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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

Robert Williams
SP, Colombia 2019

Rob did an outstanding job on this tour. He is an excellent birding guide, great personality and provided insights on a variety of diverse subject matters. I was also impressed with the local operator and their quick actions in dealing with unexpected situations like the general strike and road closure to Medellin.

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!!"

Tuomas Seimola
MS, Colombia 2021

"Tuomas was excellent. He made extreme efforts to make sure everyone saw the birds. Great itinerary. Covid testing was easy and smooth. Local guides were wonderful. Special dietary needs were met. Thanks again!!"

Tuomas Seimola
MR, Colombia 2021

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
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.

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