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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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,595 (GBP2,012 * EUR2,290 * AUD4,048)

Single Supplement: USD190 (GBP147 * EUR168 * AUD296)

Flight costs: USD110 (GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD172)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 (GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD172)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Highlights 2026

Pricing notes : Linked flight = BOG to BAQ

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,595 (GBP2,012 * EUR2,290 * AUD4,048)

Single Supplement: USD190 (GBP147 * EUR168 * AUD296)

Flight costs: USD110 (GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD172)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 (GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD172)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Central & Eastern Andes 2026

Pricing notes : Linked flight = BOG to BAQ

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,700 (GBP2,093 * EUR2,382 * AUD4,211)

Flight costs: USD120 (GBP93 * EUR106 * AUD187)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 (GBP93 * EUR106 * AUD187)

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

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,700 (GBP2,093 * EUR2,382 * AUD4,211)

Flight costs: USD120 (GBP93 * EUR106 * AUD187)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 (GBP93 * EUR106 * AUD187)

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

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,800 (GBP2,171 * EUR2,471 * AUD4,367)

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

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,800 (GBP2,171 * EUR2,471 * AUD4,367)

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

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. Our endemics-laden extension 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, estuary, 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

brisk pace, some demanding walks

Accommodation

good to very comfortable

Ease of Birding

moderate with some challenging species

Number of Species Expected

270+ (700+ when combined with Northern Andes series)

Other Attractions

spectacular Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range, Caribbean Sea

Photographic Opportunities

good

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
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.

Dušan Brinkhuizen
CH, Colombia 2021

Dusan is an outstanding guide. He consistently made sure that all of us saw each bird and knew its name. I have hearing and mild short-term memory problems and Dusan took specialefforts to be sure that these did not interfere with my birding success on the trip. Not only does Dusan know all of the Colombian birds by sight, but he knows all of their calls and is able to talk at length about their biology and behavior - that is, he is an excellent teacher, too. This is something that I appreciate greatly, as I am a retired college professor of biology and I recognize an excellent teacher when I see one in action. In addition to his skills as a guide, Dusan was tireless in making sure that the constantly-changing tour arrangements went smoothly from day to day. I am certain that we got every minute that was possible out in the field looking for new birds; this was the goal of the tour (1000 species seen in 30 days of birding). He has a very pleasant, enthusiastically-encouraging personality and is outstanding at promoting group coherence and morale in difficult and sometimes mildly-dangerous situations.

Adam Walleyn
JS, Colombia 2023

This was an excellent opportunity to see a part of Colombia that I hadnt visited. It was a vigorous schedule, as predicted; fortunately, participants could opt out of activities if they preferred. Our guides were both top rate, with complementary strengths. The result was a lot of birds, particularly endemics, seen. Accommodations were appropriate to each area. The van and driver were superb.

Robert Williams
CA, Colombia 2017

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!

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