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Colombia, a Paradise of Birds |
A pair of binoculars and a good field guide are practically all that is necessary to discover the most extraordinary bird species while engaging in bird tourism in the most appropriate of all places: Colombia, the country with the largest bird diversity in the world. Bird observation and interpretation in Colombia can be carried out in four regions in the company of experts from the Red Nacional de Observadores de Aves (the national network of bird observers), who will take visitors along the best ecological routes. This way, bird lovers have the possibility of observing hummingbirds and anteaters throughout the Andean region (the Eastern Range, the Central Range, the Western Range of the Andes).
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PACIFIC CIRCUIT
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NETS RATES IN USD
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| PLAN: |
10 NIGHTS – 11 DAYS |
HABITACIÓN |
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| DESTINATION: |
CALI - AICA/IBA SAN ANTONIO CLOUD FOREST KM 18. |
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BUGA |
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THE CAIRO |
AS ACCOMMODATION BASE 4 A 6 PAX AND 8 A 10 PAX |
MANIZALES |
DESCRIPTION
With more than 800 species of birds, the Andean mountains of Colombia are the Biodiversity Hotspot richest and most diverse on the planet.
The Western Cordillera has a lot of interesting areas for bird watching and some 60 species of interest that only inhabit this part of the Andes. The region has a lot of beauties like tanagers endemic Black-and-gold (Bangsia melanochlamys) and Gold-ringed Tanager (B. aureocincta) and the recently described Munchique Wood-Wren (Henicorhina negreti) and Gorgeted Puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae ).
In vicinity of Cali there are also many options for birding near the city and endemic Multicolored Tanager Tangara as (Chlorochrysa nitidissima) can be easily observed.

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LAGOON OF SONSO Y WHITE RIVER |
GALAPAGOS STEP |
| DURATION: |
11 DAYS |
| OPERA: |
ALL THE YEAR |
| TEMPERATURE: |
10°C A 30°C |
| HEIGHT: |
DE 800 A 2.500 MSNM |
| DISTANCE: |
CALI TO SAN ANTONIO – KM 18. 15 MINUTES OF CALI |
BUGA TO SONSO LAGOON NATURE RESERVE
20 MINUTES OF BUGA |
BUGA TO THE CAIRO - 4 HRS OF BUGA |
THE CAIRO TO WILDLIFE SANCTUARY OTUM - QUIMBAYA - 4 HRS |
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- We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and discrete colors
(Brown, Black, Gray or Green) |
- Shoes with good grip and closed, hat and insect repellent. |
- Equipment for individual use. |
- Binoculars Guide to the Birds of Colombia and camera. |
- Eat and hydrate well during the tours. |
- Do not drink alcohol or hallucinogens. |
- Pick up litter and put it in the right place. |
- Do not remove Fauna, Flora and Vegetation of the Forest. |
- No Use Walkman, iPod or Diskman. |
- Keep silent cell phone |
- Avoid exaggerated noises during the tour. |
- Do not bring pets. |
- Follow the directions recommended by the group leader. |
- Do not enter private property without permission. |
- Be tolerant of novice birders. |
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- Assistance at the airport welcome and transfer to Hotel. |
- Transportation air conditioning. |
- Accommodation in the hotels indicated. |
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners (except dinner on the last day in Cali). |
- Bilingual tour leader. |
- Locals Guides. |
- Tickets |
- Colasistencia attendance card. |
- Refreshments en route. |
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- Services not Described.
- Foreign VAT exempt |
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| ITINERARY
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Day 1. Arrive to Cali, 30 minutes. Transfer to the IBA / IBA San Antonio Cloud Forest Km18.
Arrive at the International Airport Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Cali.
Overnight at Hotel in Km 18 (Select Hotel).
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Day 2 y 3: Km 18.
