Llanos Foothills and Orinoquia Birding Trip – 10 Days – Birding Colombia – Nature

LLANOS FOOTHILLS AND ORINOQUIA BIRDING TRIP
CUNDINAMARCA, META AND CASANARE

BIRDWATCHING AND SAFARI IN THE LLANOS FOOTHILLS AND ORINOQUIA - CUNDINAMARCA, META AND CASANARE

Enyoy with us our birding, nature and safari tour in the amazing Andean forest, Llanos foothills (Grasslands and Savannas biome) in the departments of Cundinamarca, Meta and Casanare.

Planning a Colombia birding and wildlife tours, Colombian Llanos Birdwatching and nature holiday trip?

Interested in wildlife safaris, birdwatching, culture, gastronomy and landscape… We plan different experiences in including; mammals tours, safaris, anaconda views, watching jaguar, birding and cultural tours in the Colombian Llanos.

Discover Breathtaking Colombian Safaris. Fully Personalised Tours. Small or big Group & Tailor Made for the travel trade ensure that you can trust us to offer the best travel experiences to your clientele for tour operators from across the globe.

ITINERARY SUMMARY

Day 1: Arrive to Bogota City
Day 2: Guayabetal – Monterredondo
Day 3: Bavaria Forest
Day 4: Rancho Camana to Yopal. Night: Hotel in Yopal
Day 5: Yopal to Juan Solito Lodge.
Day 6: Hato La Aurora Nature Reserve
Day 7: Hato La Aurora Nature Reserve
Day 8: Hato La Aurora Nature Reserve
Day 9: Hato La Aurora Nature Reserve to Bogota
Day 10: Depart Bogota City

Book this trip as a private departure for any group size (even as a solo traveler you can join to group with established dates).

AVAILABLE ALL YEAR!!!

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO BOGOTA CITY

Transfer El Dorado International Airport to hotel. Meeting with the leader guide of Bogota Birding & Colombia Wildlife Tours. If you like we can to visit around Bogota attractions, such as the Gold Museum (Museo del Oro), Cerro Monserrate, or the Candelaria neighbourhood. Night: Hotel Double Tree Hilton Bogota or Hotel Tequendama.

Altitude: 8530 ft (2600 m)

Inclusions: Transfer airport to hotel; Dinner; hotel accommodations.

DAY 2: GUAYABETAL – MONTERREDONDO

We will transfer very morning to Guayabetal. Located at an altitude of between 1700-3000m.s.n.m. in Eastern Andes. Monterredondo has relics of Andean cloud forest with a high wealth of species of birds and other species of animals, for that reason it is an area of interest for the conservation of the birds of Colombia. In our Birding trip, we will observe the endemic Cundinamarca Antpitta (This species is very difficult to observe, but with lucky is possible). Also the species Brown-breasted Parakeet, Gorgeted Wood-Quails, Highland Tinamou, Green-bellied Hummingbird, Violet-fronted Brilliant, Crested Spinetail, Ochre-breasted Brush-Finch. In trees of Erythrina when are flowering (Mainly between December and March) is very easy to observe Glittering-throated Emerald and Other hummingbirds. Night: Rancho Camana Nature Reserve.

Altitude: 7191 ft – 9842 ft (2192m – 3000m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 3: BAVARIA FOREST

Birding around Villavicencio area and Bavaria forest – Llanos foothills. Some birds that you could see this day: Cobalt-winged Parakeet, Blue-headed Parrot, Green-rumped Parrotlet, Spectacled Parrotlet, Red-bellied Macaw, Scarlet-fronted Parakeet, White-necked Jacobin, White-bearded Hermit, Green Hermit, Black-throated Hermit, Gray-chinned Hermit, Black-throated Mango, Long-billed Starthroat, Blue-tailed Emerald, White-vented Plumeleteer, Fork-tailed Woodnymph, Gilded Barbet, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Lettered Aracari, Olivaceous Woodcreeper, Plain-brown Woodcreeper, Wedge-billed Woodcreeper. Night: Rancho Camana Nature Reserve.

