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"Around Bogota" Trip A 3-4 day trip in the Eastern Andes. Many people are making short trips to Bogota, usually for a stop-over or sometimes for a congress. Therefore we have put together a trip that perfectly fills in this need. Areas around Bogota have a lot to offer to visiting birders. Bogota lies in the middle of the Eastern Andes, which is the safest of the 3 Andes ranges. And all local endemics can be found without any danger. First of all you have the isolated highland marshes, which have created an endemic environment. These swamps hold 3 endemic birds: Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus), Silvery-throated Spinetail (Synallaxis subpudica) and Apolinar's Wren (Cistothorus apolinari). We spend as well some time in the mountains around Bogota for endemics such as Brown-breasted Parakeet, Black Inca and the best of all: the very localised Cundinamarca Antpitta (Grallaria kaestneri). Further if time is available, we visit the nearby Magdalena valley for the endemic: Velvet-fronted Euphonia (Euphonia concinna) and Turquoise Dacnis (Dacnis hartlaubi). We just mentioned the endemics but many other special birds will be found as well. Recommended is a trip of min. 4 days: 1-2 days for the marshes, 1-2 days for the highlands and also a day for the nearby Magdalena valley. But to visit most of the sites, one must calculate on around 6 days. Ask for a personalised itinerary. Price/day (for 1-3 persons) 1 day: 220 US$ 2 days: 370 US$ 3 days: 530 US$ Extra days: + 175 US$ The trip includes transport, all guidance and a checklist. Because most people stay in their hotel of preference, prices excludes accommodation, food and drinks. Hereunder are lists of endemics and specialities. Click here for a full list.
Important: This tour is planned with maximum security precautions. Though Colombia has a very bad reputation, the areas we go to are safe. |