Inirida – The Amazon’s Wild West 11th February to 18thFebruary 2022 (8 days) Llanos Extension 18th February to 22nd February 2022 (5 days)

Cerros de Mavecure

Many are the marvels of Colombia’s Wild East. Just a couple fairly short flights away for most of us, in extreme eastern Colombia, lies the bustling little town of Inírida. One would hardly expect such a lively little town here at the edge of Amazonia, but thankfully for birders and other nature enthusiasts, Inírida provides a wonderful base for exploring the surrounding forest, which bursts with . Long neglected, away from the urban centers and tourism hubs elsewhere in Colombia, Inírida offers the nearest edge of the western Amazon basin. RBL Colombia - Inírida & Llanos Extension Itinerary 2

Based at this comfortable and richly biodiverse outpost, we spend six nights in Inirida at the same hotel, and then have only short commutes from it to the birding sites. And these sites host many scarce, rare and seldom-seen specialties. Formerly known as Puerto Inírida, the town was renamed simply Inírida in 1974, and today serves as the departmental capital. Also a key spot for fisherman in pursuit of peacock bass, it is increasingly popular among tourists seeking wildlife or hoping to behold the magnificent Cerros de Mavecure. About a 90 minute boat-ride south of town, these three black domed monolithic mountains rise from the edge of the Guianan Shield, casting a heavenly shadow over the steamy tropical forest that surrounds them. The highest peak at 2336 feet above sea level, is named Pajarito, the “little ”.

Inírida’s existence is one of convergence. Perched at the edge of the Guianan Shield, with a crazy confluence of rivers and recognized as one of the most important river systems in the world, it is a haven for Amazonian birds and even some more associated with the endless plains of the Llanos of Orinoquia. For visiting birders it provides a great base to search for scarce Amazonian species, unique white sand forest specialists and some really range-restricted birds too. This is surely the best place in the world to see the little-known Orinoco Softtail, and in 2017 a Thamnophilus antshrike was discovered here that may be a new species. It is a great place for macaws and for jacamars, with about 5 species of each on offer, and specials like Black Bushbird, Black , Pale-bellied Mourner, and White-naped Seedeater are all good possibilities. When chance favors, visitors sometimes see what is surely the strangest of the family, the odd Capuchinbird, while Dolphins and giant otters delight many visitors as well. Many highlights and scintillating birds await in Colombia’s Wild East. A place that was long known for illegal mining, it is also home to a number of indigenous groups, and now hosts a burgeoning tourism industry.

Our Llanos extension gives us the opportunity to explore the little visited eastern plains of Colombia where we will search for several range restricted species including Pale-headed Jacamar, White- bearded Flycatcher and Orinoco Goose. We also hope to take in a whole plethora of waterbirds including the stately Jabiru, charismatic Sunbittern and ungainly Horned Screamers. We will bird in the open seasonally flooded grasslands and gallery forest of the Llanos and undertake jeep, tractor-pulled and boat safaris with nocturnal excursions possible as well. This is a highly enjoyable addition to several of our Colombia Tours.

THE TOUR AT A GLANCE…

INIRIDA Day 1 Arrival in Bogotá Day 2 Fly to Inírida; afternoon birding Day 3 Sabanitas area Day 4 Matraca & La Rompida Day 5 Cano Vitina & The Cerros de Mavecure Day 6 Pajuil Trail & Rio Inírida Day 7 Exploring the Mighty Orinoco Day 8 Return flight to Bogotá and depart, or begin Llanos Extension

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LLANOS EXTENSION Day 1 Arrival in Bogota Day 2 Flights to Yopal; transfer to Hato La Aurora, birding en route Day 3 Hato La Aurora Day 4 Cascabel and environs Day 5 Yopal to Bogota

TOUR MAP…

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Inirida – The Amazon’s Wild West

Day 1: Arrival into Bogotá. Upon arriving in the city of Bogotá, you will be transferred to a comfortable hotel in the city. Here you will be met for a welcome dinner by your tour leader with time to talk through some of the exciting adventures to come, including details about the flight tomorrow to Inírida.

Day 2: Flight to Inírida, afternoon birding. Our morning flight into Inírida is under two hours in duration. After arrival we will get settled into our hotel, and then head out into the field for some Large-billed Terns by Markus Lilje afternoon birding at one of the nearby hotspots. Some of the first birds we encounter often include common species such as Large-billed Tern, Swallow-winged Puffbird, Cobalt-winged Parakeets, and Yellow-headed Caracara. When the sun gets lower, we’ll search for Spotted Puffbird and Black Manakin, and then as dusk settles around us, we’ll watch the Orange-winged Parrots, and the Scarlet and the Red-and-Green Macaws as they head for roost spots, and we’ll hope to snag sightings of Least Nighthawk too. After check-in today we can settle in for the week, as we will spend all our nights at the same hotel until we return to Bogota on Day 8.

Day 3: Birding the Sabanitas area. Perhaps the most species-rich hotspot of the trip, combining rural roadside birding with white sand savanna and white sand forest birding, Sabanitas provides a big bunch of birds, right out of the gate. Sabanitas is an indigenous community that welcomes birders to enjoy their land, and some days here when the weather is suitable, we may top 100 species. One of our big targets here is the odd and unpredictable Capuchinbird. A crow-sized, crazy-looking cotinga, with a bald head and orange-brown plumage, they issue out incredibly loud somewhat cow-like sounds. We’ll hope to hear them, as the sound is remarkable, and keep fingers and toes crossed that we might even see one, but along the way there are plenty of other birds to keep us busy. Out in the savanna Southern Rough- winged Swallows and Short-tailed Swifts whizz around, while macaws may be seen coming and going. The meadow area sometimes has Plumbeous , Cherrie’s Antwren, Yellow-green Grosbeak or even Pale-bellied Mourner. Once in the woods, we’ll hope for Yellow- crowned Manakin and Pompadour Cotinga, as the Screaming Pihas Bronzy Jacamars by George L. Armistead

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make their exclamatory cries. Lunch will be out in the field today, and we’ll return to the hotel before dinner.

