BAHIA SOLANO & NUQUI – PACIFIC COAST – CHOCO – WILDLIFE & BIRDING TOUR 10 DAYS – Birding Colombia – Nature – Colombia Wildlife Tours

BAHIA SOLANO & NUQUI - WILDLIFE & BIRDING TOUR
PACIFIC COAST - BIOGEOGRAPHIC CHOCO - BAHIA SOLANO - UTRIA NATIONAL PARK - NUQUI

ENJOY OUR BIRDING AND WILDLIFE TRIP IN THE PACIFIC COAST OF COLOMBIA

Discover the awesome Biogeographic Choco in the Pacific region of Colombia!!! For 12 days we will live magical experiences, surrounded by wildlife, birds, gastronomy, culture and sea.

Wildlife and nature tourism in Bahia Solano favors the conservation of threatened species of extinction such Harpy Eagle. Also, this area has been identified as the planet’s single most important and irreplaceable site for threatened and endemic biodiversity.

A phenomenal trip offering a number of lifers, culture and geography If you seeking birds and wildlife this is your tour!!!

ITINERARY SUMMARY

Day 1: Arrive to Bogotá City
Day 2: National flight: Bogotá / Medellín / Bahía Solano
Day 3: Birding in the El Valle Trail – Way to Utría National Park
Day 4: Utría National Park and Cocalito path
Day 5: Botanic Garden from Bahía Solano
Day 6: Botanic Garden / Río Valle
Day 7: Sooty Capped Puffbird and Pelagic birds
Day 8: Loma de La Virgen and Loma de Megateo from Bahía Solano
Day 9: Bahia Solano to Nuqui
Day 10: Nuqui
Day 11: Nuqui / Transfer airport for national flight
Day 12: Depart Bogota City

Book this trip as a private departure for any group size (even as a solo traveler you can join to group with established dates).

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ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO BARRANQUILLA CITY

Transfer Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to hotel. Meeting with the leader guide of Bogota Birding & Colombia Wildlife Tours. Night: GHL Barranquilla

Altitude: 8530 ft (2600 m)

Inclusions: Transfer airport to hotel; Dinner; hotel accommodations.

DAY 2: BARRANQUILLA – Km.4 & ISLA SALAMANCA NATIONAL PARK

Very morning we will leave of Barranquilla. Birding in the morning in Km. 4 and the Isla Salamanca National Park in the Mangrove ecosystems. Possible species for today: Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird, Sapphire-throated Hummingbird, Bicoloured Conebill, Black-backed Antshrike, Keel-billed Toucan, Cocoa Woodcreeper, Sepia-capped Flycatcher, Golden-fronted Greenlet, Rufous-breasted and Rufous-and White Wrens. After the lunch we will transfer to Minca. Night: Hotel Minca – http://www.hotelminca.com/

Altitude: 59 ft – 2132 ft (18m – 650m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 3: MINCA

Birding in Minca area (Tropical rainforest). Foothill to Santa Marta mountains, where we starting our first endemic birds: Santa Marta Brushfinch, Santa Marta Antbird and secretive Santa Marta Foliage-gleaner, also the other target birds: Scarlet-fronted Parakeet, Coppery Emerald, Keelbilled Toucan, Black-backed Antshrike, Pale-tipped Inezia, Pale-eyed Pygmy Tyrant, Rufous-breasted and Rufous-and-white Wrens, and the stunning and Coloured Golden-winged Sparrow. Night in Hotel Minca – http://www.hotelminca.com/

Altitude: 2132 ft (650m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 4: MINCA TO EL DORADO NATURE RESERVE

From Minca we continue birding our way up the andean forest of the Santa Marta range, to the most scenic accommodation of our tour – El Dorado Lodge. The isolated Santa Marta mountain range supports a phenomenal array of biodiversity frogs, orchids as well BIRDS! our way up the foothills of this ProAves reserve in 4×4 jeeps. On the road we can to see: Rusty-breasted Antpitta, Crested Oropendola, Rufous-breasted Wren, Black-striped Sparrow, Rufous Tailed Jacamar, and the smart-looking Around the lodge has hummingbird feeders buzz with activity, with species including White-tailed Starfrontlet and tiny Santa Marta Woodstar, the endemic race Tyrian Metaltail and sometimes Lazuline Sabrewing. The compost pile coming the Black-fronted Wood Quail, Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush, Black hooded Thrush and Sierra Nevada Brushfinch. After the dinner we can try to get views the Santa Marta Screech Owl. Night: El Dorado Lodge – https://proaves.org/reserva-proaves-el-dorado/

