RAINFOREST ANIMALS OF PANAMA
PANAMA CITY
Photograph a dazzling variety of hummingbirds, toucans, monkeys, frogs, and so much more!
Birdcalls awaken you. Inches from your bedroom window, the cloud forest canopy is riotous with birdlife. Hummingbirds and tanagers flit among flowers, toucans flap back and forth, and monkeys clamber through the trees.
The Canopy Tower offers some of the best wildlife photography opportunities that Central America has to offer, and is a place that you must experience at least once in your life. With birds and mammals at eye level, we can get fantastic views that are impossible from the ground, making this a prime spot for experiencing the rainforest. An impressive renovated radar tower situated in the Soberania National Park, 35 miles north of Panama City, it lies at the centre of the New World and the bird migration routes between North and South America. A spectacular 970+ species of bird have been recorded in this small area, not to mention the incredible variety of other wildlife.
We'll also stay at the excellent Canopy Lodge in El Valle, exploring its streams, private gardens and forest paths for a dazzling array of birds, mammals, frogs and butterflies.
DATES & PRICES
2026 TOURS AVAILABILITY PRICE
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May 20 - 30 5 - 8 Places £3,650
Sep TBC 5 - 8 Places £3,650
2027 TOURS AVAILABILITY PRICE
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May TBC 5 - 8 Places TBC
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PAUL ALISTAIR COLLINS
HIGHLIGHTS
4 nights' stay at the award-winning Canopy Tower, up in the rainforest treetops; and 3 nights at a lodge in El Valle National Park
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Photograph up to 270 bird species, 20+ mammals, and numerous other creatures on the tower's private trails
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Expert photography and nature guiding, with plenty of 1-on-1 tuition and feeback
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Develop a rich portfolio of portrait, flight, close-up and behaviour photography with an award-winning photographer guide
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Out-of-this-world experience staying in the treetops, at eye level with the rainforest's toucans and monkeys
ITINERARY
The following is a proposed itinerary, subject to animal activity and weather conditions.
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LOCATION
For the beginning of our tour, we'll be based at Canopy Tower. En-suite rooms offer spectacular views of the rainforest, so you can indulge in birdwatching and photography from the comfort of your own room.
Our tour continues at The Lodge in El Valle, a cooler climate in the highlands. The gardens and nearby Guayabo River offer a truly serene natural setting.
WANT TO EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY?
Want to combine a bit of culture or add more wildlife experiences?
Paul Alistair Collins Photography is thrilled to offer extensions to the Darien Highlands for the endangered Harpy Eagle, and to the Bocas Del Toro Archipelago for nesting turtles, dart frogs and Caribbean birdlife.
We are happy to arrange pre/post tour extensions as well in Panama City, or further afield in the country.
WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR FOR YOU?
For this tour, we will visit the best wildlife watching and photography sites that Central America have to offer, during peak seasons for bird migration, and frog and butterfly activity.
With expert photographic guidance from award-winning photographer Paul Alistair Collins, we'll ensure you capture truly unique images and are one of only a few photographers offering this kind of tour. We are proud to be teaming up with the Canopy Familys who have several decades of experience leading nature tours in Panama. We believe no one knows a land better than those who’ve lived there and travelled its length and breadth, and we will help you make the most of every opportunity.
‘Wildlife tourism, done right’ is the best way to ensure long term survival of wildlife and habitats against threats such as deforestation, human-animal conflict and poaching. Our wildlife encounters create everlasting memories for you while contributing positively to conservation. For each Panama holiday we sell, we contribute financially back to local wildlife organisations.
EXCLUSIVE
ACCESS
Gain access to private locations where other tours don't go - and capture unique shots that no one else is getting.
INTIMATE
ENCOUNTERS
Enjoy regular sightings of our target species, in diverse light and weather conditions - allowing you to build a rich portfolio of stunning images.
DEEP
IMMERSION
Develop your vision at your own pace - with thoughtfully curated itineraries, expert guiding, small groups and 1-on-1 learning.
For full terms and conditions, including our cancellation policy and personal travel insurance, please click to see the Terms & Conditions
* To take part in our trip, you must be covered by adequate insurance for its entire duration. The insurance must cover for cancellation, medical and emergency expenses. We recommend insurance against damage or loss of baggage, camera equipment, instruments and personal items.