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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 (GBP1,997 * EUR2,281 * AUD3,985)

Single Supplement: USD190 (GBP146 * EUR167 * AUD292)

Flight costs: USD110 (GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD169)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 (GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD169)

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 (GBP1,997 * EUR2,281 * AUD3,985)

Single Supplement: USD190 (GBP146 * EUR167 * AUD292)

Flight costs: USD110 (GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD169)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 (GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD169)

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 (GBP2,078 * EUR2,373 * AUD4,146)

Flight costs: USD120 (GBP92 * EUR105 * AUD184)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 (GBP92 * EUR105 * AUD184)

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 (GBP2,078 * EUR2,373 * AUD4,146)

Flight costs: USD120 (GBP92 * EUR105 * AUD184)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 (GBP92 * EUR105 * AUD184)

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 (GBP2,155 * EUR2,461 * AUD4,300)

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 (GBP2,155 * EUR2,461 * AUD4,300)

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

Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2029

12 Jul 2029 - 17 Jul 2029 (6 days)

USD2,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,900 (GBP2,232 * EUR2,549 * AUD4,453)

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

Dušan Brinkhuizen
SS, Colombia 2021

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.

Local Leader
HT, Colombia - Northern Andes: Central Andes 2025

Manuela Zapata was an excellent guide. She knows the songs and calls of the birds in the region very well. She finds the birds very quick and points its positiion to the clients very good. The tour was very good organized. She is a lovely guide.

Tuomas Seimola
TS & VS, Colombia 2021

Our guide Tuomas was excellent, the trip was excellent!

Tuomas Seimola
EM, Colombia 2019

"Tuomas was very knowledgeable, personable, and savvy. He did an excellent job of balancing hard core birding with the needs of the group. The accommodations and food were good throughout and the transportation was excellent! This was an adventurous, fun, and challenging trip and I very much enjoyed it. Roger, the local guide, was also very good. Thank you!"

Robert Williams
BA, Colombia 2017

Rob Williams and the Rockjumper folks were absolutely fantastic in helping me after I lost my passport. They made sure I got back to Bogota for the embassy appointments, changing plans on the fly. Very impressive dedication to help customers.

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