Expeditions Colombia Birding Amazon Tour

Private Tour

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Birdwatching in the Colombian Amazon

This 7-day Colombia Amazon birding tour begins in Leticia, at the heart of the Amazon and the famous Three Frontiers. Explore city highlights and Santander Park’s vibrant parakeet display. Visit Tierra Firme Forest, Victoria Regia, and Marasha Nature Reserve for sightings of antbirds, tanagers, macaws, and toucans.

At Puerto Nariño, enjoy canoe birding at sunrise and search for specialities like the Agami Heron and Great Potoo. Discover unique species on Cacao Island and the surrounding habitats. With expert guidance and incredible biodiversity, this immersive Amazon birding experience offers unforgettable encounters with rare and colourful species in one of Colombia’s richest ecosystems.

EXPERIENCE TYPE Eco-tourism, Birding & Adventure

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Tour Highlights

Birdwatching the Amazon’s Avian Wonders

In the Colombian Amazon region, you can find over 800 bird species. Among the highlights are the blue-and-yellow macaw, harpy eagle, keel-billed toucan, and the dazzling spatuletail hummingbird. You may also spot woodpeckers, curassows, velia tanagers, and a vibrant array of parrots, toucans, and herons.

Prime birding spots include Leticia itself, the Amazon River basin, Puerto Nariño, and the Marasha Nature Reserve, each offering a chance to observe these remarkable birds in their natural habitat.

Target species: Yellow Billed Jacamar, Paradise Jaracamar, Black Headed Antbird, Mouse Colored Antshrike, Yellow Browed Antbird, Golden Headed Manakin, Blue Capped Manakin, Dwarf Tyrant Manakin, Brownish Twisting, Golden Collared Toucanet, Paradise Tanager, Coraya Wren, Amazonian Black Throated Trogon, Green Backed Trogon, Bright Rumped Attila, Wedge Billed Woodcreeper and Cream Colored Woodpecker

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Amazon Region

River Exploration Trips

The Amazon is the main river in South America and the largest river in the world, containing more water than the Nile, the Yangtze, and the Mississippi combined. Its hydrographic basin covers nearly 40 percent of South America, spanning an area of 7.05 million square kilometers. This vast region includes countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Venezuela, Peru, and Suriname.

We will travel along the river to explore extraordinary villages and ecosystems within the largest jungle in the world, which holds 10 percent of the Earth's known biodiversity.

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Visit Puerto Nariño & Immerse in Ticuna's culture

Puerto Nariño, nestled along the Loretoyaco River, is the second-largest town in Colombia’s Amazonas department. Most of its residents belong to the indigenous Yagua and Ticuna communities.

Notably, the town is free of cars, residents and visitors alike travel by foot or canoe, preserving a peaceful, eco-friendly atmosphere. In addition to the incredible birding opportunities, visitors can immerse themselves in local traditions, witness daily life in harmony with the surrounding rainforest, and gain a deeper appreciation for indigenous culture. As evening falls, Puerto Nariño offers a tranquil setting to unwind and reflect, making it a truly enchanting stop in the heart of the Amazon.

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DAY 1 Travel to Leticia. Birding in the City & Santander Park

Leticia is the main city in the Colombian Amazon region and one of the major ports on the Amazon River. It is also the point where Colombia, Brazil, and Peru meet, a location known as the Three Frontiers (Las Tres Fronteras), allowing you to visit all three countries in just one day.

Upon your arrival in Leticia, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport to start exploring this amazing region of Colombia. The adventure begins in Tabatinga, the neighboring Brazilian city connected to Leticia by road and footpath. You will learn about the history of Tabatinga and visit some of its most interesting sites, such as the triple border and a viewpoint offering stunning views of the magnificent Amazon River. You will also have the opportunity to try Cachaza, a typical and famous Brazilian cocktail made from sugar cane distillation.

Next, you will return to Leticia to visit the malecón turístico, or tourist boardwalk, where you can admire the colorful canoes and explore a charming plaza filled with shops and restaurants. One of the most educational stops during the tour will be the Museo Etnográfico, which provides valuable information about the indigenous communities inhabiting this region of Colombia.

Your tour will culminate with a visit to Parque de Santander at dusk, where you can observe hundreds of parakeets returning from the jungle to feed and rest in the park. The noise created by the birds is impressive, and it is undoubtedly a unique experience.

