Chicaque Park Birdwatching Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Chicaque Natural Park's rich biodiversity
- Spot over 200 bird species in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant
- Experience a private tour tailored to your interests
- Benefit from round-trip transportation from Bogotá
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided birdwatching tour
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Transportation from Bogotá
- Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
This full-day adventure will start early. Our expert guide will pick you up and take you across the city heading south to Chicaque. From the entrance you will start hiking deep in the woods and soon you will be learning about the local avian fauna.
This captivating natural reservoir has seven different kinds of forests and ecosystems. It is also home to more than 100 unique bird species, waiting to be discovered. Grab a pair of binoculars and spend the day exploring. Learn firsthand from a birdwatching expert about every bird that inhabits this park. There are so many that you won’t see the same species twice! You might even pick up the hobby afterward.
Pass by: Soacha is the nearest town to Bogotá and It´s home to the Chicaque Park where our adventure takes place.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; Spanish-speaking guides are available upon request.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions for lunch arrangements.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle.
- Ensure your camera or binoculars are ready for birdwatching.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Traveler reviews
Phenomenal birdwatching day trip
If you are a birder, I can’t recommend this tour enough. My guide was Nataly. She was knowledgeable about spotting birds by sight and sound. Also, she was very enthusiastic, nice, and always smiling. She asked if our driver could accompany us us on the walk. Of course, I said yes. And German (driver’s name) ended up spotting some birds that I had missed. The national park was in a dense fog when I visited, but we could still spot birds in the trees and brush. The trails are slippery and steep, but I enjoyed the workout. We went to a refuge for lunch, but the cost of the lunch is not included. Nataly brought a good pair of binoculars that I could use. While we were eating, we spotted two more bird species! The tour ended up being 11 hours long because of the traffic in Bogota. Expect to spend hours in the car, but German was a very safe driver. I am so appreciative that I got to add 22 species to my life list. I did not expect to be solo, but no one else had signed up for the trip but me and so I had a private guide. I will remember this outing for years to come!
Phenomenal bird watching in the National Park
This was a fantastic day trip out of Bogota. My guide was Nataly and she knew how to ID birds by sight and sound. She also had a guidebook to refer to. We saw 22 species, which were all new to me. Nataly was very nice, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. Her spoken English was exceptional. In addition, Nataly asked if our driver (named German) could accompany us on the walk. Of course I said yes, and he ended up spotting birds that I had just walked past. Nataly brought a pair of binoculars that I could use. We hiked down to a refuge where we ate lunch (not included in tour price). We sat outside at the refuge and spotted two more birds while we were eating! The trails in the park can be very challenging and steep. Wear nonslip shoes and bring rain gear. When I was there, it was foggy, but we could still see birds in the brush and trees. If it was a sunny day, there are some magnificent cliffs to view. I did not expect to be alone. I thought it was going to be a group but it was just the three of us hiking in the national park . The day ended up being 11 hours long because of the traffic in Bogota. Plan to spend a lot of time in the car because of the traffic. German was a very safe driver. But at least you get to see a large portion of Bogota. I highly recommend this trip if you are interested in birds.
Great day of birding including Bogota Rail
We had a lovely day with Diego in Chicaque. A few stops in advance yielded some great birds, including the rare Bogota Rail at a wetland. Diego was knowledgeable and helpful as we walked down and then up the trail at Chicaque, seeing hummingbirds, a Toucanet and other Colombian bird on the way.
A really excellent day...
A really excellent day out with a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide with excellent English. Perfect of you're looking for someone to get you to the right place, understanding that the guide is not a specialist birding guide.
Great birding at Chicaque NP
I had a great bird guide, Leslie, to Chicaque NP. A very relaxed tour, beautiful forest, and lots of birds among which Chestnut-crowned ant pitta, Summer tanager, and many more ...