Bogota and Northern Colombia Colombian Endemics Birding Tour
A 7-day Colombia endemic birding route from Bogota to Minca and the Santa Marta mountains.
About this tour
This Multicolor Birding Colombia itinerary focuses on the high concentration of endemic and restricted-range birds around Bogota, Minca, El Dorado Reserve and the Santa Marta/Guajira region.
The partner source describes northern Colombia as one of South America's best birding regions, with at least 700 recorded species, many endemics, globally threatened birds and important migratory habitat.
BirdWatch has prepared this as a request-to-confirm listing from the approved partner source. Dates, exact hotels, available seats and current price will be confirmed after enquiry before booking.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Colombia.
Birds you can spot
Ramphomicron dorsale
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Pyrrhura calliptera
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Scytalopus griseicollis
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Clibanornis rufipectus
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Pyrrhura viridicata
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Campylopterus phainopeplus
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Coeligena phalerata
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Itinerary ▼
Meet the guide in Bogota after airport pickup. Dinner and overnight in Bogota are included according to the partner itinerary.
Bird the Chingaza/La Calera area for Brown-breasted Parakeet, Matorral Tapaculo, Rufous-browed Conebill, Golden-crowned Tanager and high Andean hummingbirds at feeders.
Fly north, bird around Minca, then continue toward El Dorado Lodge in the Santa Marta mountains for endemic and near-endemic species.
Full-day birding around El Dorado Reserve for Santa Marta endemics and high-quality Sierra Nevada specialties.
Continue Santa Marta mountain birding along ridge and forest habitats before descending toward Minca or the lowlands as conditions allow.
Bird dry forest/coastal habitats for Guajira and northern Colombia specialties. Exact route will be confirmed after enquiry.
Final morning birding and onward departure arrangements.
Locations & map
- Bogota - Bogota Colombia (Arrival city and high Andean birding access.)
- Chingaza National Park area - Cundinamarca Colombia (High-elevation paramo and Andean birding near Bogota.)
- Minca - Magdalena Colombia (Foothill birding gateway to the Santa Marta mountains.)
- El Dorado Reserve - Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Colombia (Santa Marta endemic birding lodge/reserve area.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Set departures published for November 2025, January 2026 and February 2026; private/custom timing to be confirmed.
Included
- Birding guide full time - Included according to Multicolor set-departure notes.
- Local guides where listed - Included for listed days according to the source table.
- Accommodation and meals - Hotels/lodges and meals are included according to the source table.
- Ground transportation and entry fees - Ground transport and entry fees are included according to the source table.
- International flights - Not included unless later confirmed.
- Travel insurance - Recommended but not included.
- Personal expenses and tips - Laundry, souvenirs, drinks outside the meal plan and gratuities are not included.
- Unconfirmed optional extras - Any optional extensions, private upgrades or special logistics should be confirmed before booking.
Transport & stays
- Private/ground transport Ground transportation is included in the published Multicolor logistics; local flights are included where the source table states so. | Meet: Airport/hotel pickup point will be confirmed after enquiry. | Pickup: Confirm exact pickup location, time and route with the partner.
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How current are the tour details?
Current dates, price, availability and itinerary details are confirmed before booking.
How do enquiries work?
Use the BirdWatch inquiry form. We route the enquiry to the partner for confirmation and follow-up.