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Colombia - Tour Destination
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tour names & dates for 2010 |
Colombia - Andean Endemics II: 29 Nov - 17 Dec (19 days) 5 SPACES REMAINING
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tour costs 2010 |
Colombia - Andean Endemics: US$ 6,250.00 pp, US$ 540 ss
Santa Marta Extension: US$ 1,750.00, US$ 50 ss |
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top birds |
Cauca Guan, Bogotá Rail, Yellow-eared Parrot, Black Inca, Empress Brilliant, White-mantled Barbet, Brown-banded and Crescent-faced Antpittas, Chestnut-capped Piha, Antioquia Bristle-Tyrant, Apolinar’s Marsh-Wren, Munchique Wood Wren, Gold-ringed and Multicoloured Tanager, Red-bellied Grackle. We expect to see most of the Santa Marta and Guajira endemics on the extension. |
Colombia has more species of birds than any other country on earth; a staggering 1870 species are to be found within the confines of this incredible nation, of which at least 62 are endemic. This huge diversity of birds results from the equally diverse range of habitats: three Andean Cordilleras (Western, Central and Eastern Andes), two inter-Andean valleys (the Cauca and Magdalena Valleys), the lowlands forests of the Amazon and Orinoco regions, the isolated snow-capped Santa Marta Mountains, the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, deserts and lakes, and the rich wet forests of the Chocó all help to make this one of the most exciting and rewarding birding countries on earth.
Despite the impressive number of species and endemics, Colombia remains probably the least visited birding destination in South America. There can be little doubt that this is a direct result of the turbulent political and social climate; yet while Colombia has for a long time been considered unsafe to visit, there are many parts of the country that are now safe for tourists.
Our tour will focus primarily on the large number of endemics that the country has to offer; firstly in the Andean region, and then with an extension to the Guajira desert and the impressive Santa Marta Mountains on the northern coast.
Please contact the Rockjumper Office should you have any queries about this tour.
| tour name & dates 2011 |
Colombia - Andean Endemics I: 18 Jan - 5 Feb (19 days) TOUR FULL, WAIT LIST NOW OPEN
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| tour cost for 2011 | TBA |
| max group size 2011 | 9 & 3 Rockjumper leaders (main tour) 8 & 2 Rockjumper Leaders (ext) |
| tour leaders | David Shackelford, Adam Riley, Daniel Uribe (Jan/ Feb 2011) and Sergio Ocampo (Nov 2011) |
| habitats covered | rainforest, montane lakes and desert scrub, coastal lagoons, mangroves , Choco, Paramo, grasslands & wetlands. |
| climate | temperate to cool in highlands; hot and dry in lowland, especially on the extension and at Rio Claro. Rain is likely on some days. |
| tour pace & walking | brisk pace, mostly undemanding walks |
| accommodation | basic to comfortable hotels on main tour. very comfortable lodge on Santa Marta extension |
| ease of birding | moderate with some challenging species |
| no. of species expected | 550 - 600 |
| to mammals | Giant Anteater, Red Howler Monkey, Andean Squirrel, Crab-eating Fox |
| other attractions | spectacular scenery in Los Nevados and Santa Marta Mountains |
| photographic opportunities | good on main tour. very good on extension. |
