9-Day Santa Marta and Guajira Peninsula Birding Tour
A nine-day northern Colombia route linking Sierra Nevada endemics with Guajira desert birds, coastal forest, mangroves and Caribbean wetlands.
About this tour
A nine-day northern Colombia route linking Sierra Nevada endemics with Guajira desert birds, coastal forest, mangroves and Caribbean wetlands.
Led by Francisco Troncoso, an experienced Colombian ornithologist and birding guide, this route explores the exceptional bird diversity of northern Colombia.
The itinerary is based on the operator's archived route. Current dates, price, group size, exact accommodations and package details are confirmed after an inquiry through BirdWatch.info.
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Itinerary ▼
Arrival, welcome and overview of birding on the Colombian Caribbean coast.
Ascend to the San Lorenzo ridge for montane endemic birds.
Continue birding through high-montane forest and endemic-rich elevations.
Birding descent through the Sierra Nevada foothills and return to Santa Marta.
Desert scrub, lagoons and coastal birding, including a search for Vermilion Cardinal and American Flamingo.
Forest and river birding around Taironaka, with a boat section toward the coast.
Mangrove, dry-forest and wetland birding for regional endemics and waterbirds.
Coastal dry forest and aquatic birding near Santa Marta.
Breakfast and end of services.
Locations & map
- Santa Marta - Colombia (Caribbean gateway and usual start/end point.)
- San Lorenzo and Cerro Kennedy - Colombia (Montane and high-montane endemic-bird habitat.)
- Los Flamencos and Riohacha - Colombia (Guajira desert scrub, lagoons and coastal waterbirds.)
- Taironaka and Don Diego River - Colombia (Tropical forest, river and coastal birding corridor.)
- Vía Parque Isla de Salamanca - Colombia (Mangroves, lagoons, dry forest and migratory flyway habitat.)
- Taganga and Bahía Concha - Colombia (Coastal dry forest and aquatic birding near Santa Marta.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: By request; current availability and best seasonal window will be confirmed after enquiry.
Price: Price on request
Included
- Professional birding guide - Guiding by Francisco Troncoso or his confirmed team.
- Meals - Vegetarian option was available in the archived program; confirm current meal plan.
- Local transport - Archived program specified four-wheel-drive transport with air conditioning; confirm current vehicle and transfers.
Not included
- Airline tickets - Not included in the archived program.
- Tips and alcoholic beverages - Not included in the archived program.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle Four-wheel-drive transport was specified in the archived program; boat sections apply on relevant routes. Confirm current arrangements. | Meet: Santa Marta area | Pickup: Hotel pickup by arrangement.
Policies & FAQ
Are the price and departure dates current?
Current availability and a quotation are confirmed after an inquiry through BirdWatch.info.
Can the route be customized?
Send your dates, target birds, group size and preferred pace through BirdWatch.info so Francisco can confirm suitable options.