Description
11 days of photographic adventure before, during, and after the Salento Birdfair. From the forests of Chocó to the highest páramos of Colombia, you'll embark on a journey with Niky and Mauro, experts in capturing the magic of the bird country. We'll visit bird photography hotspots where we can photograph species like the Toucan Barbet, Multicolored Tanager, Antpittas, Buffy Helmetcrest, and many more, , in a trip that supports environmental education for youth in Quindío.
Summary Itinerary
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Day 1–2: Andes Occidentales – Multicolored Tanager, Chestnut Wood-Quail
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Day 3: Chocó biogeográfico (Doña Dora) – Toucan Barbet, Velvet-purple Coronet
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Day 4-7: 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 7 (PM): Finca Don Miguel – Tanagers
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Day 8: Reserva Río Blanco (Manizales) – Antpittas, Hummingbirds, Tanagers
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Day 9: Hacienda El Bosque – Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan, Barred Fruiteater
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Day 9-11: Termales del Ruiz & Los Nevados NP - Buffy Helmetcrest, Sword-billed Hummingbird
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Day 11: Transfer to Matecaña Airport (Pereira)
✅ 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 photographic guidance from Niky and Mauro
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
Everything is ready so you can focus on what truly matters: photographing birds and living the experience!
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