peten. Distinct habitat with grassland and wetland species including raptors, seedeaters, and marsh birds. GTM-ACT-018.

Sail to Coco Blanco and Green Island — First Swim and Snorkel

After boarding, the catamaran sails about 45 minutes to Coco Blanco and Green Island. Walk through coconut plantations on Coco Blanco, meet a few local residents, and take a first swim in clear, shallow water. A relaxed, light snorkelling session on the reef. First overnight at Green Island.