This beautiful natural region located to the east of the Andes, also called “Los Llanos”, is crossed by many rivers and lakes, turning this vast plain into a spectacular mix of landscapes. It is also recognized by its extensive hatos and ranches, where you can stay overnight and enjoy the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets you have ever seen. It is definitely the most appealing destination for curious travellers wanting to explore new sceneries and environments.
Exotic Wildlife & Unique Landscape!During this 4-day Colombia tour, you will discover the remarkable nature, landmarks and culture the Colombian Eastern Plains, or Los Llanos, has to offer. Go horseback riding through the savannahs while viewing spectacular flora and fauna, then take a river boat and enjoy the spectacular surrounding landscapes from the water, in addition to hiking along waterfalls and trails. This beautiful natural region, located to the east of the Andes Mountain Range, is crossed by many rivers and lakes, turning this vast plain into a spectacular mix of landscapes, flora and fauna. Los Llanos is also recognised by its extensive ranches, where you will stay overnight and enjoy the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. This Eastern Plains Tour is definitely the most appealing destination for curious travellers wanting to explore new sceneries and environments. EXPERIENCE TYPE Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Adventure |
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Tour Highlights
Eastern Region of Colombia
Enjoy spectacular landscapes
See amazing wildlife
You will have the chance to see hundreds of capybaras, white-tailed deer, spectacled caimans, different species of anteaters, monkeys,tortoises and interesting birdlife including Orinoco geese and the great horned owl – Colombia’s largest owl.
Learn about local culture
"Llaneros" is the name given to people from this region. They are the Colombian cowboys as cattle and some minor agriculture activities are their main economic activities. Llaneros are skilled horsemen and women, experts at rounding up and corralling cattle on the hatos as well as on the open range. They wear a distinctive starched hat, appear impervious to heat or cold and often go barefoot. Most love eating mamona (tender beef) and listening and dancing their traditional music "Joropo.
What to Expect
Detailed Itinerary
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DAY 1 Travel to Los Llanos (Yopal)
Upon arrival in Yopal, we will transfer you to the hotel.
Overnight: Los Llanos - Yopal Meal Plan: None
DAY 2 Travel to San Luis de Palenque. Horse-back riding
After breakfast, we will start the journey towards San Luis de Palenque, approximately 2 hours on paved roads. We will spend the next two days at Hato Matepalma and Hato Altamira, two large haciendas declared nature reserves. At these natural reserves you will have the chance to see hundreds of capybaras, white-tailed deer, spectacled caimans, tortoises and interesting birdlife including Orinoco geese and the great horned owl – Colombia’s largest owl.
Upon arrival at the natural reserve, we will have lunch and relax for a while. Then, we’ll get an introduction to the farm and some lasso practice before gearing up our horses for a ride into the savannah. By horse, we'll cross small rivers, waterholes, lush savannas, palm and gallery forests keeping our eyes peeled for diverse birdlife and wildlife including different species of anteaters, monkeys, tortoises, caimans and exotic birds.
At the end of the day, we will go to one of the haciendas where you will spend the night.
Overnight: Los Llanos - Nature Reserve El Encanto de Guanapalo Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 Wildlife Safari
In the morning, we will go for a walk and also for a canoe tour to observe families of capybaras, hoatzins, various species of kingfishers. We will come back to the hacienda for lunch and relax a little bit before the safari in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, we will do a safari in a 4x4 vehicle to get close to an astonishing amount of wildlife, with some luck we may see an anteater, a puma, an anaconda (especially during dry season in February and March), armadillos and hundreds of capybaras, deer, spectacled caimans, tortoises and interesting birdlife. We will also have the opportunity to witness the spectacular sunset before continuing our expedition to see nocturnal wildlife.
Overnight: Los Llanos - Nature Reserve El Encanto de Guanapalo Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 Last Day of the Adventure. Airport Transfer
In the morning, we will visit another hacienda to learn about the daily work carried out at the farm that also represents part of the culture and tradition of this region of Colombia. We will also walk through the forest to see the native trees and fauna found there. At the end of this activity, we will go to the airport for your flight back to Bogota or to your next destination.
Overnight: - Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Eastern Region (Los Llanos)
Hato Montana
Montana is located in the deepest part of the reservation, it’s an enigmatic place surrounded by streams and woods that are the habitat of lots of wildlife. The house is an ecolodge with rooms filled with balconies and open ceiling bathrooms to enjoy the red sunsets that will give you a unique experience of contact with the landscapes and the immensity of the valley.
Essential Information
What's Included
- Airport pick up and drop off
- 3 nights' accommodation (Double occupancy)
- Ground transportation
- Meals as defined in the itinerary
- Local English-speaking tour guides
- Entry tickets to all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary
What's Not Included
- International / domestic flights
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and other discretionary expenses
How to Book
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