Serranía del Perija Birding tour

An unforgettable birdwatching adventure in the Serranía del Perijá, Colombia.

Explore the isolated and legendary Serranía de Perijá, one of Colombia’s absolute frontiers for avian endemism. Operating as an ecological island along the northern border with Venezuela, this striking mountain range holds an incredible concentration of highly localized species found nowhere else on Earth. Guided by expert local biologists, this 5-day expedition traverses a dramatic altitudinal gradient—climbing directly from lowland tropical dry forests up into pristine sub-Andean cloud forests and the windswept pastures of the Páramo de Sabana Rubia to track down Colombia’s rarest and most sought-after avian treasures.

Duration: 6 days 5 night

Northern Andes (Valledupar, La Jagua de Ibirico)

2PAX to 8PAX + 1 Pajarero Guide.

Perija Thistletail, Perija Metaltail, Perija Antpitta, Perija Brushfinch, Perija Tapaculo, Perija Starfrontlet, Painted Parakeet, Military Macaw, Green-rumped Parrolet, Black and Chestnut Eagle, Fulvous-headed Tanager, Scaled Piculet, Black-backed Antshrike, Swallow Tanager, Black and Chestnut Eagle, Andean Condor, King Vulture, Golden-headed Condor, King Vulture, Golden-headed Manakin, Rosy Thrush-Tanager, Golden-headed Quetzal, Klage’s Antbird, Back-frontend, Wood Quail, Black-and-white Owl, Foothill Screech-Owl.

Includes

Double Accomodation (5 nights)

All meals from dinner day 0 to breakfast day 6

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 Includes

Alcohol drinks

Activities not included in the itinerary

International flights and taxes

Toiletries

Laundry services

Extensions of a trip due to circunstances out of our control

International phone calls

Room service

Medical expenses (not cover for event insurance)

Tips or gratuity.

Day 0: Arrival to Valledupar

Arrival in Valledupar Welcome to Colombia! This is your official arrival day at the Valledupar Airport (VUP). A private transfer will meet you at the airport and escort you to our comfortable hotel in the city.

Day 1: Birding “Los Tananeos” Nature reserve.

An early morning departure takes us to Los Tananeos Reserve, a beautifully protected sanctuary of lowland dry and riparian forest. After a productive morning session, we begin our steep 4×4 ascent up into the isolated and dramatic Serranía de Perijá, changing elevations and watching the ecosystems transform while birding our way up the mountain.

Day 2: High Perijá Moorlands & Páramo

We spend a rigorous, highly rewarding full day exploring the high-altitude elfin forests and isolated páramo ecosystems of the Sabana Rubia range. This is the heart of the expedition, where we will track specialized species found nowhere else on Earth.

Day 3: Perijá Descent to La Jagua de Ibirico

Today we bird our way down the mountain roads, maximizing our time in the changing roadside microclimates and cloud forest edges. In the afternoon, we transfer to the lowlands of La Jagua de Ibirico to position ourselves perfectly for tomorrow’s key targets.

Day 4: Foothill Exploration & The Perijá Parakeet

An early morning push takes us into the low-to-mid elevations of the Perijá foothills. Our primary focus is to target the endangered local parakeet along with a rich host of tropical dry and premontane forest species. We will wrap up this incredible day with an evening owling session in the foothills.

Day 5: Breakfast & Departure

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel this morning as our expedition concludes. Our team will provide a private ground transfer to the Valledupar Airport (VUP) to connect with your onward departure flights home.

Final morning of birdwatching in the foothills before returning to Valledupar and concluding the tour.

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TOUR INVESTMENT & POLICIES

Private Tour Pricing Tiers

Our private tours guarantee exclusive guiding by a professional field biologist, a dedicated 4×4 vehicle, premium reserve access, and high-end conservation lodging completely tailored to your party.

Group of 2 PAX: $2,700 USD per person

Group of 3 PAX: $2,400 USD per person

Group of 4 PAX: $2,000 USD per person

Group of 5-8 PAX: $1,700 USD per person

Single Room Supplement: $350 USD

Booking and Confirmation Steps

For inquiries and custom private bookings, please contact our team via email info@pajarerosbirdingtours.com or WhatsApp (+57 3160834407).

Securing Your Dates: To lock in your exclusive guide services, dedicated 4×4 vehicles, and secure immediate reservations at high-demand conservation lodges, a 30% deposit of the total tour cost is required to officially confirm your booking.

Cancellation & Deposit Refunds: We understand that plans change. If you need to cancel your tour more than 60 days before departure, your 30% deposit is fully refundable, minus a flat $200 USD per person administrative and lodge-handling fee.

Flight Booking: Once your deposit is received, your dates are locked in, and you can confidently book your international flights.

Final Payment Schedule

The remaining 70% balance of your total tour cost must be paid on or before 60 days prior to your tour’s start date. Payments can be made securely via direct bank transfer or through a personalized online payment link provided by Pajareros Birding Tours.

Private Cancellation Policy

We carefully plan and secure private logistics, specialized drivers, mountain permits, and high-demand conservation lodges months in advance. Because these arrangements are fully committed to your private party, cancellations incur the following terms based on how close they are to departure:

Cancellations made more than 60 days before departure: Your 30% deposit is fully refundable, minus a flat $200 USD per person administrative and lodge-handling fee to cover planning and reserved logistics.

Cancellations made between 59 and 30 days before departure: A cancellation fee equal to 30% of the total tour cost will be incurred (the full amount of your deposit).

Cancellations made between 29 and 15 days before departure: A cancellation fee equal to 70% of the total tour cost will be incurred, plus any applicable banking or transfer fees.

Cancellations within 14 days of departure: A 100% cancellation fee applies. At this stage, all private regional logistics, dedicated vehicles, accommodations, and biological guide fees are legally locked in, paid out, and completely non-refundable.

Travel Insurance: We strongly advise that all participants purchase comprehensive international travel insurance. Your policy should cover unexpected personal trip cancellations, emergency medical expenses, medical evacuation, and flight disruptions.

Itinerary Flexibility: Due to the nature of birding in remote or high-altitude ecosystems, unexpected weather patterns, road conditions, or habitat changes may require minor modifications. As professional field biologists, we always strive to maintain the core target species and premium experience while ensuring absolute safety and comfort.

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