Colombia Bird Photography
Expedition — 7 Days
An intensive week through Colombia's Western Andes and Central Highlands, visiting world-class birding reserves with feeder-based photography setups.
Dear Tim,
Welcome! We are thrilled to share this photography-focused expedition through Colombia's Western Andes and Central Highlands, designed exclusively for you. This 7-day itinerary packs an extraordinary diversity of bird species across four distinct reserves, all built around feeder stations, hides, and short-distance photography setups — no long hikes required.
From the legendary Andean Cock-of-the-rock lek at Doña Dora to the endangered Yellow-eared Parrot in the high Andean wax palm forests of Tolima, every site has been carefully chosen to maximize your photographic results with morning and afternoon light sessions.
You will be accompanied throughout by our team, who will handle all logistics, driving, and local coordination so you can focus entirely on photography.
We look forward to welcoming you to Colombia.
✈ Flight Recommendations
Day 1 — Arrival: Please book the earliest available domestic flight into Cali (Alfonso Bonilla Aragón — CLO). An early arrival allows us to reach Doña Dora Birding by midday for a half-day photography session at the feeders.
Day 7 — Departure: Please book a late afternoon or evening flight from Armenia (El Edén — AXM). We will be approximately 2 hours from the airport, and a late flight gives us time for a final morning photography session before your transfer.
Day-by-Day Route
All transfers are by private 4×4 vehicle with your dedicated driver-guide. Photography days are spent at feeders and hides — no strenuous walking required.
Photography Sites & Target Species
Doña Dora Birding
La Florida Birding
Hacienda El Diamante
Retorno del Colibrí
High Andean Forest — Anaime
What Awaits You
A selection of photographs from our reserves, taken at the same feeders and hides you will be using.
Trip Cost
What's Included & Not Included
✓ Included
- 6 nights accommodation in private room with private bathroom
- All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Private 4×4 SUV with driver-guide for the entire trip
- All fuel and highway tolls
- All reserve entrance fees and day passes
- Local birding guides at each reserve
- Airport transfers (Cali arrival / Armenia departure)
- Bilingual coordination and trip planning
✗ Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses and tips
- Additional activities not described in itinerary
Booking Conditions
Reservation & Payment
A 50% deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining balance is due 15 days before the trip start date. Payments are accepted via international wire transfer (Western Union or bank transfer).Cancellation Policy
Important: Upon receipt of the 50% deposit, all accommodations at each nature reserve and lodge on the itinerary are booked and paid in advance immediately. These bookings are non-refundable by the nature reserves and lodges. Additionally, our team blocks 7 full days of exclusive dedication to your trip.In the event of cancellation after the deposit has been received, only approximately 15% of the deposit may be refunded, corresponding to unused highway tolls and a partial fraction of the operator fee. The remaining 85% is non-refundable as it has been committed to accommodation bookings and operator time.
Date changes are subject to availability at all sites involved and may incur additional costs due to rate differences.