Explore and discover some of the jewels of Colombian biodiversity on this journey through the Orinoquia and the Amazonian regions. The adventure begins in the eastern plains (states of Casanare and Meta) where you will experience the cowboy culture and its coexistence with wildlife: crocodiles, pumas, foxes, deers and a variety of exotic birds. We will continue with an immersion in the flooded jungles of the Amazon (state of Guaviare), we will walk through jungle trails and navigate through its rivers and lagoons to learn about the flora and fauna of this ecosystem. We will climbing impressive rock mountains in the middle of the jungle (Tepuy), where we can marvel at the rock art, some with more than 11,000 years old, the ancestral testimony of the biodiversity of this region.
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Birdwatching
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Wildlife
Itinerary
DAY 1
Encanto de Guanapalo
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 airport).
Depart Yopal by 4×4 for the El Encanto de Guanapalo reserv...
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 airport).
Depart Yopal by 4×4 for the El Encanto de Guanapalo reserve. The Eastern Llanos are located in the heart of the Colombian savannah. Known for its magnificent sunrises and sunsets, the region is also characterized by the presence of a unique and varied fauna (Giant Eateater, Capybara, Anaconda, Caimans, Pumas, and many species of Birds), and by a strong cowboy culture,
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B, L, D
Guanapalo Ecolodge (or similar)
110 km // 2h
DAY 2
Encanto de Guanapalo (Safari)
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...
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 for a canoe trip on the river that runs through the Nature Reserve. We can admire the animals along the water’s edge, such as Capybaras, Crocodiles and a wide variety of Birds. If we’re lucky, we may even spot an Anaconda. In the afternoon, we head further into the Reserve on a tractor safari. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot Anteaters, Foxes and Pumas. Arriving at the magnificent Garcero de Altamira, a key breeding ground for herons and egrets circling the water mirrors at sunset.
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B, L, D
Guanapalo Ecolodge (or similar)
DAY 3
Hato Barley
Throughout the day we will enjoy nature and breathe fresh air, while we travel through the savannah to visit the gallery forests, marshes, streams, the Chitamena River and Caño Güira. We will be able to enjoy beautiful l...
Throughout the day we will enjoy nature and breathe fresh air, while we travel through the savannah to visit the gallery forests, marshes, streams, the Chitamena River and Caño Güira. We will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes and wildlife in their natural habitat. El Hato has special routes where bird lovers can easily find a great variety of the more than 270 registered species. Even in the backyard you’ll find reptils, mammals, insects and all kinds of beautifully colored birds.
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B, L, D
Hato Barley (or similar)
200 km // 2h30m
DAY 4
Hato Barley
Today, we immerse ourselves in the traditions of the Colombian wild west and discover the hard work of cowboys in the corrals before exploring the savannah once again to observe new species of local fauna. Hato Barley is...
Today, we immerse ourselves in the traditions of the Colombian wild west and discover the hard work of cowboys in the corrals before exploring the savannah once again to observe new species of local fauna. Hato Barley is the ideal place to discover unspoilt nature and contemplate in its natural habitat typical Casanare wildlife species such as Capybaras, White-tailed Deer, Spectacled Caimans, Iguanas, Anteaters, Tamanduas, Foxes and Armadillos.
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B, L, D
Hato Barley (or similar)
DAY 5
Rancho Camana
Rancho Camana Natural Reserve integrates restoration areas, gardens and agrosystems; it also has feeding and bathing areas for birds. We will be able to walk the internal trails and rest in its gardens. Featured species:...
Rancho Camana Natural Reserve integrates restoration areas, gardens and agrosystems; it also has feeding and bathing areas for birds. We will be able to walk the internal trails and rest in its gardens. Featured species: Barred Antshrike, Gilded Barbet, Black-banded Owl, Little Cuckoo, Chestnut-eared Aracari, Pectoral Sparrow, Rufous-and-white Wren, Turquoise Tanager, Straight-billed Woodcreeper, Plain-brown Woodcreeper, Rufous-fronted Thornbird.
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Rancho Camana Natural Reserve (or similar)
190 km // 3h30m
DAY 6
Playa Guio, Laguna Negra
It’s time to explore the Amazon region, where you will discover places to appreciate Colombia’s natural and ancestral treasures. To begin with, we will arrive in the jungle to stay in rustic but comfortable lodges, surro...
It’s time to explore the Amazon region, where you will discover places to appreciate Colombia’s natural and ancestral treasures. To begin with, we will arrive in the jungle to stay in rustic but comfortable lodges, surrounded by nature and a great variety of exotic fauna. In the afternoon, we will take a boat ride on a water trail through flooded forests to the Laguna Negra, home to the enigmatic Aruco, the Hoatzin, turtles and primates.
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B, L, D
Playa Guio Ecolodge (or similar)
297 km // 5h30m
DAY 7
Cerro Azul rock art and Chontaduro farm
Let’s get ready for a journey back in time! To begin this adventure, we’ll head to the village of Cerro Azul, accompanied by a local guide, to begin a hike up to the sacred tepuy which houses a thousand-year-old gallery ...
