Overview
We invite you to discover the great diversity of endemic birds of northern Colombia; dry, humid and cloudy forests, protect agreat biological and cultural treasure.
- Day 1: VALLEDUPAR AND TRAVEL TO PERIJÁ
- Day 2: PERIJÁ MOUNTAINS
- Day 3: PERIJA MOUNTAINS
- Day 4: PERIJÁ TO RIOHACHA
- Day 5: LOS FLAMENCOS SANCTUARY
- Day 6: TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK TO SANTA MARTA MOUNTAINS.
- Day 7: SANTA MARTA MOUNTAINS
- Day 8: SANTA MARTA MOUNTAINS
- Day 9: SANTA MARTA MOUNTAINS
- Day 10: SANTA MARTA SALAMANCA WETLAND AND MANGROVE BARRANQUILLA
Trip Details
Country
- Colombia
Group Size
- 8 Travelers Max
Schedule
- Normal
Tour Highlights
- Discover one of the most beautiful and biodiverse places by Km2 in the world
- Two especies of manakins with their incredible acrobatic courtship dances
- Endemic and critically endangered species
What to expect
- Lodging: Comfortable accommodations
Tour Type
- Private
- Shared
Next Departures
- Nov 2nd, 2024
- Dec 7th, 2024
Thematics
- Birdwatching
- Photography
Itinerary

VALLEDUPAR AND TRAVEL TO PERIJÁ
Please book flights to arrive into Valledupar early in the day. There are a couple of morning flights from Bogota daily, after lunch moving on to the Perijá Mountains.
It will take us approximately an hour to reach the f...

PERIJÁ MOUNTAINS
On one of these days we will head up to the top of Sabana Rubia, the Páramo. Here we have a chance to find the Perijá Thistletail, and Perijá Metaltail.
On the other day we shall work the elevations slightly above and be...

PERIJA MOUNTAINS
On one of these days we will head up to the top of Sabana Rubia, the Páramo. Here we have a chance to find the Perijá Thistletail, and Perijá Metaltail.
Overnight Perija

PERIJÁ TO RIOHACHA
We Birding downslope, after an early start and head to Riohacha . Assuming an early arrival we will head for an evening of birding at Los Flamencos Reserve.
Overnight in Riohacha or Camarones Town.

LOS FLAMENCOS SANCTUARY
Birding en Los Flamencos , after will go near Tayrona Park, lunch and Birding on the road.
Overnight hotel near Tayrona

TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK TO SANTA MARTA MOUNTAINS.
Tayrona National Park where we will spend the morning. Here we can find some moister forest birds. If we are in great luck, the Blue billed Curassow will make an appearance, although it is very rare. We will drive up the...

SANTA MARTA MOUNTAINS
We have two days at the El Dorado reserve in Santa Marta Mountains. On at least one day we will head up to the highlands of Cuchilla San Lorenzo in order to see diferent endemic species. We will have ample time to enjoy ...

SANTA MARTA MOUNTAINS
We have two days at the El Dorado reserve (San Lorenzo Ridge) in Santa Marta Mountains. On at least one day we will head up to the highlands of Cuchilla San Lorenzo in order to see species not present at the lodge. We wi...

SANTA MARTA MOUNTAINS
We will bird Along the way, concentrating on what we have not found yet. We have the full morning here, before heading down to Minca
Overnight: Santa Marta

SANTA MARTA SALAMANCA WETLAND AND MANGROVE BARRANQUILLA
Start at 5.30, visiting dry forest and mangrove in Salamanca área , we have the full morning here, our targets are Northern screamer, Saphire belied hummingbird.
Lunch and our tour ends in the city of Barranquilla or Car...
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Price Details
Included
- Meals indicated in the program
- Accommodation in standard hotels
- Transportation in comfortable vehicles
- Tour leader and English speaking guide
- Local guides specialized in the region
- Entrance Fees
- Local transportation
Not Included
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Additional drinks and meals
- Medical insurance
- Expenses not specified in the program
- Tips
Minimum Deposit
- 30% (The last payment must be completed 45 days prior to the start of the trip.)
Price
- 2.700 USD per person
Terms & Conditions
The terms of sale may differ based on the nature of your trip and how close your departure date is. Please review our conditions here for more information.
Spotted Species
Here is a non-exhaustive list of Animal Species you can spot during this tour

Santa Marta Mountain Tanager
Large, colorful tanager found only in the Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia. Note the black...
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Black-collared Hawk
Attractive chunky hawk of marshes and wetlands. Usually seen perched quietly near water, waiting to...
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Crested Oropendola
Large blackbird with thick triangular bill. Dark blackish plumage, fading to paler reddish-brown at rear....
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Crowned Woodnymph
The Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica) favors evergreen forest and edge in tropical lowlands, often near...
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Osprey
The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a large, mostly white raptor that cruises over lakes, rivers,...
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Rufescent Tiger-Heron
The Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It...
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Russet-throated Puffbird
Chunky, stout billed, and often very conspicuous bird found mainly in dry and semi-humid forest...
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Scaled Dove
The Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata) is a dove of generally discreet habits, that walks in...
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White-bearded Manakin
Fairly common and widespread through much of South America. Males are distinctive with white throat,...
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Wood Stork
Huge, long-legged, black-and-white waterbird, about the size of Great Blue Heron. Bill is thicker and...
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Vermilion Cardinal
A garish scarlet bird sporting a dramatic spiky crest and a hefty gray bill. Male...
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Scarlet Ibis
Unmistakable, beautiful orange-red ibis with black wingtips. Breeding adults have black bills, pink at other...
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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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Red-rumped Woodpecker
The Red-rumped Woodpecker (Dryobates kirkii) is 16.5 cm long and weighs 28g., small, relatively drab...
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Blue-headed Parrot
Blue-headed parrots (Pionus menstruus) are noisy birds and make light, high-pitched squeaking sweenk calls. They...
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Jaruen Rodriguez
