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Day 1. Arrival in Colombia / Night in Hilton Bogotá
Staff from Manakin Tours will be waiting for you at El Dorado International Airport to transfer you to the hotel, welcome you to Colombia, and provide instructions for the next day’s activities.
Night in Hilton Garden Inn
Day 2. Sumapaz and Enchanted Garden / Night in Hilton Bogotá
Sumapaz is the largest paramó in the world and is located near the city of Bogotá, about 2 hours away from the downtown area of the city. The paramó is an ecosystem with specialties and the plant and animal adaptations to this ecosystem are incredible, resulting in a significant number of endemic species. The area that we will visit in Sumapaz has a mixture of shrubs and grasslands with small bodies of water. Birding is done primarily along an unpaved and flat road at 12,000 feet (3700 meters), with incredible scenery.
Elevation: 9800-12,000 ft / 3000-3700 m
Mobility: Easy, short walks on road, feeder watching
Temperature: 46-60°F / 8-16°C
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Hummingbird Species: Green-bearded Helmetcrest, Bronze-tailed Thornbill, Purple-backed Thornbill, Coppery-bellied
Puffleg, Glowing Puffleg, Great Sapphirewing, Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Lesser Violetear, Sparkling Violetear, Black-tailed Trainbearer, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Tyrian Metaltail, Shining Sunbeam, Mountain Velvetbreast, Sword-billed Hummingbird, White-bellied Woodstar
The Jardín Encantado is a small house in the rural section of San Francisco, 1.5 hours away from Bogotá. Over 25 years ago, the owner, Ms. Leonor Pardo, installed hummingbird feeders, becoming the main location for people to visit and observe from 12 to 16 different hummingbird species, although more than 23 species have been recorded so far.
Elevation: 5250 ft / 1600 m
Mobility: easy, mostly feeder watching
Temperature: 68–82°F / 20–26°C
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Hummingbird Species: Indigo-capped Hummingbird, Gorgeted Woodstar, White-bellied Woodstar, Red-billed Emerald, White-vented Plumeleteer, Steely-vented Hummingbird, White-necked Jacobin, Green Hermit, Long-billed Hermit, Pale-bellied Hermit, Sparkling Violetear, Brown Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Sparkling Violetear, Purple-crowned Fairy, Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Black-throated Mango, Bronzy Inca, Collared Inca, Green-crowned Brilliant, Short-tailed Emerald, Crowned Woodnymph, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Andean Emerald, Shining-green Hummingbird, Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Other Key Species: Apolinar’s wren, Bogotá Rail, Silvery-throated Spinetail, Chestnut-winged Cinclodes, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Many-striped Canastero, White-chinned Thistletail, Andean Tit-Spinetail, Red-rumpedBush-Tyrant, Andean Siskin, Rufous-browed Conebill, Tawny Antpitta, Band-tailed Seedeater, Plumbeous Sierra-Finch, Glossy Flowerpiercer, Pale-bellied Tapaculo, Noble Snipe.
Night in Hilton Garden Inn
Day 3. Observatorio de Colibries Y Monserrate, transfer Tunja / Night in Aristo Gold Tunja
The Hummingbird Observatory and Monserrate are located about 45 minutes away from the city of Bogotá, on a farmhouse by the buffer zone of Chingaza National Park. Even though there is no access to the forest, the feeders that have been installed for the hummingbirds are frequently visited by a great variety of interesting species. Apart from hummingbirds, one can occasionally observe other birds that are typical of secondary growth associated with high-Andean forests. This is a great place for viewing and photographing hummingbirds, and it provides easy observation of some species that are particularly difficult to find in the field.
