The 8 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.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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3.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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4.Chingaza Wildlife Páramo Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $180

Private 4x4 day trip from Bogotá to Chingaza cloud forest for a 5-hour bilingual wildlife hike, with insurance included and La Calera snacks.

“A visit to this rare ecosystem wasn't complete without Hector. We were told we could see bears, eagles, deers and much more, but no promises. Well....... I guess we got the whole package. Within 10 minutes of entering the park we saw a young deer and an Andean bear right in front of us. It didn't stop there, Eagles, hummingbirds, plants, the view, the drive but especially Hector's keen eye and encyclopedia size brain that completed the day. 10 out of 10 would go again.”

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5.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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6.Parrot & Macaw Volunteering in a Wildlife Reserve Near Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $132

Volunteer at Fundación Loros near Cartagena, prep parrot meals, harvest cassava and papaya, plant a native tree, and learn conservation.

“A great opportunity to view three species of macaws and numerous parrot species that are being rehabilitated to be released to the wild. The biologists/guides explained their fantastic mission and success rate and spoke perfect English. This is a good organization to support! In addition to the birds, there was a chance to see some wild but rehabilitated monkeys (no luck for us), plant a tree to provide food and shelter for released parrots, explore the dry forest, and panoramic views from the top of the mountain at the release point. Horseback riding and UTV rides also available. For birders - the property was full of other birds including a…”

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7.Horseback Ride Near Cartagena With Mountains, Wildlife and Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Horseback through a 1,000-acre dry forest sanctuary near Cartagena, with biologists, wildlife encounters, parrot food prep, and tree planting.

“Nous avons adoré notre visite à Loros. Tout est vraiment beau, bien organisé et les employés sont sympathiques et bien organisés. Nous avons adoré nourrir les oiseaux, voir les singes, faire de l'équitation ainsi que le retour en véhicule tout terrain. Le déjeuné était simple mais suffisant et bon. Le seul problème que nous avons eu a été avec les étriers des chevaux qui sont très différents de ce nous avons l'habitude. Ah oui, et le cheval blanc qui ne voulait pas avancer, mais cela relève de l'animal et non des guides. Nous avons quand même adoré notre expérience et la recommandons à tous.”

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8.ATV Thrill Ride Near Cartagena Through Wildlife Trails and Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

ATV Honda ride near Cartagena through wildlife trails, plus bird rehab, a farm visit, and native tree planting that supports conservation.

“This was a beautiful experience. It includes great food, feeding the birds while getting their history and back story of the preserve, and atving through the preserve and seeing all the beauty of forest. Even got to plant a tree to add to the forest. It gives a purpose to the work. I can't forget. Corina was a beauty. An amazing tour guide and great singer. I had fun in our carpool karaoke lol.”

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