Classic Colombian Amazon
A magical trip where two of our best destinations for birding in the Amazonian ecosystems collide, including the incredible Orinoco basin forest in Inírida city and the gorgeous mystical Guiana Shield White Sands forest in Mitú. A 14 days trip where is going to be possible to see more than 400 species of birds, some of them listed as the rarest in Colombia. The indigenous culture, amazing rivers, and exuberant biodiversity are the perfect combinations for a wonderful experience in the Colombian Amazon. Comfortable hotels and short journeys will make your trip easy and full of surprises
Key Species
| Amazonas Antbird |
| Amazonia Umbrellabird |
| Amazonian Black-Tyrant |
| Amazonian Umbrellabird |
| Azure-naped Jay |
| Bar-bellied Woodcreeper |
| Bare-necked Fruitcrow |
| Bicoloured Antbirds |
| Black Bushbird |
| Black-bellied Cuckoo |
| Black-bellied Thorntail |
| Black-headed Parrot |
| Blackish Nightjar |
| Blackish-gray Antshrike |
| Blackish-grey Antshrike |
| Black-throated Antbird |
| Blue-crowned Trogon |
| Blue-throated Piping-Guan |
| Bronzy Jacamar |
| Brown Jacamar |
| Brown-banded Puffbird |
| Brown-headed Greenlets |
| Capuchinbird |
| Cherrie’s Antwren |
| Chestnut |
| Chestnut-crested Antbirds |
| Cithron-throated Attila |
| Citron-bellied Attila |
| Cliff Flycatcher |
| Collared Puffbird |
| Dot-backed Antbird |
| Dot-winged Antwren |
| Festive |
| Fiery Topaz |
| Flame-crested |
| Golden-green Woodpecker |
| Golden–spangled Piculet |
| Gould´s Jewelfront |
| Green and Gold Tanagers |
| Green Manakin |
| Green Oropendola |
| Green-tailed Jacamar |
| Grey-beasted Sabrewing |
| Grey-bellied |
| Grey-legged Tinamou |
| Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock |
| Guianan Gnatcatcher |
| Imeri Warbling-Antbird |
| Lafresnaye´s Piculet |
| Lemon-chested |
| Lemon-throated Barbet |
| Lineated Woodcreeper |
| Orange-cheeked Parrot |
| Orinoco Piculet |
| Paradise Jacamar |
| Pavonine Quetzal |
| Pearly Antshrike |
| Pectoral Sparrow |
| Pink-throated Becard |
| Plumbeous Euphonia |
| Point-tailed Palmcreeper |
| Pompadour Cotinga |
| Purple-breasted Cotinga |
| Red-fan Parrot |
| Red-shouldered Tanager |
| Ringed Pipit |
| Ringed Woodpecker |
| Rose-breasted Chat |
| Rufous-capped Antthrush |
| Rufous-crowned Elaenia |
| Rufous-tailed Flatbill |
| Rufous-tailed Xenops |
| Rusty-breasted Nunlet |
| Saffron-crested Tyrant-Manakin |
| Scale-breasted Woodpeckers |
| Scarlet Macaw |
| Screaming Piha |
| Slaty Grosbeak |
| Slender-billed Xenops |
| Spangled Cotinga |
| Spot-backed Antwrens |
| Spotted Puffbird |
| Spot-throated Woodcreeper |
| Stipple-throated |
| Streak-throated Hermit |
| Sulphury Flycatcher |
| Sungrebe |
| Tawny-tufted Toucanet |
| Velvet-fronted Grackle |
| Versicoloured Emerald |
Highlights
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Birdwatching in the indigenous Tukan community’s territory.
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We will visit the Mavecure hills, a marvel of the Colombian Amazon that remains unknown for many people, as is a sacred place for the indigenous communities living around Inírida.
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We will observe the unique freshwater pink dolphins (Boto) while sailing in the Guainía, Guaviare, and Inírida rivers.
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Sailing and birdwatching within the Varzea forests of the Colombian Amazon
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Awaken your senses with a real typical indigenous food right inside the community.
- Destination
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Departure
Bogota DC IATA: BOG / Bogota DC IATA: BOG
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Dress 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 to Bogotá / Bogota – Saturday
Day 2. Flight to Mitú, bocatoma white sand forest / Brasilia
Day 3. CH Hydroelectric Santa Cruz / Brasilia
Day 4. Route to Pueblo Nuevo / Brasilia
Day 5. Route to Bocatoma Terra Firme / Brasilia
Day 6. Route to Santa Cruz, transfer to Mitú / Brasilia
Day 7. Ceima Cachivera, transfer to Mitú / Brasilia
Day 8. Mituseño forest and Urania, flight to Bogotá / Bogota
Day 9. Flight to Inírida, Caño Culebra / Fuente del Guainía
Day 10. Caño Carbón & Sabanitas / Fuente del Guainía
Day 11. Matraca & Laguna Negra / Fuente del Guainía
Day 12. Hills of Mavecure and Remanso Community / Fuente del Guainía
Day 13. Paujil Trail / Fuente del Guainía
Day 14. Caño Vitina, flight to Bogotá / Bogota
Day 15.International flight home from Bogotá – Saturday
