Custom Central-Western Andes Colombia Birding Expedition
A flexible Montes Andinos birding expedition built around Colombia birding hotspots in Risaralda, Caldas, Choco and Valle del Cauca.
About this tour
Montes Andinos offers personalized birding expeditions in the central-western Andes of Colombia, with routes shaped around the traveller's target birds, time available and preferred birding pace.
Experiences are available in Risaralda, Caldas, Choco and Valle del Cauca, between the Central and Western Cordilleras, using strategic sites with abundant bird life.
Trips can be built from a single birding day to a longer expedition of up to 15 days. Departures can start from Pereira or Cali, with logistics adjusted around the chosen birding hotspots.
The essentials for the expedition are described as lodging, food, local guides, tour leader, transportation and medical assistance insurance, so travellers can focus on birds, local communities and Andean nature.
Birds you can spot
Rupicola peruvianus
target
Penelope perspicax
target
Manacus vitellinus
target
Pyroderus scutatus
target
Merganetta armata
target
Semnornis ramphastinus
target
Ognorhynchus icterotis
target
Guides
Itinerary ▼
Meet the Montes Andinos guide team in Pereira, Cali or another agreed point and begin birding at the first selected hotspot. The route is shaped around the traveller's target birds and available time.
For multi-day expeditions, continue through selected hotspots in Risaralda, Caldas, Choco or Valle del Cauca, combining lodging, local guides, transportation and birding sessions.
Short routes can end after the final morning session, while longer expeditions can continue up to 15 days according to the agreed plan and quote.
Locations & map
- Pereira - Risaralda Colombia (Main start option and central-western Andes access city.)
- Cali - Valle del Cauca Colombia (Alternate start option for Valle del Cauca birding routes.)
- Risaralda birding hotspots - Risaralda Colombia (Custom route region with Andean birding sites.)
- Caldas birding hotspots - Caldas Colombia (Custom route region with Tinamu, Hacienda El Bosque and Los Nevados access.)
- Valle del Cauca birding hotspots - Valle del Cauca Colombia (Custom route region including Dagua / Anchicaya and Cali-area birding.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Available year-round by request; route and dates are customized.
Price: Price on request
Included
- Local birding guide and tour leader - Included as an expedition essential.
- Transportation for the agreed route - Included as an expedition essential.
- Lodging and food for multi-day routes - Listed as expedition essentials when included in the quote.
- Medical assistance insurance - Included as an expedition essential.
Not included
- International flights - Not listed as included.
- Personal expenses - Final exclusions depend on the customized quote.
- Unrequested itinerary extensions - Additional days or sites require a custom quote.
Transport & stays
- Custom ground transport Transport is listed among the expedition essentials and is adjusted to the selected birding hotspots. | Meet: Pereira, Cali or another confirmed point after inquiry. | Pickup: Confirmed after inquiry through BirdWatch.info.
Policies & FAQ
Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Insurance & Safety
How long can the custom expedition be?
Montes Andinos birding expeditions can be built from 1 to 15 days.
Where can the expedition start?
Expeditions can start from Pereira or Cali, with route logistics adjusted to the selected hotspots.