Two days of birding in km. 18, where I saw the endemic Multicolored Tanager (Chlorochrysa nitidissima), Chestnut Wood-Quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus), Flame-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus flammigerus flammigerus), other as-throated Woodstar Purple (Calliphlox mitchellii), Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingi) Golden-headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps), Green-and-black Fruiteater (Pipreola riefferii), Golden-winged Manakin (Masius chrysopterus), Purplish-mantled Tanager (Iridosornis porphyrocephalus), Metallic-green Tanager (Tangara labradorides) Blue-naped Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia cyanea). During the stay at Km 18 Alexandria Farms were visited and Zingara, two amazing places with feeders for hummingbirds and tanagers.
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be served at the hotel.
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Day 3. Transfer to Buga.
In the afternoon (3:00 pm) transfer to the city of Buga.
(2 hour road trip so).
Night in a Hotel in Buga (Select Hotel).
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Day 4. Sonso lagoon Nature Reserve - 20 minutes.
Early in the morning (5:30 am) transfer to the lagoon Sons where you can see the endemic Grayish Piculet (Picumnus granadensis) Apical Flycatcher (Myiarchus apicalis) and Horned Screamer (Anhima cornuta), Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus), Bar-crested Antshrike (Thamnophilus multistriatu), Great Egret (Ardea alba), Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nyciticorax). Breakfast and dinner will be served at the hotel, Lunch at a restaurant close to the Reserve
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Day 5. Transfer to the Cairo - 4 hrs
Transfer in the morning (8:00 am) from Buga to Cairo (4 hour road trip so).
Night in a Hotel in Cairo (Select Hotel).
Lunch and dinner are served in a restaurant in Cairo.
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Day 6. Galápagos step - 2 hrs.
Early in the morning (4:30 am) Transfer by step Galapagos (State Boundary between Valle del Cauca and Chocó). In Galapagos step you can see the Gold-ringed Tanager endemic (Bangsia aureocincta) Munchique Wood-Wren (Henicorhina negreti), and Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua Jardini), Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis), Fulvous-dotted Treerunner (Margarornis stellatus), Choco Tapaculo (Scytalopus chocoensis), Orange-breasted Fruiteater (Pipreola jucunda), Club-winged Manakin (Machaeropterus deliciosus), Black Solitaire (Entomodestes coracinus), Black-and-gold Tanager (Bangsia melanochlamys) and Indigo Flowerpiercer (Diglossa indigotica), among many other species of the Chocó.
Breakfasts and lunches will be brought to camp.
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Day 7. Transfer wildlife sanctuary Otum - Quimbaya.
Transfer in the morning (8:00 am) from Cairo to the Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna Otum - Quimbaya (4 hour road trip so).
Breakfast in a restaurant in Cairo. Night at the SFF Otum - Quimbaya (Select Hotel).
In the afternoon (3:00 pm) tour of the SFF Otum - Quimbaya where you can see the endemic Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax), Chestnut Wood-Quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus), Crested Ant-Tanager (There cristata) and Red-ruffed Fruitcrow (Pyroderus scutatus) and Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata).
Lunch and dinner will be served at the restaurant SFF otum - Quimbaya.
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Day 8. Transfer and arrive to Manizales. In the morning birding SFF Otum - Quimbaya. Lunch at the temple, and in the afternoon (2:00 pm) transfer to the city of Manizales
(3 hour road trip so).
Overnight in Manila (Select Hotel).
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Day 9. White River Hydrographic Reserve.
Transfer to the White River Watershed Reservation (5:30 am). Birding in the White River Hydrographic Reserve where you can see the endemic Brown-banded Antpitta (Grallaria milleri), Masked Saltator (Saltator cinctus), as well as White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus Mulsant), Tourmaline Sunangel (Heliangelus exortis) Ocellated Tapaculo (Acropternis orthonyx), Rusty-faced Parrot (Hapalopsittaca amazonina), Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager (Dubusia taeniata), White-capped Tanager (Sericossypha albocristata). White River has extraordinary hummingbird feeders Grallaria.
Breakfast and lunch at the hotel.
Lunch at the White River Hydrographical Reserve.
