Chicaque Cloud Forest Birding & Birdwatching

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(11 reviews)

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Pay a visit to one of the most iconic and lush cloud forests surrounding Bogotá with an expert bird guide that will help you identify up to 40 bird species including colorful tanagers, hummingbirds, warblers, flycatchers and toucanets.

Your bird watching expert guide will help you learn to identify and distinguish between the different species while observing hummingbird feeders. Then go walking along nature trails deep within the forest with binoculars in hand to observe the fast moving birds up in the canopy (binoculars available for rent).

What's Included

Private transportation
Entrance fee
Gratuities
Transport within the reserve is available for purchase (non hikers)
Binoculars available for rent (write us for details)
Rubber boots rental available (write us for details)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If your location is not listed, please contact customer service. We can wait a maximum of 15 minutes pass the schedule pick-up time. Drop-off is at the same location. Late arrivals and no shows forfeit their payment.

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Meeting point

We meet at the Bogotá Marriott Hotel. If you decline pick-up, details of the exact location and meeting time will be send to you upon booking.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Pay a visit to one of the most iconic and lush cloud forests around Bogotá with an expert bird guide that will help you identify dozens of bird species including colorful tanagers, hummingbirds, warblers, flycatchers, raptors and toucanets.

The total tour time is 8 hours from start to finish with 3 hours of birdwatching time. Additional hours can be added at an extra cost. We also offer overnight itineraries. Chicaque is located 2 hours south-west of our meeting point.

Elevation ranges from 2400 to 2700 m.a.s.l. and temperatures is between 10ºC and 15ºC. About 30% of the time we experience light rain.

Please note that this is a group activity and you MAY or MAY NOT be joined by other travelers at any point during the tour.

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Andes EcoTours

Tags

Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Photography Tours
Bird Watching
Wildlife Watching
Seasonal
Photo Shoots
Small Group
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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