Colombia Birdwatching Tours: Our Top 14

1.Easy Birdwatching in Cali Colombia (4 Hours)

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

Travel from Cali into the western Andes with a private bilingual guide, then watch free-flying hummingbirds and fruit-loving tropical birds at a mountain sanctuary. Enjoy coffee in the cool cloud forest, hear about the local ecosystem, and stop at a farm to feed baby goats. Mateo may guide your outing.

“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.Cartagena: Private Bird-Watching Tour with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 7 hours

Leave Cartagena at 5:00 AM with a private bilingual guide such as Luis or Hugo and head to Matute Nature Reserve. Walk through tropical and gallery forest, look for pygmy owls, squirrel cuckoos, hummingbirds, monkeys, and sloths, then enjoy a traditional Colombian breakfast at the reserve owner’s home. Photos and hotel transfers are included.

“We had a wonderful tour with Luis viewing 61 species. The location was a 30 minute drive out of Cartagena which was an interesting start to the day. Luis and Corri were very enthusiastic and passionate about the birds and great fun to be around. The breakfast was faboulous too. Thank you for a great tour.”

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3.Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Restaurante El Ñato in La Boquilla for a private four-hour canoe trip through Ciénega de la Virgen. Local fishermen such as Elias, Jon, Andre, or Erika may teach you crabbing and net fishing, followed by birdwatching and a beachfront lunch of fried fish or grilled chicken.

“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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4.Birding Medellin with expert bird-watcher (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours

Meet Sebastian at La Estrella Metro Station for a private six-hour birding walk in Sabaneta’s La Romera reserve. Your ornithologist guide teaches you to identify birds by sight and sound, using an app with photos and calls. Expect mountain air, breakfast, snacks, and perhaps 40 or more species, with binocular rental and private transport available.

“Sebastian was amazing. My wife and I are amateur birders and he showed us the best time. We saw 40 species of beautiful birds. Unforgettable morning. Thanks Sebastian!”

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5.Hummingbird Watching & Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $65

Ride from Cali into the cool, rainy mountains for two hours at Finca Alejandría, where more than 40 hummingbird species feed and fly close by. Your private tour includes pickup, entry, water, a snack, and English or Spanish guidance from hosts such as Vivi or Juan. You can stay near the house or take short trails.

“Birdwatching made easy. So many hummingbirds and other species.. easy viewing. Hummingbirds will fly very close or feed by you. Excellent for photography. A few short trails around property. Good to get out of Cali and see countryside.our tour guide Vivi was very informative/helpful on drive to and from the birdwatching venue. Spoke good English and explained Spanish versions of bird names which often sound better than their English version! No biting bugs when we went in January. Logistics good and we stopped for a typical Colombian snack on return and were welcomed with coffee at venueRead more”

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6.Cocora Valley: Route of the Hummingbirds + breakfast & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $129

Join a small group of up to eight for a full day in Cocora Valley with guides such as Germán, Juan, or Santiago. Start with breakfast in Salento, then hike 16 kilometers along rivers, bridges, palms, and hummingbird habitat. Binoculars, entrance fees, transport, and a picnic are included.

“We loved getting to know Cocora beyond hiking but also learning and watching the most beautiful birds that live in that ecosystem . Wonderful activity for nature lovers.”

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7.Salento: hike to learn about Birds

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $60Cheapest here

Meet near Brunch de Salento for breakfast and a short birding introduction, then head to a nearby nature area with guide Jorge. Binoculars, fruit, and 1 liter of water are included. Expect an easy, focused hike of about 3 hours, with English, Spanish, or French guiding and groups capped at eight.

“Jorge was a very good guide, professional and knowledgeable. On our walk we saw over 50 birds, 14 of those were new to us. A great morning out.”

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8.Palomino: Sanctuary of Flamingos Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $124

Travel from Palomino to the Sanctuary of Flamingos in La Guajira, then sail a salty lagoon where flamingos feed on shrimp. Your private group has a guide in English or Spanish, hotel pickup, entrance, boat transport, and insurance. Alexander is one guide praised for explaining the reserve well. Lunch at Playa de Camarones costs extra.

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9.Bird Watching in The San Antonio Fog Forest

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

Spend six hours exploring the San Antonio Fog Forest near Cali with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit a cloud-forest farm, six viewing areas, and the Km18 roadside, looking for hummingbirds among more than 20 possible species. Hotel pickup, entry, coffee, a snack, and a bird checklist are included.

“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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10.Birdwatching Day Tour at Chicaque Natural Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $93

You’ll leave Bogotá for a private, eight-hour birdwatching hike at Chicaque Natural Park. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide and birding expert lead you through forest trails to key viewing spots, explain local birdlife, and handle transport, entry, and insurance. Bring waterproof shoes, warm layers, water, and lunch.

“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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11.Explore the forest and bird watching at Chicaque Natural Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $127

Travel from Bogotá to Chicaque Natural Park in a private vehicle with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk cloud-forest trails, look for orchids, birds, and small mammals, hike to Chicaque Waterfall, and stop for lunch in the park. Edwin has guided this route with wildlife and cultural background.

“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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12.Birdwatching in Guatapé with Around 400 Bird Species

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $89

Start in Guatapé, ride about 40 to 45 minutes to San Rafael, and enjoy a Colombian breakfast before a three-hour birdwatching walk. English and Spanish guides, including Laura and Winston, help you identify local birds and explain the region’s plants, wildlife, and customs. Expect an intermediate hike and bring binoculars.

“Laura was a fantastic guide! She had lots of local knowledge to share and was incredibly friendly. Our birding location hosts served a delicious breakfast. Our birding guide, Winston, was highly knowledgeable. Together we saw 66 species over about 3.5 hours. Excellent tour!”

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13.Birdwatching in la Cumbre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $288

Leave Cali at 5 am for Chicoral and La Cumbre, where guides Juan and Christian lead a private birdwatching day through the bird corridor and cloud forest. You’ll have breakfast, lunch, photo time, reserve access, and transport included. Bring binoculars, waterproof shoes, and patience.

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14.Cocora: trek to the hummingbirds sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $125

From Salento, hike through Cocora’s grasslands and cloud forest to Acaime, a hummingbird sanctuary with up to eight species. You’ll cross six hanging bridges, visit a waterfall, and enjoy a traditional drink before a picnic lunch. English and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 10.

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