15 Bird Watching Tours in Colombia Worth the Day

Easy Birdwatching in Cali Colombia (4 Hours) - The Drive Into the Western Andes, Plus That Unpaved Stretch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

4-hour Cali birdwatching in the Andes with wild hummingbirds at free feeders, coffee, baby goats, and private air-conditioned pickup.

“Great place Finca Alejandria garden is famous for attracting MANY species of exotic hummingbirds, tanagers, red headed barbet, bananaquits and more. Photographers paradise! Mateo, My guide was very knowledgeable about the area birds and nature. Unfortunately his car broke down and we had an extended stay (saw more of property but birds significantly less in outskirts) Luckily he was able to get his dad to come and drive me back to my hotel! He says it’s time for a new car!”

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Bird watching in Bogota wetlands with Bakata Bird

2.Bird watching in Bogota wetlands with Bakata Bird

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $10Best value

Bird watch Bogotá wetlands with Bakata Bird: 4 hours across El Jaboque and La Florida, quiet trails, and $10 per person.

“Whether you’re looking for an introduction to bird watching or a serious guide in an urban and rich environment, Bakata Pajarera offers great tours.”

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Birdwatching in a private nature reserve

3.Birdwatching in a private nature reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $358

Private birdwatching in Turbaco near Cartagena, Colombia. 8-hour nature reserve hike with guide Luis, breakfast, pickup, photography help.

“Fue una experiencia increíble y recomendable al 100 Una combinación de senderismo , observación de aves y fotografía Luis es un excelente guía , en todo momento te Explica , llama las aves y esta súper pendiente”

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Cock of the Rock Birdwatching in Jardin with Professional Guide

4.Cock of the Rock Birdwatching in Jardin with Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Private Jardín birdwatching tour focused on cock-of-the-rock, led by Alejandro, plus a Main Square stroll and included cocoa gelato.

“This tour with Alejandro was an excellent experience. We spent about 2 hours surrounded by a very active group of about 15 male Andean cock-of-the-rock and had time and opportunity to see many other fabulous birds. We wish we had allowed more time in Jardin to also enjoy Karameja’s coffee experience. Alejandro is a great ambassador for his town and region - with a wealth of knowledge and experience which he communicates very well. Thoroughly recommended.”

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Birdwatching day in Chingaza and Observatorio de Colibries

5.Birdwatching day in Chingaza and Observatorio de Colibries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $500

Birdwatch in Chingaza and Observatorio de Colibries from Bogotá. Private 4x4, breakfast, lunch and tickets included. $500.

“Camilo was great! He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Our tour completely lived up to our expectations, and I would recommend this experience to anyone looking to book a tour.”

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Hummingbird Birdwatching Encounter – Half Day

6.Hummingbird Birdwatching Encounter – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $140

Half-day hummingbird watching near Bogotá with an English-speaking guide, private transport, and close-up sightings at two gardens. Bring layers.

“The guide Camillo and driver Hector were both great to explain the different kinds of birds. They were both also very nice people. We met the very friendly owner of the Kolibri observatory and she also explained about the birds and the surroundings. I can really recommend this trip for birds lovers and getting close up with the birds.”

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Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

7.Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Private mangrove canoe outing near Cartagena for crabbing and net fishing, with birdwatching and a beachfront lunch for $79.

“Andre is a great guide, very attentive knowledgeable and interested. id highly reccomend this trip, a mixture of locsl culture, activity and eating! Flexible timings of when to start is also a big plus.”

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Birdwatching in Salento

8.Birdwatching in Salento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $88

Small-group birdwatching in Salento, Colombia with local guides, provided binoculars, and a countryside walk for woodpeckers, hummingbirds, and more.

“The tour was incredible. Ivan was an amazing guide who was really knowledgeable, providing lots of interesting information whilst also knowing the best places to spot different varieties of birds. We saw over 30 species from hummingbirds to parrots, flowerpiercers to antpittas. We would heartily recommend this for anyone visiting the area!”

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Birding Medellin with expert bird-watcher (Private)

9.Birding Medellin with expert bird-watcher (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $197

Birding near Medellin with a local ornithologist in La Romera reserve. 150+ species, bird sounds app, breakfast and snacks.

“We had the best time!!! We highly recommend booking this tour! They were so knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind! We got to go out into nature, see a new area, and spotted the most beautiful birds! It was our favorite part of the trip! Cant want to do it again next time!”

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Cocora Valley: Birding & Hiking with Breakfast & Lunch

10.Cocora Valley: Birding & Hiking with Breakfast & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135

Cocora Valley birding with early breakfast, cloud forest waterfall, hummingbird house, picnic lunch, and six suspension bridges from Salento.

“We loved our tour with Jorge. He showed us all flora and fauna and explained a lot. We also got to know the Colombian culture and had a lot of fun.”

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2 Day Minca Tour with Bird Watching

11.2 Day Minca Tour with Bird Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $95

Two-day Minca tour from Santa Marta with coffee and cocoa workshops, a sacred waterfall stop, and guided birdwatching with binoculars.

“Great trip. Great guides and Joe is wonderful. Learned about coffee and chocolate but mostly saw amazing birds!!”

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Chicaque Cloud Forest Birding & Birdwatching – Half day

12.Chicaque Cloud Forest Birding & Birdwatching – Half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Birdwatch in Chicaque’s cloud forest near Bogotá with expert guides, 3-4 hours in the trees, and chances at up to 40 species.

“I booked this trip to Chicaque after weighing up the birdwatching options near Bogota in terms of distance and how many species I might see. I decided Chingaza and Sumapaz, which are the other nearby options, were a bit too far in terms of travel time and that the cloud forest was likely to have more species. The birding at Chicaque was good, and was what I expected for cloud forest birding - I was lucky to be only one of two guests, and we walked for about 2.5 hours, stopping regularly to allow groups of birds to pass around us. We had 35+ species - including emerald toucanet, green-and-black…”

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Birding & Nature to Chicaque Cloud Forest Nature Reserve

13.Birding & Nature to Chicaque Cloud Forest Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $600

Private early birding in Chicaque cloud forest near Bogotá, targeting hummingbirds and Golden-bellied starfrontlet, with breakfast and lunch included.

“The all-day trip to the cloud forest with Oswaldo and Freddy was excellent. They are both extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to spend time with. Many birds seen including some endemic species new to me. Everything was first rate including the coffee, and meals. They definitely catered the trip to my wishes. The driver was also experienced, safe and professional. Vehicle condition was new and clean. They also did an excellent job of coordinating with me pre-trip using WhatsApp.”

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Birdwatching at Monserrate Bogotá 4H

14.Birdwatching at Monserrate Bogotá 4H

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

Morning birdwatching on Monserrate with hotel pickup, entry included, and an expert guide for about 4 hours in Bogotá.

“I learned the next day that there is a birding trail, but we basically stayed among the buildings, walking through the shops in both directions, and seeing most of the birds at the feeders by the restaurant. Nataly was delightful and fun to spend time with, though more hardcore birding would have been better, especially given the very high cost.”

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Birdwatching and Coffee Tour in Salento

15.Birdwatching and Coffee Tour in Salento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $110

Birdwatch around coffee farms in Salento, Colombia, then learn traditional coffee production with included breakfast, snacks, and a small guide-led group.

“It was a breathtaking experience! Nestor and Jorge are very approachable and warm. They have in-depth knowledge of the characteristics and behaviors of the regional bird species and enjoy sharing this with their guests. At the end of the tour we visited a coffee plantation. Here we learned everything about the traditional production of coffee in a very small, private group. All in all a wonderful day - definitely recommended!”

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