Orinoco Birding

Code: COBIRD06
8 DAYS - 7 NIGHTS
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Description

This is one of the newest destination world class for birding in Colombia in where the influence of the majestic Orinoco River make of this tour a really jewel of birding. A lot of different ecosystems that are sharing between Guainia & Vichada Departments are making that Inirida are in the plans of the bets birdwatchers in the world. The company with native indigenous Turripaco will make of this tour more special in where the rivers are one of the best attractions. Some amazing bird unique for the country as Capuchinbird, Rose-breasted Chat, Blue-throated Pipin-Guan, Orinoco Softails, Rio Orinoco Spinetails, are just a little show of the amazing biodiversity in without end paths!

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION El Dorado International airport
DEPARTURE TIME Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.
INCLUDED
24/7 assistance Professional guides, drivers and cooks
Private vans or 4×4 with A/A 4×4 transfers in Parks and Reserves
Entrance fees in Parks & Reserves Hotels and eco-lodges as per itinerary
All private transfers Domestic flights Bogota – Pereira / Cali – Bogota
2 snacks daily (water, fruit, etc.) All meals with open menu in restaurants with one drink
NOT INCLUDED
International Flights and taxes Toiletries
Laundry Service Room service
Medical Expenses Beer except one beer at lunch or dinner
International or local Phone Calls Activities not included in the itinerary

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Search at night for some owl and nightjar species

TRIP DETAILS

  • Physical demand(1-10): 3
  • Travel Style: Relax – Short walks
  • Price For Minimun 3 PAX

Itinerary

1

Day 1: BOGOTA

Arrival to El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, City Night in Dann Norte Hotel.

2

Day 2: ARRIVAL TO INIRIDA, BIRDING IN CAÑO CULEBRA

We will take a flight to Inirida from Bogota, after of our arrival we will transfer to the hotel to make the check in and to take the lunch. We will have our first birding adventure in Caño Culebra in where we will can see a lot of birds of humid tropical forest of terra firme as Black-bellied Cuckoo, Amazonian Antshirke, Cithron-bellied Attila, Dot-backed Antbird, Gilded Barbet, Gray Antbird, Spot-breasted Woodpecker, Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher and many more.
Night in Fuente del Guainia Hotel

3

Day 3: BIRDING IN MATRACA TRAIL ALL DAY

We will take a boat early in the morning to move us to Matraca trailat the border of Inirida River. This one of the best places to see bird in Inirida and a places in where is possible to find some of the specialties. We will be birding all morning, we will come back to take the lunch and in the afternoon we will come back to same place.
Some very important birds of this place include Orinoco Softail, Rose-breasted Chat, Yapacna Antbird, Blue-crowned Trogon, Green tailed Jacamar, Varzea Schiffornis and many more.
Night in Fuente del Guainia Hotel

4

Day 4: BIRDING IN LA CURVA DE LOS PEPES AND CAÑO VITINA ROAD

This is a day specialized in white sand forest birds, we will be walking on a beautiful savanna with millions of Inirida Flowers that are endemic of this region or Orinoco Basin, there we will be focused in some very important birds as Green tailed Goldenthroat, White-naped Seedeater, Wedge-tailed Gras-Finch, Plain crested Elaenia and many more. This day we will be in flooded savanna, so the water adventure is immovable and wonderful.
Night in Fuente del Guainia Hotel

5

Day 5: BIRDING IN CAÑO CARBON, GUAMAL – PAVAS & SABANITAS ALL DAY

We will have the experience to visit the indigenous community of Sabanitas in where we will can see a lot of good species including the enigmatic and one of the most rare birds in the area the Capuchinbird, other birds this day include Ringed Woodpecker, Lafresnaye´s Piculet, Orinoco Piculet, Golden–spangled Piculet, Blackish-gray Antshrike, Dot-winged Antwren, Dot-backed Antbird, Bare-necked Fruitcrow, Slender-billed Xenops, Pompadour Cotinga, Velvet-fronted Grackle, Cherrie’s Antwren, Red-shouldered Tanager, Black-headed Parrot, Citron-bellied Attila, Plumbeous Euphonia, Brown Jacamar, Bronzy Jacamar, Rufous-tailed Flatbill, Spangled Cotinga and many more.
Night in Fuente del Guainia Hotel

6

Day 6: CERROS DE MAVECURE AND ORINOCO ISLANDS

This is one of the most special days during the tour; will be possible to see a lot of birds as Capped Heron, Pied Lapwing, Cliff Flycatcher, Pied Puffbird and many more; but this day will be special to visit Mavecure Mountains that is a mythic place for the indigenous of the area and amazing jewel of the nature, a places in where you will feel a really amazing good energy. We will visit also some island in the Orinoco River searching some interesting birds and enjoying the water start of Guainia.
Night in Night in Fuente del Guainia Hotel

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Day 7: LAGUNA NEGRA – FLIGHT TO BOGOTA

We will take a boat early in the morning to go at Laguna negra in where we will can see amazing birds, beautiful landscapes and wonderful animals as the Pink River Dolphins that are very common in the place; we will can see some very interest birds as Hoatzin, White-faced Jacamar, Blue-thraoted Pipin Guan, Bare faced Fruitcrow, Amazonian Umbrellabirds and many more. In the afternoon we will take a flight to Bogota to finish this wonderful tour with a nice dinner.
Night in Dann Norte Hotel

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Day 8: HOME

After breakfast, transfer to Bogota Airport and check in assistance for international flight. End of services.

For a complete list of all birds possible to see in this tour please contact us now!

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