PHOTOGRAPHIC TRIP TO COLOMBIA
The country with the greatest diversity of birds in the world, more than 1,900 species are waiting for you to photograph them.
From February 29 to March 10, 2024
Price 2.850€ (VAT incluided). Reservation 900€
Places: 6 (Minimum 4).
Travel itinerary
Direct flight Madrid - Medellin 15:45 - 19:45 night Medellin.
Early in the morning we will fly to Manizales, epicenter of birding in the country. Transfer to Glamping el Color de mi Reves. Afternoon photographing hummingbirds, toucans, tanagers, etc. Night at Glamping el Color de mi Reves. We will go out at night whenever possible.
Full day at Glamping, where we can photograph a good assortment of hummingbirds, Black-billed Mountain Toucan, Andean Pygmy owl, Bicolored ans Slate-crowned antpittas, Masked flowerpiercer, and hopefully the Ocellated tapaculo. Overnight at Termales de Ruiz.
Early in the morning we will go to Nevado de Ruiz (Forty minutes), to enjoy the impressive alpine landscape of the Andes, in the highest part we will find one of the most impressive hummingbirds of the trip, the Buffy Helmetcrest and a lot of interesting species such as Stout-billed Cinclodes, Many-striped Canastero or Plumbeous Sierra-finch. The afternoon will be spent at the Ruiz Hot Springs, a hot springs with one of the most special hummingbird feeders. Here Rainbow-bearded Thornbill and Great Sapphirewing are the stars of the show, but many other species will delight the afternoon. Night at Hacienda El Bosque.
Full day at the Hacienda in the forest, we will be able to photograph another interesting assortment of hummingbirds and the most coveted of all antpittas, Crescent-faced. Other species of interest are Equatorial Antpitta, Masked Trogon, White-throated Quail-dove, Grey-browed Brushfinch or Andean Guan, to name a few. Overnight at Hacienda el Bosque. Night outings when possible.
Morning session at Hacienda el Bosque or Nevado de Ruiz, depending on our pending objectives and transfer to Tinamu Birding (One hour and a half). Here the different feeders offer a great selection of Tanagers and Hummingbirds including species such as Guira Tanager, Grey-headed Dove, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird and many more. Overnight at Tinamu.
Full morning birding in Tinamu, transfer to Jardin after lunch (5 hours) overnight in Jardin.
Morning at El Roble, to get to photograph species such as Green-and-black fruiteater, Chesnut-Naped and Chami Antpitta , Acorn woodpecker, Lacrimose Mountain Tanager and a good list of hummingbirds. Afternoon at the Cock-of-the-Rock lek where a large number of males flock. Overnight in Jardin.
Extra day at Jardin in case of bad weather. If the weather has been good the day before, we can try to photograph the Yellow-eared Parrot, visit other feeders or go out at night in search of owls. Night in the garden.
Last morning in Jardín to perfect the photos obtained, transfer to Medellín (6 hours). To take the flight at the end of the day to Spain.
Arrival in Spain.
Photo gallery
WHAT YOU WILL SEE
What is included in our photographic trip
What is included
- Accommodation in double rooms with bathroom included.
- All transfers between the different destinations.
- Bird photography activities and hummingbird feeders described in the itinerary.
- Guide and photographic advice.
- Travel insurance.
- Internal flight, Medellin to Manizales.
- Full board during the entire trip.
Not included
- International flights (arrangements are offered).
- Single room supplement.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Airport taxes.
- Tips.
- Everything not indicated as included.
Our guides
In our photographic trips we have expert guides to offer a unique and personalized experience in the middle of nature.
OSCAR DÍEZ
TRAVEL GUIDE - PHOTOGRAPHER
Born in Madrid on July 22, 1973, since I was a child I have always been enthusiastic about animals...
JUAN MATUTE
TRAVEL GUIDE - PHOTOGRAPHER
Naturalist and nature photographer. My passion for the countryside was born when I was a child, especially my curiosity for birds and...
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