Andes Endemic Birds & Cloud Forest

Twelve days through western and central Andean cloud forests, dry valleys and high paramo targeting Colombia endemics.

Duration

12 days

Group size

4-8 travelers

Expected species

About 350

Insurance

Included

About This Tour

A complete traverse of western and central Andean habitats, designed to maximize endemic and near-endemic birds across cloud forest, dry valley, coffee landscape, high paramo and remote lowland forest. Confirmed participants receive the detailed route and operational itinerary.

Birding Highlights

Andean Cock-of-the-rock display

Yellow-eared Parrot conservation success story

Cacique Candela in urban cloud forest

Buffy Helmetcrest in high paramo

Rainbow-bearded Thornbill at high elevation

Masked Saltator in cloud forest

Red-bellied Grackle in remote forest

Colombian Chachalaca and Andean Motmot in dry forest

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

Entrance fees to all reserves

Insurance

International flights to/from Medellín

Personal expenses & souvenirs

Tips for guide and drivers

Alcoholic beverages