Andes & Pacific — Central Andes with Valle del Cauca

Fourteen days combining central Andean cloud forest with the extraordinary biodiversity of the Pacific lowlands.

Duration

14 days

Group size

4-8 travelers

Expected species

About 450

Insurance

Included

About This Tour

A two-week expedition linking endemic-rich Andean cloud forests, high paramo, western wetlands and Pacific lowland rainforest. It is designed for birders seeking both Andean specialties and Choco endemics while the exact route remains private.

Birding Highlights

Cacique Candela and Andean Cock-of-the-rock

Rainbow-bearded Thornbill in high paramo

Gold-ringed Tanager and Cauca Guan

Red-ruffed Fruitcrow and Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer

Multicolored Tanager in western Andean forest

Choco endemics in Pacific rainforest

Horned Screamer and Masked Cardinal in wetlands

About 450 species across Andes and Pacific habitats

Birds You May Encounter

Representative species selected for this route and its habitats

8 route birds

What's Included

All accommodations (boutique lodges & ecolodges)

All meals — gourmet, typical, vegetarian & vegan options

Expert bilingual guide (ornithologist)

Luxury ground transportation throughout

Entrance fees to all reserves

Motorcar ride into San Cipriano

Insurance

International flights (arrive Medellín, depart Cali)

Personal expenses

Tips for guide and drivers

Alcoholic beverages