Altitude: 3116 ft – 8530 ft (950m – 2600m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 5: EL DORADO NATURE RESERVE – CUCHILLA DE SAN LORENZO

This morning we head higher up the mountain (High-elevation (10,000ft). Endemic time: Great morning for to watch the flocks of Santa Marta Parakeet, Santa Marta bush Tyrant, Rusty-headed Spinetail, Santa Marta Warbler, Santa Marta Mountain-Tanager, Yellow-crowned, Santa Marta parakeet, Whitestart, Brown-rumped Tapaculo and Santa Marta Antpitta, among many others / Nocturnal walking owling and endemic frogs / Dinner. Night: El Dorado Lodge – https://proaves.org/reserva-proaves-el-dorado/

Altitude: 8530 ft – 10000 ft (2600m – 3100m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 6: EL DORADO NATURE RESERVE – SANTA MARTA MOUNTAINS

Birding all day below the Dorado Lodge: Santa Marta Tapaculo and attention to other endemics that I miss, Santa Marta Blossomcrown, Santa Marta Brushfinch, Streak-capped Spinetail, Santa Marta Antbird, White-lored Warbler and white tipped quetzal. Night: El Dorado Lodge – https://proaves.org/reserva-proaves-el-dorado/

Altitude: 8530 ft – 10000 ft (2600m – 3100m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 7: EL DORADO NATURE RESERVE TO GUAJIRA

Birding in the morning aroud the El Dorado Lodge. After the breakfast we leave to El Dorado to Riohacha via Los Camarones in the Guajira Peninsula. We move to biogeographic area with called Guajira, here the cactus-studded scrub and Xerophytic vegetation. Along our birding road, we make stop for a to get views Rufous-vented Chachalaca, Double-striped Thick-knee, Lancetailed Manakin and golden fronted Greenlet. Night: Hotel Taroa – https://www.taroahotel.com/

Altitude: 154 ft – 8530 ft (47m – 2600m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 8: GUAJIRA – SANTUARIO FAUNA & FLORA LOS FLAMENCOS – CAMARONES

Very early in the morning we starting to way Santuario Fauna & Flora Los Flamencos. several targets: Vermilion Cardinal ,Green-rumped Parrotlet ,Bare-eyed Pigeon, Trinidad Euphonia, Slender-billed Inezia, Glaucous Tanager, Dwarf Cuckoo, Northern Scrub Flycatcher, Orinoco Saltator, stunning Buffy Hummingbird, Chestnut Piculet and the difficult Tocuyo Sparrow. Near to beach we can try to see the American Flamingo, Roseate Spoonbill , Scarlet Ibis After a full morning’s birding, we will then make our way to Valledupar town and Perija Mountains for our new birding area. Night in Valledupar: Hotel Hampton by Hilton.

Altitude: 154 ft (47m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 9 & 10: CHAMICERO DE PERIJA NATURE RESERVE

We spend stay two nights at Perija Natural Reserve. This is the site for some of Colombia’s best-known and most mythical birding areas at Colombia. Perija Mountains has different elevations of Foothill, andean forest and Paramo (900ft to 8000 ft.). Some of the most important endemic and target birds to see here include: Perija Thistletail, Perija Metailtail, Perija Antpitta, Perija Brush-Finch, Perija Tapaculo, Perija Starfrontlet, Phelp’s brush finch also the rufous-shafted woodstar, Andean Condor, Slaty brush finch, Golden headed Quetzal, Venezuelan Tyrannulet, Rufous headed Tanager and Black and chestnut eagle. Nights in Chamicero del Perija EcoLodge – https://proaves.org/reserva-lodge-chamicero-del-perija/

Altitude: 9678 ft – 10006 ft (2950m – 3050m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 11: PERIJA NATURE RESERVE TO BOGOTA CITY

After some final birding time around the Perija Nature Reserve we may still be searching more birds. The we leave the lodge begin heading to Valledupar town for domestical flight from Valledupar to Bogota in the afternoon. Delicious final dinner in the hotel and end the amazing birding and nature trip. Night: Hotel Double Tree Hilton Bogota.

Altitude: 9678 ft – 10006 ft (2950m – 3050m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 12: BOGOTA CITY

International flight for home. The participants will we transfer to the El Dorado International Airport to take their international flight or connections in Colombia.

Altitude: 8530 ft (2600m)

Inclusions: Breakfast; airport shuttle.

Finished Awesome Birding Colombia in the Atlantic Coast Tour with Us!

