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Birding and Wildlife Tours in Colombia and Beyond

Manakin Nature Tours, we are a leading Colombia wildlife tours operator, specialising in Colombia birding, wildlife and photography tours throughout Colombia.

Manakin Nature Tours offers you a truly authentic Colombian wildlife and birding experiences in one of the most bio-diverse, beautiful and friendly countries in the world. With over 95 nature locations and 30 different routes to enjoy, Manakin Nature Tours is the perfect Colombia wildlife tours company to choose, led by the charming and experienced birder, Luis Eduardo Urena or alternative specialist birding Colombia guides.

Travel to amazing Colombian locations such as the Andes, Choco, the Santa Marta Mountains, Magdalena Valley, the Amazon, Caribbean and Pacific coastal routes and as far away as the Eastern Plains. Experience many Colombian birds, mammals, amphibians, including many varieties of poisonous frogs, reptiles, orchids, butterflies, plants and beautiful landscapes. Capture many aspects of the Colombian culture and its unique traditions. Manakin Nature Tours is committed to ensuring that your nature holiday is everything you dreamt it would be.

Manakin Nature Tours offer guests the chance to experience a private Colombia wildlife tour whereby payment is made on a “day by day” basis. All logistics and arrangements for your trip will be made by the Manakin team on your behalf and you will need to make payments during your stay. You will therefore not be paying costs such as taxes or commission. This can equate to a 35% saving on an all-inclusive nature offering minimal or no flexibility also a great way to track what you are spending! For more information on this innovative money-saving option please make contact via info@manakinnaturetours.com

5based on 2 reviews

Colombia 20 Days

Starting From USD 5,040 / per person

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Wildlife:

Golden-ringed Tanager

The beautiful endemic and endangered Tanager of the Choco Region can easily be seen in the forest of the Montezuma Reserve. This route of Andes & Choco also offers around 500 other bird species.

Yellow-ear Parrot

Experience this recently re-discovered parrot species in the Colombian mountains. Travel to the Yellow-ear Parrott Reserve in the garden area of Antioquia. Watch them flying and calling in big groups, a truly breath taking experience!

Bogota Rail

An extremely endangered Rail species, a symbol of the birds in Bogota (the capital of Colombia). Found in the wetlands and highlands of eastern the Andes, this species is beautiful to see and easy to find in the parks around the city such as Florida Park and the Sumapaz National Park. Also known as a Bogotá rail.

Blue-billed Curassow

One of the most endangered bird species in the world now visits the curassow feeders in the beautiful humid tropical forest of Colombia. It is an umbrella species that help conserve the habitat of another 15 endangered species including birds, mammals and frogs! It is possible to see this beautiful species in the Paujil Natural Reserve along the Magdalena Valley Route.

Recurved-billed Bushbird

One of the most enigmatic and rare birds in Colombia. To see the amazing bill of this wonderful bird is a must for all birdwatchers. In this rare habitat, the Recurve-billed Bushbird Reserve is also a sanctuary for other wildlife species that you can enjoy along the Magdalena Valley route.

Santa Marta Parakeet

The Santa Marta Parakeet is just one of the 24 endemic species that you see in Santa Marta Mountains along the northern coast. This place really is the holy grail of endemic birds in Colombia! Experience this unique location and more along this Atlantic Coastal route.

Supata Poison Frog

A recently discovered and un-described poison-frog species that is visible only in this very small location, Supata village close to Bogota. Experience this and a number of other species from Colombia that include the Dorsiwansoni and Tolima Poison-Frogs. These species and many others can be seen on our amazing and unique night wildlife and frog tour, exclusive to Manakin Nature Tours.

Cotton -top Tamarin

One of the jewels of the Colombian Atlantic Coast and Tayrona National Park. Enjoy observing their behaviour up close in the trees. This stunning monkey shares its habitat with other monkeys such as the White-faced Capuchin, Red Howler Monkey and the night Monkeys!

Magdalena Spider Monkey

Experience the most endangered monkey species of Colombia, the Magdalena Spider Monkey. It is Incredible to see their grey body with bright blue eyes! Currently the focus of research in the Magdalena Valley, an albino population has been discovered. Learn more about this case study during this tour.

Spot-winged Parrotlet

No physical evidence has been found about this bird since 1945. Manakin Nature Tours studied this species and set out to investigate it further. In less than two hours, the team found this illusive bird and they captured photographs and video providing new and exciting images for the world to see. This species is now one of the most wanted birds in Colombia! Visit the llanos foothills and discover this species, another exclusive Manakin Nature Tour.

Conservation:

Manakin Nature Tours has formed an alliance with the SELVA Foundation (www.selva.org.co).

