Private ATV Ride near Cartagena to Help Rescued Parrots and Macaws

Dry forest trails, a lakeside breakfast and a tree you plant yourself

You ride an ATV through Colombia's tropical dry forest, collecting food and water for wildlife and watching the forest's health as you go. This private tour near Cartagena starts with a countryside breakfast by the lake, then takes you to rescued parrot and macaw rehabilitation, a visit with farmers in Villanueva, and a native tree you plant at the end.

What’s included

• Private transportation.
• Putting a local tree in the ground.
• Snacks.
• Breakfast.

Times

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• Every day 07:00 12:30

Information

You ride an ATV through Colombia's tropical dry forest, feed and track wildlife with conservationists, and plant a native tree near Cartagena.

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Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (12 to 60 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The morning opens with a countryside breakfast by the lake, and snacks are part of the day too. Before you touch a handlebar, expert conservationists walk you through how rescued parrots and macaws are rehabilitated and rewilded, so the animals you meet later make more sense. It is a calm start that shows you why the rest of the day has a purpose.

Then you gear up and hop on your Honda TRX 250 ATV for a ride through the tropical dry forest. You keep your eyes open for parrots, monkeys and other native wildlife, and along the way you collect food and water for the animals and monitor what is happening in the forest. The landscapes open up around you, and the riding feels like real work with a purpose behind it.

In Villanueva you meet local farmers and learn how traditional cassava and maize farming fits into conservation. Cows and horses wander freely around you, and you see Colombian rural life up close. The day ends with you planting a native tree, a lasting mark on an endangered ecosystem.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Will I see parrots and monkeys during the ATV ride?

The ride is built around spotting parrots, monkeys and other native wildlife in the dry forest, though no sighting can be guaranteed.

Do I ride the ATV myself or sit behind a driver?

You ride your own Honda TRX 250 ATV after gearing up, going through the tropical dry forest yourself.

What do I actually do to help the wildlife?

You collect food and water for wildlife, monitor forest activity, and help rehabilitate rescued parrots and macaws with the conservationists.

Do I visit local farmers in Villanueva?

Yes, you meet local farmers in Villanueva and learn traditional cassava and maize farming, and you also see cows and horses roaming freely.

What is the tree planting at the end like?

You finish by planting a native tree, which closes the experience as a lasting mark on an endangered ecosystem.

Operated by Fundación Loros. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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