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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 * GBP1,992 * EUR2,288 * AUD4,073

Single Supplement: USD190 * GBP146 * EUR167 * AUD298

Flight costs: USD110 * GBP84 * EUR97 * AUD173

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 * GBP84 * EUR97 * AUD173

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 * GBP1,992 * EUR2,288 * AUD4,073

Single Supplement: USD190 * GBP146 * EUR167 * AUD298

Flight costs: USD110 * GBP84 * EUR97 * AUD173

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD110 * GBP84 * EUR97 * AUD173

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 * GBP2,073 * EUR2,380 * AUD4,238

Flight costs: USD120 * GBP92 * EUR106 * AUD188

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 * GBP92 * EUR106 * AUD188

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 * GBP2,073 * EUR2,380 * AUD4,238

Flight costs: USD120 * GBP92 * EUR106 * AUD188

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD120 * GBP92 * EUR106 * AUD188

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

Tuomas Seimola
GP, Colombia 2019

Tuomas was excellent. He was an excellent birder and group leader, ensuring the everyone saw each bird. He was persistent in pursuing our target birds but knew when enough was enough for the day. Tuomas has an easy going manner, but he (and the local leader) were efficient and effective in dealing with problems in the field or with the accomodation.

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
TK, Colombia 2019

Two great tours led by Tuomas, who is an outstanding birder and great tour leader. Local guides were also very good, so we all saw virtually all of our hit list birds. Thanks to all.

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!!!!

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!"

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