Nature Ninja Birding Tours - International
"Birding & Being" Retreat (9/12 spaces available)
Canopy Lodge, Panama
Led by Tiffany Kersten & special guest Lena Moser
Dates: Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2024
This trip is for you if:
- You enjoy a slower, mindful approach to observing and appreciating birds and nature
- You love birds and the natural world for how they tune you into your senses and help you feel deeply connected and grounded
- You’d rather spend more time attentively being with the birds you see rather than checking off as many species as possible
- You currently practice—or are interested in exploring—meditation, yoga, journaling, spirituality, or personal growth
Cost: $2300 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: $350 (subject to availability).
Non-refundable Deposit: $500; Balance due 90 days prior (June 25).
View the Panama Canopy Lodge Fruit Feeder Cam Here.
Intro to Birding the Tropics (FULL / WAITLIST)
Canopy Tower, Panama
Dates: Oct 2 - 7, 2024
Tailored to first-timers to Central America, but open to all, we'll spend five nights at the beautiful, world-renowned Canopy Tower, taking in raptor migration as well as resident birds, including daily trips to visit nearby sites.
Cost: $1900 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: $350 (subject to availability).
Non-refundable Deposit: $500; Balance due 90 days prior (July 2).
*NOTE: Participants must be able ascend and descend 3 flights of stairs multiple times per day, as there is no elevator.
Trip Reports from Prior Years: Panama's Canopy Tower 2022, Panama's Canopy Tower 2023
"Harpies & Hawks" Women's Tour (5/10 spaces available - expected to fill quickly)
Canopy Camp Darien (Five Nights - Harpy Eagle) & Canopy Tower (Five Nights - Hawk Migration)
Dates: Oct 7 - 18, 2024 (Night of Oct 7th at airport hotel - included in tour fee. Tour officially begins Oct 8th)
Cost: $4100 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement for Canopy Tower: $350 (subject to availability).
All tents at Canopy Camp are double occupancy (no single supplement option.
*NOTE: Participants must be able ascend and descend 3 flights of stairs multiple times per day, as there is no elevator at Canopy Tower.
**Option to sign up only for "Harpies" portion to Canopy Camp ($2400 - 5 nights + airport hotel)
or only for "Hawks" portion to Canopy Tower ($1900 - 5 nights).
Non-refundable Deposit: $1,000 for full tour / $500 for one segment of tour. Balance due 90 days prior (July 7).
Trip Reports from Prior Years: Panama Hawks & Harpies Tour 2023
*Private Tour* for Minnesota "The Kestrels" Women’s Birding Club (FULL)
Canopy Lodge, Panama
Dates: Oct 19 - 24, 2024
We'll spend five nights at the beautiful and serene Canopy Lodge, including daily trips to visit nearby sites.
Cost: $1900 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: $350 (subject to availability).
Non-refundable Deposit: $500; Balance due 90 days prior (July 19).
View the Panama Canopy Lodge Fruit Feeder Cam Here.
Trip Reports from Prior Years: Panama's Canopy Lodge 2022, Panama's Canopy Lodge 2023
The recommended field guide for all Panama tours can be found here.
All Panama tours include:
Transportation from airport (check with me for flight suggestions prior to booking flights).
One or two local guides, in addition to Tiffany Kersten, depending on group size.
All meals, and wine with dinner.
Tour fee does not include:
Airfare
Travel insurance (not required, but recommended)
Wine outside of dinner, liquor or beer
Laundry services
Tips for guides and housekeeping
Any souvenirs
Panama - Fall 2025
Private Tour for "Kestrels & Friends" - Canopy Tower (6/10 spaces available)
Canopy Tower, Panama
Dates: Sept 15 - 20, 2025
Tailored to first-timers to Central America, but open to all, we'll spend five nights at the beautiful, world-renowned Canopy Tower, taking in raptor migration as well as resident birds, including daily trips to visit nearby sites.
Cost: $1950 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: $350 (subject to availability).
Non-refundable Deposit: $500; Balance due 90 days prior (June 15).
*NOTE: Participants must be able ascend and descend 3 flights of stairs multiple times per day, as there is no elevator.
Trip Reports from Prior Years: Panama's Canopy Tower 2022, Panama's Canopy Tower 2023
Private Tour for Little Rock Birders (10/10 spaces available)
Canopy Lodge & Canopy Tower, Panama
Dates: Sept 22 - 29, 2025
We'll spend five nights at the beautiful and serene Canopy Lodge, including daily trips to visit nearby sites, then spend two nights at Canopy Tower, with more birding and a tour of the Panama Canal.
Cost: $2850 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: $400 (subject to availability).
Non-refundable Deposit: $500; Balance due 90 days prior (June 22).
View the Panama Canopy Lodge Fruit Feeder Cam Here.
Trip Reports from Prior Years: Panama's Canopy Lodge 2022, Panama's Canopy Lodge 2023
"Hawks & Harpies" Tour (8/10 spaces available)
Canopy Tower (Four Nights - Hawk Migration) & Canopy Camp Darien (Five Nights - Harpy Eagle)
Dates: Sept 30 - Oct 9, 2025
Cost: $3800 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement for Canopy Tower: $300 (subject to availability).
All tents at Canopy Camp are double occupancy (no single supplement option.)
*NOTE: Participants must be able ascend and descend 3 flights of stairs multiple times per day, as there is no elevator at Canopy Tower.
**Option to sign up only for or only for "Hawks" portion to Canopy Tower ($1550 - 4 nights) or
"Harpies" portion to Canopy Camp ($2250 - 5 nights)
Non-refundable Deposit: $1,000 for full tour / $500 for one segment of tour. Balance due 90 days prior (June 30).
Tour fee does not cover the first night at the airport hotel, which will be booked independently.
Trip Reports from Prior Years: Panama Hawks & Harpies Tour 2023
Women's Tour - Canopy Lodge (10/10 spaces available)
Canopy Lodge, Panama
Dates: Oct 11 - 16, 2025
We'll spend five nights at the beautiful and serene Canopy Lodge, including daily trips to visit nearby sites.
Cost: $1950 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: $350 (subject to availability).
Non-refundable Deposit: $500; Balance due 90 days prior (July 19).
View the Panama Canopy Lodge Fruit Feeder Cam Here.
Trip Reports from Prior Years: Panama's Canopy Lodge 2022, Panama's Canopy Lodge 2023
All Panama tours include:
Transportation from airport (check with us for flight suggestions prior to booking flights).
One or two local guides, in addition to Tiffany Kersten, depending on group size.
All meals, and wine with dinner.
Tour fee does not include:
Airfare
Travel insurance (not required, but recommended)
Wine outside of dinner, liquor or beer
Laundry services
Tips for guides and housekeeping
Any souvenirs
Partnership Tours with Other Companies
Alaska: Nome & Gambell - Fall 2024
Tiffany Kersten will once again co-lead the WINGS Birding Tours fall trip to Nome and Gambell, Alaska, August 25th to September 3rd, with the option to extend to September 7th! You can find more information here. Check out the Nome & Gambell 2023 Trip Report!
