Orinoco Birding Trip

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Orinoco

Birding

Orinoco Birding

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Welcome to the hidden world for birdwatching in the eastern region of Colombia!

Stretching along 250 kilometers of the majestic Orinoco River, the Vichada department offers an unparalleled sanctuary for bird lovers.

Ecosystem to Visit:

Fakery forest, Amazon forest, red sand beaches, natural savanna.

Maximum group:

8 people + 1 expert guide.

Ease of Birding:

Mostly easy through hikes in the jungle with heat and high humidity.

Expected Weather

Warm and Humid, the dry season is from December to March .

Tour Difficulty:

Easy to moderate.

Birdwatching in the Deep East of Colombia

The Orinoco River and its tributaries give us a vast landscape with navigable waters and a complex array of ecosystems, such as riparian forests, wetlands, and the beginning of the Amazon rainforest, intertwined with vast savannas.

One of the most beautiful places is the Maipures Rapids, which Humboldt considered the eighth wonder of the world.

With an astounding variety of bird species, the Orinoco region has richness and diversity, with the majestic scenery of the Guianean Shield and big rivers.

This remote paradise owes its allure to the abundance of plants and insects that thrive within its ecosystem, creating a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers

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Cejal Island - Orinoco Lodge, Vichada -Colombia

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight from Bogotá to Puerto Carreño and transfer to Orinoco Lodge

Day 2: Birding around the Tomo River

Day 3: Visit to Pedro Camejo Island and the Maipure rapids

Day 4: Birding around the Tuparro River

Day 5: Safari through savannahs and visit Rancho Barú

Day 6: Free morning & Flight from Puerto Carreño - Bogotá

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Prices based in a group of 4 people

$3,200 per person

The price per person includes:

2 nights at Marriott Courtyard in Bogotá - Double occupancy (one night before the trip & one at the end)
Transfers Airport - Hotel - Airport
Nights in Orinoco Lodge
Domestic flight round trip ( Bogotá - Puerto Carreño)
Transfers to the lodge and activities
Full meals, Snacks, and Soft Drinks
Daily Laundry
Professional and bilingual guide
Basic Travel Insurance

Price does not include:

Meals for the first and last night in Bogotá
Tips (recommended 10% of the total amount of the trip)
International Flights
Additional baggage fees are not included and must be paid in cash in local currency.

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Important Trip Info

Currency: Colombian Peso. Please make sure you bring enough to settle extra expenses in town and tips. Tips can be done in Dollars, but pesos are more convenient for the staff.

Wilderness camping: While we try to make the lodge as comfortable as possible, guests are advised that this trip is aimed at the adventurous with a bare minimum level of ﬁtness required.

A 50% deposit is required to book and the balance to be paid 45 days before the trip.

It is important that clients have adequate travel and medical insurance that includes Medical Evacuation from point of Injury. Global Rescue offers the most comprehensive and inclusive insurance.

Cancelation Procedure

Cancellation notification must be in writing and is effective from the date it is received by Colombian Safaris.

If Darien Adventures SAS has more than 180 days notice, deposit is forfeited unless dates can be resold, in which case a 15% admin fee will apply.
If Darien Adventures SAS has between 179 and 91 days notice, 70% of tour costs are forfeited, unless the client can ﬁnd a replacement. In which case a 15% admin fee will apply.
If Darien Adventures SAS has less than 90 days notice, 100% of our costs are forfeited, unless the client can ﬁnd a replacement in which case a 15% admin fee will apply.
If you fail to join a tour, or join after departure, or leave prior to its completion, no reimbursement whatsoever will be made.
In the event of force majeure, fortuitous event or incapacity of the holder of the reservation or a relative in the ﬁrst degree of consanguinity. The request for exoneration must be accompanied by the corresponding support (s) and submitted within 15 current days from the initial date of the trip, otherwise the established policies apply.