Private Tour

Cocora Valley: Birding & Hiking with Breakfast & Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

This unique activity combines birding and hiking, offering a fresh perspective on the captivating Cocora Valley. Designed for adventurous spirits who yearn to explore the incredible fauna, flora, history, and culture of the Colombian Central Andes.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant avian life of Cocora, where birdsong fills the air. Join us on a journey to encounter a diverse array of species, including dazzling hummingbirds, vibrant tanagers, magnificent toucans, and the awe-inspiring Andean Condor, the largest flying bird on Earth.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Entrance fees

Binoculars

Breakfast

Professional guide

Traditional transport Jeep Willys

Pic-nic (big sandwich+snacks+fruit)

Everything that is not mentioned in the inclusions

What To Expect

Valle del Cocora

We fuel up with an early breakfast before embarking on a thrilling bird-hiking experience in Cocora Valley.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Reserva Natural Acaime

After we begin our hike in Cocora Valley, we'll walk along the grasslands and alongside the river. We'll then enter the enchanting cloud forest to visit a hidden waterfall. Continuing our birding adventure, we'll hike deeper into the cloud forest and arrive at the "Acaime" hummingbird house. Here, we'll savor a local drink while marveling at the dazzling spectacle of hummingbirds flitting around.

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Route of the Toucans (9km)

Duration: 6 hours
Route of the Toucans (9km): We'll start at the palm trees and hike upwards to the La Montaña Ranger station. We will then return along the original path.

Cloud Forest Route (12KM)

Duration: 6 hours
Cloud Forest Route (12KM): This route takes us on a remarkable transformation, from the misty embrace of the river and cloud forest to the sun-drenched

Hummingbirds Route (16km)

Hummingbird house: We visit the hummingbird house (Acaime) into this package option
Duration: 8 hours

Wax Palms & Birds (6KM)

Duration: 4 hours
Wax Palms & Birds (6KM): This is a shorter route to learn about birds, the wax palm and the cloud forest.

Reviews

5.00

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

First Bird Watching Tour!
I6571LLjenniferp,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have never done a bird watching tour before and this was a great first experience. Juan Camilo is knowledgeable, friendly and an excellent teacher. We learned so much and loved our experience. Also, we ended our day by seeing the only Andean condor that lives in the valley as we were coming down the mountain. We would strongly recommend this tour!
Cocora Valley but different (with Birds!)
451tobiaso,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The round about 7.5 hours tour started with a nice breakfast and an adventurous drive to the valley. We then continued to the trout farm where we could see plenty of birds, e.g. a green kingfisher. Since it was early morning a lot of birds were present and the valley had a lot of Charme. We then went to the viewpoint on the way we saw more birds and our Guide Santiago explained also a lot about the plants and how they are or were used as medicine. The lunch was plenty!
Amazing hike through the Cocora Valley
gelmerleibbrandt,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic hike with Santiago through the Cocora Valley. The weather was brilliant and the views were spectacular. For Seven hours we hiked, spotted many birds, among which the Condor and visited the hummingbird sanctuary. Santiago’s knowledge and experience was amazing and made the day one to remember for a long time! Gelmer, Liesbeth & Simon
Highly Recommend
antoinesZ9370VB,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Santiago was a very passionate guide who shared so many facts and brought great enthusiasm to our tour. I highly recommend taking a tour with Pajareros birding tours
Best way to get to know Cocora Valley
raquelmK365CR,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most amazing time hiking the Cocora Valley learning and spotting the most beautiful birds that live in that area. Juan Camilo was an excellent guide. So passionate and knowledgeable about birds! He made sure I could see the especies of tucán that live in Cocora which I never saw before and I was hoping to see. This experience helped us to slow down, pay attention, listen, move slowly, observe.. by the end of an almost 12 hour day we truly felt fulfilled and had the feeling of knowing a place . Highly recommended to nature lovers!
An Unforgettable Birding Experience in Colombia
Seaside29985951937,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This birding tour is definitely a highlight of my Colombia trip and a lifetime memory. Juan Camilo is an amazing guide—his knowledge of birds and nature is incredible. We ended up with a great hike and saw 66 bird species! A few highlights included a variety of hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and many other local birds. Most of the birds we saw are species found only in Colombia or the Andes, which was eye-opening for someone like me coming from North America. Camilo is also very considerate and sweet. The whole team from the tour agency showed incredible passion for birds—we had a lot of interaction and you could truly tell this wasn’t just business for them, they genuinely love what they do. I did a combined hiking and birding route, and ended up seeing all the highlights of Valle de Cocora—palm trees, waterfalls, and more. I’ve traveled to a few destinations in South America, but I will remember this trip for a lifetime.
Great trip
raybW858EN,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My guide, Camilo was knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke English. We saw some really cool birds. And the scenery was amazing.I highly recommend this tour in this company.
A Treasured Family Experience
954phillipk,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Since the five of us ranged quite a bit in age -- 32-72 - and we wanted to focus on seeing new birds on our first Colombia trip, we were reluctant to simply join an already scheduled tour. So we worked with Jorge -- who was absolutely first rate in communicating with us and answering our questions quickly and fully -- to arrange a private tour. Our guide, Santiago, was terrific: patient, knowledgeable, and as enthusiastic about looking for birds -- from indigenous warblers and woodpeckers to trogons and toucans as we were. This turned out to be a challenging hike - over 10 miles, up to nearly 3,000 meters (9.000 feet) - with more ups and downs than we realized. Still, we felt very well guided and looked after, and during the day spotted 50 different species of birds while taking in some remarkable scenery. (Especially appreciated, after getting rained on during the last 45 minutes, was having a small van waiting to transport us back to Salento, rather than the open-aired Willy's jeep we'd taken to the trailhead when the weather was sunny). All in all, it was a first-rate experience, and I have no hesitation recommending Pajareros Birding Tours to others for their professionalism, flexibility, and knowledge.
Palm trees and birds in the Cocora Valley
857beaut,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pajareros were super communicative and accommodating from the moment I inquired about the tour to the second I returned to Salento. The tour started with breakfast in the town and then we went to the Cocora Valley to begin our hike and birding experience. The views of the palms and mountains were spectacular. We saw 45 species of birds along the way (even a toucan!). My guide was super, personable, knowledgeable, and passionate about birds and nature. I would definitely book a birding tour through this company again!
Great birding near Salento
jimprall,
Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Juan is an excellent guide with good English and fantastic knowledge of local bird species by sight and by sound. He knows where to search and keeps detailed lists in eBird. Great views as well, until fog closes in. This route has a long steady ascent of 600m elevation gain. Bring a hiking pole.