Activities
Unique Offering
This tour offers customizable wildlife photography at your pace, with guided or unguided options and more.
Destinations
Birds by Region
Why choose Colombia
Country with the Highest Bird Biodiversity in the World!
Bird photography in Colombia offers an incredible variety of biodiversity, with over 1,950 bird species, making it one of the top destinations in the world for this activity. Colombia's unique landscapes, ranging from lush rainforests to arid savannas, provide diverse habitats that make bird photography an unforgettable adventure. The varying elevations across the country allow for a multitude of bird species, including toucans, more than 170 species of hummingbirds, tanagers, manakins, antpittas, and raptors such as the Harpy Eagle and the Ornate Hawk-Eagle, among many others.
Endemic birds
Most Renown Private
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What to expect?
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Souvenirs
Colombia offers unique souvenirs like Wayúu and Zenú weavings, Ráquira ceramics, Pasto barniz, San Jacinto hammocks, and hats from Sandoná, Aguadas, and Sausa, reflecting its rich heritage.
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Colombians
Colombians are warm and welcoming, embracing a rich cultural mix of Indigenous, African, and Spanish heritage. Their vibrant festivals feature music, dance, and colorful parades year-round.
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Equipment
For photography in Colombia, pack a camera with versatile lenses: 400mm+ for birds, macro for flora, and wide-angle for landscapes. Bring extra memory, a laptop, backup storage, rain cover, and silica gel for humidity protection.
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Clothes
Wear light, quick-drying green or brown clothing for camouflage. Equip yourself with a wide-brimmed hat, waterproof jacket, long pants, hiking boots, sunscreen, and, most importantly, insect repellent.
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Coffee
On our tours, you can enjoy Arabica specialty Colombian coffee with exquisite flavors, floral notes, balanced acidity, and a rich aroma—handpicked from Colombia’s fertile mountains and exported through www.HouseCoffeeCanada.com
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Security
Feel safe on our tours with trusted guides, secure routes, and careful planning to ensure a worry-free, enjoyable experience in Colombia.
Why Choose US
Get The Best Nature Tour
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in Colombia? As a Colombian company specializing in bird photography, we’re dedicated to crafting exceptional and personalized experiences in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Imagine exploring stunning landscapes with itineraries tailored just for you!
We ensure that every aspect of your journey is top-notch, from transportation to accommodation and meals. Our enthusiastic guides are here to make your exploration smooth and enjoyable, turning your trip into a truly memorable experience.
With our deep knowledge of the territory and strong connections with locals, you’ll feel secure and have countless opportunities to capture breathtaking bird photography. Join us for an adventure where your interests take center stage, and let us make your trip to Colombia truly unique! We can’t wait to share this beautiful journey with you!
Guides
Depending on the tour you book and your requirements, you can select from a local guide, biologist, herpetologist, to a photography tour leader.
Taylormade tours
You can select a standard tour or create the tour of your dreams.
Assistance
From your dreams to the actual tour, RETORNO will be with you to give the best experience
Calendar
Join Standard 2026 Photo Tour
About Us
Our backbone of NATURE in Colombia
RETORNO began with the simple mission of exploring an undiscovered Colombia through nature tourism. As we ventured into remote regions, we found that opportunities were as scarce as the roads that led us there. Local communities faced challenges—limited access to education, services, and decent living conditions—and the rich landscapes they called home were starting to deteriorate. Deforestation, pollution, and hidden forces damaged not only the environment but also the families who depended on it. Today, these threats remain, intensified by the loss of traditions and ecosystems. RETORNO believes the only way forward is to empower those who have long cared for these lands—peasants, indigenous people, Afro-descendants—to restore and protect them. We believe that through photo tours, we can empower communities to build a consciousness of building together a future of hope rooted in unity, tradition, and protectors of the Land.
- We know where the birds are
- We conserve, sustain and regenerate territories
- We know the territory
- We know the locas and work with them
