Birdwatching in Venezuela
| country: | Venezuela |
| departures: | These trips can also be tailormade to suit your requirements |
| price: | From US $340 - US $465 (4 days) excluding flights, based on two people sharing. Prices depend on tour chosen and time of travelling. Reductions for groups of more than two. |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Los Llanos Tour. 4 days & 3 nights (leaving from Mérida) US $340 per person based on two people sharing
Taking advantage of the journey across the Sierra Nevada, you'll explore the colonial Andean towns and moors (paramos) of the highlands, reach the Condors' domain at 4100m, visit the alpine lakes Mucubaji and Victoria, descend to the cloud forest and take a birding trek in pursuit of the rare Cock-of-the-Rock.
We will cover all possible ecosystems and modes of transportation to give you the most complete and active experience possible. You will stay at a private ranch near Barinas and sleep in rooms equipped with mosquito nets and fans.
You will ride through gallery forest and plains on horseback, take an exclusive night-time expedition on tractor to observe nocturnal wildlife, and embark in a dugout canoe for a day on the river to spot fresh water dolphins and to fish for piranhas. Engaging in a bit of food chain irony, you can eat your catch for dinner. To complete the trip, a thrilling white water-rafting adventure will take you on class III-IV rapids. You can rest the final day with a relaxing dip in a hot springs pool, high up in the Andes filled by the waterfall "Altamira de Caceres."
Birding at Junglaven. 4 days & 3 nights (Starting from Puerto Ayacucho) US $400 per person based on two people sharing
Reaching from the Orinoco River to the Amazon Basin, Venezuela's southernmost territory of Amazonas comprises one of the largest remaining expanses of lowland rainforest in the world. Junglaven Lodge lies in the middle of this green expanse. The lodge provides eight comfortable cabins with private bath in the midst of a diversity of habitats. This is definitely a birder's paradise! The bird life at Junglaven is extremely diverse. Over 400 species have been recorded, including six jacamars, six toucans, 12 woodpeckers and 30 antbirds.
Other species include Zigzag and Agami Herons, Harpy Eagle, Rufous-winged Ground-Cuckoo, Amazonian Umbrellabird, the almost legendary Tawny-tufted Toucanet, the elusive White-bellied Dacnis, curassows and trumpeters. This is also a great place to find magnificent mammals including giant river otters, fishing bat, pink river dolphin and the gorgeous brown-bearded saki monkey. Utilizing Junglaven as a base, we'll have the opportunity to explore this rich diversity of life by means of miles of walking trails in the jungle and boat on the many lagoons, streams, and the Ventuari River, a major tributary of the Orinoco.
Birding at Henry Pittier National Park. 4 days & 3 nights (Starting from Caracas) US $465 per person based on two people sharing
Located less than 3 hours from Caracas along the coast of Venezuela, Henri Pittier National Park covers an area where the Andes foothills meet the warm Caribbean Sea. With impressive mountains and cloud forests, over 400 species of birds and secluded Caribbean beaches and coves, Henri Pittier offers something for everyone.
Stay in a comfortable lodge located in the colonial village of Choroni and explore the natural and cultural beauty of this region.
On the other side of Caracas, Choroní is a firm favourite. Tucked between the mountainous cloud forests of Henri Pittier National Park and the sapphire-blue waters of the Caribbean, the colonial village reminds you of former times. Several houses in this pastel-coloured fishing village have been converted to a layout of simple but comfortable full-board accommodation. Most rooms have private bathrooms. There is a beautiful local beach and others, which are reachable by boat. These are idyllic to relax on and taking a refreshing dip in the Caribbean waters is a must.
Taking advantage of the journey across the Sierra Nevada, you'll explore the colonial Andean towns and moors (paramos) of the highlands, reach the Condors' domain at 4100m, visit the alpine lakes Mucubaji and Victoria, descend to the cloud forest and take a birding trek in pursuit of the rare Cock-of-the-Rock.
We will cover all possible ecosystems and modes of transportation to give you the most complete and active experience possible. You will stay at a private ranch near Barinas and sleep in rooms equipped with mosquito nets and fans.