The SELVA Foundation is a Colombian non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in September 2009. Their mission is to undertake rigorous scientific research programs that facilitate the design, promotion, and implementation of conservation actions for the benefit of the biodiversity and people of the Neotropics. From January 2016, Manakin Nature Tours will donate 50USD directly to SELVA.

Plans are also underway to introduce in conjunction with SELVA, a new tour “BIRDING TRAVEL FOR CONSERVATION” dedicated to visiting conservation projects and areas within Colombia managed by SELVA and supported by Manakin Nature Tours.

Reviews:

Birding Trip of a Lifetime

Colombia Birding Endemic Part 1 Tour

Dave Mudd20 Aug 2018

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If you are serious about finding birds in Columbia, go with Manakin Nature Tours. This company goes above and beyond. Luis and Alejandro were superior guides who exceeded my expectations. In 8 days, Manakin Nature Tours managed to: * Get me crippling views of all 210 lifers on my target list * Take professional photos of my trip, make albums and send them to me * Find unique species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians, butterflies, and plants * Create logistical perfection (flights, ground transportation, meals, snacks, and stops * Maximize time in the field with comfort * Implement the ethical principles of Ecotourism by supporting local Columbian guides, communities and conservation. * Deliver all of this with humour and fun !!! Dave Mudd Port Perry, Ontario, Canada August 20-28 2018

We Did It All!

Colombia Birding Endemic Part 2 Tour

Nancy Chang1 Aug 2017

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Manakin Nature Tours designed an extraordinary tour especially for me. While my husband is the avid birder I wanted to experience more of Colombian culture, history and arts in addition to the wonderful natural experience Manakin traditionally provides. It was fabulous. My tour guide Camila is a charming, warm and intelligent person. We had great discussions about languages and history. National Parks. Museums. Historic sites. Botanical Gardens. Nature preserves. Orchids. The organic farm and homestay. Hummingbirds. Local handicrafts. That hot air balloon ride over the coffee plantations. Tasting local foods in each region we visited. The drivers were great and added so much more to my Colombian experience. (Giovanni was an excellent birder.) I appreciate the care that Manakin put into my visit and applaud their efforts on a local level to encourage good conservation practices by adding many special places on the itinerary that support ecotourism.

Grand Tour in Colombia

Colombia Birding Endemic Part 2 Tour

Ursula & Jan Ekkers, Switzerland3 Sep 2018

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With our excellent bird guide Cristian Daza we travelled 23 days from Mitu in the Amazon Rainforest to the Andes, Choco, Magdalena & Cauca Valley, Atlantic Coast and Santa Marta Mountains. Thanks to Cristians very good knowledge of all the habitats we not only spotted almost 700 bird species, but also experienced a very diverse nature spectacle. The tour was perfectly organized by Luis Eduardo Uruena. It included comfortable lodges, great Colombian food and good drivers who even assisted in the birding. We will certainly consider Manakin Nature Tours for organizing future tours for us to the Neotropics.

An Excellent Birding Trip in Colombia

Colombia Birdwatching Coast Tour

Jill and Jeff Lansdell2 Aug 2017

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Our bird guide, Hernan Arias is an excellent guide and with his expertise we saw 462 bird species and innumerable insect, reptile and mammal species. Hernan is also an extremely pleasant, patient and knowledgeable person with whom it is a pleasure to be with. The accommodation that Manakin Nature Tours arranged was simple but comfortable and always located within easy reach of the birding areas. The car Manakin Nature Tours supplied was comfortable and our driver, Ronald, was an expert, safe and competent driver. We had a wonderful time in Colombia due to Hernan Arias spotting the many species and ensuring our trip went smoothly. Many thanks to Luis Eduardo Uruena of Manakin Nature Tours for arranging our super holiday.

Bird Trip

Amazon & Llanos Bird Watching Tour, Colombia

Rigdon Currie23 Jan 2019

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Custom tour with outstanding guide. 5 of our group were 80+ and we all managed adequately. Great & beautiful country with so many beautiful birds.

Llanos Foothills, Llanos, Inirida and El Almejal 17 day tour

Amazon & Llanos Bird Watching Tour, Colombia

Douglas Chang1 Aug 2017

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Outstanding one on one personalized service by Luis and Jose. The local guides were knowledgable and helpful. Lots of life birds and outstanding learning opportunities.

Manakin Nature Tour around Bogota

Colombia Mixed Birding Tour

Dory Blobner31 Jul 2017

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Excellent experience due to Alejandro our guide. Great choice of place to stay at Observatorio de Colibries. Saw a variety of interesting habitats and birds around Bogota.

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Colombia Mixed Birding Tour

Jean Demers8 Aug 2016

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Been there three times with Manakin and planning Ã forth one

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