30 Jul 2025 - 04 Aug 2025 (6 days)
USD2,495 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
Tour price (Per person): USD2,495 * GBP1,815 * EUR2,114 * AUD3,791
Single Supplement: USD190 * GBP138 * EUR161 * AUD289
Flight costs: USD90 * GBP65 * EUR76 * AUD137
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD100 * GBP73 * EUR85 * AUD152
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour price (Per person): USD2,295 * GBP1,670 * EUR1,944 * AUD3,487
Single Supplement: USD190 * GBP138 * EUR161 * AUD289
Flight costs: USD90 * GBP65 * EUR76 * AUD137
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD170 * GBP124 * EUR144 * AUD258
12 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 (6 days)
USD2,595 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Lisle Gwynn
Pricing notes : Linked flight = BOG to BAQ
Tour price (Per person): USD2,595 * GBP1,888 * EUR2,199 * AUD3,943
Single Supplement: USD190 * GBP138 * EUR161 * AUD289
Flight costs: USD110 * GBP80 * EUR93 * AUD167
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 * GBP80 * EUR93 * AUD167
30 Nov 2026 - 05 Dec 2026 (6 days)
USD2,595 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
Pricing notes : Linked flight = BOG to BAQ
Tour price (Per person): USD2,595 * GBP1,888 * EUR2,199 * AUD3,943
Single Supplement: USD190 * GBP138 * EUR161 * AUD289
Flight costs: USD110 * GBP80 * EUR93 * AUD167
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 * GBP80 * EUR93 * AUD167
12 Aug 2027 - 17 Aug 2027 (6 days)
USD2,700 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD2,700 * GBP1,965 * EUR2,288 * AUD4,103
Flight costs: USD120 * GBP87 * EUR102 * AUD182
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 * GBP87 * EUR102 * AUD182
21 Nov 2027 - 26 Nov 2027 (6 days)
USD2,700 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD2,700 * GBP1,965 * EUR2,288 * AUD4,103
Flight costs: USD120 * GBP87 * EUR102 * AUD182
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 * GBP87 * EUR102 * AUD182
Colombia has more species of birds than any other country - a staggering 1900 species are to be found within the confines of this incredible nation; of which, at least 89 are endemic. This huge diversity of species results from the equally diverse range of habitats: three Andean Cordilleras (Western, Central and Eastern Andes), two inter-Andean valleys (the Cauca and Magdalena Valleys), the lowland forests of the Amazon and Orinoco regions, the isolated snow-capped Santa Marta Mountains, the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, deserts and lakes, and the rich wet forests of the Chocó all help to make it one of the most exciting countries to bird on earth!
Our series of northern Andes tours focus on the bulk of endemics that Colombia has to offer, working our way through the Central and Eastern Andean ranges, Magdalena and Cauca Valleys, as well as the dry Guajira desert and the impressive Santa Marta Mountains.
Our Santa Marta tour takes us to the Santa Marta Mountains and the Guajira Peninsula on the northern coast of 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 and regional specialities plus numerous endemic subspecies several of which, upon further taxonomic review, are likely to be elevated to full species status in the future.
Santa Marta & Sierra Nevada Brushfinches; Santa Marta Bush Tyrant; Santa Marta Parakeet; Santa Marta Woodstar; Santa Marta Mountain Tanager; White-tailed Starfrontlet; Hermit Wood Wren; Santa Marta & White-lored Warblers; Yellow-crowned Whitestart; Black-backed Thornbill; Rusty-headed Spinetail; Santa Marta Blossomcrown; Santa Marta Antpitta; Santa Marta Screech Owl; Santa Marta & Brown-rumped Tapaculos; Vermilion Cardinal; Glaucous Tanager; Sapphire-bellied, Buffy & Sapphire-throated Hummingbirds; Red-billed & Coppery Emeralds; Ferruginous Pygmy Owl; Chestnut Piculet; Rufous-vented & Chestnut-winged Chachalacas; White-tipped Quetzal; Black-fronted Wood Quail; Bronze-brown Cowbird; Turquoise-winged Parrotlet.
Rainforest, dry forests, estuarine, xerophytic scrub
Temperate to cold in highlands (El Dorado), hot and dry in the lowlands (Guajira Peninsula). Rain is likely on some days.
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader and 1 local leader
MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.
Moderate. Endemic and target focussed trip. Not suitable for dedicated photographers; inexperienced birders; or anyone with mobility or health challenges.
Comfortable, some lodgings are simple/basic.
Moderate. Several skulkers and low-density targets that require repeated efforts.
650+ (complete Northern Andes series)
spectacular Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range, Caribbean Sea
Good to good+. Typical forest lighting difficulties. Several feeders.
"This was the fourth of four tours we did for Colombia 2021. This was a great experience. Such diversity of habitats and birds in this small area! Both our guides were excellent. Rob particularly went above and beyond all expectations helping participants with the logistics of getting Covid testing done under the severe time restrictions imposed by recent changes in US rules. We always feel secure traveling with Rockjumper because of the quality of the tour leaders!!"
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.
Stephan Lorenz is an outstanding guide – extremely knowledgeable, extremely diligent in getting target birds, and is full of enthusiasm every day. A real pleasure.
I would just like to praise Dušan for all the constant effort he put in during a trip with external problems. He dealt with the bureaucracy of all our nations in getting our covid tests and the form filling, and it was no easy task. His knowledge of the birds and especially their calls, gave the the whole trip an extra level and I profited handsomely from his skills. I would be most happy to go on a tour with Dusan again.
Tuomas was excellent. He was an excellent birder and group leader, ensuring the everyone saw each bird. He was persistent in pursuing our target birds but knew when enough was enough for the day. Tuomas has an easy going manner, but he (and the local leader) were efficient and effective in dealing with problems in the field or with the accomodation.
Colombia - Mitu Extension 2024 - November 2024
Colombia - Remote 2024 - October 2024
Colombia - Perijá & Santa Marta Endemics - Tailormade 2024 - September 2024
Colombia - Highlights 2024 - July 2024
Colombia - Highlights (ECU replacement) 2024 - January 2024
Colombia - Northern Andes: Central Andes 2023 - October 2023
Colombia - Northern Andes: Medellin & surrounds 2023 - October 2023
Colombia - Northern Andes: Bogota & surrounds 2023 - October 2023
Colombia - Northern Andes: Santa Marta 2023 - September 2023
Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2023 - August 2023
Colombia - Highlights 2023 - August 2023
Colombia - Santa Marta Extension II 2022 - December 2022
Colombia - Northern Andes: Western & Central Andes 2022 - November 2022
Colombia - Northern Andes: Medellin & Magdalena Valley 2022 - November 2022
Colombia - Northern Andes: Bogota & surrounds 2022 - November 2022
Colombia - Highlights 2022 - September 2022
Colombia - Mega Birding Tour II 2021 - November 2021
Colombia - Mega Birding Tour I 2020 - January 2020