The 15 Birdwatching Tours in Colombia That Earn Their Price

Easy Birdwatching in Cali Colombia (4 Hours)

/ September 3, 2026

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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Bird watching in Bogota wetlands with Bakata Bird

/ August 6, 2026

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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Birdwatching in a private nature reserve

/ September 7, 2026

3.Birdwatching in a private nature reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $358

Private birdwatching near Turbaco from Cartagena, with an expert guide, 8-hour nature-reserve hike, breakfast, and hotel pickup for up to 2.

“Fue una experiencia increíble y recomendable al 100 Una combinación de senderismo , observación de aves y fotografía Luis es un excelente guía , en todo momento te Explica , llama las aves y esta súper pendiente”

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Birdwatching, Guided, Jardín, Medellin Tours, Tour Reviews

Cock of the Rock Birdwatching in Jardin with Professional Guide

/ September 8, 2026

4.Cock of the Rock Birdwatching in Jardin with Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

2-hour guided birdwatching in Jardín to see *Rupicola peruvianus*, plus a quick Old Town stop and a gelato break at Cocoa Café.

“Alejandro was wonderful! He spent time educating us on the birds as well as the culture and history of Jardin. Would definitely recommend this tour and Alejandro!”

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Birdwatching day in Chingaza and Observatorio de Colibries

/ August 6, 2026

5.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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Hummingbird Birdwatching Encounter – Half Day

/ September 12, 2026

6.Hummingbird Birdwatching Encounter – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $140

Half-day birdwatching near Bogotá with English-speaking guides and close-up hummingbirds, with hotel pickup via Andes EcoTours.

“The guide Camillo and driver Hector were both great to explain the different kinds of birds. They were both also very nice people. We met the very friendly owner of the Kolibri observatory and she also explained about the birds and the surroundings. I can really recommend this trip for birds lovers and getting close up with the birds.”

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Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

/ August 6, 2026

7.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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Birdwatching in Salento

/ September 14, 2026

8.Birdwatching in Salento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $88

5-hour birdwatching walk from Salento with an expert guide, provided binoculars, and a small group spotting Colombia’s coffee-region birds.

“We had a wonderful day out with Ivan. He was able to help identify all the birds we came across very well - he's clearly an expert in this area. He was also just a very nice guide to spend the day with, on top of his birding abilities. We saw a lot of new species during our full day tour. Would happily recommend.”

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Cocora Valley: Birding & Hiking with Breakfast & Lunch

/ September 17, 2026

9.Cocora Valley: Birding & Hiking with Breakfast & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135

Cocora Valley birding hike with breakfast and picnic lunch, Acaime hummingbird house, and six suspension bridges around Salento.

“We loved our tour with Jorge. He showed us all flora and fauna and explained a lot. We also got to know the Colombian culture and had a lot of fun.”

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Birding Medellin with expert bird-watcher (Private)

/ August 6, 2026

10.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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2 Day Minca Tour with Bird Watching

/ September 20, 2026

11.2 Day Minca Tour with Bird Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $95

Two days in Minca from Santa Marta: coffee and cocoa workshops, a waterfall swim, then guided jungle bird watching with binoculars.

“Great trip. Great guides and Joe is wonderful. Learned about coffee and chocolate but mostly saw amazing birds!!”

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Chicaque Cloud Forest Birding & Birdwatching – Half day

/ September 24, 2026

12.Chicaque Cloud Forest Birding & Birdwatching – Half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Chicaque cloud forest birding from Bogotá with an expert guide. 3 to 4 hours spotting 30 to 40 species in Parque Natural Chicaque.

“The park and surrounding fields are absolutely beautiful. The birds didn't disappoint and the guides were great and knowledgeable. The hike down and then up the trail was a little strenuous but totally worth it”

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Birding & Nature to Chicaque Cloud Forest Nature Reserve

/ August 6, 2026

13.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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Birdwatching at Monserrate Bogotá 4H

/ September 27, 2026

14.Birdwatching at Monserrate Bogotá 4H

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

4-hour Monserrate birdwatching in Bogotá with pickup, a bird expert, and access to the trail, spotting many species in the city.

“This was a great casual bird watching tour. We mainly chose it as an easy way to have transportation and access to Monserrate, with a nature focus. I'm a bird watcher but my wife isn't, this tour was casual enough for her, and valuable for me, sighting 22 new species. José was a great guide, fun to talk to, and knowledgeable about the region.”

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Birdwatching and Coffee Tour in Salento

/ September 29, 2026

15.Birdwatching and Coffee Tour in Salento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $110

Salento birdwatching plus a coffee farm visit. Small group, Andean birds near coffee farms, breakfast and snacks, $110 for 5 hours.

“It was a breathtaking experience! Nestor and Jorge are very approachable and warm. They have in-depth knowledge of the characteristics and behaviors of the regional bird species and enjoy sharing this with their guests. At the end of the tour we visited a coffee plantation. Here we learned everything about the traditional production of coffee in a very small, private group. All in all a wonderful day - definitely recommended!”

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