Altitude: 1541 ft (470m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 4: RANCHO CAMANA NATURE RESERVE

Birding and photography in Rancho Camana. This area have a fragment of Tropical forest with a high biodiversity. Here you can see some bird targets like Swallow-tailed Kite, Black Hawk-Eagle, Snail Kite, Plumbeous Kite, Crane Hawk, White-tailed Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Swainson’s Hawk, Amazon Kingfisher, Russet-throated Puffbird, Gilded Barbet, Lettered Aracari, Chestnut-eared Aracari, Scaled Piculet, Red-bellied Macaw, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, White-browed Antbird, Plain-crowned Spinetail, Crested Oropendola, Olive Oropendola, Yellow-rumped Cacique, Silver-beaked Tanager, Burnished-buff Tanager, Blue-necked Tanager, Turquoise Tanager, Swallow Tanager, Blue Dacnis, Purple Honeycreeper, Gray Seedeater and many more. After lunch we will move from Camana to Yopal. Night: Hotel in Yopal

Altitude: 1870 ft (570m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 5: YOPAL TO HATO LA AURORA (CASANARE)

After the breakfast we will move from hotel in Yopal to go at Hato La Aurora Nature Reserve (5 hours by car to lodge). Birding and Photography of birds on the road. Night: Juan Solito Lodge.

Altitude: 1115 ft (340m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.

DAY 6, 7 & 8: HATO LA AURORA NATURE RESERVE

Photographic and safari expedition on Savanna.

Has very good feeders and option the photographic widlife: birds, mammals, raptors, Capibara, Heron, caiman, anaconda and many more.

During our three full days in this unique and bird-rich biome, we will explore the key habitats including riverine (gallery) forest, flood plains, scrubby vegetation, tropical dry forest and shrubs. Each of these habitats offers distinctive wildlife. Hato La Aurora is a private reserve of 16.000 hectares (40.000 acre) that conserve the natural grassland of llanos and the areas of tropical, riparian and secondary forest. From 2005 the owners of the reserve conserve animals that are possible to see in the reserve as Jaguar, Anaconda, Giant Otter, White-tailed Deer, Central American Ocelot, Llanos long-nosed Armadillo, Giant Armadillo, Crab-eating (Savanna) Fox, White-lipped Peccary, South American Tapir, Northern Tamandua, Giant Anteater and many more, also many reptiles and amphibians. Some of the most important birds to watch in Hato La Aurora include: Feeders Tanager, oropéndola and jay, White-bearded Flycatcher, Pale-headed Jacamar, Horned Screamer, Scarlet Ibis, Jabiru, Orinoco Goose, Double-striped Thick-knee, Maguari Stork, Pinnated Bittern, Sharp-tailed Ibis, Crane Hawk, Masked Cardinal, Oriole Blackbird, Violeaceous Jay, Rufous Motmot, Scaled Piculet, Burrowing Owl, Nacunda Nighthawk, Yellow-browed Sparrow, Yellowish Pipit, Buff-necked Ibis, . The reserve have lake with permanent water, amazing forest and savannas, the possibilities to take pictures are really incredible and the nocturnal explorations are always an available. Nights: Juan Solito Lodge

Altitude: 1115 ft (340m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.HATO

DAY 9: HATO LA AURORA NATURE RESERVE TO BOGOTA

Birding and wildlife watching in the morning in Hato La Aurora, in the afternoon we will transfer to Yopal. We will take a flight from Yopal to Bogota. Transfer to hotel to rest. We will eat a delicious dinner for finished our birding and wildlife tour. Night: Hotel Double Tree Hilton Bogota or Hotel Tequendama.

Altitude: 1115 ft (340m)

Inclusions: Private transport; all meals; hotel accommodation.HATO

DAY 10: BOGOTA CITY

International flight for home. The participants will we transfer to the El Dorado International Airport to take their international flight or connections in Colombia.

Altitude: 8530 ft (2600m)

Inclusions: Breakfast; airport shuttle.

Finished Awesome Birding & Wildlife Tour With Us!

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

You will visit the ecosystems of High Andean Forest, Llanos Foothills and Savanna.
You will be surprised by the Andean forest of Guayabetal and you will be able to take pictures of the endemic species Cundinamarca antpitta.
You will visit the Bavaria forest that is part of a jungle fragment of transitional piedmont between the mountainous part and the contiguous Llanos.
You will marvel at the Hato La Aurora Nature Reserve that is located in the municipalities of Paz de Ariporo and Hato Corozal, in the north of the department of Casanare.
You can register between 150 and 200 species of birds, jaguar, anaconda and many other mammals and reptiles.
You will learn about the traditions and about the rich Llanos culture.
You will marvel at the diversity of landscapes on our tour, from the Andean mountains to the Llanos foothills, grasslands and savannas.

