(OLD) Birding in Paradise
Birding in ParadiseSanta Marta & the Caribbean Coast endemics birding tour
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is arguably Colombia’s most spectacular birding destination. Its towering snow-capped peaks rise as high as 5,700 metres above sea level and overlook sun-drenched beaches and sparkling Caribbean waters far below. Between lies a series of rich and varied habitats, from tropical coastal dry forests and saltwater lagoons, through to lower and mid-elevation cloud forests, all the way up to cool elfin forests and sub-paramo zones. On this 8-day classic Colombian birding tour, we shall spend our time searching out the rich avian diversity found in each of these locations, including 3 nights at the famous El Dorado lodge, which offers access to some of the most exciting birding on the entire South American continent!
Tour Details
Tour type:
Classic birding tour
Duration of the tour: 8 days
Group size:
Limited to 8 participants
Dates: 01 - 8 March, 2019*
14 - 21 March 2020**
**This departure can be combined with our Feb/March 2020
'The golden birding trail' tour
Pricing: US $ 2,395 per person (2019)
Single room supplement: US $ 345
Price to be confirmed for the 2020 tour (1 year prior to departure)
Tour leader(s): With 5-8 guests there will be x2 expert birding bilingual guides (Rob Smith + additional guide). With less than 5 guests there will be one expert bilingual guide.
Tour highlights
Birding near Bogota for endemics including Bogota Rail, Silvery-throated Spinetail and Apolinar’s Wren
Explore tropical dry forests and lagoons on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, for range-restricted species such as Vermillion Cardinal, White-whiskered Spinetail and Chestnut Piculet!
Spend 3 nights birding the high elevations of Santa Marta from El Dorado lodge – surely one of the most scenic birding locations in all of South America!
A host of Santa Marta special endemics and near endemics are possible including gems such as Santa Marta Sabrewing, Santa Marta Parakeet, Santa Marta Antpitta, Santa Marta Foliage-gleaner, Santa Marta Screech-owl and Black-backed Thornbill!
From Minca we search for the likes of Golden-winged Sparrow, Rosy-thrush Tanager, Northern Royal Flycatcher, Black-crowned Antshrike and Keel-billed Toucan.
Enjoy world-class Colombian coffee, delicious food and amazing hospitality throughout the tour
