15 Birdwatching Tours in Colombia Worth Booking

Full-Day Tour Isla Baru - National Aviary of Colombia and Playa Blanca - The early Cartagena pickup and ride to Barú

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Review of Cartagena’s Barú, Playa Blanca, and National Aviary tour, with honest tips on transport, vendors, lunch, timing, and value.

“This tour was great way to see a different part of Colombia. Juan was an excellent guide, he made sure we reached the live show at the Aviary and left us to wander around the park at leisure. The ride to the beach was bumpy and there's a bit of a hike to the beach club, but the blue waters, soft sand and amazing staff made it all worth it!! The lunch was pretty tasty and the "Welcome" drink was right on time. The beach club was shaded and came with our own seating area. We had a great day at the Aviary and the beach. I would highly recommend…”

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Cartagena: Entrance to the AVIARY with TRANSFER INCLUDED

2.Entrance to the AVIARY with TRANSFER INCLUDED

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 70 reviews · 7 hours · from $41

See Colombia’s colorful birds, enjoy a guided aviary visit, and relax at Playa Blanca with hotel pickup from Cartagena.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aviario Nacional de Colombia (desde Cartagena) La excursión está muy bien organizada. Te llevan hasta el aviario, lo visitas a tu ritmo, y luego te recogen para continuar la experiencia. Dentro del aviario el recorrido es libre y tranquilo, con senderos bien señalizados y aves en espacios amplios y cuidados. Además, está incluida una experiencia guiada muy interesante, donde un experto explica las características de varias aves y realiza una demostración con aves volando muy cerca del público, algo realmente especial. Después de la visita, te trasladan a una playa tranquila, ideal para almorzar y darse un baño sin el caos de otras playas más concurridas. El tiempo está…”

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Eco Plan National Aviary and Lunch in Playa Mambo Beach Barú

3.Eco Plan National Aviary and Lunch in Playa Mambo Beach Barú

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $85

Combine Colombia’s National Aviary with lunch and beach time at Playa Mambo in Barú, including transport, a guide, and a COP 30,000 meal credit.

“This was the best combinación of activities I've had in a long time!! The beach and a drink 1 hour, the Aviary for 2 hours, lunch back at the beach, and more beach time 1.5 hours. Perfect!”

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National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru – Playa Blanca

4.National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru – Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $107

See colorful birds at Colombia’s National Aviary, then relax at Mambo Beach Club on Playa Blanca with transport and lunch included.

“Really nice experience at the aviary beautiful exhibits. The beach was pleasant not to pushy vendors and very fun time in the water and a delicious lunch”

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Easy Birdwatching in Cali Colombia (4 Hours)

5.Easy Birdwatching in Cali Colombia (4 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94Top rated

Review of Cali’s 4-hour birdwatching tour, with cloud forest views, wild hummingbirds, coffee, private transport, and baby goats.

“Great place Finca Alejandria garden is famous for attracting MANY species of exotic hummingbirds, tanagers, red headed barbet, bananaquits and more. Photographers paradise! Mateo, My guide was very knowledgeable about the area birds and nature. Unfortunately his car broke down and we had an extended stay (saw more of property but birds significantly less in outskirts) Luckily he was able to get his dad to come and drive me back to my hotel! He says it’s time for a new car!”

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Isla Barú: Beach Club Access and Tour of the National Aviary

6.Isla Barú: Beach Club Access and Tour of the National Aviary

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Visit Colombia’s National Aviary, then relax at Playa Blanca with transport, lunch, a welcome drink, and beach access from Cartagena.

“There is no guide for the aviario, but it was an interesting sight. Four of us were left at the aviario, but because of traffic no one came to pick us up at 12.00 and go to the beach. I took a moto to get to the beach and wasn't even offered a free drink to compensate for the discomfort. The beach is super crowded and the place very loud. Because of traffic it took almost three hours to return. The guide was kind, but overall not the best day, especially if you like peace and quiet.”

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Bird watching in Bogota wetlands with Bakata Bird

7.Bird watching in Bogota wetlands with Bakata Bird

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $10Best value

Explore Bogotá wetlands with Bakata Bird, spotting local species, meeting birders, and visiting El Jaboque and La Florida for $10.

“Our flights were delayed but Paulo waited for us. He was knowledgeable about the area and the birds and the rest of the group were ultra friendly.”

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Birdwatching day in Chingaza and Observatorio de Colibries

8.Birdwatching day in Chingaza and Observatorio de Colibries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $500

Review of Bogotá’s Chingaza birdwatching tour, with rare hummingbirds, páramo habitat, private transport, lunch, and Observatorio de Colibries.

