Cundinamarca: Hummingbird Paradise
Focus your lens on the living jewels of the Eastern Andes. This four-day expedition is designed to showcase the extraordinary diversity of hummingbirds in Cundinamarca. Through a combination of carefully managed feeding stations and natural forest exploration, we create ideal conditions for both observation and natural-light photography. Our team ensures ethical practices, expert guidance, and meaningful encounters with some of the most spectacular Andean species.
Duration:
4 days
Group size:
8 participants
Best season:
All year round
Ease of birding:
Easy
Photo opportunities:
Great opportunities
Visited ecosystems:
Paramo
High Andean Forest
Andean Forest
Effort level:
1–3 (Easy to Intermediate): See details here
Itinerary:
Day 0 – Arrival & Expedition Briefing
Arrival in Bogotá and evening orientation session. Introduction to the Andean elevational gradient, target hummingbird assemblages, and natural-light observation strategy for the days ahead.
Target Species:
Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii)
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet (Coeligena bonapartei)
Blue-throated Starfrontlet (Coeligena helianthea)
Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis)
Collared Inca (Coeligena torquata)
Green-Bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon guerinii)
Bronzy Inca (Chalcostigma heteropogon)
Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera)
Glowing Puffleg (Eriocnemis vestita)
White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant)
Green-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia nuna)
Black-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia victoriae)
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
Meals: All breakfasts and lunches included from Day 1 through lunch on Day 4.
Dinners are optional and not included. Dinner on Arrival Day (Day 0) is also optional.
Travel insurance
Not Included:
Domestic and international flights
Tips and personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages or any items not specified above
Recommendations:
Recommendations for Andean ecosystem experiences
Our Andean tours move through different ecosystems—from páramo to high-Andean and Andean forests—each with its own climate, altitude, and biodiversity. Being prepared for changing conditions allows you to enjoy the journey comfortably and safely.
