The 9 Best Wildlife Tours in Colombia

1.UTV Thrills & Horseback Ride at Wildlife Paradise Near Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Review of Fundación Loros near Cartagena, with rescued parrots, horseback riding, UTV trails, wildlife, farm food, and reforestation.

“This tour is located an hour outside Cartagena. We were a little down that there was a light drizzle out. We were given an opportunity to reschedule or go through with the tour, we chose to go through with it. No regrets! Rain suits, rain boots, and helmets were provided. Such lifesavers and a very thoughtful gesture for the tour. A small snack was provided before and after the tour. The staff and tour guides were excellent throughout the tour. They provided great customer service and made the tour worth every penny! Adjustments were made to fit the weather and no experience was left off the itinerary. From fruit cutting…”

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2.UTV Safari in a Wildlife-Filled Nature Reserve Near Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $141

Trade Cartagena’s city noise for a private UTV safari, rescued parrots, monkeys, mountain views, breakfast, and tree planting near Villanueva.

“Fantastic day that started with homemade breakfast. We then helped preparing trays for the feeding of the parrots which got released. We then ATV drove to witness the feeding of tamarin monkeys. We saw turtles, donkeys and other birds on the way. We also planted a tree. Our guides were passionate and very nice. And of course the company of Happy the dog made the whole experience even better. It was a great day. It is also rewarding to help the local fauna.”

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3.Amazon Conscious Adventure: 5-Day Trek, Kayak & Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,233

Review of a 5-day private Amazon adventure from Leticia with jungle hikes, kayaking, dolphins, wildlife, indigenous communities, and Peru.

“As a solo traveller age 60, I was apprehensive about venturing into the Amazon. But from the moment Don Carlos met me at Leticia Airport until the moment he dropped me off six days later, Oxigeno Amazonas was with me every step of the way.”

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4.Chingaza Wildlife Páramo Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $180

Review of Chingaza Wildlife Páramo Adventure from Bogotá, with wildlife tips, costs, hiking details, transport advice, and who should book.

“A visit to this rare ecosystem wasn't complete without Hector. We were told we could see bears, eagles, deers and much more, but no promises. Well....... I guess we got the whole package. Within 10 minutes of entering the park we saw a young deer and an Andean bear right in front of us. It didn't stop there, Eagles, hummingbirds, plants, the view, the drive but especially Hector's keen eye and encyclopedia size brain that completed the day. 10 out of 10 would go again.”

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5.Guatapé Canyoning Adventure: Crystal Waters and Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 4h 30m · from $90Best value

Review of Guatapé canyoning: waterfall rappels, river jumps, zip line, wildlife, lunch, cocoa massage, guides, and practical tips.

“Incroyable!! Une des meilleures activités. Je recommande à toustes qui veulent vivre la belle biodiversité de Colombie et des sensations fortes. Merci à notre instructeur, super belle énergie et expérimenté.”

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6.Parrot & Macaw Volunteering in a Wildlife Reserve Near Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $132

Help feed rescued parrots, harvest with local farmers, plant a native tree, and explore a 1,300-acre wildlife reserve near Cartagena.

“A great opportunity to view three species of macaws and numerous parrot species that are being rehabilitated to be released to the wild. The biologists/guides explained their fantastic mission and success rate and spoke perfect English. This is a good organization to support! In addition to the birds, there was a chance to see some wild but rehabilitated monkeys (no luck for us), plant a tree to provide food and shelter for released parrots, explore the dry forest, and panoramic views from the top of the mountain at the release point. Horseback riding and UTV rides also available. For birders - the property was full of other birds including a…”

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7.Horseback Ride Near Cartagena With Mountains, Wildlife and Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Review of Fundación Loros near Cartagena, with breakfast, rescued parrots, horseback riding, wildlife, mountain views, and tree planting.

“Nous avons adoré notre visite à Loros. Tout est vraiment beau, bien organisé et les employés sont sympathiques et bien organisés. Nous avons adoré nourrir les oiseaux, voir les singes, faire de l'équitation ainsi que le retour en véhicule tout terrain. Le déjeuné était simple mais suffisant et bon. Le seul problème que nous avons eu a été avec les étriers des chevaux qui sont très différents de ce nous avons l'habitude. Ah oui, et le cheval blanc qui ne voulait pas avancer, mais cela relève de l'animal et non des guides. Nous avons quand même adoré notre expérience et la recommandons à tous.”

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8.ATV Thrill Ride Near Cartagena Through Wildlife Trails and Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

Ride an ATV through Cartagena’s dry forest, help feed rescued parrots, meet local farmers, and plant a native tree.

“This was a beautiful experience. It includes great food, feeding the birds while getting their history and back story of the preserve, and atving through the preserve and seeing all the beauty of forest. Even got to plant a tree to add to the forest. It gives a purpose to the work. I can't forget. Corina was a beauty. An amazing tour guide and great singer. I had fun in our carpool karaoke lol.”

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9.Monkey Volunteer Work in Wildlife Reserve Near Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend a hands-on morning helping monkeys and parrots at Fundación Loros, with forest travel, local farming, and conservation lessons near Cartagena.

“What a fabulous day!!! To spend time learning about the rehabilitation process for the birds and monkeys, then get to be hands-on feeding them in their enclosures. Best day ever!!!!!”

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