Elevation: 9800 ft / 3000 m
Birding Conditions: Easy walking, rural unpaved road, gardens in farmhouse, feeders
Temperature: 50–71°F / 10–22°C
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Hummingbird Species: Blue-throated Starfrontlet, Black-tailed Trainbearer, Golden-bellied Starfrontlet, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Coppery-bellied Puffleg, Great Sapphirewing, Glowing Puffleg, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Andean Emerald, Black Inca, Black-throated Mango, Booted Racket-tail, Bronze-tailed Thornbill, Bronzy Inca, Buff-tailed Coronet, Collared Inca, Crowned Woodnymph, Gorgeted Woodstar, Green Hermit, Green Thorntail, Green-bearded Helmetcrest, Green-crowned Brilliant, Green-fronted Lancebill, Greenish Puffleg, Lazuline Sabrewing, Lesser Violetear, Long-tailed Sylph, Mountain Velvetbreast, Purple-backed Thornbill, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Shining Sunbeam, Short-tailed Emerald, Sparkling Violetear, Speckled Hummingbird, Steely-vented Hummingbird, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Tourmaline Sunangel, Tyrian Metaltail, White-bellied Woodstar
Night at Aristo Gold Hotel
Day 4. Rogitama, flight to Pitalito, El Encanto / Night in Pitalito
The Rogitama Natural Reserve is a private property owned by Mr. Roberto Chavarro, a neurology doctor who, after retiring from practice, is now dedicated to the countryside and the conservation of birds. Located in the municipality of Arcabuco, in Boyacá, this reserve is very close to the oak forests and high-Andean forests of Iguaque Lake and has a bird list close to 140 species. It has 30 acres committed to native flora reforestation which includes many plants that attract birds, especially hummingbirds that can be observed all around the house.
The reforestation and conservation efforts began almost 30 years ago, and it recently became a symbol of conservation and which accomplished to have the “Principe De Arcabuco” – Black Inca – to be the insignia bird of the municipality where the reserve is located. Rogitama has great trails, usually short and flat and a bit muddy, but easy to hike on.
Elevation: 8200 ft / 2500 m
Birding Conditions: Easy, hiking trails inside the reserve
Temperature: 57–68°F / 14–20°C
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Hummingbird Species: Black Inca, Short-tailed Emerald, Lazuline Sabrewing, Gorgeted Woodstar, Golden-bellied Starfrontlet, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Green-fronted Lancebill, Sparkling Violetear, Brown Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Black-throated Mango, Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Tourmaline Sunangel, Speckled Hummingbird, Long-tailed Sylph, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Tyrian Metaltail, Greenish Puffleg, Collared Inca, Mountain Velvetbreast, Buff-tailed Coronet Booted Racket-tail, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, White-bellied Woodstar, Red-billed Emerald, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Andean Emerald
Other Key Species: Noble Snipe, Moustached Brush-Finch, Southern Emerald Toucanet.
Night at El Encanto Nature Preserve: Web page, Facebook
Day 5. El Encanto all day / Night in Pitalito
El Encanto Natural Reserve is located in the municipality of Palestina, about 3 km away from the urban center, over an unpaved road in good condition. This agro-touristic farmhouse has 12 acres, in which organic coffee fields are found with a wonderful forest being conserved over the basin of the Guarapas River that connects with the biological corridor of this river. One can find really good bird species around the trails, where some endemic and other endangered species are prominent in the area. The reserve provides basic lodging, but it also has a great restaurant that offers typical meals from the region. Many locals visit the site and recently it has opened up for international birding tourism, with its splendid bird feeders. El Encanto is waiting to charm its visitors and birdwatchers. In addition, this place is found within the route towards the Cueva de los Guacharos National Park for anyone who is interested, where the path showcases other important bird species not found in El Encanto.
