Classic Andes & Choco
A magical birding adventure in the Colombian mountains of the Eastern, Central, and Western Andes, that showcases an incredible variety of habitats including the unique biogeographic region of Chocó and the lower lands of the Montezuma Reserve. Enjoy magnificent bird groups such as Hummingbirds, Antpittas, Tapaculos, Tanagers, Fruit-eaters, and more than 450 species whom many of them can only be seen on this route. We will also visit unbelievable hummingbird feeders and the famous Antpitta feeders of Rio Blanco.
Key Species
| Alto-Pisones Tapaculo |
| Antioquia Wren |
| Apical Flycatcher |
| Black Inca |
| Black-and-gold Tanager |
| Brown-banded Antpitta |
| Brown-breasted Parakeet |
| Buffy Helmetcrest |
| Cauca Guan |
| Chestnut Wood-Quail |
| Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer |
| Colombian Chachalaca |
| Crested Ant-Tanager |
| Dusky Starfrontlet |
| Fuerte´s Parrot |
| Golden-plumed Parakeet |
| Gold-ringed Tanager |
| Green-bearded Helmetcrest |
| Greyish Piculet |
| Mask Saltator |
| Multicolored Tanager |
| Munchique Wood-Wren |
| Parker´s Antbird |
| Red-bellied Grackle |
| Rufous-fronted Parakeet |
| Silvery-throated Spinetail |
| Stile´s Tapaculo |
| Tolima Blossomcrown Velvet-fronted Euphonia |
| Tolima Dove |
| Yellow headed Brush-Finch |
Highlights
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The distinctive Paramo bird community in the Eastern and Central Andes will delight you.
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We will visit the most colorful colonial architecture at “El Jardín” municipality, where you could be immersed in the real coffee region vibes while enjoying one of the best coffee you might ever have, definitely one of the best in the world.
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Spend the morning birding in the surroundings of El Nevado del Ruiz volcano above 4000 MSL
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The Montezuma Rainforest and its incredible mountains will let you enjoy birding in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the Western Andes.
- 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-DColombian Event InsuranceEntrances to all natural reservesHot drinksPrivate transfer Airport - hotel - aiportProfessional Private Birding GuideProfessional Private DriverSingle 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 drinksExtensions of a trip due to circumstances beyond our controlInternational flights and taxesInternational phone callsLaundry serviceMedical expenses (not covered for evet insurance)Room serviceTips or gratuityToiletries
From our gallery
Day 1: Arrival in Bogotá / Night at Hilton
Day 2: Chicaque Natural Park (Eastern Andes) / Bogotá
Day 3: Chingaza National Park, La Calera, transfer to Medellín
Day 4: La Romera Reserve, transfer to Jardín (Central Andes) / Jardín
Day 5: Yellow Parrot Reserve (Central Andes) / Jardín
Day 6: Dry Forest of Bolombolo, transfer to Manizales / Manizales
Day 7: Rio Blanco Nature Reserve (Central Andes) / Manizales
Day 8: Nevado del Ruiz National Park (Central Andes) / Otún Lodge
Day 9: Otún-Quimbaya National Park - (Central Andes) / Otún Lodge
Day 10: Transfer from Otún to the Montezuma Reserve / Montezuma
Day 11: Montezuma Reserve (Western Andes) / Montezuma Lodge
Day 12: Montezuma Reserve (Western Andes) / Montezuma Lodge
Day 13: Montezuma Reserve, transfer to Ibagué (Central Andes) / Ibagué
Day 14: Nevado del Tolima National Park, (Central Andes) / Ibagué
Day 15: Mana Dulce Reserve (Magdalena), Bogotá / Bogotá
Day 16: International Flight home from Bogotá
