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Colombia - Santa Marta Extension

© Santa Marta Parakeets by Adam Riley
Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2026

12 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 (6 days)

USD2,595 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

Pricing notes : Linked flight = BOG to BAQ

Tour price (Per person): USD2,595 * GBP2,035 * EUR2,302 * AUD4,102

Single Supplement: USD190 * GBP149 * EUR169 * AUD300

Flight costs: USD110 * GBP86 * EUR98 * AUD174

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 * GBP86 * EUR98 * AUD174

Colombia - Santa Marta Extension II 2026

30 Nov 2026 - 05 Dec 2026 (6 days)

USD2,595 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado

Pricing notes : Linked flight = BOG to BAQ

Tour price (Per person): USD2,595 * GBP2,035 * EUR2,302 * AUD4,102

Single Supplement: USD190 * GBP149 * EUR169 * AUD300

Flight costs: USD110 * GBP86 * EUR98 * AUD174

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 * GBP86 * EUR98 * AUD174

Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2027

12 Aug 2027 - 17 Aug 2027 (6 days)

USD2,700 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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

Tour price (Per person): USD2,700 * GBP2,118 * EUR2,395 * AUD4,268

Flight costs: USD120 * GBP94 * EUR106 * AUD190

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 * GBP94 * EUR106 * AUD190

Colombia - Santa Marta Extension II 2027

21 Nov 2027 - 26 Nov 2027 (6 days)

USD2,700 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

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

Tour price (Per person): USD2,700 * GBP2,118 * EUR2,395 * AUD4,268

Flight costs: USD120 * GBP94 * EUR106 * AUD190

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 * GBP94 * EUR106 * AUD190

Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2028

14 Aug 2028 - 19 Aug 2028 (6 days)

USD2,800 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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

Tour price (Per person): USD2,800 * GBP2,196 * EUR2,484 * AUD4,426

Colombia - Santa Marta Extension II 2028

14 Dec 2028 - 19 Dec 2028 (6 days)

USD2,800 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado

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

Tour price (Per person): USD2,800 * GBP2,196 * EUR2,484 * AUD4,426

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.

Top Birds

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.

Habitats Covered

Rainforest, dry forests, estuarine, xerophytic scrub

Expected Climate

Temperate to cold in highlands (El Dorado), hot and dry in the lowlands (Guajira Peninsula). Rain is likely on some days.

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader and 1 local leader

Tour Pace & Walking

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.

This is a moderately difficult tour. Not suitable for dedicated photographers; or anyone with mobility / health challenges. Some very early mornings / long days.

Accommodation

Comfortable to good.

Ease of Birding

Moderate to demanding. Bird density is low in some areas, several difficult target species that require patience, persistence & repeat attempts (ie: Antpittas & Tapaculos).

Number of Species Expected

270+

Other Attractions

spectacular Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range, Caribbean Sea

Photographic Opportunities

good

What our clients say about us

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!!!!

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.

Forrest Rowland
AH, Colombia 2018

I have travelled with Forrest before, and still he manages to beat my expectations with his wonderful visual and auditory skills, hard work and preparation, and he is just fun to travel with. Special kudos on this trip for how he continued on despite being very unwell with fever and chills.

Dušan Brinkhuizen
PE, Colombia 2021

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.

Robert Williams
LW, Colombia 2021

"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!!"

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