LA KIVA - BIRDS AND ARCHEOLOGY
La Kiva Birding Tour combines the incredible birdwatching and archeology in San Agustin!
La Kiva is a reserve which has been working to conserve local nature for more than 50 years. It’s home to colourful birds like White-bellied Woodstar, Blue-capped Hummingbird, and the majestic Green Jay.
Alongside birding, you can explore history, traditions and beautiful landscapes in the reserve, where the flora and fauna have created a unique environment. You’ll learn about the cultivation of avocados, fruit trees, and other regional products too.
This tour also includes a visit to the nearby museum and the archaeological park, where you can enjoy birdwatching in the region’s primary forests while learning about internationally significant Neolithic stones.
Contact us now by Whatsapp (+57 3223818777) or email for your La Kiva Birding and Archeology tour!
- Duration: 1 day
- Walking Distance: 4 km
- Transport Distance: 6 km (return journey)
- Start Time: 5:40 am
- Average Number of Species: 30 - 60
- Difficulty: Medium
- Altitude: 1.750m
Target Species:
- Indigo-capped Hummingbird (Saucerottia cyanifrons)
- Gorgeted Woodstar (Chaetocercus heliodor)
- Bar-crested Antshrike (Thamnophilus multistriatus)
- Rufous-browed Peppershrike (Cyclarhis gujanensis)
- Green Jay (Cyanocarax yncas)
- Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)
| Group size | Price per person (COP) | Total Price (COP) |
| 1 | $900,000 | $900,000 |
| 2 | $650,000 | $1,300,000 |
| 3 | $500,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 4 | $412,500 | $1,650,000 |
| 5 | $350,000 | $1,750,000 |
| 6 | $300,000 | $1,800,000 |
*Prices in Colombian Pesos
We’re a small company and we carefully review all booking requests to provide the best possible service.
To reserve your La Kiva birding tour please contact us by Whatsapp (+57 3223818777), email (andeanbirdwatching@gmail.com) or fill out the form below and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
- Tour guide
- Binoculars
- Breakfast, fruit, snacks, and drinks
- Lunch
- Private Transport
- Nature Reserve, Museum + Archeological Park entrance fee
- Local Insurance
- Bird Species Checklist
- Optional: Accommodation
We recommend you pack the following for this tour:
- Sun protection
- Waterproof coat
- Suitable shoes for rain/mud
- Insect repellent
- Dark coloured clothes if possible
The La Kiva birding tour starts and finishes in San Agustín, Huila. Your guide can meet you at your hotel or a meeting place of your choosing.
The most common way to get to San Agustín is to travel to Neiva (by plane or bus) or Pitalito (bus) from where you can take a local bus or transport service to San Agustín (about 1 hour from Pitalito or 4.5 hours from Neiva). If arriving by public transport we recommend arriving in San Agustín by at least the evening before the tour to ensure arrival before the early start time.
If you have any doubts or questions don’t hesitate to get in touch!
How fit or skilled do I need to be?
The La Kiva Birding and Archeology tour is suitable for a range of abilities and skill-levels. If you are a beginner to birdwatching our guides will be on hand to help you make the most of it.
What’s the weather like?
The weather in San Agustín is generally mild with an average temperature of around 20ºC, it can be changeable however, and we recommend preparing for both sun and rain.
How are the tours priced?
The prices of all of our experiences are calculated to ensure good value to our customers as well as a fair wage to staff. We value the knowledge and experience of our guides and local partners and ensure that we support our community.
The cost of a tour varies depending on group size especially when costs such as transport are included.
Due to the costs of receiving international payments our prices may be slightly higher in other currencies, they may also vary over time due to fluctuations in the exchange rate.
Is the tour suitable for children?
The La Kiva Birding and Archeology tour is suitable for children from age ten and up as it involves a walk.
What language will the tour be in?
This experience is currently available in both English and Spanish.
Not what you were looking for?
We have a range of other tours in San Agustín explore the banks of the Magdalena River or combine birdwatching and a coffee tour!
Do you want to explore Colombia’s famous coffee region? Our six-day Coffee Region Birding Tour will show you the best birdwatching in the coffee axis or take a look at our shorter birding tours in and around Salento, Quindío.