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Day 10. Transfer to the city of Cali.
In the morning (8:00 am) Transfer to the city of Cali (8 hours of travel by car approximately).
Lunch on the road. Overnight in Cali (Select Hotel).
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Day 11. End of Tour.
Transfer to the Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport in Cali.
End of Tour.
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AMAZONIC CIRCUIT
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NETS RATES IN USD |
| PLAN: |
WITH FIRST AND LAST NIGHTS IN LETICIA |
7 DAY 6 NIGHT |
| DESTINATIONS |
LETICIA – PARQUE NATURAL HELICONIA |
HOTEL |
PAX |
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DOUBLE |
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5 NIGHTS AND 6 DAYS |
Hotel in Selva |
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| DISTANCE |
730 KM AL SUR DE BOGOTA D.C. |
Hotel in Selva |
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| TEMPERATURE |
28°C |
Hotel in Selva |
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| HEIGHT |
96 msnm |
Hotel in Selva |
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Hotel in Selva |
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Hotel Jungle |
10 - 15 |
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DESCRIPTION: |
AS ACCOMMODATION |
The Heliconia reserve is located in the Amazonian trapezoid, outside of Leticia, on the Javari River that serves as the border between Brazil and Peru. Natural reserve AMAZON HELICONIA is located in Brazil’s Amazon jungle, near the borders of Peru and Colombia. It is near Tabatinga and Leticia and next to the Javarí river, a tributary of the Amazon river, FAR AWAY FROM CIVILIZATION; it has an atmosphere of mystery and tranquility, filled with adventure and emotion, ideal for an ecotourism adventure or a jungle tour. In this region exist nomadic tribes that, until now, have not had contact with other cultures.You will visit native communities, will marvel at the majesty of ancient trees and will be surrounded by exotic animals that cannot be found in any other place on the planet. All this, and more, is HELICONIA, a Nature Reserve in the heart of theAmazon, that offers you the best choice to have an amazing travel, excursion or tour. You may enjoy and traverse great tracts of the Amazon forest and our ecolodge makes your stay at HELICONIA pleasant and comfortable. You can enjoy activities as bird watching, fishing, canoping and walks.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
SUGGESTRED EQUIPMENT |
The yellow fever vaccine is a must.
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Flashlight
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When making the reservation, you must send the names and passport information for all guests via email.
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Hat or cap
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In case of cancellation after committing, there will be a charge of 50% of the global cost This is to cover our preparation costs.
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Long sleeve shirts and long pants
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At the NATURAL RESERVE HELICONIA, there is electricity from 6 pm to 9 pm. During this time you can charge your cameras or any other electronic equipment
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Rubber or leather boots appropriate for jungle
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The water at the NATURAL RESERVE is safe; It is completely safe for drinking.
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Trekking, Binoculars for wildlife
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The activities inside the NATURAL RESERVE may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to weather conditions or according to the specialized guide's criteria.
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Scenery and flora watching
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The NATURAL RESERVE HELICONIA assumes no responsibility for expenses due to the delay or change of airline flight schedules.
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Mosquito repellent and sun-block
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Personal toiletry items, Personal Towel.
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Other personal elements
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Shorts, bathing suit and t-shirts, Water Prof
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THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE |
Terrestrial and fluvial transport
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Services not described.
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Accommodation two nights in Hotel de la Selva in Leticia
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Foreign tax-exempt.
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Accommodation 4 nights in the Reserva Natural Heliconia
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Attendance card medical requirement to enter the Amazon
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Complete food
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Entry into Leticia, extras not stipulated tips, and other personal tax expenses. It does not include the canopying ($70.00 each)
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4 days of watching Guide and ornithologist
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ITINERARY |
DAY 01: BOGOTÁ – LETICIA: Reception at the Vasquez Cobo Airport in the city of Leticia; Simple procedures at the DAS (Colombia) and the Federal Police (Brazil); Transportation to the hotel of choice in Leticia; City tour of Leticia.
