Herping Photography Tour
Capture the world’s most vibrant gems. From golden darts to translucent glass frogs, discover Colombia’s toxic and breathtaking wild side!
Dive into the hidden heart of the world’s amphibian capital with a specialized six-day Herping Photography Tour through Colombia’s most vibrant ecosystems. Led by the country’s premier herping experts, this expedition offers unparalleled access to legendary species, including the entire Phyllobates genus and the world’s most iconic poison dart frogs, such as the Golden and Lehmann’s Poison Frogs. From the misty glass frog sanctuaries of Pensilvania to the humid, snake-rich jungles of San Cipriano, you will navigate diverse habitats designed for high-end wildlife photography. Whether tracking rare Andinobates or elusive glass frogs, this tour provides the technical expertise and local knowledge necessary to capture the most rare, toxic, and dazzlingly beautiful reptiles and amphibians on the planet.
| Glass Frog Tours | Poison Frog Tour | Frogs & Snakes | Andinobates Poison Frog Tours |
Service includes
Entrances
Bilingual guide
Local guide
Checklist
Transportation
Accommodations
All meals
Hot beverages
Snacks
Hydration
Insurance
Logistics
Main Tour Options
- Glass Frog Tours (6 Days – Manizales to Pensilvania)
- Poison Frog Tour (Santa Cecilia, San Cipriano, BahÃa Solano, Cali & TimbiquÃ)
- Frogs & Snakes (San Cipriano & Santa Cecilia)
- Andinobates Poison Frog Tours (focused on finding as many Andinobates species as possible)
Phyllobates & Poison Frogs:
- Golden Poison Frog
- Black-legged Poison Frog
- Kokoe Poison Dart Frog
- Samper’s Poison Frog
- Bessosi’s Poison Dart Frog
Oophaga Species:
- Lehmann’s Poison Frog
- Harlequin Poison Frog
- Solano Poison Frog
- Little Devil Poison Dart Frog
Andinobates Species:
- Red Poison Frog
- Tolima Poison Frog
- Cauca Poison Frog
- Samaná Poison Frog
- Yellow-bellied Poison Frog
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An unforgettable experience designed for wildlife lovers and photographers seeking the rarest and most vibrant amphibians on the planet.
- All entrance fees to every location:
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- All accommodations, all single
- Full-time bilingual birding and nature guide, who will take you to the best birding spots and make strategic stops for incredible sightings along the route.
- Local guides.
- All ground transportation to every site.
- Complete species checklist for all birds and wildlife observed throughout the tour.
- Hot beverages.
- Snacks and hydration.
- Travel insuranceÂ
- Access to private trails.
- All logistics and coordination.
(Note: The price may vary slightly depending on exchange rate and final route adjustments.)
- Any meals not specified other than breakfast, lunch, and dinnerÂ
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Insurance for matters other than health.
- Snacks not provided by Kingdom Birding Tours.
- Laundry services
- Room services
- Any other personal expenses
- Domestic or International Flights
- Health services other than those covered by the accident insurance.
Kingdom Birding Tours is not responsible for accidents or for lodge cancellations due to force majeure or unforeseen circumstances.
In such cases, the affected location or the entire tour will be rescheduled by mutual agreement between the participants and Juan Manuel Arbeláez.
