Central and Western Andes Birding and Photo Tour
Central and Western Andes Birding and photo Tour
Embark on a 10-day, 9-night odyssey through the diverse landscapes of the Colombian Andes, culminating in an extension to the extraordinary Biogeographical Chocó.
This immersive birding and photography adventure offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness over 700 bird species, with the potential to encounter an astounding 300 species during your journey.
Duration: 10 days 10 night
Group size: 2PAX to 8PAX + 1 Pajarero Guide.
Destinations: Western and Central Andes with extension to Biogeographic Choco (Risaralda, Quindio and Valle del Cauca)
Species of interest: Andean Condor, Black&Gold Tanager, Purplish-mantled Tanager, Golden-crowned Tanager, Multicolored Tanager, Orange-breasted Fuiteater, Scaled Fruiteater, Ornate Hawk-eagle, Torrent Duck, Streak-headed Antbird, Red-ruffed Fruitcrow, Agil Chat-Tyrant, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Yellow-eared Parrot, Black-billed Mountain Toucan, Horned Screamer, White-faced Whistling-Duck, Crested owl, Choco Screech Owl, Choco Poorwill, Choco Toucan, Choco Elaenia, Rose-faced Parrot, Bicolored Antbird, Choco Manakin, Red-headed Manakin, Velvety Manakin, Golden-collared Manakin.
Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival to Pereira
Day 1: Transfer to Montezuma + PNN Tatamá.
Day 2: Birding Montezuma and PNN Tatamá + transfer to Salento.
Day 3: Birding Cocora + Rio Quindío
Day 4: Birding Safari “Camino Nacional”.
Day 5: Birding Laguna de Sonso.
Day 6: Birding San Cipriano.
Day 7: Transfer to Doña Dora.
Day 8: Doña Dora Birding.
Day 9: Transfer to KM18
Day 10: Birding KM18 – Departure.
Includes:
Double Occupancy.
All meals from breakfast day 1 to lunch day 10.
Entrances to all nature reserves.
Professional and bilingual birding guide.
Local guides.
All ground private transportation.
Colombian Event Insurance
Snacks and water
Vegetarian meals.
Not included:
Alcohol drinks.
Activities not included in the itinerary.
International flights and taxes.
Room service.
Toiletries.
Laundry services.
Extensions of a trip due to circumstances out of our control.
International phone calls.
Medical expenses (not cover for event insurance)
Tips or gratuity.
Bookings, payments and cancellations policies
For questions and bookings please contact our team via email or WhatsApp (+57 3160834407). A $200 USD deposit per person is required to confirm your booking. This deposit will be deducted from the total tour cost once the minimum group size of two people is reached. If the minimum group size is not met, your deposit will be refunded, minus a small fee to cover bank charges.
Note: We recommend waiting to book your flights until you receive official confirmation from Pajareros Birding Tours that the minimum group size has been met and your tour is confirmed.
Following confirmation of your booking by Pajareros Birding Tours, the full payment for the tour must be made before 60 days of the tour’s start date. Payment can be made via bank transfer or through a provided payment link.
If you need to cancel your tour, please notify us as soon as possible. For cancellations made more than 60 days before departure, a full refund, minus a small processing fee, will be issued. Cancellations made between 59 and 30 days prior to departure will incur a 30% fee. For cancellations within 30 days of departure, a 40% fee, plus any applicable bank fees, will be charged. For Cancellations within 15 days of departure, a 70% fee, plus any aplicable bank fees, will be charged.
Note: It is possible that due to unforeseen circumstances or weather conditions, we may need to make adjustments to the itinerary or guide. We will always strive to maintain the original itinerary as closely as possible, but flexibility is key to a successful birding tour.
Prices
2PAX 3500USD per person
3PAX 3000USD per person
4PAX 2600USD per person
5-8PAX 2200USD per person
Single room supplement $350USD
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