12 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 (6 days)
USD2,595 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox
Pricing notes : Linked flight = BOG to BAQ
Tour price (Per person): USD2,595 * GBP1,995 * EUR2,285 * AUD4,055
Single Supplement: USD190 * GBP146 * EUR167 * AUD297
Flight costs: USD110 * GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD172
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 * GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD172
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 * GBP1,995 * EUR2,285 * AUD4,055
Single Supplement: USD190 * GBP146 * EUR167 * AUD297
Flight costs: USD110 * GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD172
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 * GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD172
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 * GBP2,076 * EUR2,378 * AUD4,219
Flight costs: USD120 * GBP92 * EUR106 * AUD188
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 * GBP92 * EUR106 * AUD188
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 * GBP2,076 * EUR2,378 * AUD4,219
Flight costs: USD120 * GBP92 * EUR106 * AUD188
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 * GBP92 * EUR106 * AUD188
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.
This is a moderately difficult tour. Not suitable for dedicated photographers; or anyone with mobility / health challenges. Some very early mornings / long days.
Comfortable to good.
Moderate to demanding. Bird density is low in some areas, several difficult target species that require patience, persistence & repeat attempts (ie: Antpittas & Tapaculos).
270+
spectacular Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range, Caribbean Sea
good
Tuomas is a great guide and excellent with bird IDs and helping people see all of the birds as much as possible. He also managed to maintain group morale despite a very ambitious and exhausting itinerary.
Forrest Rowland is an incredible guide.
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.
From the several members of the office staff to the actual tour itself, I have nothing but high praise for my Rockjumper experience. This was my first tour with Rockjumper, but I hope it won't be my last. Alison and Sarah were tremendously helpful. Rob Williams is as good a leader as I have ever experienced. He not only knows the birds, but he made sure that we all got to see them, showing patience way beyond what I thought necessary. When one of our participants lost his passport, Rob bent over backwards to help this hapless person, never complaining while doing so. Rob always told us what the plan was for the next day. When Plan A didn't pan out, he had Plan B ready. If something went askew, he handled it with aplomb, always keeping his sense of humour. Did I mention he showed us wonderful birds? Oh, we saw some beautiful ones!
Dusan is an excellent guide (best ears in the business!) as well as a wonderful person to share this long of an adventure. He’s very concerned for everyone’s health, safety and enjoyment of the birding.
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