You will ride through gallery forest and plains on horseback, take an exclusive night-time expedition on tractor to observe nocturnal wildlife, and embark in a dugout canoe for a day on the river to spot fresh water dolphins and to fish for piranhas. Engaging in a bit of food chain irony, you can eat your catch for dinner. To complete the trip, a thrilling white water-rafting adventure will take you on class III-IV rapids. You can rest the final day with a relaxing dip in a hot springs pool, high up in the Andes filled by the waterfall "Altamira de Caceres."
Birding at Junglaven. 4 days & 3 nights (Starting from Puerto Ayacucho) US $400 per person based on two people sharing Reaching from the Orinoco River to the Amazon Basin, Venezuela's southernmost territory of Amazonas comprises one of the largest remaining expanses of lowland rainforest in the world. Junglaven Lodge lies in the middle of this green expanse. The lodge provides eight comfortable cabins with private bath in the midst of a diversity of habitats. This is definitely a birder's paradise! The bird life at Junglaven is extremely diverse. Over 400 species have been recorded, including six jacamars, six toucans, 12 woodpeckers and 30 antbirds.
Other species include Zigzag and Agami Herons, Harpy Eagle, Rufous-winged Ground-Cuckoo, Amazonian Umbrellabird, the almost legendary Tawny-tufted Toucanet, the elusive White-bellied Dacnis, curassows and trumpeters. This is also a great place to find magnificent mammals including giant river otters, fishing bat, pink river dolphin and the gorgeous brown-bearded saki monkey. Utilizing Junglaven as a base, we'll have the opportunity to explore this rich diversity of life by means of miles of walking trails in the jungle and boat on the many lagoons, streams, and the Ventuari River, a major tributary of the Orinoco.
Birding at Henry Pittier National Park. 4 days & 3 nights (Starting from Caracas) US $465 per person based on two people sharing Located less than 3 hours from Caracas along the coast of Venezuela, Henri Pittier National Park covers an area where the Andes foothills meet the warm Caribbean Sea. With impressive mountains and cloud forests, over 400 species of birds and secluded Caribbean beaches and coves, Henri Pittier offers something for everyone.
Stay in a comfortable lodge located in the colonial village of Choroni and explore the natural and cultural beauty of this region.
On the other side of Caracas, Choroní is a firm favourite. Tucked between the mountainous cloud forests of Henri Pittier National Park and the sapphire-blue waters of the Caribbean, the colonial village reminds you of former times. Several houses in this pastel-coloured fishing village have been converted to a layout of simple but comfortable full-board accommodation. Most rooms have private bathrooms. There is a beautiful local beach and others, which are reachable by boat. These are idyllic to relax on and taking a refreshing dip in the Caribbean waters is a must.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Our birding tours support locally-maintained biological initiatives. We utilize these stations as educational resources for our tourists. In all four regions, where plant and animal life is abundant and attractive to tourists, we aim to minimize our impact on their native habitat by providing excursions via traditional modes of transportation (horseback riding, walking, canoe rides, etc.) rather than using more impacting methods (such as large safari-type vehicles or motorized boats).
 We avoid disturbing the natural environment by maintaining very small groups and not permitting tourists to take "souvenirs" (feathers, nests, eggs, etc.) from the habitats of the native birds. Our tours provide locally-owned accommodations in or near to internationally renowned biological stations. In Los Llanos, tourists have the opportunity to stay at Hato Piñero, a nearly 50 year old initiative to preserve the natural habitats of the animals and plants in Los Llanos. In the Andes, tourists can visit the Condor Re-introduction Station to observe the efforts of the Andean community to maintain the population of this native species. In the Caribbean, as a part of the Henry Pettier National Park, we provide tourists the option of visiting Rancho Grande, a biological station dedicated to the study of local flora, fauna, and farming techniques of this Caribbean region.In the Amazon region, our accommodations are provided in locally-run lodges that provide excursions (led by members of local Indian communities) to introduce tourists to local customs and to support their local efforts in work and artisan handicrafts. |
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