Explore Colombia’s spectacular bird diversity, from the high Andes to the Caribbean coast.
Colombia is one of the countries with greatest bird diversity on Earth, and this 18-day expedition takes you across its richest birding regions. From Bogotá’s high savannas and paramos to the lush Magdalena Valley, the Andean slopes around Jardin and Manizales, and finally the world-famous Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, you will encounter an extraordinary number of endemics and near-endemics.
This carefully designed itinerary balances productive feeder visits with immersive forest birding, comfortable accommodations, and the best local guiding.
Summarized itinerary
Day-by-day tour activities
| Day | Itinerary | Included |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival Bogotá, hotel near airport | A, D |
| 2 | Chingaza buffer zone + hummingbird feeders, overnight Bogotá | A, B, L, D |
| 3 | Bogotá savanna endemics → transfer Magdalena Valley. Night Magdalena Valley | A, B, L, D |
| 4 | Río Claro Reserve (Magdalena Antbird, Beautiful Woodpecker), overnight Río Claro | A, B, L, D |
| 5 | Río Claro AM → Medellín (Sabaneta) | A, B, L, D |
| 6 | Endemics near Medellín → Cauca Valley → Jardín | A, B, L, D |
| 7 | El Roble feeders: Chami Antpitta, Yellow-eared Parrot, overnight Jardín | A, B, L, D |
| 8 | Andean Cock-of-the-rock lek → transfer Manizales | A, B, L, D |
| 9 | Río Blanco Reserve: antpittas & feeders, overnight Manizales | A, B, L, D |
| 10 | Hacienda El Bosque: Crescent-faced Antpitta, overnight Termales | A, B, L, D |
| 11 | Los Nevados NP + Termales del Ruiz feeders, overnight Manizales | A, B, L, D |
| 12 | Flight Pereira → Santa Marta → drive to Riohacha | A, B, L, D, Flight |
| 13 | Birding La Guajira desert, overnight Riohacha | A, B, L, D |
| 14 | Los Flamencos Sanctuary → ascend to El Dorado ridge | A, B, L, D |
| 15 | Full day birding Santa Marta Mountains | A, B, L, D |
| 16 | Full day birding Santa Marta Mountains | A, B, L, D |
| 17 | Descend → flight Santa Marta → Bogotá, farewell dinner | A, B, L, D, flight |
| 18 | Departure | B |
Key for services included
A: Accomodation B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner E: Entrance Fee
Also included: Private bilingual guide all days and transportation when required
