Andes Complete — Western, Central & Eastern

Sixteen days traversing all three Andean cordilleras for the most comprehensive endemic birding experience in Colombia.

Duration

16 days

Group size

4-8 travelers

Expected species

About 450

Insurance

Included

About This Tour

Colombia’s flagship Andean expedition crosses western, central and eastern cordilleras through cloud forest, paramo, coffee landscapes and high-altitude wetlands. The public overview shows the habitat journey; confirmed participants receive exact reserves, stops and logistics.

Birding Highlights

Cacique Candela and Red-bellied Grackle

Buffy Helmetcrest and Masked Saltator

Rainbow-bearded Thornbill at high elevation

Gold-ringed Tanager and Cauca Guan

Red-ruffed Fruitcrow and Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer

Bogota Rail in high-altitude wetlands

Indigo-capped Hummingbird

About 450 species across all three cordilleras

Birds You May Encounter

Representative species selected for this route and its habitats

7 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 and national parks

Final transfer Bogotá airport

Insurance

International flights (arrive Medellín, depart Bogotá)

Personal expenses & souvenirs

Tips for guide and drivers

Alcoholic beverages