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A Unique Birding Experience in Colombia

During this birding tour in Colombia, you will travel from Bogota in the Eastern Andes to the incredible Mid-Magdalena Valley. This journey will give birders the opportunity to spot fascinating species such as the endemic Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti), Apolinar's Wren (Cistothorus apolinari), White-mantled Barbet (Capito hypoleucus), Indigo-capped hummingbird (Amazilia cyanifrons) and many more.  Then, you will visit Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest coastal mountain range and the best place to see the highest concentration of endemic birds in South America. You will finish this adventure in the amazing city of Cartagena.


EXPERIENCE TYPE Birding, Eco-Tourism & Local Traditions

Colombia Birding Trip
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DAY 1 Join Tour in Bogota

Arrive at any time. We will pick you up at the airport and drive you to your hotel in Bogota. Depending on the traffic, the drive from the airport takes around 30-45 minutes.

At the hotel, we will check again your itinerary to make sure everything is clear, help you with anything you may need and give you some practical information about Bogota and Colombia. Depending on the time of your arrival, you may have some time to start exploring the city on your own or just to relax.

Overnight: Bogota - Hotel Hacienda Royal
Meal Plan: None

DAY 2 Birding in La Florida and Historic Tour in Bogota

Early in the morning (5 am), we will pick you up at the hotel for a birding tour to La Florida Regional Park. La Florida is a wetland in the western area the Bogota, where you will have the opportunity to see some of the special endemic bird species found in this area, such as: the Bogotá Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus), Apolinar's Wren (Cistothorus apolinari apolinari) and Noble Snipe (Gallinago Nobilis).

After visiting La Florida, we will transfer you back to your hotel where you will have some time on your own. At 2 pm, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to see the most iconic places in Bogota's historic centre. We will visit the Gold Museum, Monserrate, Botero Museum and then walk around the historic neighbourhood of La Candelaria.

Overnight: Bogota - Hotel Hacienda Royal
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Welcome Dinner

DAY 3 Birding in Chingaza Natural Park and Hummingbird Observatory Visit

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and head to Chingaza Natural Park, an Important Bird Area about 2 hours outside of Bogota. You will spend about 4 hours at Chingaza with an expert guide where you could see the majestic Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus).

Afterwards, we will transfer you to La Calera to visit a beautiful hummingbird observatory. Watch these colourful creatures flit around the quaint courtyard of this grand old observatory snuggled between the mountains. We will also take you to eat a traditional Colombian lunch, where you will learn a little more about Colombian culture. Afterwards, we will take you back to Bogota and drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel Hacienda Royal
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4 Hummingbird Jardin Encantado and Historic visit of Honda

After breakfast, we will head to San Francisco, a small town located about 1.5 hours from Bogota. There, we will visit Jardin Encantado, a beautiful house where you will observe various species of hummingbirds. Since the altitude at Jardin Encantado is different than the previous day’s observatory, you will get the chance to see different species.

Later in the day, we will head to Honda, an important river port. The sunny town was critical to Colombia’s development thanks to its proximity to the Magdalena River. We will eat lunch then take a tour of the charming historic centre, where you will see colonial buildings and tranquil town squares.

Overnight: Honda
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 Birding in Cuchilla de Bellavista and boat visit of Laguna de Guarinocito

Early in the morning, we will head to Cuchilla de Bellavista, located in the small town of Victoria and about 1 hour from Honda. You will have the chance to spot birds in this humid forest environment. Around noon, we will eat lunch and take a short break.

After the break, we will head to Laguna de Guarinocito, which is located about 30 minutes from Victoria. We will take a boat to visit the lagoon and we’ll have the opportunity to see more than 90 bird species. We will transfer you back to the hotel in Honda at the end of the day.

Overnight: Honda
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 Birding in El Paujil Reserve

After breakfast, we will begin our trip to El Paujil Reserve, located about 5 hours from Honda. After arriving to this nature reserve, we will eat lunch and take a break to relax.

In the middle of the afternoon, we will take a short hike through the reserve to begin spotting the some 360 registered bird species. Among these species, 7 species are endemic, 8 are near-endemic and 8 are endangered.

Overnight: El Paujil Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7 Birding in El Paujil Reserve

Early in the morning, we will continue birding in the reserve. We will have some time for lunch, then continue birding in the afternoon.

