Darien

Birding

Darien Birding

TRIP

With nearly 9,000 plant species, hundreds of amphibian and mammal species, and over 420 bird species, this region is a haven for both migratory and resident birds, creating a birdwatching experience like no other.

Ecosystem to Visit:

Open sea, coast, mangrove, open areas with grassland, lowland tropical humid forest.

Maximum group:

10 people + 1 expert guide

Ease of Birding:

Mostly easy through hikes in the jungle with heat and high humidity

Expected Weather

Mostly warm with possible rains in the Tropical Rainforest

Tour Difficulty:

Easy to moderate

  • WHERE IN THE MAP
  • MAIN SPECIES   
  •    ITINERARY   
  •     PRICES   
WHERE IN THE MAP

Welcome to THE hidden paradise for birdwatchers

Where the jungle meets rivers and the sea, this extraordinary corner of the world offers a perfect sanctuary for nature lovers.

Its vibrant ecosystems are home to thousands of species, making it a preferred destination for biologists and birdwatchers who seek to immerse themselves in the untouched jungle and experience life as it existed thousands of years ago.

Immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes where the powerful ocean contrasts with the extraordinary rainforest, and where marine life offers a world waiting to be explored!

Punta Ardita - Colombia

Darien Lodge

MAIN SPECIES   

Main Species

  • PACIFIC ANTWREN (MYRMOTHERULA PACIFICA)
  • BLACK-TIPPED COTINGA (CARPODECTES HOPKEI)
  • BLUE COTINGA (COTINGA NATTERERII)
  • GREAT-GREEN MACAW (ARA AMBIGUUS)
  • BROWN-HOODED PARROT (PYRILIA HAEMATOTIS)
  • Velvety Manakin (Lepidothrix velutina)
  • Humboldt's Sapphire(Chrysuronia humboldti)
  • Spot-crowned Barbet (Capito Maculicoronatus)
  • BLACK-BREASTED PUFFBIRD (NOTHARCHUS PECTORALIS)

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   ITINERARY   

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up at Medellín Airport - Transfer to local hotel in the city

Day 2: Domestic flight Medellín - Jurado - Transfer to Darien Lodge / Nocturnal Safari

Day 3: Birding North trail - Exploring the Mangroves

Day 4: Birding in the jungle

Day 5: Sea birding

Day 6: Flight back to Medellín

** Ask for our extendend and express birding experience

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    PRICES   

Prices

Standard program for 4 Nights / 5 Days: $2,800 USD - Based on a group of 3 people

Our programs are customizable depending on the group size, from 2 to 10 birders.

You can choose between our standard program or select an extended or shorter experience.

The price per person includes:

  • 2 nights at Diez Hotel Medellín - Double Occupancy (one night before the trip and one at the end)
  • Transfer airport - hotel - airport (round trip for international and local flights)
  • Domestic Flights (From Medellín to Jurado - Round Trip)
  • Boat Transfer from Jurado Airport to Darien Lodge
  • Nights at the Luxury Darien Lodge - Double Occupancy
  • Full meals and Drinks without alcohol
  • Daily Laundry
  • Professional and bilingual guide.
  • Travel insurance

Price does not include:

  • Meals in Medellín
  • Tips (recommended 10% of the total amount of the trip)
  • Bank Transfers Fees
  • International flights

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