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

You will visit the ecosystems of Paramo and High Andean Forest in the Santa Marta Mountains and Perija Mountains.
You can observe more than 25 endemic bird species.
You will get to know El Dorado Nature Reserve, an iconic space for bird watching in Santa Marta.
You will marvel at the Isla Salamanca.
You will be immersed in the tropical forest.
Every day you will be amazed at the change of thermal floors in the Atlantic Coast.
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta cotains Colombia´s two highest peaks reaching up to 5770m (18930 ft). It is just 46km as the crow files from the sea, making it the world´s highest coastal range and one of the world´s most prominent mountain ranges.
The isolation, altitude and sheer variety of ecosystems has led to the Sierra becoming Latin America´s most important centre for endemism.

OVERVIEW

Trip Type: Birding Colombia Tours
Total Days: 12
Tour Size: 8 Participants
Activities: Birdwatching
Locations: Bogota, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, Guajira and Valledupar
Departure / Return Location: Bogota DC – IATA: BOG / Bogota DC – IATA: BOG
Tour Leader: You will be accompanied the entire tour by one of our Bilingual and Professional Birding Guides.
Clothing: Warm jacket, cap, hiking shoes, Comfortable athletic clothing, long sleeve shirt, t-shirts.
Pace: Moderate
Friendly: Yes
Guide Language: English, French, Portuguese & Spanish
Arrival In: Bogota (El Dorado International Airport)
Depart From: Bogota (El Dorado International Airport)

OUR BIRDING TOUR INCLUDED

TRANSPORT

Private transport 4×4 and Jeeps; flights: Bogota to Barranquilla / Valledupar to Bogota; private transfer Airport – hotel – aiport

MEALS

All food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in all locations with open menu in restaurants
2 snacks daily that include bottle water, fruit, hot drinks
(Water available all the time on the bus –big bottle to recharge the potable bottles)
Vegan and vegetarian menus

ACCOMMODATIONS

All Hotels described in the itinerary (11 nights)
Eco-lodges inside the Natural Reserves
Towel and linen provided in all places
Entrance fees at National Parks and Reserves
Local guides, drivers and cooks
The group will be accompanied by a professional guide all time of BOGOTA BIRDING & COLOMBIA WILDLIFE TOURS
Experienced cooks in all reserves, lodges and hotels.

OUR BIRDING TOUR NOT INCLUDED

International flights and taxes
Toiletries and personal items
Laundry Service
Room service
Tips or gratuity
Medical Expenses
Insurance
International or local Phone Calls
Alcoholic Drinks
Activities not included in the itinerary
Extensions of a trip due to circumstances beyond our control

KEY SPECIES

Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Santa Marta Brushfinch
Streak-capped Spinetail
Santa Marta Antbird
Santa Marta Foliage-gleaner
White-lored Warbler
Rossy Thrush Tanager
White-tailed Starfrontlet
Santa Marta Woodstar
Tyrian (Santa Marta) Metaltail
Santa Marta Sabrewing
Black-fronted Wood Quail
Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush
Black-hooded Thrush
Blue-naped Chlorophonia
Sierra Nevada Brushfinch
Santa Marta Antpitta
Mottled Owl
Santa Marta Screech Owl
Rusty-headed Spinetail
Whitevented Plumeleteer

Brown rumped Tapaculo
Yellow-crowned Whitestart
Santa Marta Mountain Tanager
Santa Marta Warblers
White-tipped Quetzal
Santa marta Bush Tyrant
Golden-breasted Fruiteater
Yellow-legged Thrush
Hermit Wood Wren
Barred Forest Falcon
Shy Lined Quail-Dove
Grey-throated Leaftosser
Santa Marta Rufous Antpitta
Black-backed Thornbill
Masked Trogon
Groove-billed Toucanet
Collared Aracari
Golden-olive Woodpecker
Bat Falcon
Minca Rufous Tailed Hummingbird
Military Macaw

Sooty-capped Hermit
Rusty-breasted Antpitta
Rufous-breasted Wren
Black-striped Sparrow
Rufous tailed Jacamar
Golden-winged Sparrow
Buffy hummingbird
Black-crested Antshrike
Slender-billed Inezia
Pearlyvented Tody-Tyrant
Orinoco Saltator
Vermilion Cardinal
Green-rumped Parrotlet
Tocuyo Sparrow
American Flamingo
Perija Thistletail
Perija metaltail
Perijá/Phelps’s Brush-Finch
Perija Tapaculo
Perija (rufous) Antpitta
Perija Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

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