Overview
During this trip we will visit two regions rich in culture and biodiversity. From the Andean region, we will visit the Magdalena Medio region and the Antioquia region, characterized by colorful towns like Jardín, and modern cities like Medellín. And on the other hand, this itinerary extends to the Pacific Coast, this region has the greatest biodiversity in the country and is the least populated; it is characterized by its tropical forests, mangroves, pristine beaches, its amazing biodiversity and black communities of African descent that inhabit the region.
- Day 1: Bogota
- Day 2: Bogota - Río Claro
- Day 3: Rio Claro Canyon Nature Reserve
- Day 4: Río Claro - Medellin
- Day 5: Medellin - Bahia Solano - Pacific Botanical Garden
- Day 6: Bahia Solano - Pacific Botanical Garden
- Day 7: Bahia Solano - El Valle Turtle Beach
- Day 8: Bahia Solano - El Almejal
- Day 9: Bahia Solano - Rio Tundo
- Day 10: Bahia Solano - Utria National Park
- Day 11: Bahia Solano - Medellin - Jardin
- Day 12: Jardin - Mirador El Roble
- Day 13: Jardin - Medellin
- Day 14: Medellin - Airport Medellin
Trip Details
Country
- Colombia
Group Size
- 8 Travelers Max
Schedule
- Normal
Tour Type
- Private
- Scheduled
- Shared
Next Departures
- Sep 4th, 2024
- Sep 18th, 2024
Thematics
- Birdwatching
- Photography
- Wildlife
Itinerary

Bogota
Reception at the airport in Bogota, the Andean capital, and transfer to your hotel.

Bogota - Río Claro
Transport from Bogotá to Cañón del Rio Claro Nature Reserve. Approx. 6h30
Without having to leave the Rio Claro Canyon Nature Reserve, you can enjoy a range of activities and adventure sports: rafting, canopy climbing, v...

Rio Claro Canyon Nature Reserve
Today we’re off early for a birdwatching hike in the reserve. We cross the Rio Claro to stop in the canyon and watch the morning bird activity. Return for lunch We head to Plata manantial to hike an ecological trail to p...

Río Claro - Medellin
Morning at leisure in Rio Claro, then private transport from Rio Claro to Medellin.

Medellin - Bahia Solano - Pacific Botanical Garden
Transfer from hotel to Medellin’s Enrique Olaya Herrera airport (approx. 15 minutes).
Domestic flight to Bahia Solano. Maximum baggage weight is 15kg, any excess will incur an additional cost to be paid directly at the a...

Bahia Solano - Pacific Botanical Garden
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a medium-level walk along the trails of the botanical garden. This is an area of unspoilt primary forest, home to the harpy eagle and the crested eagle, which usually have their n...

Bahia Solano - El Valle Turtle Beach
Short tour of the hotel. Breakfast and departure with luggage for a boat excursion, where the second whale watching can take place. Arrival in the valley where “Mamá Orbe” is located, a community project for the conserva...

Bahia Solano - El Almejal
Breakfast at the hotel and early departure with lunch box. 9 km walk on flat ground with mud for the first observation of birds, monkeys, spiders, lizards, insects, butterflies, with traces of mammals, on the path of the...

Bahia Solano - Rio Tundo
Breakfast and departure by overland transport to the village of El Valle with packed lunch. From the pier, you’ll take a canoe trip on the Tundo River, where you can observe local birds such as toucans. Hike up the mount...

Bahia Solano - Utria National Park
A vehicle (tuk tuk or chiva) will pick us up at the hotel and take us to the pier. We’ll bring our own breakfast for the ride. Boat trip for whale and pelagic bird watching. Arrival at Utría National Park. Breakfast and ...

Bahia Solano - Medellin - Jardin
Breakfast and departure from the hotel with luggage. Land tour by tuk tuk or chiva where we can do a final birdwatching along the way (depending on flight schedule). Species we can observe: tanager sp, sarcoramphus papa,...

