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Colombia - Highlights

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Colombia - Highlights 2026

01 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2026 (12 days)

USD5,895 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD5,895 (GBP4,537 * EUR5,181 * AUD9,052)

Single Supplement: USD490 (GBP377 * EUR431 * AUD752)

Flight costs: USD110 (GBP85 * EUR97 * AUD169)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2026

Colombia - Highlights 2027

01 Aug 2027 - 12 Aug 2027 (12 days)

USD6,100 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,100 (GBP4,694 * EUR5,361 * AUD9,367)

Flight costs: USD120 (GBP92 * EUR105 * AUD184)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2027

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

Colombia - Highlights 2028

03 Aug 2028 - 14 Aug 2028 (12 days)

USD6,400 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,400 (GBP4,925 * EUR5,624 * AUD9,828)

This tour pairs with: Colombia - Santa Marta Extension I 2028

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

Colombia - Highlights 2029

01 Jul 2029 - 12 Jul 2029 (12 days)

USD6,800 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,800 (GBP5,233 * EUR5,976 * AUD10,442)

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

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

Our comprehensive highlights of Colombia tour covers all three Andean ranges and both inter-Andean valleys, as well as lowland rainforest in search of numerous endemics and regional avian specialties. We will be searching for a remarkable collection of birds that are likely to exceed 400 species, including over 60 species of colourful tanagers, 8 species of furtive antpittas, and nearly 50 species of dazzling hummingbirds! Combined with spectacular scenery, friendly locals, and pleasant lodges situated within prime birding areas, this tour of Colombia offers the very best of South American birding!

Top Birds

Wattled Guan; Bogota Rail; Northern Screamer; Merida Speckled Teal; Yellow-eared & Rusty-faced Parrots; Rufous-fronted & Flame-winged Parakeets; Cloud-forest Pygmy Owl; Moustached Puffbird; Black Inca; Empress Brilliant; Toucan & White-mantled Barbets; Greyish Piculet; White-throated Screech Owl; Brown-banded, Chestnut-crowned, Slaty-crowned & Bicolored  Antpittas; Bar-crested Antshrike; Red-bellied Grackle; Beautiful Jay; Star-chested Treerunner; Uniform Treehunter; Munchique Wood Wren; Tanager Finch; Black-chinned Mountain, Gold-ringed, Black-and-gold & Glistening-green Tanagers; Crested Ant Tanager; Turquoise Dacnis; Choco Vireo; Rufous-browed Conebill; Stiles’s & Tatama (Alto Pisones) Tapaculos; Silvery-throated Spinetail; Blue-throated & Golden-bellied Starfrontlets; Indigo-capped & Ruby-topaz Hummingbirds; Oilbird; Pacific Tuftedcheek; Black Solitaire; Buffy Helmetcrest; Glowing Puffleg; Choco & Antioquia Brushfinches; Yellow-headed Manakin; Beautiful Woodpecker.

Habitats Covered

Rainforest, Choco Cloud Forest, humid lowland forest, dry forest

Expected Climate

Temperate to cold in highlands (Chingaza, Los Nevados), Hot and humid in the lowlands (Rio Claro). Rain is likely on some days.

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

This is a moderately difficult tour. Not suitable for dedicated photographers; or anyone with mobility / health challenges. Some very early mornings / long days.

Accommodation

Comfortable to good.

Ease of Birding

Moderate to demanding. Bird density is low in some areas, several difficult target species that require patience, persistence & repeat attempts (ie: Antpittas & Tapaculos).

Number of Species Expected

425

Other Attractions

spectacular scenery.

Photographic Opportunities

Reasonable, typical forest conditions of variable light & frequent cloud / drizzle.

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.

Forrest Rowland
DP - Colombia 2019

No one beats Rockjumper and Forrest Rowland for running wonderful trips. The logistics are incredible and involving so many Colombians to get us places and up steep trails were amazing. Thanks to all involved at Rockjumper for making this trip possible.

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.

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!!"

Forrest Rowland
AF, Colombia 2018

Forrest Rowland was superb as usual.  Both his birding skills and people skills are extraordinary.

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