Finca Romelia Orchids and Birding from Salento: 850+ species

Three hours among 850 orchid species and birdlife on a working Colombian farm

A three-hour guided tour of Finca Romelia, a family-owned orchid farm near Salento, takes you through natural trails, orchid nurseries and bonsai gardens where over 850 orchid species grow, some found nowhere else, and over 218 bird species live. Your bilingual guide leads the walk. Transport from your Salento hotel and entrance are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Finca Romelia Orchids and Birding

• Scenic ride to Finca Romelia
• Meet friendly guide
• Walk natural trails
• Tour orchid nurseries and bonsai gardens
• Observe diverse orchid species
• Birdwatch around the farm
• Relaxing ride back to hotel

The experience

The tour starts with a scenic drive from Salento to Finca Romelia, a family-owned farm set in the Colombian countryside. Once there, your guide meets you and leads the way along natural trails that wind through the property's diverse landscapes. The three hours on foot take you through orchid nurseries and bonsai gardens, where you'll see the full range of what grows here, not just the showpiece blooms but the propagation work and the smaller specimens at different stages.

The orchids are the draw: over 850 species in all shapes, sizes and colors, including varieties endemic to Colombia that you won't see elsewhere. Your guide explains the characteristics that separate them and points out the details that make each one distinct. But Finca Romelia is also a birdwatcher's haven. Over 218 species call the farm home, and as you move through the trails you'll hear and spot them among the plants. The two interests (orchids and birds) overlap here in a way they don't at most gardens.

The day ends with a relaxing ride back to your hotel in Salento, where you can sit with what you've seen. Entrance, transport and the guide are all arranged. You show up at your hotel at the pickup time.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to Finca Romelia.
• private transportation from your Salento hotel to the farm and back.
• bilingual guide for the three-hour walk through the orchid nurseries, bonsai gardens and natural trails.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BnB Colombia Tours

Is this one for you?Pickup from your Salento hotel means you don't need a car or local transport to reach the farm. The guide handles the drive both ways, leaving you free to focus on the orchids and birds instead of navigation.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

How many orchid species grow at Finca Romelia?

Finca Romelia is home to over 850 orchid species, including varieties that are endemic to Colombia and found nowhere else in the world.

What birds might I see on the farm?

Over 218 bird species live on Finca Romelia. You'll encounter them as you walk the trails through the orchid nurseries and gardens, though sightings depend on the time of day and season.

How long do I spend walking the trails?

You walk for three hours total, moving through the orchid nurseries, bonsai gardens and natural paths that wind across the farm's landscapes.

Does the tour include transport from my hotel?

Yes, pickup from your Salento hotel is included, along with the scenic drive to and from Finca Romelia and entrance to the farm.