The 11 Best Colombia Birdwatching Tours

1.Easy Birdwatching in Cali Colombia (4 Hours)

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

Leave Cali by private air-conditioned vehicle for a bilingual-guided visit to Finca Alejandria in the western Andes. Watch dozens of free-flying hummingbirds and fruit-feeding birds, sip coffee in the cool mountain air, then stop at a local 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, often Luis, for bird-watching in Matute Nature Reserve. Look for pygmy owls, jacamars, hummingbirds, monkeys, and sloths, then share a homemade Colombian breakfast at a local farm before returning with guide-taken photos.

“Luis and Valentina were terrific guides. It was clear they love sharing Colombia’s birds with their guests. Breakfast with the farmer at his home was delicious too! I hope to do more tours with Horses Cartagena!”

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3.Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

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

Leave Cartagena’s city streets for Ciénega de la Virgen, where a local fisherman teaches you crabbing and net fishing from a canoe. With English support, flexible start times, a private group, and lunch at a nearby beachfront restaurant, guides such as Elias and Jon add a personal touch.

“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 or another English- or Spanish-speaking ornithology guide at La Estrella Metro Station, then head to Sabaneta’s La Romera reserve. You’ll walk forest trails, learn bird calls, use a bird-list app, and pause for breakfast and snacks while looking for more than 150 possible species.

“Great tour! We were able to see many species and had a good time despite some rain. Highly recommend.”

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5.Cali: Hummingbird Watching & Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $65Best value

Ride from Cali into the cool western mountains for two hours at Finca Alejandría, where more than 40 hummingbird species gather close to visitors. Your private tour includes transport, entrance, water, a snack, and an English or Spanish guide such as Vivi or Juan.

“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

You’ll hike Cocora Valley with a guide such as Germán, Juan, or Santiago, following the river across six bridges to a hummingbird house, then stopping for a picnic with views of Morrogacho. Breakfast, transport, binoculars, entrance fees, and a small group of up to eight are included.

“Juan was very nice and always helpfull He knew so much about birds and plants. It was very interesting to listening to him I would recommend him all the time I had a nice day”

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7.Cali: Bird Watching in The San Antonio Fog Forest

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

Travel from Cali’s Intercontinental Hotel to the San Antonio Fog Forest for 4.5 hours of birdwatching across six viewing areas and Km18. An English or Spanish-speaking guide helps you seek hummingbirds and other species, with entry, transport, coffee, a snack, and a bird checklist 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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8.Birdwatching Day Tour at Chicaque Natural Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $93

You’ll leave Bogotá for Chicaque Natural Park with a bilingual birdwatching expert, walk forest trails to key viewing spots, and learn about local birds. Your private tour includes hotel pickup, entry, insurance, and return transport. Bring waterproof shoes, warm layers, water, and a camera.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $127

Leave Bogotá for Chicaque Natural Park, a cloud forest about 30 km away. With a private vehicle and an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Edwin, you’ll hike forest trails, look for orchids and birds, visit Chicaque Waterfall, and enjoy lunch among the trees.

“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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10.Birdwatching in Guatapé with Around 400 Bird Species

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $89

Join Laura, Winston, and a private bilingual team for a four-hour birdwatching outing from Guatapé to San Rafael. Start with arepa, chocolate, and coffee, then walk through bird country where you may see dozens of species, often 40 to 66 in one morning.

“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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11.Cali: Birdwatching in la Cumbre

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

Leave Cali at 5 a.m. with local guides Juan and Christian for Chicoral and La Cumbre. Walk the bird corridor, cloud forest, roadside areas, and a private reserve, with breakfast, lunch, transport, and time for photos included.

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