Eight-Day Complete Casanare Birding Circuit with René Leal
Cross Casanare from savanna and wetlands to eastern Andean foothills and high-mountain forest on an eight-day private birding circuit from Yopal.
About this tour
This eight-day private circuit brings together Casanare’s principal birding landscapes. It begins and ends in Yopal, crosses the savannas around Trinidad and San Luis de Palenque, then climbs through Sabanalarga and Monterrey toward the high-mountain forests of Chámeza.
The route combines wetland and ranch birding with foothill forest and cloud-forest sessions. Accommodation, full meals, traveller insurance, a specialist bird guide, airport transfers in Yopal and all internal ground transportation are included. The confirmed total is COP 8,500,000 per person for groups of one to eight, valid through 31 December 2026.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Colombia.
Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Yopal
Airport pickup and transfer into the Casanare birding circuit.
Day 2
Trinidad and San Luis de Palenque
Explore savanna, wetland and ranch habitats for plains birds.
Day 3
Casanare savanna birding
Continue birding across open-country and water-edge habitats.
Day 4
Toward Sabanalarga
Travel south-west while adding foothill and transition habitats.
Day 5
Monterrey foothills
Bird the eastern Andean foothills around Monterrey.
Day 6
Foothill forest and farms
Continue among lower and middle-elevation birding sectors.
Day 7
Chámeza highlands
Climb into high-mountain forest and cloud-forest routes.
Day 8
Return to Yopal
Final field session and road transfer back to Yopal airport.
Locations & map
- Yopal, Trinidad and San Luis de Palenque - Central Casanare Colombia (Savanna, wetland and ranch birding portion.)
- Sabanalarga and Monterrey - Southern Casanare Colombia (Eastern Andean foothill birding corridor.)
- Chámeza highlands - Western Casanare Colombia (High-mountain and cloud-forest birding.)
3 stops. Select a marker for its name.
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Available on request; weather, road and trail conditions shape the final route.
Included
- Local accommodation - Partner programme includes accommodation; exact properties and room arrangements are confirmed for the dates.
- Full meals - Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the local programme.
- Specialist bird guide - Guiding is provided by René Leal, Erika Barajas or the confirmed Montuno Birding guide team.
- Traveller insurance - Local traveller insurance is included; guests should retain suitable wider travel and medical insurance.
Not included
- Flights and personal expenses - Flights and personal purchases are not included unless added to the written proposal.
- Unconfirmed services - Anything not stated in the final proposal is excluded.
Transport & stays
- Private road transport The package includes pickup and return at Yopal airport plus all internal ground transportation across the eight-day circuit. | Meet: Yopal / El Alcaraván Airport or another agreed Casanare point. | Pickup: Airport or local pickup by prior arrangement.
Policies & FAQ
Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Insurance & Safety
Can the route be adapted for target birds?
Yes. The private programme is adjusted around season, access, weather and the group’s birding priorities.
How is the current price confirmed?
Send an inquiry through BirdWatch. The guide will confirm the selected programme, group size, transport scope and current written quote before booking.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.