Endemic Birds of Sierra Nevada: A 4-Day Photography Tour

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore Colombia's stunning Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta on this 4-day bird photography tour. Capture a diverse array of endemic and migratory bird species in breathtaking locations, including the Blue-naped Chlorophonia and Santa Marta Parakeet. This tour offers unparalleled access to Colombia's rich biodiversity, with expert local guides to enhance your experience.
- 4 days of guided bird photography in Colombia's top hotspots
- Capture stunning species like the Santa Marta Parakeet and more.
- Includes ground transportation and meals during the tour
- Professional guidance with logistical support for optimal Birding.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
International or national air flight
Insurance
Binoculars or camera

Meeting and pickup

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

The guide will pick you up in the loby of the hotel of Casa Bethel or a hotel in downtown of Santa Marta.

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Meeting point

Pick up in the lobby of the hotel or in a hotel in downtown of santa marta.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Santa Marta to Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

    1 stop
  • 1
    Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

    Pickup at the meeting point. The guide will pick you up and take you to the reserve for lunch and a rest. You'll be able to take photos of the birds arriving at the feeders, such as Brown Violetear, Santa Marta Blossomcrown, Crowned Woodnymph, Rusty Flowerpiercer, Bay-headed Tanager, Black-headed Tanager, Santa Marta Brushfinch, and more.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

    1 stop
  • 2
    Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

    Early in the morning, your guide will pick you up at the reserve and take you to various locations to look for special birds, including the Santa Marta Warbler, Santa Marta Brushfinch, Santa Marta Parakeet, Santa Marta Antpitta, and Santa Marta Brush Tyrant. Lunch and continue in the field looking for special birds. Rest.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

    1 stop
  • 3
    Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

    Early in the morning, your guide will pick you up from the reserve and take you to various locations in the middle and down the Sierra Nevada mountains to photograph rare birds. Lunch and head to another reserve to photograph Toucans, Oropendulas, and more. Rest

    12 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Santuario de Fauna y Flora los Flamencos

    1 stop
  • 4

    We leave very early in the morning, arriving in the local indigenous community of Wayuus in 3 hours. There, you will photograph the Vermilion Cardinal and Orinocan Saltator among others. Lunch and head to the Santuario de Fauna Y Flora los Flamencos, where you take a boat and focus on searching for the Sanctuary's seabirds, including flocks of flamingos, the slender, pink-plumaged birds that give this protected area its name, and some other birds. Come back to Santa Marta, rest.

    12 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by RETORNO Photo Tours

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Multi-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Adventure Tours
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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