Description
12 days of birdwatching before, during, and after the Salento BirdFair. Join Andrea and Alejandro, biologists and founders of Birding & Herping, on a route specially designed for birders. From the humid forests of Valle del Cauca to the páramos of Los Nevados National Natural Park, we will explore ecosystems with very high levels of endemism. We will look for iconic species such as the Toucan Barbet, the Multicolored Tanager, the Buffy Helmetcrest and many more. This tour not only celebrates the diversity of Andean birds but also directly supports local communities and the pioneering families in bird tourism and conservation.
Summary Itinerary
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Day 1–2: Km 18 (Valle del Cauca) – Multicolored Tanager
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Day 3: Anchicayá (Andean Chocó) – Toucan Barbet
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Day 4: Laguna de Sonso and Buga – Wetland Birds
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Day 5-7: Salento BirdFair with a birding talk by Andrea and Héctor from Aterciopelados, lectures, parade, and a birders’ zone at the concert + birdwatching routes.
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Day 8: Transfer to Montezuma – overnight at lodge
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Day 9: Montezuma (high base) – Bangsias
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Day 10: Morning birding + transfer to Manizales
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Day 11: Río Blanco Reserve – Antpittas, hummingbirds, tanagers
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Day 12: Hacienda El Bosque + Los Nevados National Park – Buffy Helmetcrest (Nevado del Ruiz hummingbird)
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Day 12 (PM): Transfer to Pereira Airport
✅ Includes:
Ground transportation throughout the entire tour
Accommodation in hotels and rural estates (double occupancy)
Three meals a day (from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 12)
Admission to reserves and estates
Personalized guidance by Andrea and Alejandro
International medical assistance with travel cancellation insurance for force majeure reasons
Exclusive tour souvenir
❌ Not included:
International or domestic flights
Expenses not specified in the plan (such as minibar, laundry, or snacks)
Tips
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