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DAY 2-6: NATURAL RESERVE HELICONIA
After breakfast, we will transport you to the docks where we will board a boat that will take us to the NATURAL RESERVE HELICONIA The journey will take approximately three hours, during which time we will navigate the majestic Amazon River. Thereafter, we will enter one of its largest and most important tributaries, the Javarí River, to natural border between Brazil and Peru. During our journey, we will not only enjoy one of the most magnificent panoramas in the world, we will also pass by unique and authentic towns that still retain vestiges of the colonial times and the rubber boom was. You will be able to see species of exotic beauty, such as the famous Amazon dolphins (pink and grey), the flight of the macaws, heron, Martin fishermen, eagles, butterflies, and delight in the paradisiacal views framing them. Many other surprises await you, when you visit this magical world with us.
At noon, we will be arriving at the Eco-Hotel of the HELICONIA NATURAL RESERVE. After having a delicious typical Amazon lunch, you will have at your disposal the various activities mentioned below. Any of these can be enjoyed according to the criteria of the guide and the interests and desire of the guest.
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DAY 06: HELICONIA RESERVE - LETICIA: After lunch, return to Leticia for lodging in the hotel.
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DAY 07: FLIGHT BACK TO BOGOTA. Flight back to Bogotá.
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ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE AT THE NATURAL RESERVE HELICONIA DURING THE DAYS OF YOUR STAY,
ACCORDING TO THE RESPECTIVE PROGRAM: |
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Pink Dolphin-Watching. |
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Visits to indigenous communities. |
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Canoeing over inundated forest. |
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Traditional and modern-day fishing. |
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Exotic Bird-Watching |
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Jungle trekking with native guides. |
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Journeys into the lakes around the NATURAL RESERVE forests. |
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Night outings and Cayman-Watching. |
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Swimming in natural pools. |
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Exploring the fauna and flora of the area. |
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Indigenous tattooing. |
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Canopying. |
The Leticia Hotel rates listed are off season.
Please confirm before booking rates.
Rates are subject to change without previous notice. |
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BOGOTA BIRDING WATCHING
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4- 6 PAX |
7 - 10 PAX |
| PLAN: |
6 NIGHTS 7 DAYS |
HOTEL |
CATG. |
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SGL |
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| DESTINATION: |
BOGOTA D.C. |
IBIS |
EJECUTIVE |
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CHINGAZA NATURE PARK 50 KM OF BOGOTA |
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TOURIST |
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THE CHICAQUE PARK – 20 MINUTES |
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FIRST |
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TABACAL LOGOON IN “LA VEGA” |
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| LENGTH |
6 NIGHTS |
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ALL THE YEAR |
| TEMPERATURE: |
BETWEEN 4°C Y 21 °C |
| HEIGHT: |
800 - 4020 msnm |
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SUPPLEMENTS |
| Arrival or departure of flights between 21:00 hours and 06:00 |
| hours have an additional charge of usd 9 per passenger. |
| Per flight handling of a piece of luggage per person. |
| Supplement additional piece usd 10 |
THE PRICE INCLUDES |
| Transport tourist |
| Assistance guide bilingual transfers |
| Guide ornithologist bilingual |
| Tickets |
| Accommodation 6 nights at the hotel selected |
| Breakfast, taxes and hotel insurance |
| Dinner of welcome and talk of induction. |
DO NOT INCLUDE |
| Drinks, lunch described |
| Foreign tax-exempt. |
DESCRIPTION
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Chicaque Park: There are over 300 species of birds, 20 species of mammals, 7 types of forests inhabited by countless species of plants. Finishing the tour with a delicious food, horseback riding through the mist, rest in shelters or huts, or camping adventure let amongst nature. |
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Chingaza Park: He has more than 383 species of plants and flora is estimated that the total area may exceed 2,000 species. Frailejones, the arnica and peat moss are wonders to conserve humidity.