Elevation: 4920 ft / 1500 m
Birding Conditions: Easy–medium, trails inside the forest and rural unpaved road, feeders
Temperature: 59–64°F / 15–18 °C
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Hummingbird Species: Tolima Blossomcrown, Green-crowned Brilliant, Violet-fronted Brilliant, White-throated Daggerbill, Red-billed Emerald, Western Emerald, Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Indigo-capped Hummingbird, Blue-chested Hummingbird, Rufous-vented Whitetip, White-necked Jacobin, White-tipped Sicklebill, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Pale-bellied Hermit, Stripe-throated Hermit, Green-fronted Lancebill, Sparkling Violetear, Brown Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Black-throated Mango, Green Thorntail, Speckled Hummingbird, Long-tailed Sylph, Tyrian Metaltail, Greenish Puffleg, Emerald-bellied Puffleg, Bronzy Inca, Collared Inca, Buff-tailed Coronet, Booted Racket-tail, White-bellied Woodstar, Gorgeted Woodstar, Purple-throated Woodstar, Lazuline Sabrewing, White-vented Plumeleteer, Crowned Woodnymph, Steely-vented Hummingbird, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Andean Emerald, Shining-green Hummingbird
Other Key Species: Dusky-headed Brush-Finch, Tolima Dove, Red-bellied Grackle, Colombian Chachalaca, Long-tailed Antbird, Scalloped Antthrush, White-bellied Antpitta, Hooded Antpitta, Chestnut Wood-Quail, Black-chested Fruiteater
Day 6. El Encanto flight to Bogotá and Pereira / Night in Manizales
We will do more birding in El Encanto in the morning, then fly to Pereira city during the day with scale in Bogotá, and transfer to Manizales city to rest in a nice hotel in the city.
Night in Manizales – Manizales
Day 7. Hacienda El Bosque, termales / Night in Termales Nevado del Ruiz
The Hacienda El Bosque is a new place for birding, located about 1 hour away from the city of Manizales, it is characterized by having large patches of high-Andean forest that blend with the meadow fields used for livestock and potato crops. The Hacienda El Bosque has recently become even more popular due to the incredible feeders made for antpittas, tanagers, and hummingbirds, and also because many species of mountain-tanagers and mountain-toucans tend to visit the surroundings of the main house. The Hacienda provides great meal services, which primarily include traditional regional cuisine. The reserve also has great trails that are pleasant for walking and observing birds with ease. It currently has a bird list of over 120 species.
Elevation: 9200–9840 ft / 2800–3000 m
Birding Conditions: Easy to medium, feeders and viewing blinds, unpaved roads, trails inside the reserve
Temperature: 46–61°F / 8–16°C
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Hummingbird Species: Tourmaline Sunangel, Mountain Velvetbreast, Shining Sunbeam, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Purple-backed Thornbill, Green Hermit, Tawny-bellied Hermit, White-throated Daggerbill, Sparkling Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Speckled Hummingbird, Long-tailed Sylph, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Tyrian Metaltail, Viridian Metaltail, Black-thighed Puffleg, Golden-breasted Puffleg, Bronzy Inca, Collared Inca, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Great Sapphirewing, Buff-tailed Coronet, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Green-crowned Brilliant, White-bellied Woodstar Gorgeted Woodstar, Purple-throated Woodstar, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Other Key Species: Crescent-faced Antpitta, Grey-bellied Mountain-Toucan, Bar-bellied Woodpecker, Golden-plumed Parakeet, Ocellated Tapaculo, Black-collared Jay, Rufous Wren, Hooded Mountain-Tanager, Plushcap, Capped Conebill, Chami Antpitta
Night in Termales Nevado del Ruiz
Day 8. Termales, Tinamu / Night in Tinamu
This natural area is located in Central Andes, about 1 hour away from the city of Manizales. Its landscape is surrounded by three snow peaks that are considered to be active volcanoes: El Ruiz, Santa Isabel, and Tolima. Although transformation has occurred in areas that are adjacent to the national park, well-preserved patches of sub-paramó and paramó still remain, providing habitat for a diversity of bird species restricted to these ecosystems. Without a doubt, the park is one of the most beautiful places in the country, with incredible landscapes and a gorgeous diversity of birds, making this location in Colombia a must-see for any kind of birder. The plants of this area are also a great attraction, with an immense amount of rare and unique species and a wild volcanic landscape that includes the largest and most important active volcano in the country. Near Los Nevados, one can find the Hotel Termales de Ruiz, which is regularly used by birders. Besides the magnificent hot springs, the hotel has the most important bird feeders in Colombia at over 3600 meters in elevation, where some of the most unusual hummingbird species in the country can be observed.
