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Colombia - Highlights 2013

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Tour Dates 10 Nov 2013 - 24 Nov 2013 (15 days)
Tour Price (Per Person) US$5,040 * £3,240 * €4,050 * COP8,950,000
Single Supplement US$460
Flights (Approx cost) US$170
Spaces Available 1 Space available on this guaranteed departure
Can be Linked With Colombia - Santa Marta Extension 2013
Our comprehensive highlights of Colombia birding tour covers all three Andean ranges and both inter-Andean valleys, as well as lowland rainforest in search of numerous endemics and regional avian specialties. We will be searching for a remarkable collection of birds that are likely to exceed 500 species, including scores of colorful tanagers, numerous furtive antpittas, and over 50 species of dazzling hummingbirds! Combined with spectacular scenery, friendly locals and pleasant lodges situated within prime birding areas, this Colombia tour offers the very best of South American birding.

Please note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.

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Tour Fact Sheet
Top Birds

Cauca & Wattled Guan, Bogotá Rail, Chestnut Wood Quail, Northern Screamer, Merida Speckled Teal, Yellow-eared & Rusty-faced Parrot, Rufous-fronted & Brown-breasted (Flame-winged) Parakeet, Cloud-forest Pygmy Owl, Moustached Puffbird, Black Inca, Empress Brilliant, Toucan & White-mantled Barbet, Greyish Piculet, Yellow-breasted, Brown-banded & Crescent-faced Antpitta, Bar-crested Antshrike, Red-bellied Grackle, Beautiful Jay, Chestnut-crested Cotinga, Star-chested Treerunner, Uniform Treehunter, Chestnut-capped Piha, Antioquia Bristle Tyrant, Apolinar’s Marsh Wren, Munchique Wood Wren, Colombian & Apolinar’s Wren, Black-chinned Mountain, Gold-ringed, Glistening-green & Multicoloured Tanager, Crested Ant Tanager, Turquoise Dacnis, Choco Vireo, Rufous-browed Conebill, Stiles’s Tapaculo, Silvery-throated Spinetail, Blue-throated Starfrontlet, Indigo-capped Hummingbird, Pacific Tuftedcheek, Black Solitaire, Bearded Helmetcrest, Choco Brush Finch
Top Mammals

Mountain Coatimundi, Red Howler Monkey, Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth, Andean Squirrel
Habitats Covered

rainforest, Choco cloud forest, mountains, wetlands
Expected Climate

temperate to cool in highlands; hot and dry in lowland. Rain is likely on some days
Max Group Size 10 with 1 Rockjumper leader & 1 local leader
Tour Pace & Walking

fairly relaxed pace, mostly undemanding walks
Accommodation basic to comfortable hotels
Ease of Birding moderate with some challenging species
Number of Species Expected +-600
Other Attractions

spectacular scenery, pristine forests, amazing flora and fauna, friendly people
Photographic Opportunities good
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