Two very different regions, back-to-back. The first heads to the Caribbean coast and up into the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest coastal mountain range in the world, holding more than a quarter of Colombia's endemic bird species. The second goes inland to the Cordillera Central, where volcanic terrain and dramatic elevation changes produce cloud forest, wetlands, and high-altitude páramo in the space of a single itinerary.

Both are Holbrook Travel programs with Eric leading, so lodging, local guides, and logistics are handled. Join one, or run them together for 18 straight days of birding.

Santa Marta Highlands & the Atlantic Coast
‍January 3–11, 2027 · Sea level to cloud forest, 20-plus regional endemics, American Flamingos at Los Flamencos Sanctuary, and the arid trails of the La Guajira Peninsula.

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Birding the Central Andes
‍January 12–20, 2027 · Otún Quimbaya, Río Blanco, and Los Nevados National Natural Park - antpittas, Cauca Guan, Buffy Helmetcrest, and the rediscovered Fuertes's Parrot.

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Enrollment for both trips is handled directly by Holbrook Travel. Contact Jill Hays at 877-846-6296 or jill@holbrooktravel.com for pricing, availability, and group size.