Hummingbirds Tour of Colombia – Andes
This is the first part of an incredible tour where we seek to photograph the largest number of hummingbird species in the Andes: eastern, central, and western and approximately 85 species of them. Most places to visit have hummingbird feeders and good perches for great photos. Our guide will not only observe while you take pictures, his work goes further, the installation of flowers, new hangers, good backgrounds, the use of wonderful techniques for taking pictures of the highest quality will be his objective; you will not only have great photos but also some great species. Get high-quality material and enjoy your own private collection of Colombian hummingbirds.
Target Photo Species - Key Species
| Green-bearded Helmetcrest |
| Bronze-tailed Thornbill |
| Purple-backed Thornbill |
| Coppery-bellied Puffleg |
| Glowing Puffleg |
| Great Sapphirewing |
| Amethyst-throated Sunangel |
| Lesser Violetear |
| Black-tailed Trainbearer |
| Green-tailed Trainbearer |
| Indigo-capped Hummingbird |
| Gorgeted Woodstar |
| White-bellied Woodstar |
| Red-billed Emerald |
| White-vented Plumeleteer |
| Steely-vented Hummingbird |
| White-necked Jacobin |
| Green Hermit |
| Long-billed Hermit |
| Andean Emerald |
| Tolima Blossomcrown |
| Green-crowned Brilliant |
| Violet-fronted Brilliant |
| Tourmaline Sunangel |
| Buffy Helmetcrest |
| Rainbow-bearded Thornbill |
| Black-thighed Puffleg |
| Steely-vented Hummingbird |
| Rufous-breasted Hermit |
| Purple-throated Woodstar |
Highlights
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Photograph the largest number of hummingbird species in the Andes: eastern, central, and western and approximately 85 species
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Most places to visit have hummingbird feeders and good perches for great photos
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Very comfortable locations and with very easy photography
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Visiting places with very good species of the three mountain ranges, the eastern, western and central
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Lots of great bird photo opportunities, great bird feeder spots and easy sighting
- Destination
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Departure
Bogota DC IATA: BOG / Bogota DC IATA: BOG
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Dress Code
This is a fairly standard birding tour with early morning starts and evening finishes to each day. One some days we may take picnic lunches in order to no waste time during the middle of the day or having to leave site. The weather can be unpredictable with rain and sunshine both likely. At higher altitudes it can be chilly. We have an amazing photo opportunity for many species of hummingbirds and other species coming to feeders, we will also be looking for a good number of species that are very rare and seldom seen, but we will be going to areas that hold these sought-after species.
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Included
Accomodation in Double RoomAll 4x4 vehicules or boatsAll domestic flightsAll ground private transportationAll meals B-L-DEntrances to all natural reservesHot drinksPrivate transfer Airport - hotel - aiportProfessional Private Birding GuideSingle room - adicional paySnaks and waterSoda or juice with each mealVegan and Vegetarian menus
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Not Included
Activities not included in the itineraryAlcoholic drinksColombian Event InsuranceExtensions of a trip due to circumstances beyond our controlInternational flights and taxesInternational phone callsLaundry serviceMedical expenses (not covered for evet insurance)Professional Private DriverRoom serviceTips or gratuityToiletries
From our gallery
Day 1. Arrival to Colombia / Night in Hilton Bogota
Day 2. Sumapaz y Enchanted Garden / Night in Hilton Bogota
Day 3. Observatorio de Colibries Y Monserrate, transfer Tunja / Night in Aristo Gold Tunja
Day 4. Rogitama, flight to Pitalito, El Encanto / Night in Pitalito
Day 5. El Encanto all day / Night in Pitalito
Day 6. El Encanto flight to Bogota and Pereira / Night in Manizales
Day 7. Hacienda El Bosque, termales / Night in Termales Nevado del Ruiz
Day 8. Termales, Tinamu / Night in Tinamu
Day 9. Tinamu, transfer Montezuma / Night in Montezuma
Day 10. Montezuma / Night in Montezuma
Day 11. Montezuma, transfer Cali - Parque la Uva / Night in Araucana
Day 12. La Minga / Night in Araucana
Day 13. Doña Dora Feeders, Araucana flight to Bogota / Night in Hilton Bogota
Day 14. Flight to home
