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Colombia - Highlights

© Gold-ringed Tanager by Dusan Brinkhuizen
Colombia - Highlights 2026

01 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2026 (12 days)

USD5,895 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD5,895 (GBP4,539 * EUR5,179 * AUD9,074)

Single Supplement: USD490 (GBP377 * EUR431 * AUD754)

Flight costs: USD110 (GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD169)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2026

Colombia - Highlights 2027

01 Aug 2027 - 12 Aug 2027 (12 days)

USD6,100 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,100 (GBP4,697 * EUR5,359 * AUD9,389)

Flight costs: USD120 (GBP92 * EUR105 * AUD185)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2027

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Colombia - Highlights 2028

03 Aug 2028 - 14 Aug 2028 (12 days)

USD6,400 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,400 (GBP4,928 * EUR5,623 * AUD9,851)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Colombia - Highlights 2029

01 Jul 2029 - 12 Jul 2029 (12 days)

USD6,800 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,800 (GBP5,236 * EUR5,974 * AUD10,467)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2029

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

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. During this Colombia birding tour, 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 birding tour offers the very best of South American birding.

Top Birds

Wattled Guan, Bogota Rail, Northern Screamer, Merida Speckled Teal, Yellow-eared & Rusty-faced Parrot, Rufous-fronted & Flame-winged Parakeet, Cloud-forest Pygmy Owl, Moustached Puffbird, Black Inca, Empress Brilliant, Toucan & White-mantled Barbet, Greyish Piculet, White-throated Screech Owl, Brown-banded, Chestnut-crowned, Slaty-crowned and Bicolored  Antpittas, Bar-crested Antshrike, Red-bellied Grackle, Beautiful Jay, Star-chested Treerunner, Uniform Treehunter, Munchique Wood Wren, Tanager Finch, Black-chinned Mountain, Gold-ringed, Black-and-gold & Glistening-green Tanager, Crested Ant Tanager, Turquoise Dacnis, Choco Vireo, Rufous-browed Conebill, Stiles’s & Tatama (Alto Pisones) Tapaculo, Silvery-throated Spinetail, Blue-throated & Golden-bellied Starfrontlet, Indigo-capped & Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Oilbird, Pacific Tuftedcheek, Black Solitaire, Buffy Helmetcrest, Glowing Puffleg, Choco & Antioquia Brushfinches, Yellow-headed Manakin, Beautiful Woodpecker

Habitats Covered

rainforest, Choco Cloud Forest, humid lowland forest, dry forest

Expected Climate

temperate to cold in highlands (Chingaza, Los Nevados), Hot and humid in the lowlands (Rio Claro). Rain is likely on some days.

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

brisk pace, some demanding walks

Accommodation

basic to very comfortable

Ease of Birding

moderate with some challenging species

Number of Species Expected

500+

Other Attractions

spectacular scenery.

Photographic Opportunities

good

What our clients say about us

Tuomas Seimola
TK, Colombia 2019

Two great tours led by Tuomas, who is an outstanding birder and great tour leader. Local guides were also very good, so we all saw virtually all of our hit list birds. Thanks to all.

Forrest Rowland
PI, Colombia 2018

Thank you so much for a wonderful experience on my Remote Colombia Tour. Forrest remains among one of the best guides I have ever travelled with. His knowledge of the areas within Colombia is astounding, he clearly knows his birds and their respective calls, he knows the off-track spots to seek out the more difficult species and the local people he interacts with clearly respect and value their relationship with him. Witnessing the interaction of these relationships makes for such a more enjoyable overall experience. Forrest as a guide brings a strong combination of spotting birds, knowing the bird calls and getting people on the bird. Equally important, he interacts with each and everyone of his participants and just displays such a passion for birds, wildlife and the local culture.

Robert Williams
JF, Colombia 2021

The Santa Marta Mountains were truly a great place to bird with several endemics to be seen and spectacular mountains views. The lodge was a fantastic place to stay for three nights. Highly recommend this extension tour!!!!

Dušan Brinkhuizen
CS, Colombia 2021

Dušan was an amazing guide. His acute hearing and anticipation of where the birds would be was extraordinary. He had a well balanced sensibility in regards to our limits and possibilities and was always exercising his desire that everyone in the group was able to see each bird we encountered as best as the circumstances permitted. His passion for birding was very apparent and sincere. Dušan's communication and updates as things changed benefited the whole group.

Forrest Rowland
DH & RD, Colombia Highlights

Forrest was absolutely fantastic. The best birder/guide that we have ever had the pleasure of travelling with. His enthusiasm and passion for his work were exceptional and made for an awesome birding trip.

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