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 Fly to Yopal. Transfer to San Luis de Palenque. Wildlife Safari (4x4)
Take a morning flight to Yopal, the capital city of the Casanare Department in Colombia. Casanare is home to several hatos (ranches) and nature reserves that showcase the region's natural beauty and biodiversity. This region of Colombia will allow you to experience the unique ecosystems and wildlife of the eastern plains, known as the Llanos Orientales.
Upon arrival in Yopal, 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 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 the dry season in February and March), armadillos and hundreds of capybaras, deers, spectacled caimans, tortoises and interesting birdlife. We will also be able to witness the spectacular sunset before continuing our expedition to see nocturnal wildlife.
Note: Domestic flights are not included, but when booking the domestic flight, please book an early flight to arrive in Yopal before 10 am
Overnight: Nature Reserve El Encanto de Guanapalo Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 Wildlife Safari (Horse riding)
Today, we will be horse riding in the morning and afternoon. We'll receive an introduction to the farm and some lasso practice before gearing up our horses for a ride into the savannah. On horseback, we'll cross small rivers, waterholes, lush savannas, and palm and gallery forests, keeping our eyes peeled for diverse birdlife and wildlife, including different species of anteaters and monkeys. We will go back to the farmhouse for lunch a relax before riding again in the afternoon.
Overnight: Nature Reserve El Encanto de Guanapalo Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 Wildlife Safari (Canoe and Hiking)
Early in the morning, we will go for a walk and a canoe tour to observe families of capybaras, hoatzins, and various species of kingfishers. We will go back to the farmhouse for lunch a relax before hiking again in the afternoon.
Overnight: Nature Reserve El Encanto de Guanapalo Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 Last Day of the Adventure. Airport Transfer
Today is the last day of adventure in Casanare. At the time requested, we will head back to the airport in Yopal for a flight to your next destination.
Note: From the hato to the airport is approximately 2 hours. Therefore, when booking a domestic flight from Yopal, please do it after midday.
Overnight: - Meal Plan: Breakfast
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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