Andes Life-List Expedition
Andes Life-List Expedition: Across Colombia’s high Andean forests, páramo landscapes, and its most iconic birding corridors
Duration
10 days
Group size
8 participants
Effort level
1–3 (Easy to Intermediate): See details here
Best season
All year round
Why this ecosystem matters
The Western and Central Andes, together with inter-Andean valleys, hold some of Colombia’s most iconic avifauna, endemic birds, and photographic opportunities.
Wildlife focus
Focus on iconic and endemic Andean species, including Chestnut-naped Antpitta, Barred Fruiteater, Line-fronted Antpitta, Multicolored Tanager, Golden-collared Manakin, Toucan Barbet, and Chestnut Wood-Quail.
Field experience and itinerary rhythm
A 10-day expedition with a sequential route through La Florida, Doña Dora, Laguna de Sonso, and Tinamú Birding Reserve, combining forest birding, wetlands, and photography.
Logistics and group size
Maximum group size: 8 participants. Includes expert guidance, transport, accommodation, entrance fees, full meals from Day 0 dinner to Day 10 lunch, and travel insurance.
Who this expedition is designed for
Built for you if you're a serious birder or photographer ready for a productive Andean journey — easy to intermediate effort, real species results.
Price
From USD 3649
What's included
Guidance by professional biologists and wildlife photographers
Ground transportation throughout the expedition
Accommodation in selected eco-lodges and hotels
Entrance fees to reserves, farms, and national parks
Full meals from dinner on Day 0 to lunch on Day 10
Travel insurance
Not included
Domestic and international flights
Tips and personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages or any items not specified above