Birdwatching Tour at KM18 – Explore Cali’s Best Nature Spot

Discover KM18, Cali’s top birdwatching and hiking destination! Just 40 minutes away, this cloud forest is home to 365+ bird species, including rare endemics. Explore breathtaking trails and capture unforgettable moments in Colombia’s top birding hotspot!

Embark on an unforgettable birdwatching adventure just outside Cali on our KM 18 tour. Explore the misty cloud forests of the Colombian Andes, where dense canopy, rushing streams, and hidden forest trails create the perfect backdrop for close encounters with vibrant hummingbirds, colorful tanagers, toucans, and rare endemic species found only in this region.

Guided by a expert naturalist, your group will traverse carefully chosen reserves based on daily conditions and wildlife activity, ensuring the best opportunities to spot Colombia’s extraordinary birds. Along winding trails, over mossy paths, and through lush undergrowth, you’ll experience the thrill of the forest coming alive with birdsong, flashes of color, and the occasional glimpse of elusive species darting through the canopy.

This tour is a true adventure for all levels—perfect for avid birders, photographers, and nature lovers seeking an immersive, high-energy experience in one of Colombia’s most biodiverse cloud forests. Discover wildlife, capture unforgettable photos, and feel the magic of the Andes up close. Book your adventure today and step into the wild heart of KM 18!

Level of difficulty: Perfect tour for all ages.

Things to bring for our tour:

  • Close-toe shoes with good traction

  • Jacket or warm sweater

  • Sun protection (cap or hat)

  • Binoculars or long-nose camera (If you need binoculars let us know with anticipation)

  • Eco-friendly sun and mosquito protection

  • Water bottle

Duration: The total tour time is 8 hours from start to finish with 5 hours of birdwatching time.

Departure Time: 6 am

Finish Time: 1:00 pm

Group Size: Minimum of 2 and maximum of 10 participants

Meeting point and end point : Hotel Intercontinental Cali, Av. Colombia #2-72, Normandia Sebastian de Belalcazar, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

We offer pick-up service if you're staying in the San Antonio, Granada, or Peñon neighborhoods. If you're outside these areas, please arrive at the meeting point 15 to 20 minutes before the tour begins.

Availability: Year-round, We ask, however, that you email us or WhatsApp us to verify availability before making your purchase.

Bird Species of Our Reserve:

Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana) * Chestnut Wood-Quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus) * White-booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) Purple-throated Woodstar (Philodice mitchellii) Golden-headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps) Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) Red-headed Barbet (Eubucco bourcierii) Chestnut-capped Brushfinch (Arremon brunneinucha) Flame-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus flammigerus) Blue-winged Mountain Tanager (Anisognathus somptuosus) Multicolored Tanager (Chlorochrysa nitidissima) *Golden-naped Tanager (Chalcothraupis ruficervix) Saffron-crowned Tanager (Tangara xanthocephala)

Book our Birdwatching Tour with us today!

From $139.99 US

A vibrant Carriquí Verdiamarillo perched on a tree stump, its blue, black, green, and yellow feathers standing out beautifully against the softly blurred background.
A group of visitors observing a large plant in the lush rainforest, with one woman using binoculars as birds glide over the canopy and the cloud forest vegetation surrounds them.
A group of people, including a woman and an older man, observing and photographing wildlife in a dense rainforest. Some are using binoculars and cameras.

Highlights

✓ Over 365 different types of bird species with 30 types of hummingbirds present within the reserve.

✓ Wildlife Photography

✓ High Andean cloud forest and sub-páramo ecosystems

✓ Opportunity to see endemic species

✓ Breathtaking views

✓ Birding interpretation and ID of all species of birds

Includes

  • Roundtrip Transportation

  • Entrance to the reserve

  • 6 hours of birdwatching exploration

  • Bilingual bird guide

  • Breakfast

  • Snacks and Refreshments

  • Tour to the side of the road of Km18

  • Fresh Colombia Coffee

  • Medical Insurance and Assistance

    ❌ Tips (Optional)

Program

Duration: 8 hours Approximately

6:00 am Pick-up from your hotel or designated meeting point.

7:00 am Arrival at birdwatching reserve.

7:00 - 8:00 am Visit hides to view forest birds.

8:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast time.

9:00 am - 10:00 am We return to the forest to look for other birds.

10:00 am to 11:00 am We will focus on identifying different species of hummingbirds.

11:00 am to 12:00 pm Tour to the side of the road of Km18.

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Time to relax with snacks and refreshments.

1:00 pm Conclusion of our birding tour and heading back to Cali. 

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Wheelchair users

People with respiratory issues

People over 250 lbs (113 kg)

Pregnant women

Male Red-headed Barbet perched in its natural habitat, spotted during a birdwatching tour with Ecotourspuravida near Cali, Colombia.
Male Mielero (Honeycreeper) displaying its vibrant colors, captured during a birdwatching tour with Ecotourspuravida.
A Summer Tanager perched on a slender, pale branch near KM 18 in Cali, its vibrant red feathers standing out against the softly blurred green background.
Female Asoma Candela are frequently spotted on our birding tours.
Flame-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus flammigerus), a vibrant bird native to Colombia and Ecuador, with striking red-orange rump and black feathers.
Ecotourspuravida birdwatching tours offer the chance to see a wide variety of colorful tanager species in their natural habitats.

Important Information!

Aerial view from andean cloud forest in cali colombia, cloud forest location where we do our birdwatching tours
Cloud forest ecotour in the mountains of cali with ecotourspuravida

Minimum participants :

Most of our group tours require a minimum of 2 people to run the tour. If we do not hit this minimum, we reserve the right to cancel the tour, in which case we will contact you to offer an alternative tour or send a refund.

Looking for a private tour? Just let us know!

Cancellation:

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. 

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. 

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. 

This tour will take place rain or shine. If it’s canceled due to extreme poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Recommendations:

Binoculars for bird watching

Wear comfortable walking shoes or sports footwear, and opt for neutral or dark-colored clothing.