Elevation: 11,150–12,140 ft / 3400–3700 m
Birding Conditions: Easy, rural unpaved roads, paved roads
Temperature: 43–57°F / 6–14°C
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Hummingbird Target Species: Buffy Helmetcrest, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Black-thighed Puffleg, Golden-breasted Puffleg, Viridian Metaltail, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Mountain Avocetbill, Shining Sunbeam, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Green-fronted Lancebill, Sparkling Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Tourmaline Sunangel, Speckled Hummingbird, Long-tailed Sylph, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Purple-backed Thornbill, Tyrian Metaltail, Greenish Puffleg, Glowing Puffleg, Bronzy Inca, Collared Inca, Mountain Velvetbreast, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Great Sapphirewing, Buff-tailed Coronet, Booted Racket-tail, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, White-bellied Woodstar, Western Emerald, Andean Emerald
Other Key Species: Many-striped Canastero, White-chinned Thistletail, Tawny Antpitta, Plumbeous Sierra-Finch,Stout-billed Cinclodes, Glossy Flowerpiercer, Andean Lapwing, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Andean Condor
Day 9. Tinamu, transfer Montezuma / Night in Montezuma
Tinamú Natural Reserve is located about 1 hour away from the city of Manizales in the village of San Peregrino.
This area, which is focused on the production of shaded coffee beads and other different local agricultural products, has found an interesting economical alternative within birding tourism, thus promoting conservation. Tinamú is a mosaic composed of shaded coffee crops, secondary growth, and patches of native forest that have been destined to a responsible coffee production helping bird conservation. The reserve currently has very productive and even entertaining feeders and water suppliers installed for different types of species.
Tinamú provides great lodging accommodations and offers meals for visitors, making it one of the most desired locations by birders and photographers. At the interior of the reserve, there is a 5-km network of trails with a medium level of difficulty, offering great photo opportunities for bird species that do not visit the feeders. Tinamú is definitely one of the best lodges in the country and one of the most pleasant places for birding in Colombia.
Elevation: 4265 ft / 1300 m
Birding Conditions: easy, rural unpaved road, trails inside the reserve
Temperature: 75–84°F / 24–29°C
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Hummingbird Species: Rufous-breasted Hermit, Steely-vented Hummingbird, White-necked Jacobin, Green Hermit, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Stripe-throated Hermit, Green-fronted Lancebill, White-throated Daggerbill, Sparkling Violetear, Brown Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Black-throated Mango, Tourmaline Sunangel, Speckled Hummingbird, Long-tailed Sylph, Tyrian Metaltail, Greenish Puffleg, Bronzy Inca, Collared Inca, Mountain Velvetbreast, Buff-tailed Coronet, Booted Racket-tail, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Long-billed Starthroat, White-bellied Woodstar, Purple-throated Woodstar, Western Emerald, White-vented Plumeleteer, Crowned Woodnymph, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Andean Emerald, Blue-headed Sapphire.
Other Key Species: Guira Tanager, Moustached Puffbird, Common Potoo, Golden-collared Manakin, Andean Motmot, Jet Antbird, Great Antshrike, Bay-headed Tanager, Scrub Tanager, Blue-necked Tanager, Grey-fronted Dove, Scaled Antpitta, Spectacled Parrotlet, Red-headed Barbet, Colombian Chachalaca.
Day 10. Montezuma / Night in Montezuma
Located along the western flank of the western cordillera, Montezuma Natural Reserve is part of the buffer zone at the Tatama National Park. It is mainly comprised of a 14-kilometer road that goes from the lodging house of the reserve up to the top of the mountain on the military base of the Cerro Tatama. With a mixture of ecosystems from the Andes and the biogeographic region of Chocó, this area is highly productive in terms of birds and the general biodiversity. Many range-restricted and endemic bird species live in this rainy tropical forest; over 520 bird species have been recorded at the reserve. Montezuma is one of the best places for birding in Colombia and is currently being managed by the Tapasco family, with Leopoldina as head of the household and her five daughters. The reserve is not only great for birds, but it is also a highly valuable place to observe orchids, bromeliads, butterflies, amphibians, and reptiles. It is a place to enjoy the biogeographic region of Chocó, one of the most biodiverse places in the world.
