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We are Multicolor

Why we are the best choice for your next birding trip?

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Our extensive knowledge of the country’s birds and their specific locations, plus our careful management of logistics means one thing: highly successful tours. 

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Why choose Multicolor Birding Colombia?

• Top guides. We know the sites, the birds’ vocalizations, and most importantly, where the special birds are. We have both the skill and the patience to help you get the best possible views of the key birds. We are a friendly team, and all our guides are fully adaptable to the pace and knowledge of our clients. We speak both English and Spanish. Multicolor is one of the few operators who really understand and  provide a good service for serious birders.

• Careful planning and logistics. Our itineraries are carefully planned to minimize wasted time, unnecessary cost and uncomfortable situations. They have been planned in detail to provide the most effective daily strategy to find your target birds.

• Quality tours at reasonable prices. We aim to provide world-class birding tours at highly competitive prices. Quite simply, we offer the best value for money for birders visiting Colombia.

• Conservation: Multicolor birding is  a partner of rainforesttrust.org, we  donate 5 % of our profits to conservation projects around the world. Also, If you donate 100 US to rainforest trust, you will get a 100 US discount at any of our tours.

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We cater for small groups (1-8 clients). To have the best possible chance to see difficult skulkers

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We talk to our clients in a clear and honest way. We are realistic about the chances of finding certain birds

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We are a small, flexible yet stable company. As a result we can easily tailor custom tours

How it works?

Birding with us

It usually starts with an e-mail to pablo@multicolorbirdingcolombia.com where you tell us your possible dates and main interests. To help you get the most from your trip it’s useful if you can let us know your preferences for: areas / habitats, any birds that you particularly want to see, how many days you plan to spend in Colombia, the number of people in your party, your budget range (moderate, cheap or fancy!), what kind of facilities you would like to have during the trip, etc.

Tailor–made itineraries

Once we have this information we can provide tailor–made itineraries and budget options to suit your requirements.

Single Travelers

As an alternative, you may like to check our travel calendar section. Sometimes there are tour slots available for single travelers. On occasion we also publish information about clients who are interested in sharing a tour in order to reduce costs.

Budget approval

Once we have agreed a schedule and budget with you, the next step is to pay a deposit to Multicolour Birding, at which time we will make all necessary reservations. Shortly before the trip we will ask you for the balance payment. In some cases it may be possible to pay the balance in cash on your arrival in Colombia.

Get your travel insurance

As with all international birding, it is very important that you take out an appropriate travel insurance policy before travelling. Multicolour Birding is not responsible for any accidents, delays, cancellations, or other adverse events. “Some reserves do include travel insurance cover e.g. Proaves reserves.

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Security is our first priority.

Multicolour Birding is one of the few birding companies that has the depth of knowledge and broad logistical capabilities to guarantee successful tours in all regions of Colombia (including the Amazon and Choco Regions).

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Secure routes

We exclude from our routes all potentially dangerous sites. Because we are in Colombia year-round, we are always up to date with the stability of each area we visit.

Good Timing

We know the best time to visit the sites in order to see the special birds. Also, we are aware of possible complications with weather and other variables at certain sites.

Experienced drivers

We work only with the most punctual, birder-friendly and experienced drivers. They have good mechanical skills, ensuring that our vehicles remain comfortable and in safe, roadworthy condition.

Ecotourism

Ecotourism is a good alternative for rural communities, and helps to conserve biodiversity. That’s why, wherever possible, we work with local guides and suppliers, sourcing services from local communities.

Conservation

Our team is committed to bird conservation and fully supportive of local research projects. One of our priorities for the immediate future is to invest in the protection of critical habitat for birds. (We are currently looking for important sites to establish as new reserve).

Satisfaction

We believe that satisfied clients will bring us new clients. Therefore we rely primarily on word of mouth recommendations. We don’t spend a fortune on advertising, nor do we promise things we cannot deliver

Owner and Tour Leader Colombia

Who is Pablo Florez?

At the age of 15 he started birding and travelling intensively. His  studies of the Yellow-eared Parrot formed the basis of his thesis, and he graduated as a Forestry Engineer.

Since 2000 he has been deeply involved with bird conservation, working in many projects and leading expeditions. He is a Co-founder of ProAves (the pre-eminent NGO involved in the conservation of birds in Colombia) and worked for this organization for 5 years, contributing to the creation of several private reserves and other important achievements in different regions. Subsequently he forged links independently to different bird research projects both for the government and for international entities.

After 21 years of active birding and more than 1710 bird species recorded in Colombia, he has acquired  significant skills as a birding guide in all regions of the country. His great passion for birds has taken him also to  Ecuador (10 times), Venezuela (3), Peru (4), Bolivia (1), Argentina (1) and Brazil (3). His knowledge of birds locations, bird calls and birder-friendly logistics are remarkable.

In 2008, he started guiding  tours for different companies. From mid-2010- to-date he has mostly worked independently. With his friend Jurgen Beckers he publish the book “Birdwatching  in Colombia ” avalaible at birdwatching in colombia and here

Our Team

Our Talented Guides

Our team guided you in all of the main birding locations in the country – and many of the less well known sites. They have passion for the wildlife.

David Geale

David Geale

Guide Colombia

David is a Canadian birding guide, with more than 10 years experience guiding long and intense tours in Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela and Ecuador. He is a passionate birder who has an impressive knowledge about Neotropical birds and their calls, that along with his amazing spotting skills makes him one of the very best guides available in South America. Our clients are always impressed with his birding skills. Also, after living in Peru 9  years, he speaks fluent Spanish.


José Castaño

José Castaño

Guide Western Andes

Born in Jardin Antioquia. He has been studying birds since 2001 and undertakes conservation work mainly in the Western Andes. He is co-founder of Proaves and has helped to establish many successful reserves and conservation actions. He is the most knowledgeable person about the Yellow-eared Parrot. Since 2008 he has been guiding  tours in Jardin and other areas for different companies. Jose is studying Biology at the Antioquia University.

Juan David Ramírez

Juan David Ramírez

Guide Colombia

“Juanda”  lives in Medellin. Despite having his own engineering company, the birds and nature are his big passion. Since 1997 he  has been birding intensively all around Colombia and sometimes in Ecuador, Venezuela and Costa Rica. He has amazing eyes and very good knowledge about bird songs. Also, Juanda is the colombian expert in digiscoping –Please Check-http://www.flickr.com/photos/26175334 @ N02/page4 /) to see his really great stuff of  cool birds.