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Colombia - Remote

© Golden-collared Manakin by George L. Armistead
Colombia - Remote 2027

06 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2027 (20 days)

USD9,650 4 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Adam Walleyn

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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,650 (GBP7,431 * EUR8,662 * AUD14,076)

Single Supplement: USD1,230 (GBP947 * EUR1,104 * AUD1,794)

Flight costs: USD500 (GBP385 * EUR449 * AUD729)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Mitu Extension 2027

Colombia - Remote 2028

26 Oct 2028 - 14 Nov 2028 (20 days)

USD8,800 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Price (Per person): USD8,800 (GBP6,776 * EUR7,899 * AUD12,836)

Single Supplement: USD910 (GBP701 * EUR817 * AUD1,327)

Flight costs: USD720 (GBP554 * EUR646 * AUD1,050)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Mitu Extension 2028

Colombia - Remote 2029

23 Nov 2029 - 12 Dec 2029 (20 days)

USD9,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,500 (GBP7,315 * EUR8,527 * AUD13,857)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Mitu Extension 2029

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

Colombia is simply vast, and its extraordinary diversity of habitats supports one of the richest avifaunas on Earth. No single itinerary can hope to cover more than a fraction of this remarkable country, but our Remote Colombia tour reaches into several seldom-visited regions in search of an exceptional selection of endemic, near-endemic and highly localised birds. From the isolated Sierra de Perijá and the forests of the Magdalena Valley to the high páramo, the western Andes and the Chocó foothills, the tour combines strikingly different landscapes and bird communities. Among the many possible highlights are Perijá Tapaculo, Perijá Metaltail, Perijá Thistletail, Recurve-billed Bushbird, Gorgeted Wood Quail, Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird, Niceforo’s Wren, Turquoise Dacnis, White-mantled Barbet, Green-bearded Helmetcrest, Gold-ringed and Multicolored Tanagers, Tatamá Tapaculo, Chocó Brushfinch, Baudo Guan and Baudo Oropendola, together with an impressive selection of antpittas, antbirds, quail-doves and other elusive forest specialities.a

Top Birds

Recurve-billed Bushbird; Baudo & Wattled Guans; Colombian Chachalaca; Choco Tinamou; Chestnut Wood Quail; Horned Screamer; Indigo-crowned & Lined Quail-Dove; Rusty-faced & Rose-faced Parrots; Flame-winged Parakeet; Choco, Cinnamon & Crimson-bellied Woodpeckers; Greyish Piculet; Spot-crowned Barbet; Crested & Golden-headed Quetzals; Red-bellied Grackle; Baudo Oropendola; White-chinned Jacamar; Barred, Golden-breasted & Scaled Fruiteaters; Striolated, Yellow-headed & Golden-headed Manakins; Bicolored, Thicket, Hooded, White-bellied & Streak-chested Antpittas; Black Antshrike; Stub-tailed, Zeledon’s, Klage’s & Esmeraldas Antbirds; Rufous Spinetail; Perija Thistletail; Choco, Paramillo, Stiles’s, Pale-bellied & Perija Tapaculos; Perija Metaltail, Purple-chested, Chestnut-bellied, Tooth-billed & Green-bellied Hummingbirds; Purplish-mantled, Multicolored, Moss-backed, Glistening-green, Golden-chested, Crested Ant, Tawny-crested, Grey-and-gold, Golden-hooded, Rufous-winged, Emerald, Blue-whiskered, Scarlet-and-white & Lemon-spectacled Tanagers; Antioquia, Sooty-headed, Munchique Wood, Niceforo’s & Chestnut-breasted Wrens; Apical Flycatcher; Choco & Grey-throated Warblers; Turquoise Dacnis; White-mantled Barbet; Perija & Choco Brushfinches. Chances for Harpy Eagle & Sapayoa.

Habitats Covered

cloud forest, temperate cloud forest, humid foothill forest, lowland & foothill Choco forest, secondary forest, wetlands, mangroves, rivers, meadows, creeks, Oak forest, subparamo scrub, paramo grassland, fincas

Expected Climate

temperate to cold in highlands; hot and very humid in the lowlands. Rain is likely on some days.

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader and 1 local leader

Tour Pace & Walking

DIFFICULT: This is a high-intensity “mega” tour designed for passionate listers and serious birders who enjoy a fast-paced schedule. Due to its demanding nature, it’s not recommended for avid photographers, inexperienced birders, or anyone with mobility or health limitations.

Moderate to difficult. Endemic and target focused trip. Not suitable for dedicated photographers; inexperienced birders; or anyone with mobility or health challenges. Tour pace is fast. Our Mega tours are very fast-paced birding adventures designed for the dedicated lister and serious birder. The focus of the tour is to see as many of the endemics and area specials as possible in our given time. In order to cover the necessary route to maximise the species list we tend to spend a single night at most sites and travel large distances. There is very little down time aside from that spent driving from one site to the next. These tours are not suitable for dedicated or avid photographers; inexperienced or new birders; as well as anyone with serious mobility or health challenges.

Accommodation

Comfortable, some lodgings are simple/basic.

Ease of Birding

Challenging. Several skulkers and low-density targets that require repeated efforts. Many species that require patience, persistence & repeat attempts (ie: Antpittas & Tapaculos).

Number of Species Expected

600+

Other Attractions

often spectacular endemic reptiles and amphibians, stunning scenery, little-explored pristine forests

Photographic Opportunities

Reasonable to good. Typical forest lighting difficulties. Several feeders.

What our clients say about us

Forrest Rowland
CL & RL - Colombia 2019

Forrest Rowland: We think you did a great job organising and leading this trip. It all seemed to go very smoothly so, if you had any problems, they weren't obvious to us. We thought your fieldcraft was also first class. Clearly, all your previous experience has meant that you know the birds, their calls and the sites exceptionally well. We think we did very well with the avifauna, in no small part thanks to you.

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.

xTuomas Seimola
DM, Colombia 2019

Tuomas was an excellent guide and organizer.

Forrest Rowland
JA - Colombia 2019

I was thrilled when Forrest Rowland agreed to run another Colombia Mega, as I really wanted to join a tour led by him – he has such extensive experience of this country and its birds. Even with that expectation, the trip exceeded my wildest dreams. Forrest’s grasp of Colombia’s birds, herps, plants, geography and history sets the scene for a magnificent experience. His humour and personality ensure one enjoys every minute.

Robert Williams
JP, Colombia 2021

I was extremely pleased with Rob and his ability to locate birds and get all members of the group on them for viewing. This was no small task given the reclusive nature of many of the species and the size of our group. In addition to Robs valuable birding skills are his management skills in planning and timing and surmounting both the usual and the unexpected difficulties associated with delays and circumstances. Rob is extremely knowledgeable and has excellent communication skills. His stories are informative and most often entertaining. He was a fun guide and I give him a 5 star plus rating.

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