Jardin - Mirador El Roble
Departure at 5 a.m. by 4×4 vehicle for our day trip to Ventanas and the Mirador el Roble. We’ll go in search of Yellow-eared Parrot (Ognorhynchus icterotis) and visit the viewpoint to enjoy the variety of birds; we’ll ge...

Jardin - Medellin
Morning visit to the Jardín de Rocas reserve for observation of the Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), in the afternoon you’ll take a walk along the Herrera path with your local guide for a final observation....

Medellin - Airport Medellin
Before Trasnfer to Airport we will take a Graffititour to the COMUNA 13: Medellín’s Comuna 13 used to be one of the most violent neighborhoods in the city. Tired of the situation, however, young people decided to react b...
Hotels
Casa Deco
Hotel Casa Deco is a beautiful, charming building, with a very art-deco style in La Candelaria, in Bogotá's historic center. You will easily access the tourist attractions, like the Gold Museum, the Modern Art Museum, and the Botero Museum. The Hotel includes a splendid terrace on the rooftop with the perfect view of the Cerros. The rooms are the perfect combination of European elegance with the local Colombian charms. The decoration is very colorful, with many works of art imitations. Some of the rooms have a balcony or a small terrace, where you will be able to admire the many beauties of La Candelaria.



Ecolodge El Almejal
This reserve is located between the rain forest and El Almejal beach, close to the village of El Valle, in the middle of Bahia Solano beach and close to the natural park of Ensenada de Utria. This complex has 12 independent huts with its own private bathroom and a terrace, as well as one suite hut. The huts were built following bioclimatic parameters and following a sustainable architecture: it is the perfect balance between comfort and nature. Restaurant service is proposed.



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Price Details
Included
- Meals indicated in the program
- Accommodation in first class hotels
- Accommodation in Guest House (Double Occupancy)
- Accommodation in standard hotels
- Transportation in comfortable vehicles
- Tour leader and English speaking guide
- Local guides specialized in the region
- Domestic flights
- Local transportation
Not Included
- International flights
- Additional drinks and meals
- Medical insurance
- Expenses not specified in the program
- Tips
Price
- 3.580 USD per person
Terms & Conditions
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Spotted Species
Here is a non-exhaustive list of Animal Species you can spot during this tour

Hawksbill Sea Turtle
The Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), commonly known as the Tortuga Carey in Spanish, is...
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Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The Loggerhead turtle is a marine reptile known for its distinctive large head and strong...
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Red-capped Manakin
The Red-capped Manakin (Ceratopipra mentalis) is a Chunky little bird of middle levels and understory...
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Red-legged Honeycreeper
The Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus) is a small, warbler-like tanager of tropical lowlands. Favors forest...
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Humpback Whale
Humpback whales are remarkable creatures, admired for their grace, intelligence, and the vital role they...
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Spectacled Parrotlet
The Spectacled Parrotlet (Forpus conspicillatus) are endemic to Middle and South America, including northern and...
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Blue-billed Curassow
Impressively large bird restricted to lowland rainforest in northern Colombia. It is critically endangered due...
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Collared Aracari
The Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) has a black body with a yellow chest band and...
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Colombian Chachalaca
The Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana) is a noisy bird species found in the forests of...
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Beautiful Woodpecker
The Beautiful Woodpecker (Melanerpes pulcher) is a colourful bird about 18 cm (7 in) long....
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Sooty Ant-Tanager
The Sooty Ant-Tanager (Habia gutturalis) is a species of bird in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae);...
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Magdalena Antbird
The Magdalena Antbird (Sipia palliata) is a medium-sized, short-tailed antbird with a bright red eye....
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Oilbird
The Oilbird (Steatornis caripensis), locally known as the Guacharo, is a bird species found in...
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White-necked Jacobin
The White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a rather large, spectacular hummingbird of humid tropical lowlands...
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Bay-headed Tanager
The Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gyrola) is a vibrantly-colored, tropical bird that occurs in Costa Rica,...
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Jose Ivan Cano

Mathieu Bohringer
