Classic Atlantic Coast & Serranias
This plan involves a very special birding journey, focused on endemic and near-endemic birds from the north of Colombia in two of the most important mountain ranges in the country: Perijá and Santa Marta. Also, experience one of the most surprising places to see birds in Colombia and get your camera ready because the unique bird community living in a tropical dry forest in La Guajira will amaze you. In this tour, your checklist will skyrocket hitting around 300 species in a few days.
Key Species
| Bang´s Wood-Wren |
| Black and chestnut Eagle |
| Black-backed Thronbill |
| Black-fronted Wood-Quail |
| Blue-billed Curassow |
| Brown-rumped Tapaculo |
| Chestnut Piculet |
| Chestnut-winged Chachalaca |
| Colombian Brush-Finch |
| Coopery Emerald |
| Golden-bellied Starfrontlet |
| Northern Screamer |
| Orinocan Saltator |
| Perija Brush-Finch |
| Perija Metaltail |
| Perija Rufous Antpitta |
| Perija Tapaculo |
| Perija Thistletail |
| Red-billed Emerald |
| Rusty-headed Spinetail |
| Santa Marta Antpitta |
| Santa Marta Blossomcrown |
| Santa Marta Bush-Tyrant |
| Santa Marta Foliage-gleaner |
| Santa Marta Mountain-Tanager |
| Santa Marta Parakeet |
| Santa Marta Rufous Antpitta |
| Santa Marta Sabrewing |
| Santa Marta Screech Owl |
| Santa Marta Tapaculo |
Highlights
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We will observe birds in the most arid zone of Colombia.
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The mangroves associated with the Rio Magdalena delta, the most important in the interior of the country.
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The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta one of the most important hot spots of endemism in the Neotropics.
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We will observe the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the mountains.
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We will observe some cultural expressions of northern Colombia (Wayuus, Arhuacos, Kogis, Kankuamos).
- Destination
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Departure
IATA: BAQ - Barranquilla / IATA: BAQ - Barranquilla
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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 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 drinksColombian Event InsuranceExtensions 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 to Barranquilla / Barranquilla
Day 2. Km 4 and Salamanca National Park, Riohacha / Riohacha
Day 3. Flamencos National Park y Pericos / Riohacha
Day 4. Gaviotas Forest, transfer to Santa Marta / Santa Marta
Day 5. La Cabaña Forest and Minca surroundings / Minca
Day 6. Minca Forest, transfer to El Dorado Reserve
Day 7-8. El Dorado Reserve, Santa Marta Mountains/ El Dorado Lodge
Day 9. El Dorado Reserve, transfer to Valledupar / Valledupar
Day 10. Perijá Mountains / Perija Reserve
Day 11. Perija Mountains, transfer to Barranquilla / Barranquilla
Day 12. International flight home from Barranquilla
