Ivan Lau

Ivan hails from Venezuela, where he studied biology. In 2017, he moved to Colombia, and he has been leading birding and wildlife tours throughout the country ever since.

He has led tours from the endemic rich Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, through the Colombian Andes and as far south as Leticia, on the country's southernmost border. Ivan has even explored some of Colombia’s hardest to reach locations, such as the Serranía del Baudó in search of new locations to find birds and wildlife. In 2022, he embarked on a ‘Colombia Big Year’, and eventually ended up with a total tally of 1,471 species - a record which still stands today!

Ivan has a special interest in bird calls and sound recordings, in addition to frogs and insects. His guests invariably comment on his impressive ability to find rare birds, as well as his calm, friendly and fun temperament as a tour leader.

Ivan leads one group tour

The awe-inspiring harpy eagle is among the world’s most magnificent and elusive birds. This tour takes us off the trodden path in search of this legendary raptor to active nest sites. We also seek out many other charismatic birds and mammals on this two-centre adventure. Find out more about Z) Colombia’s Harpy Eagle Adventure

Destination: Colombia
Price (inc. flights): 11 days from £5,250
Trip type:
Group Tour

Tailor-made can be arranged
When to go:
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