Valle del Cauca – Wetlands & Pacific Rainforest
ToursValle del Cauca – Wetlands & Pacific Rainforest
Pacific CoastEasy~250 species expected

Valle del Cauca – Wetlands & Pacific Rainforest

From Laguna Sonso's spectacular wetlands to San Cipriano's pristine Pacific rainforest — 250 species in 5 days.

Duration
5 Days
Group Size
Max 8 Participants
Bird Species
~250 Expected
Departures
2 Dates in 2026

About This Tour

Valle del Cauca offers one of Colombia's most diverse short birding experiences. We combine the Andean foothills, the productive wetlands of Laguna Sonso — with Horned Screamer and Masked Cardinal — and the incredible Pacific lowland rainforest of San Cipriano, home to rare Chocó endemics.

Birds Along the Route

Pacific Coast · hover each stop to meet its signature species

3 locations
CaliDay 1
Laguna SonsoDay 2
San CiprianoDay 3

Every stop curated for maximum endemic species encounters · hover to explore

Target Species & Highlights

Multicolored Tanager – Colombia endemic
Toucan Barbet at Doña Dora
Horned Screamer at Laguna Sonso
Masked Cardinal on the wetland
Pacific Rainforest at San Cipriano — motorcar ride
Chocó endemic species (restricted to Colombian Pacific)

Birds You May Encounter

Representative species selected for this route and its habitats

6 route birds

Explore the route

Day-by-Day Itinerary

5 days · select a stop to explore its landscape and field plan

Stop 1 of 5
Andean Foothills habitat on day 1
Day 1

Arrival Cali – Doña Dora Reserve

Doña Dora, Valle del Cauca
Andean Foothills900 – 1,600m

Arrival in Cali. Afternoon birding at Doña Dora, a private reserve in the Andean foothills, targeting Multicolored Tanager (Colombia endemic), Toucan Barbet, and Andean foothill species.

Birding locations

Doña Dora reserve

Tour Route

Pacific Coast, Colombia · 3 birding stops

3 stops
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Click any stop

Discover the signature bird species at each location along the route

Departure Final stop RouteClick a marker to explore

Habitat Journey

Ecosystems crossed over 5 days · 20 – 1,600m a.s.l.

3 ecosystems
Foothills habitat in Colombia
Foothills
Wetlands habitat in Colombia
Wetlands
Pacific Forest habitat in Colombia
Pacific Forest
Altitude range covered: 20 – 1,600m

What's Included

Included

All accommodations
All meals
Expert bilingual guide
Ground transportation
Motorcar ride into San Cipriano
Insurance

Not Included

Flights to Cali
Personal expenses
Tips

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Small Group Guarantee
Maximum 8 participants per tour — never exceeded. One expert guide per group, always.
Prices Are Final
The price shown is complete. No hidden fees, no fuel surcharges, no surprises at checkout.
Expert Local Guides
Professional ornithologists with 10+ years of field experience in Colombia's ecosystems.
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2026 Departures

May 4, 2026
→ May 8, 2026
$1,800
8 spots available
Aug 10, 2026
→ Aug 14, 2026
$1,800
8 spots available
Reserve a Spot
Price per person
$1,800USD

All meals, accommodation & guide included

Duration5 days
Group sizeMax 8 pax
DifficultyEasy
Expected species~250
Departures2 in 2026
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