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Colombia - Central Andes (Relaxed)

© Gold-ringed Tanager by Dusan Brinkhuizen
Colombia - Central Andes (Relaxed) 2026

01 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026 (13 days)

USD6,395 3 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,395 (GBP4,910 * EUR5,570 * AUD9,823)

Single Supplement: USD630 (GBP484 * EUR549 * AUD968)

Flight costs: USD110 (GBP84 * EUR96 * AUD169)

Colombia - Central Andes (Relaxed) 2027

19 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2027 (13 days)

USD6,600 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,600 (GBP5,067 * EUR5,748 * AUD10,137)

Flight costs: USD120 (GBP92 * EUR105 * AUD184)

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

Colombia - Central Andes (Relaxed) 2028

17 Jul 2028 - 29 Jul 2028 (13 days)

USD6,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,900 (GBP5,297 * EUR6,010 * AUD10,598)

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

Colombia - Central Andes (Relaxed) 2029

17 Jul 2029 - 29 Jul 2029 (13 days)

USD7,300 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD7,300 (GBP5,604 * EUR6,358 * AUD11,213)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2029

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

Colombia needs no introduction in birding circles, home to over 1900 species, more than any other country. This huge diversity of species results from the equally diverse range of habitats: three Andean Cordilleras (Western, Central and Eastern Andes), two inter-Andean valleys (the Cauca and Magdalena Valleys), the lowland forests of the Amazon and Orinoco regions, the isolated snow-capped Santa Marta Mountains, the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, deserts and lakes, and the rich wet forests of the Chocó all help to make it one of the most exciting countries to bird on earth!

This relaxed tour focuses on the Pacific slope habitat of Las Tangaras, montane forests above Jardin, the famous antpittas of Rio Blanco and the high-altitude elfin forest and paramo of Los Nevados del Ruiz.

Top Birds

Red-bellied Grackle; Gold-ringed, Multicolored, Flame-rumped & Black-and-gold Tanagers; Chestnut-capped Piha; Yellow-headed Manikin; Velvet-purple Coronet; Empress Brilliant; White-throated Daggerbill; Crested Ant Tanager; Yellow-eared Parrot; Black-billed Mountain Toucan; Tourmaline Sunangel; Golden-headed Quetzal; Toucan Barbet; Yellow-breasted, Chestnut-crowned, Brown-banded, Slaty-crowned, Chestnut-naped & Bicolored Antpittas; Andean Cock-of-the-rock; Cauca Guan; Red-ruffed Fruitcrow; Golden-collared Manakin;

Top Mammals

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Habitats Covered

gallery forest, grasslands, humid forest, Choco forest, coffee plantations, scrub

Expected Climate

cool in highlands, mostly hot and humid in lowlands

Max Group Size

10 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Our Relaxed series of tours are designed to focus on having an enjoyable holiday with a bird and wildlife focus. Where possible; we have reduced or removed long drives, single night stays and poor/rustic accommodation. We have also sought to reduce or remove difficult hikes, narrow/muddy trails and otherwise oppressive environmental conditions. Early starts and night birding are mostly optional, and we will not spend much time searching for difficult and/or skulking species. These tours are not suitable for hardcore birders and listers, or dedicated photographers.

Accommodation

Comfortable, some lodgings are simple.

Ease of Birding

Moderate. Several low-density species. Typical forest birding difficulties of visibility & lighting.

Photographic Opportunities

Good. Typical forest lighting difficulties. Several feeders.

What our clients say about us

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!!"

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

This was my first professionally organized and run birding tour and it exceeded my expectations. Rockjumper put together an amazing itinerary and was very efficient and thorough with the pre trip communication. Manuela Zapata did a fantastic job leading our group! She is a very knowledgeable and personable young lady and really knew the localities and birds! She was very attuned to the needs of the group and willingly birded extended hours as the group desired. I was very glad to have such a great local guide and not be led by an international “expert”.

Dušan Brinkhuizen
PE, Colombia 2021

I would just like to praise Dušan for all the constant effort he put in during a trip with external problems. He dealt with the bureaucracy of all our nations in getting our covid tests and the form filling, and it was no easy task. His knowledge of the birds and especially their calls, gave the the whole trip an extra level and I profited handsomely from his skills. I would be most happy to go on a tour with Dusan again.

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.

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.

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