Elevation: 5250–9200 ft / 1600–2800 m
Birding Conditions: rural unpaved road, modest inclination
Temperature: 54–77°F / 12–25°C
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Hummingbird Species: Velvet-purple Coronet, Rufous-gaped Hillstar, Purple-bibbed Whitetip, Green-crowned Brilliant, Empress Brilliant, Purple-throated Woodstar, Long-billed Starthroat, Booted Racket-tail, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, White-tipped Sicklebill, Dusky Starfrontlet, White-necked Jacobin, Bronzy Hermit,White-whiskered Hermit, Green Hermit, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Long-billed Hermit, Stripe-throated Hermit, Green-fronted Lancebill, White-throated Daggerbill, Sparkling Violetear, Brown Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Tooth-billed Hummingbird, Purple-crowned Fairy, Black-throated Mango, Tourmaline Sunangel, Green Thorntail, Speckled Hummingbird, Long-tailed Sylph, Violet-tailed Sylph, Purple-backed Thornbill, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Tyrian Metaltail, Viridian Metaltail, Greenish Puffleg, Hoary Puffleg, Glowing Puffleg, Golden-breasted Puffleg, Bronzy Inca, Brown Inca, Collared Inca, Mountain Velvetbreast, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Buff-tailed Coronet, White-bellied Woodstar, Western Emerald, Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer, White-vented Plumeleteer, Crowned Woodnymph, Steely-vented Hummingbird, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Andean Emerald, Blue-headed Sapphire
Other Key Species: Black-and-gold Tanager, Gold-ringed Tanager, Munchique Wood-Wren, Chestnut-bellied Flowerpierce, Tatamá Tapaculo, Barred Hawk, Toucan Barbet, White-faced Nunbird, Lanceolated Monklet, Golden-headed Quetzal, Fulvous-dotted Treerunner, Yellow-breasted Antpitta, Ochre-breasted Antpitta, Chocó Tapaculo, Nariño Tapaculo, Black Solitaire, Black-chinned Mountain-Tanager, Rufous-throated Tanager, Tanager Finch, Barred fruiteater, Scaled Fruiteater, Orange-breasted Fruiteater, Olivaceous Piha, Chestnut-breastedChlorophonia.
Day 11. Montezuma, transfer Cali – Parque la Uva / Night in Araucana
Parque de la Uva is a very popular place for grebes and wine tours around Palmira city, where a nice field of agave plants attracts different species of hummingbirds, including Ruby-topaz.
Hummingbird Species: Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Steely-vented Hummingbird, White-necked Jacobin, Brown Violetear, Black-throated Mango, Western Emerald, Crowned Woodnymph, Andean Emerald
Day 12. La Minga / Night in Araucana
La Minga Farmhouse is located in the municipality of Dapa, within the IBA (Important Bird Area) zone of Km 18; on a cloud forest at 2200 m altitude, in the summit of the Western Cordillera of the Andes, with a forest that is protected inside and out of the reserve. The access route is a rural unpaved road and provides an excellent spot for birding, being flanked by primary and secondary forests and tea crop fields. The tanager and hummingbird feeders are probably the biggest attractions of La Minga, offering fantastic opportunities to observe and photograph birds. La Minga also provides food and lodging to its visitors. This is a perfect combination that makes it a great day of birds and nature.