“Camilo was great! He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Our tour completely lived up to our expectations, and I would recommend this experience to anyone looking to book a tour.”

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Hummingbird Birdwatching Encounter – Half Day

9.Hummingbird Birdwatching Encounter – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $140

Review of Bogotá’s hummingbird encounter: gardens, 17 hummingbird species, guides, transport, timing, price, and practical booking advice.

“This was a very nice tour but not ultimately worth the opportunity cost—the hummingbirds were beautiful but with cost and travel time, compared to the other tours and outings I planned, it would have been better to spend the day on one of the park and hiking tours to spot birds and wildlife!”

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Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

10.Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Explore Cartagena’s mangroves by canoe, learn crabbing and net fishing, watch birds, and enjoy a beachfront lunch for $79.

“aprender de cerca y de la experiencia del señor Elias, valoriza la actividad del pescador y de lo que implica tener este producto en la mesa. Recomendado 10000%”

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Enjoy the beach at Barú: Aviary + bioluminescense plankton

11.Enjoy the beach at Barú: Aviary + bioluminescense plankton

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 19 reviews · 11 hours · from $58

Review of Barú’s aviary, Freedom Beach Club, sunset, and bioluminescent plankton tour from Cartagena, with honest tips on cost and crowds.

“Really love the aviary! It is so amazing with many kinds of birds which do not exist in other countries. I love the freedom beach club as well. Probably due to the season, I cannot see the colours during the plankton tour. I read that in dry season, the view is better. Only not like a couple of sellers on the beach blanca and baru beach. You are regarded as atm machine. It is better only buy drinks from the freedom beach club, not take any service from the people on the beach. Either the price is double or they provide service you do not ask and then charge you.”

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National Aviary and Playa Blanca Plankton Full-Day Tour

12.National Aviary and Playa Blanca Plankton Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · 15 hours · from $83

Review of Cartagena’s National Aviary and Playa Blanca plankton tour, with birds, beach time, lunch, sunset, boat travel, and practical warnings.

“La organizacion del día estuvo muy buena, el aviario espectacular. El almuerzo en Mambo estuvo muy rico, las instalaciones del club bonitas, la playa hermosa, pero muy llena de gente, lo cual hizo la experiencia un poco incomoda. Luego nos trasladaron a otro club de playa para hacer la experiencia del plankton, y estuvimos ahi mucho tiempo sin hacer nada hasta que empezó la charla, entonces opinamos que pudieron habernos dejado en Mambo hasta que de verdad fuera la actividad. El plankton estuvo muy bonito e impresionante, valio la pena, pero el regreso tambien fue como corriendo para poder montarnos en los buses, habia mucha gente regresando al mismo tiempo,…”

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Cartagena: Aviary National Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

13.Aviary National Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $83

Review of Cartagena’s National Aviary tour, with private hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bird highlights, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“We really enjoyed our day trip to the National Aviary. Private air conditioned car and friendly driver drove us the hour to/from the Aviary with pre-purchased tickets. Plan for 2-3 hours walking through the well-marked path. Take a photo of the map at the beginning - there were no handouts or maps along the way. Bring bug repellent so you don't have to buy it there. While pricey, it was nice to have reliable, no-hassle transportation to and from this fascinating aviary.”

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Full-Day Tour Baru – National Aviary and Playa Blanca + Bioluminescent Plankton

14.Full-Day Tour Baru – National Aviary and Playa Blanca + Bioluminescent Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $90

Review of Cartagena’s Baru beach, National Aviary, and nighttime plankton tour, with honest advice on comfort, timing, cost, and logistics.

“Do not book this tour. First, despite stating they will do hotel pick up and drop off, they will suddenly tell you the day before on WhatsApp that they can’t do it because the “vehicle is too large for the roads.” This is a complete lie, as the vehicle was not an air conditioned bus but a 8 passenger van which would have easily fit on the roads. Second, the beach club accommodation is in plastic chairs in direct sunlight with no shade or umbrellas. They require you to pay extra for any shade. They showed no understanding for my pregnant friend who could not sit in directly sunlight for…”

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Chicaque Cloud Forest Birding & Birdwatching – Half day

15.Chicaque Cloud Forest Birding & Birdwatching – Half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Review of Chicaque Cloud Forest birding from Bogotá, with species, guides, hiking effort, costs, transport, weather, and booking advice.

“The park and surrounding fields are absolutely beautiful. The birds didn't disappoint and the guides were great and knowledgeable. The hike down and then up the trail was a little strenuous but totally worth it”

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