Escape to the Plains Casanare
The Orinoco River – natural limit between Venezuela and Colombia – demark a huge area in Colombia called “Los llanos”, well known for its vast savannahs, gallery forests, and their particular culture. The Meta River is the boundary between the high plains and the floodable grasslands – lower lands that remain flooded most of the year because of the long rainy season–. This area extends until the geographic delimitation by the Eastern Andes, and it is home to more than 700-recorded species of birds. Here, such bird-diversity can only be compared with a beautiful iconic image of a llanos typical sunset over the mirrors of lagoons and estuaries decorated by congregations of fauna that will delight any nature-lover and will make this trip an unforgettable experience. Jabirus, Herons, Ducks, and Jacamars are the main characters in the Colombian Llanos.
Key Species
| Barred Antshrike |
| Bicolured Wren |
| Black-bellied Whistling-Duck |
| Black-collared Hawk |
| Black-crested Antshrike |
| Black-necked Stilt |
| Blue-tailed Emerald |
| Brazilian Teal |
| Brown-breasted Parakeet |
| Burrowing Owl |
| Chesnut-eared Aracari |
| Cobalt-winged Parakeet |
| Cundinamarca Antpitta |
| Double-striped Thick-knee |
| Dusky Antbird |
| Fork-tailed Woodnymph |
| Gilded Barbet |
| Golden-crowned Warbler |
| Golden-fronted Redstar |
| Golden-headed Manakin |
| Golden-tailed Sapphire |
| Great-horned Owl |
| Green Ibis |
| Green-backed Trogon |
| Green-bellied Hummingbird |
| Grey-chinned Hermit |
| Grey-headed Kite |
| Grey-necked Wood-Rail |
| Horned Screamer |
| Jabiru |
| King Vulture |
| Lettered Aracari |
| Magpie Tanager |
| Maguari Stork |
| Masked Cardinal |
| Nacunda Nighthawk |
| Ochre-breasted Hummingbird |
| Orinoco Goose |
| Pale-headed Jacamar |
| Paradise Tanager |
| Pectoral sparrow |
| Roseated Spoonbill |
| Rufous-fronted Thornbird |
| Russet-backed Oropendola |
| Savanna Hawk |
| Scarlet Ibis |
| Silver-beaked Tanager |
| Speckled Chachalaca |
| Speckled Tanager |
| Spectacled Trush |
| Straight-billed Woodcreeper |
| Striolated Manakin |
| Sunbitern |
| Tropical Screeh-Owl |
| Turqouise Tanager |
| Violaceus Jay |
| Whistling Heron |
| White Ibis |
| White-bearded Flycatcher |
| White-bearded Manakin |
Highlights
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Get in touch with the rich cultural expressions of the plain communities and let yourself be delight by the music, dance, and gastronomy.
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Enjoy the exuberant wildlife of the Colombian flooded savannas
Contemplate the most impressive sunrises and sunsets of the eastern part of the country. -
The incredible sunrises and sunsets of the eastern part of the country.
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Have the best Safari experience in the Colombian plains.
- Destination
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Departure / Return Location
Bogota DC IATA: BOG / Bogota DC IATA: BOG
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Tour Code
This is a fairly standard birding tour with early morning starts and evening finishes to each day. One some days we may take picnic lunches in order to no waste time during the middle of the day or having to leave site. The weather can be unpredictable with rain and sunshine both likely. At higher altitudes it can be chilly. We have an amazing photo opportunity for many species of hummingbirds and other species coming to feeders, we will also be looking for a good number of species that are very rare and seldom seen, but we will be going to areas that hold these sought-after species.
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Included
Accomodation in Double RoomAll 4x4 vehicules or boatsAll domestic flightsAll ground private transportationAll meals B-L-DEntrances to all natural reservesHot drinksPrivate transfer Airport - hotel - aiportProfessional Private Birding GuideProfessional Private DriverSingle room - adicional paySnaks and waterSoda or juice with each mealVegan and Vegetarian menus
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Not Included
Activities not included in the itineraryAlcoholic drinksColombian Event InsuranceExtensions of a trip due to circumstances beyond our controlInternational flights and taxesInternational phone callsLaundry serviceMedical expenses (not covered for evet insurance)Room serviceTips or gratuityToiletries
From our gallery
Day 1. Arrival in Bogota
Day 2. Flight to Yopal, transfer to Hato La Aurora
Day 3-4. Hato La Aurora Natural Reserve
Day 5. Hato La Aurora, transfer to Villavicencio / Night in Villavicencio
Day 6. Bosque Bavaria / Night at Villavicencio
Day 7. Monterredono, transfer to Bogota
Day 8.Flight home from Bogotáe
