Colombia - Santa Marta Extension 2013
| Important Information | |
|---|---|
| Tour Dates | 03 Nov 2013 - 08 Nov 2013 (6 days) |
| Tour Price (Per Person) | US$1,950 * £1,250 * €1,570 * ZAR15,900 |
| Single Supplement | US$120 |
| Flights (Approx cost) | US$260 |
| Spaces Available | Spaces available |
| Can be Linked With | Colombia - Andean Endemics 2013 |
Our exciting extension takes us to the Santa Marta Mountains and the Guajira desert region in northern coastal Colombia. The Santa Marta massif is an isolated mountain range and its snow-capped peaks are the highest coastal mountains in the world. It is also one of the most endemic-rich regions of South America, hosting nearly 50 endemic bird species and regional specialties plus numerous endemic subspecies (several of which, upon further taxonomic review, are likely to be elevated to full species status in the future).
To view the detailed itinerary for this tour, download the Colombia: Andean Endemics & Santa Marta Extension Itinerary and scroll down.
Please note: the dates for this extension have now been changed to the above, and are not from 4 to 9 November as stated in our brochure. Furthermore these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
| Tour Fact Sheet | |
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| Top Birds | Santa Marta Screech Owl, Santa Marta and Brown-rumped Tapaculo, Santa Marta Brush Finch, Emerald Toucanet, Santa Marta Bush Tyrant, Santa Marta Parakeet, Santa Marta Woodstar, Santa Marta Mountain Tanager, White-tailed Starfrontlet, Santa Marta Warbler, White-lored Warbler, Yellow-crowned Whitestart, Rusty-headed Spinetail, Blossomcrown, Santa Marta Antpitta and Tanager Finch |
| Habitats Covered | rainforest, xerophytic scrub |
| Expected Climate | temperate to cool in highlands; hot and dry in lowlands. Rain is likely on some days |
| Max Group Size | 10 with 1 Rockjumper leader & 1 local leader |
| Tour Pace & Walking | brisk pace, mostly undemanding walks |
| Accommodation | very comfortable |
| Other Attractions | spectacular scenery |
| Photographic Opportunities | very good |