Overnight: Leticia
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2 Birding at Tierra Firme Forest

Early in the morning, your tour guide will pick you up at 5:00 am to spend the day birding in the surrounding areas of Leticia, called Tierra Firme Forest. You will have the chance to see the Yellow Billed Jacamar, Paradise Jaracamar, Black Headed Antbird, Mouse Colored Antshrike, Yellow Browed Antbird, Golden Headed Manakin, Blue Capped Manakin, Dwarf Tyrant Manakin, Brownish Twisting, Golden Collared Toucanet, Paradise Tanager, Coraya Wren, Amazonian Black Throated Trogon, Green Backed Trogon, Bright Rumped Attila, Wedge Billed Woodcreeper and Cream Colored Woodpecker.

In the afternoon, we walk back to the main road and then go to the hotel in Leticia.

Overnight: Leticia
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3 Birding at Victoria Regia Reserve and Marasha Nature Reserve

Today’s adventure takes us to the Marasha Nature Reserve, located on the Peruvian side of the Amazon River. We'll begin with an early breakfast around 6:00 AM, followed by check-out and a short walk to the pier, where a speedboat will carry us across the river.

Before reaching Marasha, we’ll explore the Flor de Loto and Victoria Regia reserve, where we will search for a wide variety of species, including the Red, White, and Yellow-Chinned Spinetails, Plain-Breasted Piculet, Long-Billed Woodcreeper, White-Eared Jacamar, and several striking antbirds and tanagers. Other highlights may include the Ferruginous Pygmy Owl, Great Black Hawk, Ringed Kingfisher, Wattled Jacana, and colorful macaws such as the Scarlet, Blue-and-Yellow, Red-Bellied, and Chestnut-Fronted. With luck, we may also spot parakeets, terns, and more—making for a truly rewarding morning of birdwatching.

Overnight: Marasha Nature Reserve
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4 Birding at Puerto Nariño

Our fourth day begins bright and early at 5:00 a.m. as we set out by canoe to witness the first light of dawn. Surrounded by the stillness of the river and the awakening sounds of birds and wildlife, we’ll experience the Amazon at its most magical. After soaking in the sunrise, we’ll return for breakfast at 7:00 a.m., then head to the riverbank for our boat journey to Puerto Nariño.

During the hike to the river, we will have the chance to see White Chinned And Blue Capped Jacamar, Riparian Antbird, Plumbeous Antbird, Silvered Antbird, White Banded Antbird, Spot Winged Antshrike, Black Fronted Nunbird, Zimmer Woodcreeper, Scarlet Crowned Barbet, Horned Screamer, White Winged Swallow, Striated Heron, Rufescent Tiger Heron, Agami Heron (If We Lucky), Peruvian Warbling Antbird, Spotted Puffbird, Spotted Tody Flycatcher, Yellow Headed Caracara, Great Potoo And Many Others.

We will arrive in Puerto Nariño at 1pm fro lunch and hotel check in. During the afternoon, we will go birding around the town.

Overnight: Puerto Nariño
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 Birding at Cacao Island

Today begins with an early breakfast at 5:15 a.m., followed by a boat ride across the Amazon River to Cacao Island. Here, we’ll explore a sandbank island an ideal habitat for unique bird species. Our morning targets include the Castelnau’s Antshrike, Black-and-White Antbird, Zimmer’s Antbird, White-Bellied Spinetail, Ash-Breasted Antbird, Pale-Legged Hornero, Lesser Wagtail-Tyrant, Little Ground-Tyrant, River Tyrannulet, Amazonian Black-Tyrant, and Small-Billed Elaenia, among many others.

As we continue exploring the larger island, we’ll search for species such as the Orange-backed Troupial, Striped Cuckoo, Black-capped Donacobius, Thrush-like Wren, Plum-throated Cotinga, Barred Antshrike, Dark-breasted Spinetail, Chestnut-eared Aracari, Plain-breasted Piculet, Scarlet-crowned Barbet, and Spotted Tody-Flycatcher.

We will have lunch in a small community on the island. We will continue birding in the afternoon before returning to Puerto Nariño.

