Nature Photography
South America | Colombia Colorful Birds Photo Tour (Cali, Coffee Region and Andean Mountains)
12 unforgettable days exploring Colombia’s most iconic bird photography destinations.
Stay at hand-picked, high-quality nature lodges. Photograph at expertly designed feeding stations and professional setups. Work alongside experienced local guides who know exactly how to position you for the perfect frame.
This is not just a tour — it’s a carefully crafted photographic experience designed to give you intimate, close, and repeat opportunities with some of the most spectacular avian species on Earth.
Expect more than 100 brilliantly colored species, including around 20 endemics, over 30 near-endemics, and a remarkable selection of rare species that are easier to photograph in Colombia than anywhere else in the world.
Add to that authentic Colombian cuisine, warm hospitality, seamless logistics, and a team fully dedicated to your success in the field.
If Colombia is the #1 country for bird diversity, this is the #1 way to experience it.
Available Packages
- WHAT´S INCLUDED:
- Transportation: Private and adapted cars.
- Accommodation: Double or Twin Room.
- Meals: 3 foods per day.
- Meals: 3 foods per day.
- Expert Guide: Wide knowledge about field, birds behavior and photography.
- Entrance fees: To access to all the feeders stations.
- Travel Insurance: Basic program.
- Locals: Local guides and other local services when required.
- Snacks + drinkable water: During the trip.
- Multiflash Setup: 1 session during the tour, 500 USD additional setups (3 max).
- WHAT´S NOT INCLUDED:
- International flights
- National flights: Except if required on the itinerary.
- Personal consunmptions: Laundry, souvenirs, alcoholic drinks, tips.
- Single Supplement: 600 USD per person.
- Refunds; Due to lost luggage, cancellation or missed flights due to external factors.
- Refunds: Due to unexpected changes in the itinerary, even while the tour is underway, due to force majeure such landslides, rain, or security issues.
Day 1:Arrival in Cali Airport at 900 MASL
Arrival in Cali Airport at 900 MASL and then drive 2 hours to our hotel in Kilómetro 18 area. (2.000 MASL).
Day 2: Drive 40 minutes to Doña Dora Feeders at 1.050 MASL
Drive 40 minutes to Doña Dora Feeders at 1.050 MASL in the Choco Bioregion to enjoy Hummingbirds and Passerines spot.
Day 3: Full day in La Florida Lodge (2.000 MASL)
Full day in La Florida Lodge (2.000 MASL).
Day 4: Morning to visit another birding place
Morning to visit another birding place, in the afternoon, drive 3 hours to Buga (950 MASL).
Day 5: Morning to try some specific birds
Morning to try some specific birds, in the afternoon, 4 hours driving to Manizales Lowlands (1.300 MASL), night in Manizales.
Day 6: Morning at Tinamou Lodge
Morning in Tinamou Lodge, after lunch, we will visit Don Miguel Reserve to try birds on feeders, then back to the lodge.
Day 7: Drive 1 hour to visit Rio Blanco Reserve
Drive 1 hour to visit Rio Blanco Reserve to try Antpittas and other birds visiting feeders, in the afternoon, we go back to the Hotel. Night in Manizales.
Day 8: Visit Hacienda El Bosque at 3.100 MASL
Visit Hacienda El Bosque at 3.100 MASL to try some amazing birds like Grey- breasted Mountain Toucan, Barred Fruiteater, and many others. In the afternoon, we will drive 1 hour to Termales del Ruiz, a nice hotel with hot springs at 3.200 M.A.S.L. Later, we will come back to Manizales.
Day 9: Visit to Nevado del Ruiz
Visit to Nevado del Ruiz to try the endemic Buffy Helmetcrest and then, visit to Termales del Ruiz to try Rainbow- bearded Thornbill, in the afternoon, we will drive 1:30 hours to Manizales, overnight in Manizales.
Day 10: Visit to Glamping Color de mis Réves
Visit to Glamping Color de mis Réves to try the amazing Black-billed Mountain Toucan, Masked Trogon, Black- collared Jay, Bicoloured Antpitta and many others, in the afternoon, back to the hotel in Manizales.
Day 11: Transfer to Jardin at 1.750 MASL
Transfer to Jardin at 1.750 MASL, we will drive for 5 hours to visit in the afternoon the Cock of the Rock lek, and overnight in Jardín.
Day 12 – 04 May: Visit to Los Guácharos - End of the tour
Visit to Los Guácharos Reserve to try the elusive Oilbird, the endemic Red-bellied Grackle, and many others. Finally, we will drive 3- 4 hours to Rio Negro Airport at 2.000