OVERVIEW

Trip Type: Birding and Wldlife Tours Colombia
Total Days: 10
Tour Size: 8 Participants
Activities: Bird observation and Photography
Locations: Cundinamarca, Meta and Casanare
Departure / Return Location: Bogota DC – IATA: BOG / Bogota DC – IATA: BOG
Tour Leader: You will be accompanied the entire tour by one of our Bilingual and Professional Birding Guides.
Clothing: Warm jacket, cap, hiking shoes, Comfortable athletic clothing, long sleeve shirt, t-shirts.
Pace: Moderate
Friendly: Yes
Guide Language: English, French, Portuguese & Spanish
Arrival In: Bogota (El Dorado International Airport)
Depart From: Bogota (El Dorado International Airport)

OUR BIRDING TOUR INCLUDED

TRANSPORT

Private transport 4×4 and Jeeps; private transfer Airport – hotel – aiport
National Flight: Yopal to Bogotá D.C.

MEALS

All food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in all locations with open menu in restaurants
2 snacks daily that include bottle water, fruit, hot drinks
(Water available all the time on the bus –big bottle to recharge the potable bottles)
Vegan and vegetarian menus

ACCOMMODATIONS

All Hotels described in the itinerary (9 nights)
Eco-lodges inside the Natural Reserves
Towel and linen provided in all places
Entrance fees at National Parks and Reserves
Local guides, drivers and cooks
The group will be accompanied by a professional guide all time of BOGOTA BIRDING & COLOMBIA WILDLIFE TOURS
Experienced cooks in all reserves, lodges and hotels,

OUR BIRDING TOUR NOT INCLUDED

International or national flights and taxes
Toiletries and personal items
Laundry Service
Room service
Tips or gratuity
Medical Expenses
Insurance
International or local Phone Calls
Alcoholic Drinks
Activities not included in the itinerary
Extensions of a trip due to circumstances beyond our control

KEY SPECIES

Cundinamarca Antpitta
Brown-breasted Parakeet
Gorgeted Wood-Quails
Highland Tinamou
Green-bellied Hummingbird
Violet-fronted Brilliant
Crested Spinetail
Ochre-breasted Brush-Finch
Cobalt-winged Parakeet
Blue-headed Parrot
Green-rumped Parrotlet
Spectacled Parrotlet
Red-bellied Macaw
Scarlet-fronted Parakeet
Purple-throated Euphonia
White-bearded Flycatcher

Pale-headed Jacamar
Orinoco Goose
Orange-crowned Oriole
Dwarf Cuckoo
Scarlet Ibis
Burrowing Owl
Black-and-white Owl
Great Horned Owl
Jabiru
Maguari Stork
Horned Screamer
Sunbittern
White-browed Antbird
Plain-crowned Spinetail
Crested Oropendola
Olive Oropendola

Yellow-rumped Cacique
Silver-beaked Tanager
Burnished-buff Tanager
Blue-necked Tanager
Turquoise Tanager
Swallow Tanager
Blue Dacnis
Wire-tailed Manakin
Chestnut-fronted Macaw
Double-striped Thick-Knee
Hoatzin
Russet-throated Puffbird
Jaguar
Anaconda
Anteater
White-tailed Deer

Colombia Birding

LLANOS FOOTHILLS AND ORINOQUIA BIRDING TRIP
CUNDINAMARCA, META AND CASANARE

BIRDWATCHING AND SAFARI IN THE LLANOS FOOTHILLS AND ORINOQUIA - CUNDINAMARCA, META AND CASANARE

ITINERARY SUMMARY

ITINERARY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

OVERVIEW

OUR BIRDING TOUR INCLUDED

OUR BIRDING TOUR NOT INCLUDED

KEY SPECIES

LLANOS FOOTHILLS & ORINOQUIA BIRDING TOUR ROUTE MAP

ALLIES

CONTACT US

HOME

BIRDING & WILDLIFE ROUTES

Colombia Birding

LLANOS FOOTHILLS AND ORINOQUIA BIRDING TRIPCUNDINAMARCA, META AND CASANARE

BIRDWATCHING AND SAFARI IN THE LLANOS FOOTHILLS AND ORINOQUIA - CUNDINAMARCA, META AND CASANARE

ITINERARY SUMMARY

ITINERARY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

OVERVIEW

OUR BIRDING TOUR INCLUDED

OUR BIRDING TOUR NOT INCLUDED

KEY SPECIES

LLANOS FOOTHILLS & ORINOQUIA BIRDING TOUR ROUTE MAP

ALLIES

CONTACT US

HOME

BIRDING & WILDLIFE ROUTES

LLANOS FOOTHILLS AND ORINOQUIA BIRDING TRIP
CUNDINAMARCA, META AND CASANARE