Overnight: El Paujil Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8 Birding in El Paujil Reserve and Rio Claro Reserve

We will take our final birding tour through El Paujil Reserve in the morning. After eating lunch, we will travel by road for about 4 hours to reach Rio Claro Reserve.

After arriving to Rio Claro, we will have some time to rest. The reserve sits between two mountains. Thanks to its unique location and micro-climates that facilitate different habitats, you will have the chance to see a large variety of bird species, including: the Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana), White-mantled Barbet (Capito hypoleucus), Beautiful Woodpecker (Melanerpes pulcher) and Sooty Ant-Tanager (Habia gutturalis).

Overnight: Rio Claro Reserve Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 Birding in Rio Claro Reserve

Early in the morning, we will continue birding in the reserve. We will have some time for lunch, then continue birding in the afternoon.

Overnight: Rio Claro Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 Birding Rio Claro Reserve and transfer to Medellin

We will take our final birding tour through Rio Claro Reserve in the morning. After eating lunch, we will head to Medellin, located about 3 hours from Rio Claro. We will drop you off at the hotel in Medellin and you will have the rest of the night to relax or explore the “City of Eternal Spring” on your own.

Overnight: Medellin - Hotel Poblado Plaza
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 11 Medellin City Tour

We will pick you from your hotel and take you on a city tour of Medellin. You will visit the most interesting parts of the city, including Plaza Botero and the Botero Museum. You will also get a chance to ride the Medellin metro and visit Comuna 13, a previously dangerous neighbourhood that is now adorned with graffiti art.

Overnight: Medellin - Hotel Poblado Plaza
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 12 Flight to Santa Marta. City tour in Santa Marta and Transfer to El Dorado

In the morning, we will fly to Santa Marta, the oldest surviving city in South America. In Santa Marta, we will spend some time learning about Colombia’s history during a visit to Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where Simon Bolivar, the commander-in-chief of the patriot army who liberated Colombia from Spanish rule, died in 1830. Then, we will go to El Dorado, a bird reserve located in the foothills of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and known as the reserve with the highest concentration of endemic birds in South America.

Overnight: El Dorado Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 13 Birding at El Dorado Bird Reserve

We will start the day birding at La Cuchilla de San Lorenzo, a small mountain ridge separated from the main Santa Marta mountain by a deep valley. Its highest point is 2,700 metres, which is high enough to find most of the endemic bird species in the area.

Overnight: El Dorado Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 14 Birding at El Dorado Bird Reserve

Today, we will carry on birding at El Dorado

Overnight: El Dorado Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 15 Transfer to Cartagena and City tour

After breakfast, we will start our journey towards Cartagena. It will take approximately 4.5 hrs. Cartagena is one of the most beautiful cities in South America and is worth to spending a day walking around the cobbled streets of the old town and visiting the main historic sites. You will be amazed by the walls surrounding the city and Castillo de San Felipe, the greatest and strongest fortress ever built by the Spaniards in any of their colonies. It defended the city from many attacks, including a British siege in 1741. 

Overnight: Cartagena - Hotel Casa de la Fe
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 16 Mangrove Forest in La Boquilla and flight to Bogota

In the morning, we will go to La Boquilla, a small fishing village located 7 km north of Cartagena. At La Boquilla, we will take a trip in a wooden canoe across the mangroves in La Cienga de Tesca. During this trip, we will be able to see native and migratory birds and learn about the flora and other fauna found in this ecosystem. We will also learn how to traditionally fish. We will visit the key places in the town like the cemetery, the main street and the cultural house. We will also have a traditional lunch in the village. In the afternoon, we will take a flight back to Bogota.

Overnight: Bogota - Hotel Hacienda Royal
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner

DAY 17 End of the tour. Transfer to the airport for flight back home

Your adventure in Colombia ends today.  At the time requested, we will transfer you to the airport for your international flight back home.

Note: Check out before 12pm

Overnight:
Meal Plan: Breakfast

Essential Information

What's Included

  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • 16 nights' accommodation (double occupancy)
  • Private ground transport
  • Domestic flights
  • Meals as defined in the itinerary
  • Birding and local tour guides fluent in English
  • Entry tickets to natural parks and reserves included in the itinerary
  • Entry tickets to museums and tourist locations included in the itinerary

 

What's Not Included

  • International or domestic flights
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Tips and other discretionary expenses

Accommodations

We have carefully chosen the right accommodations with different styles and standards depending on the cities, small towns or natural reserves visited. We personally ensure that each property has the right combination of features such as cleanliness, location, friendly staff and good service.

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