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CHIRIBIQUETE, ARACUARA
Over flight through the Serranía del Chiribiquete and expedition in Aracuara
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Over flight through the Serranía del Chiribiquete and expedition in Aracuara
The Chiribiquete National Park was formed in 1989 and with 28.000 km2 it is the largest in Colombia. It is famous for the Serraina de Chiribiquete mountains, stunning table mountains of volcanic origin, up to 800 m high. They are surrounded by lowlands with rainforest and savanna and the average temperature is 24° Celsius with a lot of clouds and rainfall. It is the perfect destination for observing endemic birds and many other animals such as pink dolphins and monkeys.
Meeting at the Bogotá bus terminal 7:30 pm in order to take the night bus to San José del Guaviare (about 8 hours).
After breakfast in San Jose de Guaviare, we will continue to the airport and start a 1-hour over flight through the Serranía del Chiribiquete towards Aracuara. From above, we will have a great view over the impressing vegetation and the geological formations of the Guiana Shield, among the oldest of this planet, from the Precambrian. Upon arrival in Aracuara, we will visit the family homes where we will also spend the night and in the afternoon continue to the Salto del Diablo waterfall. Later on, visit of the abuelito (grandpa) Marceliano and we will get to know the tradition of the Mambeo, the coca chewing.
Today we will navigate through the rivers Caquetá, Yarí and Mesay. In Mesay, there is the so-called Cueva del Bufeo which is perfect for the observation of pink dolphins. We continue to the Gamitana torrent, where we will stay the night in tents. For dinner, we will have fish!
Walking tour through the jungle in the Yarí streambed towards the torrents (about 6km). Afterwards, return to Aracuara.
Overnight stay at abuelitoMarceliano Guerrero´s place.
Visit to the "Lost City" (Half day tour). In the afternoon, we will give some presents to the indigenous children (visitors can for example leave some books, pens, educational material, etc.)
Overnight stay at abuelitoMarceliano Guerrero´s place.
In the morning, tour to the Salto del Diablo (also known as the Araracuara Canyon or Caquetá Canyon) for the observation of the "Guacamayas" birds.
Flight back to San José del Guaviare, from where we will take the bus to Bogota.
Keep in mind that there may be drastic changes in the itinerary. Even being one or more days. You will travel to one of the remotest areas around the world and logistic may have problems. (It is not the same to operate a tour in Cartagena than the operation in the Serranía del Chiribiquete and Araracuara)
One hour over flight through the Serranía de Chiribiquete.
Professional guide
Native guides, fishermen and cooks
Flights San José del Guaviare - Aracuara - San José del Guaviare
Lodging at the "Grandpa" Marceliano´s place. (hammock, camping mats or tent) Araracuara (not a Hotel)
2 days navigation through the Yarí River.
Lifejackets
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner, from lunch day 1 to lunch day 5)
Taxes
Airport rate
Expenses not specified
Tents, hammocks, mosquito net, camping mats, sheets
Extra charge for additional luggage ($15.000 cop per kg)
Presents for the indigenous children
Extra charges for flight delays or itinerary that do not depend on the logistic of the travel agency.