Elevation: 7220 ft / 2200 m
Birding Conditions: rural unpaved road, trails around the farmhouse
Temperature: 61–75°F / 16–24°C
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Hummingbird Species: Blue-headed Sapphire, Green Thorntail, Green Hermit, Brown Violetear, White-necked Jacobin, White-tipped Sicklebill, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Green-fronted Lancebill, White-throated Daggerbill, Sparkling Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Black-throated Mango, Tourmaline Sunangel, Speckled Hummingbird, Long-tailed Sylph, Violet-tailed Sylph, Tyrian Metaltail, Greenish Puffleg, Bronzy Inca, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Buff-tailed Coronet, Velvet-purple Coronet, Booted Racket-tail, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Green-crowned Brilliant, Long-billed Starthroat, White-belliedWoodstar, Purple-throated Woodstar, Western Emerald, White-vented Plumeleteer, Crowned Woodnymph, Steely-vented Hummingbird, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Andean Emerald
Other Key Species: Multicolored Tanager, Golden-headed Quetzal, Crested Quetzal, Masked Trogon, Red-headed Barbet, Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager, Colombian Chachalaca, Golden-naped Tanager, Metallic-greenTanager, Saffron-crowned Tanager,
Day 13. Doña Dora Feeders, Araucana flight to Bogotá / Night in Hilton Bogotá
Located about 1 hour 45 min. away from the city of Cali, over an ancient road that leads to the Pacific Ocean, is the house of Doña Dora, which is an incredible place to relax and enjoy the feeders for hummingbirds and tanagers. Since the house is located at a mid-high elevation range (1600 m), there is a confluence between Andean species and those from wetland forests in the biogeographic region of Chocó. The food is amazing and it provides spectacular photographic opportunities; Doña Dora is a must-see place to visit in the Anchicaya River Canyon.
Elevation: 5250 ft / 1600 m
Birding Conditions: paved road
Temperature: 68–79°F / 20–26°C
eBird Hotspot page
Hummingbird Species: White-whiskered Hermit, Tooth-billed Hummingbird, Green Thorntail, Rufous-gaped Hillstar, White-necked Jacobin, White-tipped Sicklebill, Green Hermit, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Long-billed Hermit, Stripe-throated Hermit, Green-fronted Lancebill, White-throated Daggerbill, Sparkling Violetear, Brown Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Purple-crowned Fairy, Black-throated Mango, Tourmaline Sunangel, Speckled Hummingbird, Long-tailed Sylph, Violet-tailed Sylph, Bronzy Inca, Brown Inca, Velvet-purple Coronet, Mountain Velvetbreast, Buff-tailed Coronet, Booted Racket-tail, Purple-bibbed Whitetip, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Green-crowned Brilliant, Empress Brilliant, Long-billed Starthroat, White-bellied Woodstar, Purple-throated Woodstar, Western Emerald, White-vented Plumeleteer, Crowned Woodnymph, Steely-vented Hummingbird, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Andean Emerald, Blue-headed Sapphire
Other Key Species: Toucan Barbet, Red-headed Barbet, Silvery-throated Tanager, Rufous-throated Tanager, Glistening-green Tanager, Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager, Golden-naped Tanager
Day 14. Flight home from El Dorado International Airport
Included: Accommodations, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast of last morning with an open menu in restaurants (where available), 2 snacks daily that include bottled water, fruit, etc., water available at all times on the bus (big bottle to refill personal bottles), soda, bottled water, or juice included with meals, private transfer airport–hotel– airport, all ground transportation including 4×4 vehicles where is necessary, domestic flights in economy class, entrances to reserves and national parks, Colombian event insurance, and bilingual professional birding and wildlife guide.
Not Included: International flights and taxes, toiletries, laundry service, room service, tips/gratuities, medical expenses (not covered by event insurance), alcoholic beverages, international phone calls, activities not included in the itinerary, extensions of the tour due to circumstances beyond our control.
Accommodations: Our hotels and lodges will vary somewhat in quality, but all are within close proximity to many birding and wildlife-viewing areas. MANAKIN NATURE TOURS ensures that hotels and lodges will be good to high quality, safe, and clean.
General Tour Advisory: This is a birding and wildlife tour with early morning starts and evening finishes to most days. On some days we may take picnic lunches in order to save time during the middle of the day and maximize birding time. The weather can be unpredictable with rain and sunshine, both likely, and chilly temperatures in the higher elevations.