The 4 Wildlife Trips in Colombia That Earn Their Price

1.UTV Thrills & Horseback Ride at Wildlife Paradise Near Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Hands-on bird rehab at a sanctuary near Cartagena, then horseback, monkeys and birds, and a thrilling UTV ride through the reserve.

“✨ Just an hour outside of Cartagena, we discovered the magic of the Loros Foundation 🌿🦜. From a warm welcome with a farm-fresh breakfast to preparing fruit and feeding the parrots inside their enclosure, the day was unforgettable. 🚙 A UTV ride led us to spot a family of 6 cotton-top monkeys, and horseback riding carried us to the highest point of the 1,200-acre reserve, stopping by the macaw release site. One of the most meaningful moments? Planting my very own white cherry tree 🌳 on the hillside. The Loros Foundation is doing incredible work in bird rehabilitation and reforestation, and I’m so grateful to have experienced it firsthand. 💚…”

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2.UTV Safari in a Wildlife-Filled Nature Reserve Near Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $141

A half-day UTV safari at Fundación Loros near Cartagena, with bird rehab talks, free-ranging wildlife, cassava and tree planting support.

“This tour is a must do for nature and animal lovers. It was so nice to get away from the busy Cartagena for a morning to enjoy some time in nature. The guides were extremely kind and informative, and the property is gorgeous. It was great to see all of the birds and other animals on the property being so well taken care of.”

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3.Amazon Conscious Adventure: 5-Day Trek, Kayak & Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,233

Private 5-day Amazon trek, kayak, and wildlife spotting from Leticia, with Ticuna and Peru communities, night safaris, and sloth tracking.

“As a solo traveller age 60, I was apprehensive about venturing into the Amazon. But from the moment Don Carlos met me at Leticia Airport until the moment he dropped me off six days later, Oxigeno Amazonas was with me every step of the way.”

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4.Guatapé Canyoning Adventure: Crystal Waters and Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 4h 30m · from $90Best value

Guatapé canyoning in Antioquia with water jumps, rappels, an 80m zip line, snorkeling, and cocoa therapy. Small group, pro photos.

“Amazing day with Fernando!! We had a great hike, cliff jumping into the river, rappelling and floating through rapids. He has an amazing energy and joy for life that is contagious. Highly recommended if you want some adventure!!”

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