Besides the great variety of plants, wildlife consists of blue rockfish, eagles, condors, goats moor, spectacled bears, red deer, tapirs, squirrel and many others, which are mostly in danger of extinction.EscucharLeer fonéticamente |
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Tabacal Lagoon: is located 7 km from the town of La Vega, Cundinamarca, 57 km from Bogotá City, at 1250 meters above sea level and at a temperature of 23 ° C. It is a beautiful lake, whose main attraction is a floating island, the extraordinary vegetation and various legends around it. Formerly the island was moved according to time of day.
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Florida Metropolitan Park: It is the most important Park in northwest of Bogotá and is located on the outskirts of the city, specifically in the municipality of Cota (3 Km via Engativá - bound). It has an area of 200 hectares. Due to its proximity to the Jaboque wetland, there is a high presence of birds. Identified a total of 40 species of which 30 are endemic and migratory 10 which visit the Park between the months of September and April. Its extensive green areas and the wetlands that extend on its South side make it an important water attraction. |
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ITINERARY
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DAY 1 BOGOTA:
Welcome at the airport, assistance from bilingual guide and transfer to hotel. Check-in, welcome drink, talk of induction by the ornithologist with regard to the programmed guide to develop, the birds observed in the area and dinner recommendations. Accommodation.
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DAY 2 CHINGAZA NATURAL PARK.:(5:30 a.m. Departure from Hotel)
Ecosystems: High mountain forest, subparamo- and paramo. More than 214 bird species; several endemics and near endemics of the Eastern Andes and specialties.
Bird specialties:-In the forest we will look for the endemic birds Matorral Tapaculo, Flame-winged (Brown-breasted) Parakeet and Silvery-throated Spinetail, and near endemics Rufous-browed Conebill, Blue-throated Stafrontlet, Coppery-bellied Puffleg and Golden-fronted Whitestart, among many other interesting birds like Black-billed Mountain Toucan, Mountain Cacique, Powerful and Crimson-backed Woodpeckers, tanagers, flycatchers, flowerpiercers, other hummingbirds.
-In the subparamo and paramo we will look for near endemics Bronze-tailed Thornbill and Bearded Helmetcrest, among many other interesting birds like Rufous Antpitta, White-chinned Tistletail, Many-striped Canastero, Plushcap, Black-chested Buzzard Eagle. Astonishing views of montains, forests and paramo and overview of the city of Bogotá and the Sabana de Bogotá.
Include: park entrance, expert bilingual bird guide, Field lunch.
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DAY 3 ONE DAY AT THE CHINGAZA PARK BUFFER ZONE AND THE GUASCA´S WETLAND AT ABANDONED GRAVEL PITS.
(5:30 a.m. Departure from Hotel)
High mountain forest, subparamo and paramo ecosystems. More than 214 bird species; several endemics and near endemics of the Eastern Andes and specialties
Bird specialties:
-In the forest we will look for the endemic birds Matorral Tapaculo and Silvery-throated Spinetail, and near endemics Rufous-browed Conebill, Blue-throated Starfrontlet, Coppery-bellied Puffleg and Golden-fronted Whitestart, among many other interesting birds as tanagers, flycatchers, flowerpiercers, other hummingbirds, etc.
-In the subparamo and paramo we will look for near endemics Bronze-tailed Thornbill and Bearded Helmetcrest, among many other interesting birds like Rufous Antpitta, White-chinned Tistletail, Many-striped Canastero, Plushcap, Black-chested Buzzard Eagle, etc.
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DAY 4 THE PARQUE CHICAQUE Endemic Black Inca. Others: Moustached Brush-Finch, Booted Racket-tail, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Emerald Toucanet, etc. Include: park entrance, expert bilingual bird guide, Lunch in the lodge.
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DAY 5 LA FLORIDA WETLANDS AND THEN CITY TOUR
( La Florida Can Be Combined Wich, For Example, Hummingdird´S Feeders In San Francisco, Cundinamarca, Explained In Following Tourds)
Wetland in Western edge of Bogotá.Specilities: higly restricted endemics Bogotá Rail, Apolinar´s Marsh Wren and Silvery-throated Spinetail, and near endemic Rufous-browed Conebill. Other specialities: Spot-flanked Gallinule, Subtropical Doradito and Andean Siskin. Include: park entrance, expert bilingual bird guide, Lunch.
