Name: Birdwatching in Orinoco Puerto Inirida River of Guainia
Brand: Wild Expedition
SKU: 78128
Price: 877 USD
Availability: InStock

We will walk along the bird watching route of La Gran Serpiente… we can explore different ecosystems such as: floating forest, Varzea forest, terra firma forest, white sand savannah, primary and secondary forest where we’ll find wonderful birds that live in this region.
This exciting itinerary takes you to the rich biodiversity of Puerto Inirida, beginning with the Caño Culebra trail, where you’ll explore white sand paths and medium-sized forests, with opportunities to spot Spix’s Guan, Pompadour Cotinga, and Lafresnaye’s Piculet. Next, you’ll venture to Matraca and La Rompida along the Inírida River, where you can observe the Rose-breasted Chat, Little Cuckoo, Blue-crowned Trogon, and Green-tailed Jacamar.
The journey continues to Sabanitas along the Caño Carbón trail, home to the Capuchinbird and other small birds native to the Curripacos people’s territory. A highlight of the trip is visiting the mystical Cerros de Mavecure, where you’ll see the Varzea Schiffornis amid stunning landscapes. The adventure concludes at Rincón de Vitina, offering views of immense savannahs and the region’s iconic Inírida flower

From 877 USD 5 Days / 4 Nights Walking Grade: Easy

Trip Details

Group Size

10 Travelers Max

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Tour Highlights

Explore white sand paths and forests, spotting endemic birds like Spix's Guan and Pompadour Cotinga
Visit mystical mounds rich in indigenous culture and legends, home to the Varzea Schiffornis.
Experience vast savannahs and see the region's iconic Inírida flower

What to expect

Lodging: Basic
Transportation: Medium

Tour Type

Private
Scheduled
Shared

Thematics

Birdwatching
Photography

Itinerary

DAY 1

Bogota - Puerto Inirida - Caño Culebra

Our route begins with the Caño culebra trail, a lonely road of white sand, medium-sized forest and a few large trees in the section leading to the indigenous community. Interesting birds to see: Spix’s Guan (Penelope jac...

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Rose-breasted Chat (Granatellus pelzelni)

DAY 2

Matraca - La Rompida

Another of the best places for birdwatching, 10 minutes upstream from the village on the Inírida River. Here, interesting birds to see include: Rose-breasted Chat, Little Cuckoo, Blue-crowned Trogon, Green-tailed Jacamar...

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DAY 3

Sabanitas

Caño carbón trail is probably one of the best places to see birds, it’s a road inside a floating area, also a very high forest to see ants and other small birds, located on native territory belonging to the Curripacos pe...

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DAY 4

Cerros de Mavecure

This mystical place, made up of a group of 3 mounds located 2 hours by boat from Inírida to the south-west, is inhabited by two communities belonging to the Puinave people, the other indigenous group in Guainía. It is al...

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DAY 5

Rincón Vitina - Puerto Inirida - Bogota

The community of Rincón de Vitina is located on the road to the airport, and during the 25-minute drive to the indigenous reserve, we’ll be able to see immense savannahs on the sides of the road, as well as the departmen...

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Gallery

Cerros de Mavecure Colombia @MatBohringer

Cerros de Mavecure llanos guainia colombia @Anonymous

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Price Details

Included

Meals indicated in the program
Accommodation in first class hotels
Tour leader and English speaking guide
Local guides specialized in the region
Entrance Fees
Local transportation

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

877 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.

Recommendations

Domestic flight to Puerto Inirida: The maximum weight allowed is 15 kg per baggage item. Any baggage exceeding this limit will incur an additional cost, payable directly at the airport.

Your Tour Guide

Jose Ivan Cano

Nationality: Colombia

Languages: English, Spanish

Guiding since: 2000

Specialties: Photography, Willdlife, Communities, Trekking

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