Overnight: Puerto Nariño
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 Birding at Puerto Narino and surrounding areas

After breakfast (5.15am), we will visit a special location to see the Black Crested Antshrike, Amazonian Antshrike, Johannes Pygmy Tyrant, Yellow Crowned Elaenia, Orange Capped Nunlet, Black Tailed Antbird, Pheasant Cuckoo, Scaled Antpitta (very Rare & difficult), Black Tailed Flycatcher, Dusky Tailed Flatbill, Orange Eyed Flycatcher, Dot Backed Antbird, Wire Tailed Manakin, Lemon Chested and Gray Chested Greenlet and many others.

Overnight: Puerto Nariño
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7 Travel back to Leticia and transfer to airport

This incredible adventure ends today. At the relevant time, we will take a boat to Leticia. It will take approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival in Leticia, we will transfer you to the airport.

Overnight: -
Meal Plan: Breakfast

Accommodation

Marasha

Marasha Natural Reserve

This spectacular natural reserve is located in the Peruvian side of the river. During your time there, you will stay in cabins with private bathroom. The elevated cabins were designed and built under the rules of environmental preservation of biodiversity. The accommodation is very basic but it will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself into the spectacular nature of the Amazon jungle. The reserve only has electricity available from 6pm till 10 pm. Enough time to charge phones, cameras and shower before dinner.

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Puerto Nariño

Waira Selva Hotel

With only 13 rooms, this small hotel in Puerto Nariño is one of the best options in this interesting village surrounded by the most diverse nature on the Amazon river, very close to Lake Tarapoto where you can enjoy the sighting of the wonderful pink dolphins. The hotel features a restaurant and a garden. The rooms have private bathroom and fan.

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Leticia

Waira Suites Hotel

Waira Suites Hotel is located in the city centre of Leticia to only 10 minutes driving from the Airport. The rooms have many amenities such as comfortable beds, tv cable, air conditioner, shower with warm water and security box in case you need it. The hotel has a restaurant where you can find the traditional local food as well as international dishes. There is also a swimming pool, bar and gym.

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What's Included

Airport transfers in Leticia
2 night accommodation in Leticia (double occupancy)
1 night accommodation at Nature Reserve Marasha (Peru) - (double occupancy)
3 night accommodation in Puerto Nariño (double occupancy)
Meals as defined in the itinerary
Birding English-speaking tour guide
Ground and river transportation
Entry tickets and activities mentioned in the itinerary
Daily insurance

What's Not Included

Meals not defined in the itinerary
Tourist tax. (You will have to pay this tax upon arrival to the airport in Leticia)
Personal expenses and tips
Domestic Fligths

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The guide UC booked for us was exceptional. He knew his stuff, was very good with e-bird, he was an intersting guy and an overall good bean. Our tour actually started in Barranquilla - we were met at the airport, taken to the finest hotel in town. The next day we were taken on a city tour. I didn't know much about the city so I was very pleasantly by how much I liked it. The carnival museum is fabulous, we really enjoyed the boardwalk around a lagoon.

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Tour of Medellin and local villages.

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4 day Amazonas Tour

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Expeditions Colombia Birding Amazon Tour

Birdwatching in the Colombian Amazon

Birdwatching the Amazon’s Avian Wonders

Amazon Region

River Exploration Trips

Visit Puerto Nariño & Immerse in Ticuna's culture

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1 Travel to Leticia. Birding in the City & Santander Park

DAY 2 Birding at Tierra Firme Forest

DAY 3 Birding at Victoria Regia Reserve and Marasha Nature Reserve

DAY 4 Birding at Puerto Nariño

DAY 5 Birding at Cacao Island

DAY 6 Birding at Puerto Narino and surrounding areas

DAY 7 Travel back to Leticia and transfer to airport

Marasha

Marasha Natural Reserve

Puerto Nariño

Waira Selva Hotel

Leticia

Waira Suites Hotel

What's Included

What's Not Included

How to Book

Absolute perfection

Blown Away

Tour of Medellin and local villages.

Great to work with!

Great organization - even at short notice!

We highly recommend!

3 Week Tour of Colombia

Amazing tour with Uncover Colombia - San Agustin, Tierradentro and Tatacoa

Highly Recommended

Every day a different experience and not a moment wasted

3 Week Tour of Colombia

4 day Amazonas Tour

A perfect organization!

Great tour of Salt Cathedral

Arranged an incredible two week trip

Fantastic 15 day Tour of Colombia

7 extra days in Colombia

Local experts of "Uncover Columbia" is the best

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