Overview
Be amazed by Colombia’s biodiversity on this journey through the high mountains of the Chingaza Natural Park in the Andes and down to the Orinoquia region (eastern Lllanos). We will visit spots of incalculable natural wealth, some of them protected in conservation areas such as “national natural parks” and “private reserves of the civil society”. We will visit some local initiatives that develop conservation projects for the protection of fauna and flora. The páramo ecosystem in the highlands, the lush cloud forests and the Andean-Amazonian plains will reveal a great variety of birds, mammals and plants. Let yourself be amazed in each place of these impressive landscapes.
- Day 1: Bogota
- Day 2: PNN Chingaza - El Palmar Reserve
- Day 3: PNN Chingaza - Mining Zone
- Day 4: PNN Chingaza - Ecopalacio Reserve
- Day 5: Laguna de Chingaza
- Day 6: Bogota - Yopal - Hato La Aurora
- Day 7: Hato La Aurora
- Day 8: Hato La Aurora
- Day 9: Encanto de Guanapalo
- Day 10: Encanto de Guanapalo (Safari 1)
- Day 11: Encanto de Guanapalo (Safari 2)
- Day 12: Guanapalo - Yopal - Bogota
Trip Details
Country
- Colombia
Group Size
- 6 Travelers Max
Schedule
- Normal
Tour Type
- Customizable
- Private
- Shared
Thematics
- Birdwatching
- Photography
- Wildlife
Itinerary

Bogota
Reception at the airport in Bogota, the Andean capital, and transfer to your hotel. Journey time approx. 30 minutes.

PNN Chingaza - El Palmar Reserve
After breakfast, we’ll head for the Chingaza National Nature Park, and more specifically the El Palmar Reserve. Located two and a half hours from Bogotá, this private reserve welcomes you in a simple, rural, family atmos...

PNN Chingaza - Mining Zone
On our second day of exploration, we chose the Chocolatal and Mining Zone trails. This area, once affected by mining, has been undergoing restoration for the past 30 years. Here we will be able to observe the passive res...

PNN Chingaza - Ecopalacio Reserve
Today’s program includes a change of accommodation and visits to new areas: Laguna Seca and the Rincon del Oso trail. We’ll be able to appreciate the passage of magnificent White-tailed Deer and the appearance of differe...

Laguna de Chingaza
Early-morning birdwatching on the refuge’s riverside, with trogons and hummingbirds. Then off to the Monteredondo sector and the Laguna de Chingaza. During the day, we’ll try to catch a glimpse of the spectacled bear, a...

Bogota - Yopal - Hato La Aurora
Transport from Chingaza Park to Bogota airport, approx. 2h30. Domestic flight to Yopal (The maximum weight allowed is 15kg per piece of luggage, any excess will incur an additional cost to be paid directly at the airpor...

Hato La Aurora
After breakfast, Jeep safari in the reserve to get to know the Hato la Aurora, an hour and a half from the hotel. We observe wildlife such as the mighty jaguar, capybaras, white-tailed deer, alligators, cattle, wild hors...

Hato La Aurora
For this day, we can choose one of the following two options:
1. Horseback riding in the reserve, where we discover the many species of birds and howler monkeys that live in these forests.
2. A boat tour of the reserve t...

Encanto de Guanapalo
Departure for El Encanto de Guanapalo reserve. ADVISE: The order of activities may vary and will be confirmed on site. This plan can be carried out all year round, although there is less risk of rain between November an...

Encanto de Guanapalo (Safari 1)
A day dedicated to the search for local wildlife. We rise at dawn to enjoy the sunrise and the birdsong that accompanies it. We can observe the animals around the house in these early hours. After breakfast, we set off f...

Encanto de Guanapalo (Safari 2)
Another day of exploring and observing the local wildlife. We’re off in search of new species, and hoping to catch a glimpse of the mythical Anaconda. The schedule for each day is decided at the last minute and may vary...

Guanapalo - Yopal - Bogota
We rise at dawn to admire the sunrise, and take a short walk through the savannah and woods to observe the local wildlife and the magnificent llaneros landscape. Breakfast and free time to rest and enjoy our last moments...
Hotels
El Palmar Natural Reserve
| $$$
El Palmar reserve. Located two and a half hours from Bogotá, this private reserve welcomes you in a simple, rural, family atmosphere. Your hosts are fierce protectors of the local biodiversity, and in particular of the Spectacled Bear.



Refugio Ecopalacio
| $$$
Refugio Ecopalacio is located 52 km from the city of Bogota in the protective forest reserve of the Blanco and Negro rivers in the buffer zone of the Chingaza National Park. It provides ecotourism guiding services with a focus on environmental education, bird watching, restoration activities, and hiking. The lodging service is in three (3) rooms with double beds, electricity with solar panels and shared bathrooms with hot water. Surrounded by gardens and Andean forests that are the ideal space for nature lovers.

Juan Solito Ecolodge
| $$$
Located 180km away from Yopal, in the Llanos area, the ecolodge Juan Solito welcomes you in its small structure built with local materials, in complete harmony with the local architecture and with the Aurora natural Reserve. The hotel offers 7 rooms with its own private bathroom, and only welcomes a small amount of travelers, 21 at a time. Camping or hammocks are also available. The ecolodge is an ecological building so there will be no air conditioning system and the electricity is limited to 4 hours at night. Several activities are available in the hotel to let you enjoy the surrounding ecosystem. Lunch and dinner are included.



El Encanto de Guanapalo
| $$$
El Encanto de Guanapalo is a natural reserve of 9,000 hectares in Colombia, 110 km from Yopal, formed by the family inheritance of grandfather Gerardo Zambrano in 3 "Hatos" typical of the region, which since 1908 work to preserve the natural wealth, tradition and culture of the Casanare region (Colombia). Category: Excursion. Includes: Room with breakfast, lunch, dinner, excursion, local guide,



Price Details
Included
- Meals indicated in the program
- Accommodation in first class hotels
- Transportation in comfortable vehicles
- Tour leader and English speaking guide
- Local guides specialized in the region
Not Included
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Additional drinks and meals
- Medical insurance
- Expenses not specified in the program
- Tips
Minimum Deposit
- 30% (The last payment must be completed 45 days prior to the start of the trip.)
Price
- 2.250 USD per person
Terms & Conditions
The terms of sale may differ based on the nature of your trip and how close your departure date is. Please review our conditions here for more information.
Spotted Species
Here is a non-exhaustive list of Animal Species you can spot during this tour

Andean Condor
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) has black plumage with a white collar of feathers around...
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Andean Teal
The Andean Teal (Anas andium) is an small duck found in high elevation lakes and...
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Black-billed Mountain Toucan
The Black-billed Mountain Toucan (Andigena nigrirostris) is a colorful bird species found in the andean...
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Green Jay
The Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) is a colorful and noisy tropical bird. It belongs to...
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Jose Ivan Cano
