Colombia - Small Group Wildlife Tour

3 nts Bogota, 3 nts Los Llanos, 1nt Yopal

Overview

Departing Monday 10th March 2026 - Small Group Tour - max 10 people - 7 nights. Join us for our this incredible small group wildlife and birds tour in Colombia, accompanied by expert naturalist guide. You will have the chance to observe numerous wildlife and bird species in a very special ecosystem.

Starting the trip in Bogota you will have the chance to explore the capital city and visit the hummingbird gardens at Montserrate and the Guasca region where we will explore the unique Paramo landscape and look for Andean bears and Green-bearded helmetcrest hummingbird. The Paramo landscape is a unique ecosystem that is found at high elevation in the Andes (approx. between 3,000 and 4,500 metres) in the Andes, and is above the forest line but below the snow line. The vegetation is mainly giant rosette plants, grasses and mosses that act as natural sponges storing water and releasing into the rivers supplying Bogota.

We will then fly to Yopal and head deep into the Los Llanos region to stay at a remote cattle ranch called Hato La Aurora. The ranch helps preserve the populations of jaguar in the region, instead of shooting jaguars that prey on the cattle, they let the jaguars co-exist alongside their cattle, in the hope their eco-tourism program will offset any cattle lost to the jaguar. Sightings of the jaguar are frequent, not be guaranteed but there is a wealth of other wildlife and bird species that can easily be spotted including the Anaconda, Giant Anteaters, Capybaras, Caiman and Crocodiles. Numerous bird species can be observed on the plains and in lakes including scarlet ibis, jabiru, hoatzin, scarlet macaw, horned screamers, Burrowing Owls, Orinoco Geese and many more. On arrival we will take a slow motorized canoe ride along the Ariporo River to spot wildlife before sunset. The next few days we rise early to cross into the reserve in our safari style vehicle and return to the lodge at sunset. On our final morning we will take a walk through the forest searching for wildlife such as Red Howler Monkeys, Wire Tailed Manakins and potoos. Food is served family style at long tables in an open air dining room with open kitchen and is plentiful hearty home cooked meals, usually three courses including a soup, main of beef, lentils and vegetables, and dessert.

*Tailor-made extensions could include visiting the Coffee Region and Medellin 'The City of Eternal Spring' or the Caribbean coast to include the stunning city of Cartagena or the wild tropical landscapes of Tayrona Park. Enquire for tailored quote.

International flights are not included in the price but there are direct flights from London Heathrow to Bogota with Avianca that are currently £850 per person including checked luggage. Other flight options include via Madrid with Iberia or Air Europa, contact us for a quote.

Price Guide

7 nights from £2,145 per person based on double occupancy

These prices are excluding international flights. Average flight prices vary depending on time of year and can be considerably more expensive at peak times (Christmas, Easter, Summer). Flight routes vary, please contact us for accurate flight pricing for your timings and place of departure.

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Day to Day

Below is an example day by day itinerary

Day 1

Met on arrival from the airport and transferred to your hotel in downtown Bogota. *Note. Bogota is at an altitude of 2,640 metres. Overnight Hotel De La Opera.

Day 2

Today you will take a guided tour to The Hummingbird Gardens in Montserrat Hill. This 350m long trail is designed for you to watch and photograph a variety of birds, some of which are endemic to the region. Some of the birds you may see include the Silvery Throated Spinetail, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Masked Flowerpiercer and many more. Lunch will be included on the tour. Overnight Hotel De La Opera (BL).

Day 3

Early start this morning for us to visit the Paramo landscape approx. 1 hour drive from Bogota. With our guide we will look for various bird species and the Andean bear. We will return to Bogota early evening (BL).

Day 4

This morning you will catch a domestic flight from Bogota to Yopal (approx. 1 hour). On arrival you will be transferred by 4x4 vehicle to the Juan Solito Ecolodge which is located in the vast Hato La Aurora private nature reserve. The journey takes approximately 4 hours but could take longer if you wish to stop and look at the wildlife along the way. The last hour of the drive is mostly off road. The lodge is remote which means you will see plenty of wildlife and birds, however it is important to note that the accommodation is basic (fans but no air-conditioning). On arrival you will have a canoe tour on the river at the reserve giving you a chance to spot wildlife such as capybaras, caiman, Scarlet Macaws, the prehistoric Hoatzin, Cocoi Herons and Orinoco Geese. Overnight Juan Solito Ecolodge (BD).

Day 5

Today you will have an early start for a guided full day safari of the reserve with a local guide. You will cross the river to the reserve and then from your open topped safari vehicle you will search for signs of jaguars through the bush and across the plains. There is a wide variety of species you may see including Giant Anteaters, Anacondas, Caimans and Capybaras and a large number of bird species including Orinoco Geese, Double Striped Thicknee, Scarlet Ibis, Jabiru, Black Skimmer, Yellow Headed Caracara and many more. Return to the lodge approx. 6.30pm. Overnight Juan Solito Ecolodge (BLD).

Day 6

Today will be another early start for a full day safari on the reserve to see many more species of wildlife and birds. Overnight in Juan Solito Ecolodge (BLD).

Day 7

Today you will have an early morning guided walking tour in the forest adjacent to the reserve to search for birds such as the wire tailed manakin, yellow rumped cacique and with luck some Howler monkeys. This will be followed by breakfast then a choice of either horse riding or hiking activity, learning about local culture and looking at the local wildlife. After the the activity you will be transferred back to Yopal in a 4x4 vehicle. The journey is approximately 4 hours. Overnight GHL Style hotel (BL).

Day 8

Today you will be transferred to Yopal airport approximately 10 minutes away, for a flight to Bogota International Airport to connect with your flight back home (B).