Let’s get ready for a journey back in time! To begin this adventure, we’ll head to the village of Cerro Azul, accompanied by a local guide, to begin a hike up to the sacred tepuy which houses a thousand-year-old gallery of rock art on its rock walls, something magical that’s part of history with over 12,000 years of age according to experts. As an option, we’ll enter a tunnel-like cavern where a torch is required, or it’s possible to skip the cavern and take an alternative route to the natural viewpoint over the Amazon rainforest canopy. On the way back, we’ll visit El Chontaduro, a farm whose main activity was once coca leaf cultivation. During a conference, we’ll learn about the processes used by local communities to make the transition from illicit activity to community-based tourism.
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8km // 3-4h
Playa Guio Ecolodge (or similar)
70 km // 3h30m
DAY 8
Playa Guio forest and Raudal del Guayabero
With the first rays of the sun, we enter a trail of flooded primary forest, with the chance to observe a wide variety of birds and primates (monkeys). When we reach the banks of the Guaviare River, we board a boat to cru...
With the first rays of the sun, we enter a trail of flooded primary forest, with the chance to observe a wide variety of birds and primates (monkeys). When we reach the banks of the Guaviare River, we board a boat to cruise along the river for about 1 hour to the Raudal del Guayabero. Then we’ll hike up to the Tepuy (rock formation) in search of the impressive rock paintings, something magical that is part of the millennial past with evidence dating back over 12,500 years. From the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Amazon jungle through which the river flows.
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B, L, D
6km // 2h30m
Playa Guio Ecolodge (or similar)
DAY 9
Nuevo Tolima rock art and Tunnels trek
One of the most emblematic cave paintings of the Serranía de La Lindosa, about 8 meters high and at least 20 meters wide. We will ascend the mountainside until we reach the natural viewpoint from where we can enjoy the m...
One of the most emblematic cave paintings of the Serranía de La Lindosa, about 8 meters high and at least 20 meters wide. We will ascend the mountainside until we reach the natural viewpoint from where we can enjoy the magnificent view and the cave paintings. Then we go to another place for a moderate walk along trails that lead to a series of passages formed in the rocks where ancient indigenous communities probably lived. In the afternoon, we will walk along a rocky path through tropical vegetation leading to crystal clear waters where we can bathe in natural pools.
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B, L, D
11 km // 4h
Playa Guio Ecolodge (or similar)
70km // 1h40m
DAY 10
WildLife and Birdwatching
With the first rays of sunshine, we’ll head into the jungle surrounding the huts to look for primates and other birds, a short but exciting hike. We’ll have a local breakfast before heading to San José del Guaviare airpo...
With the first rays of sunshine, we’ll head into the jungle surrounding the huts to look for primates and other birds, a short but exciting hike. We’ll have a local breakfast before heading to San José del Guaviare airport.
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Hotels
El Encanto de Guanapalo
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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,
Hato Barley
Welcome to Hato Barley, a protected private area, located in the Colombian Orinoquía, along with more than 90 years of tradition and approximately 9.000 ha(90.000 mts2 ) of extension. Besides being a cattle ranche or Hato, principles of preservation and care of native wildlife and flora move us. Has overflowing alluvial plains, gallery forests, estuaries, glens, rivers, located bellow 250 meters above sea level. Is the ideal place to live moments with nature and contemplate wild species of the Casanare in their natural habitat, such as capybaras, white- tailed deers, spectacled caiman, turtles, iguanas, palm bears, tamanduas, foxes, armadillos and mountain lions.
Rancho Camana
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Rancho Camana Natural Reserve integrates restoration areas, gardens and agrosystems; it also has feeding and bathing areas for birds. You can enjoy the internal trails and rest in its gardens.
Playa Guio (Naturlog Ecolodge)
This lodge is the best choice you can have if you are interested or passionate about nature, if you are excited to be at the gates of the jungle and support responsible tourism with local people. In this place there is a wonderful nature, it is surrounded by large trees and the night will be accompanied by the sound of crickets, water animals and in the morning some guans and monkeys waving the treetops as a flag will make you feel that you are at the beginning of a great adventure in the jungle.
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Spotted Species
Here is a non-exhaustive list of Animal Species you can spot during this tour
Jaguar
The Jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large, powerful feline with a robust build. Adult jaguars...
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Puma
The puma, also known as the cougar, mountain lion, or panther, is a large, solitary...
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Spectacled Caiman
The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) is a medium-sized crocodilian found in Central and South America....
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Capybara
The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. They have a robust, barrel-shaped body,...
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Giant Anteater
The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a large insectivorous mammal native to Central and South...
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Colombian Red Howler Monkey
The Red-howler Monkey (Alouatta seniculus) is a large primate found in the forests of South...
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Amazon Kingfisher
The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is a medium-sized kingfisher of tropical lowlands. Found singly or...
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Black-collared Hawk
Attractive chunky hawk of marshes and wetlands. Usually seen perched quietly near water, waiting to...
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Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged owl of open grassy habitats. Appears...
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Crab-eating Fox
The Crab-eating Fox (Cerdocyon thous), also known as the forest fox, is a medium-sized canid...
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Horned Screamer
The Horned Screamer (Anhima cornuta) is a enormous, ungainly ogre of a bird. Found around...
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Jabiru
The Jabiru is a huge white stork with a bare black head and neck except...
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Roseate Spoonbill
The roseate spoonbill is a large wading bird native to the Americas. It has a...
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Rufescent Tiger-Heron
The Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It...
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Scaled Dove
The Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata) is a dove of generally discreet habits, that walks in...
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