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DAY 6 THE TABACAL LAGOON IN LA VEGA AND HUMMINGBIRD´S FEEDERS ( IN SAN FRANCISCO). WEST OF BOGOTA GOING DOWN TOWARDS THE MAGDALENA VALLEY.
El Tabacal Lagoon: Velvet-fronted Euphonia, Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher, Plain-colored Manager, Rosy Thrush-Tanager and Rusty-breasted Antpitta, among others.28 feeders, 23 species recorded (temperate climate, possible to see around twelve especies in a visit) Including endemic Indigo-capped Hummingbird, and specialties as Gorgeted Woodstar, White-bellied Woodstar and Lazuline Sabrewing.
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DAY 7 BOGOTA Breakfast at the appointed time, transfer Hotel Airport
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CARIBEAN CIRCUIT
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NETS RATES IN USD |
| PLAN: |
AVISTAMIENTO DE AVES 9 DIAS 8 NOCHES |
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| DESTINOS: |
BARRANQUILLA |
PAX |
4- 6 |
7- 10 |
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ISLA DE SALAMANCA |
ACCOMMODATION |
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SIERRA NEVADA DE SANTA MARTA |
PLAN |
9 DÍAS |
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RESERVA KALASHE KALABIA |
HOTELES PREVISTOS |
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LA GUAJIRA PARQUE NACIONAL DE LOS FLAMENGOS |
Barranquilla: Hotel Majestic, www.hotelmajesticcolombia.com |
| DURACIÓN: |
9 DIAS |
Hotel Barranquilla Plaza: www.hbp.com.co |
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TODO EL AÑO |
Santa Marta: Hotel La Riviera: www.hotelariviera.com |
| TEMPERATURA |
15°C A 30°C |
Minca: www.mincahotelsierrasound.com |
| ALTURA: |
DE 0 MSNM A 2.200 MSNM |
DESTINATION MAP |
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APROXIMADAMENTE A 1.000 KM DE BOGOTA |
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DESCRIPTION |
The region of the Colombian Caribbean presents a series of contrasting habitats that make it an extremely rich and diverse region. This region is located at Colombia N, is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the N and W by the Eastern Cordillera to the E and inter-Andean valleys and the Andes in general to the S. The dry forest is the dominant Habitat in the region with intrusions of humid forests in the foothills of the mountains and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Up a little more than 1,200 mm of annual precipitation can occur, but in areas of La Guajira, rains may be so scarce with only 460 millimeters per year. |
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| - Airport Transfer Ernesto Cortzzos - hotel in Barranquilla. |
| - 1 night accommodation in Barranquilla, plan breakfast. |
| - BAQ Transportation -Salamanca island - Santa Marta. |
| - Tour Boat in the Great Marsh. |
| - Transfer to Santa Marta - Sierra Nevada. |
| -3 nights’ accommodation in the Sierra Nevada in San Lorenzo, El Dorado or similar reserves. |
| - Meals in San Lorenzo. |
| - Transportation San Lorenzo - El Dorado Reserve. |
| - Bilingual guide companion. |
| - Pack Lunch in each of the outputs. Sandwiches - Water & Wine. |
| - O1 Minca night accommodation (Sierra Sound or similar, breakfast included). |
| - Riohacha 02 nights’ accommodation, Hotel Gimaura - Plan with breakfast and dinner. |
| - Transportation Smr - Camarones – Riohacha. |
| - Transportation en Bote - Santuario Camarones. |
| - Transportation Camarones - Riohacha. |
| - Transportation Riohacha – Santa Marta. |
| - 01 nights’ accommodations in Santa Marta, Hotel La Riviera |
| - Plan with breakfast Hotel Riviera. |
| - Transfer Hotel - Airport of Santa Marta. |
| - Taxes and hotel insurance |
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NO INCLUDE |
RECOMENDATIONS |
| - Services not described. |
- Do not remove Fauna, Flora or Vegetation of the Forest. |
| - Foreign tax-exempt. |
- Eat and hydrate well during the tours. |
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- Do not drink alcohol or hallucinogens. |
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- We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and discrete colors |
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- Shoes with good grip and closed, hat and insect repellent. |
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- Binoculars Guide to the Birds of Colombia and camera. |
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- Do not separate the route established by the Guide |
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ITINENARY |
Day 1. BARRANQUILLA.
