The 9 Birdwatching Tours in Colombia That Earn Their Price

1.Easy Birdwatching in Cali Colombia (4 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Hummingbirds fly freely at natural feeders in Cali’s Andes cloud-forest sanctuary. 4-hour private tour with coffee and baby goats.

“Great place Finca Alejandria garden is famous for attracting MANY species of exotic hummingbirds, tanagers, red headed barbet, bananaquits and more. Photographers paradise! Mateo, My guide was very knowledgeable about the area birds and nature. Unfortunately his car broke down and we had an extended stay (saw more of property but birds significantly less in outskirts) Luckily he was able to get his dad to come and drive me back to my hotel! He says it’s time for a new car!”

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2.Bird watching in Bogota wetlands with Bakata Bird

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $10Best value

Birdwatch Bogotá wetlands with Bakata Bird, visit El Jaboque and La Florida, enjoy quiet trails, and learn from local guides for $10.

“Whether you’re looking for an introduction to bird watching or a serious guide in an urban and rich environment, Bakata Pajarera offers great tours.”

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3.Birdwatching day in Chingaza and Observatorio de Colibries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $500

A full birding day from Bogotá in Chingaza National Park and the Observatorio de Colibries, with breakfast, lunch, tickets, and pro guide.

“Camilo was great! He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Our tour completely lived up to our expectations, and I would recommend this experience to anyone looking to book a tour.”

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4.Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Private mangrove canoe trip in Cartagena for crabbing, net fishing, 300+ birdwatching species, and a local lunch by the water.

“Nous avons adoré pouvoir visiter la mangrove de Cartagena! Ca été une superbe expérience en tous points. Tout d'abord, everything Cartagena met un point d'honneur à ce que nous puissions profiter pleinement de l'expérience avec des groupes très réduits. La visite a travers la mangrove a été tellement relaxante. Apprendre à pêcher le crabe et les poissons avec les techniques traditionnelles est vraiment une expérience dépaysante et ludique! Je ne peux conclure ce commentaire sans mentionner notre guide Jon et notre accompagnateur Elias qui nous a appris à pêcher. Ils ont été tout simplement charmants! Sans eux cette expérience n'aurait clairement pas été la même! Jon est un super guide,…”

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5.Birding Medellin with expert bird-watcher (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $197

6-hour private birding near Medellín with an ornithology biologist, 150+ species, sound ID app, snacks and mountain air.

“We had a wonderful morning with Sebastien! He is very knowledgeable about the local birds and knew just where to look for different species. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in seeing some of the beauty and variety of bird life in Colombia!”

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6.Birding & Nature to Chicaque Cloud Forest Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $600

Private early-morning birding in Chicaque Cloud Forest near Bogotá, with meals, pickup, and guides targeting hummingbirds and endemics.

“I went on the Chicaque Nature Reserve (Cloud forest) day tour. It was a great day trip, highly recommended for anyone who loves birds! This reserve has native forest that has never been logged.”

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7.Bird Watching in The San Antonio Fog Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $190

Birdwatch Cali’s San Antonio Fog Forest, spot hummingbirds and 300+ bird species, with English/Spanish guides and a checklist.

“Näimme runsaasti lintuja, mikä oli tarkoituskin. Olisi ollut hienoa kuulla esim. bussissa tarinoita ja tieteellistä tietoa kohteemme linnuista ja muista paikallisista asioista.”

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8.Birdwatching Day Tour at Chicaque Natural Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $93

Expert-led birdwatching and a forest hike at Chicaque Natural Park, with Bogotá hotel pickup, cozy Andean altitudes, and practical gear tips.

“The guide was great! Location way too crowded for a weekend. Too much noise, no birds. Also the itinerary said lunch was included but the guide wasn't informed. She confirmed it was but messy at that point. For the cost of the trip, that was unacceptable. I didn't get lunch. please contact me to discuss.”

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9.Explore the forest and bird watching at Chicaque Natural Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $127

Chicaque cloud-forest hiking and bird watching near Bogotá with private transport, waterfall hike, lunch, and an English/Spanish guide.

“We had a fantastic personalised experience with Edwin! The trip started with a quick pick up, off to the park. The breakfast was delicious and after that we started the walk. Edwin gave us lots of information, sharing his insights about the wildlife and the cultural history. We arrived at a beautiful campsite and hotel in the middle of the park, had a good lunch and then walked back. Exactly what we needed after busy days in the city. We recommend this experience if you don’t know much about the park or the wildlife.”

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