Ernesto Airport reception and transfer to hotel Cortizos.Accommodation.
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Day 2.
Leaving early from Barranquilla-visit it via Salamanca Island Nature Park, a sanctuary for the Biosphere, located between the Magdalena River and the Caribbean.
Boating is possible to observe the Sabanera Guala (Cathartes Burrovianus), Mangrove Hummingbird (Lepidopyga lilliae) white-faced duck (Anas bahamensis) Conirrostro Mangrove (Conirostrum Bicolor). Then continue to Santa Marta to reach the reserve Kalabi Kalash, with presence of dry forest at 75 m in the reserve you can see the Corny Antshrike (sakesphorus Canadensis). Unicolor Antshrike (Thamnophilus melanonotus) tiny tyrants - (Inezia tenuirostris), jumping chinned (Manacus Manacus), Bobo dotted (Hypnellus ruficollis)
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Day 3.We will drive to 2200 m.s.n.m. San Lorenzo in the Sierra Nevada is a great place to watch about 16 endemic species, Santa Marta Tangará Serrana (Anisognathus melanogenys), Santa Marta Parakeet (Pyrrhura viridicata) Flytrap Santa Marta (Myiotheretes Pernix). Inca tailed (Coeligena Pharelata).
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Day 04. We will go by car to The Blade, a place in the Sierra Nevada to find the seed Paramuno (Ctaamenia oreophila) Cabecirayado warbler (Basileuterus tristriatus) Andean Condor (Vulthur gryphus) Piper Antpitta (Graliaria Rufula), Santa Marta wren (Troglodytes monticola ) Pierniblanco Swift (Aeronauts Montivagus).
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Day 05. We will all be descending on birding on the road and find burn agriculture surely Serrano (Synallaxis Fuscorufa), Montes de Santa Marta Sparrow (Atlapetes melanocephalus), Pico-spine Dorisnegro (Ramphomicron Dorsale) and arrive in the afternoon at 1600 m Dorado and at night you can look at the Santa Marta Screech Owl (Screech Syilesi).
Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna of the Pink Flamingos, Guajira.
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Day 06. In the morning we will be birding and looking for the rumbito de Santa Marta (Chaetocercus Astreans). Cabecirrufa tanager (Tangara gyrola) Hojarasquero Canela (Automolus rubiginosus) Hojarasquero Mountaineer (Anabacerthia striaticollis) and down to go birding Minca.
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Day 07. Minca is located 500 m.s.n.m. has more than 350 species recorded; some are the Wren Singer (Pheugopedius Rufalbus), Tucan Caribbean (Ramphastus sulfuratus), Rosita Canora (Rodinocichla rosea). Flycatchers-real Amazon (Onichorhynchus coronatus), among others. We'll be here until evening to go then to Riohacha in the desert of La Guajira.
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Day 08. In the morning visit the Los Flamencos National Park, an incredible place to observe waterfowl and desert, is very common peasant Cardinal (Cardinal phoeniceus), mustached-burn (Synallaxis Candeia) common mockingbird (MyMuse gilvus), Buffy Hummingbird
(Leucipus fallax), Finch Tocuyo (Arremonops tocuyensis) and the American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), the emblematic bird of the park. In the evening return to sleep in Santa Marta.
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Día 09. Transfer from hotel to the airport in Santa Marta and end of services.
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