Day 4: Matraca & La Rompida. This morning’s outing is to Matraca, one of the best stretches of várzea forest we’ll see here during our visit. After a short 5-minute canoe ride we will spend our morning on foot walking a lovely trail in primary forest. Here we have a chance for Orinoco Softtail and Black Bushbird, and a myriad of other great birds including, Green-tailed Jacamar, Black-fronted Nunbird, Gilded Barbet, Várzea Schiffornis, Cream- colored Woodpecker, and five or so species of antshrikes. Black Bushbird by George L. Armistead After lunch we’ll get back on the boat and head north on the Rio Inírida until it empties into the even bigger Rio Guaviare, which form the border between the department of Guainía, where all our birding has been to this point, and the department of Vichada where we seek out a few new birds. We’ll make land on a white sand beach and keep our eyes open for waders like Collared Plover, Pied Lapwing and Buff-breasted Sandpiper, but our big target here is back in shrub woodlands a little higher up off the riverbank. In 2017 an antshrike in the genus Thamnophilus was discovered here and it is unclear whether or not it might be a new species.

The curious antshrike resembles the Chestnut-backed Antshrike in both voice and appearance, but that species is not known from anywhere nearby, found really only on the other side of the Amazon River, hundreds of kilometers away in , and central . The antshrike here appears darker overall, but while we await genetic analysis and further study, the fascinating mystery continues to make us all wonder. Regardless, this is a bird we want to try and see, and along the way we could well pick up other nice birds like Sand-colored Nighthawk and Black-capped Donacobius. We’ll see what the weather looks like and either plan a picnic dinner tonight on the beach, or return to the hotel to eat before retiring for the night.

Day 5: Cano Vitina & The Cerros de Mavecure. With two main sites on the docket today we’ll check the weather and determine the best order of operations, but the plan will be to do a couple hours of birding in white sand forest near town, and also a longer outing to the magnificent Cerros de Mavecure. White sand birds we might search for include the sneaky and very range-restricted Yapacana Antbird as well as the big-billed White-naped Seedeater.

A 90 minute boat-ride downriver, we will visit the remarkable Cerros de Mavecure, and see the black domes, and enjoy the scenery and birds ‘Mystery’ Antshrike by George L. Armistead

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around them. Weathered and worn tepuis, it is possible to hike up the smallest of these mountains, but it is very steep and usually extremely hot as well. To get to the top is a very rigorous uphill climb (involving ladders against part of the rock face), but to reach the lower edge, is not too far. We’ll have options for those who wish to try this steep but short hike to the lower look-out, and for those who’d prefer to relax along the river. Regardless, there will be excellent scenery and some nice birds too. Recently featured in the Oscar- nominated (2016) film, “El Abrazo de la Serpiente” (‘The Embrace of the Serpent’), these hills are held sacred by the Amerindians living in the area and are startlingly beautiful.

White-naped Seedeater by George L. Armistead Day 6: Pajuil Trail & Rio Inírida A short canoe ride from town is a gorgeous forest trail where we will spend our morning slowly walking and hoping for some more great birds. Another great patch of várzea forest, the Pajuil Trail gives us more chances at some of the scarce or rare birds we looked for at Matraca along with major target birds like Rose-breasted Chat and Yellow-crowned Elaenia, along with Common Squirrel Monkey or even Collared Titi.

We’ll return to the hotel for lunch and after a brief siesta we will head back out on the river, birding by canoe. The Inírida River is the largest tributary of the Guaviare River, which it joins just north of town. Both are tributaries of the massive 1300+ mile long Orinoco River, which eventually flows out into the Atlantic on the coast of . This is the third largest river in the world when measured by the volume of water it discharges. The drainage spans most of Venezuela and much of eastern Colombia where it is referred to as Orinoquia, one of five major bioregions within Colombia. We’ll explore the river as well as a narrow offshoot of the Rio Inírida to see what we find. With luck we might encounter Black-chinned Antbird, Blue-throated Piping Guan, Orinoco Piculet, Slate-colored Hawk, or even a Duida Woodcreeper. We will stay out a little beyond sunset and see if perhaps we can pick out a Boat- billed Heron or some feeding Band-tailed Nighthawks, before returning to the hotel for dinner.

Day 7: Exploring the mighty Orinoco. Today we’ll see the Ramsar site that is known as the Fluvial Star of Inírida and get a chance to explore the mighty Orinoco River a bit. Heading out by boat, we’ll spend much of the day on the water, taking in the scenery, and see the point where three big rivers, Inírida, Guaviare, and Atabapo all empty into the Orinoco. While watching Large-billed and Yellow-billed Terns careening around overhead, we will enjoy the Black- collared Swallows as they hunt bugs, twisting and spinning in the air. We should see Black Caracaras making missions, and eventually we’ll set down on a sandbar island where we can hope for a couple new birds, and just enjoy being on the Orinoco. Sometimes Ladder-tailed Nightjars are found roosting within the vegetation here, and seedeaters are Black Manakin by George L. Armistead

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possible here along with Yellow-tufted Woodpeckers, and with luck we might find something else. These sandbar islands are still relatively little explored and interesting birds are being found in the region more and more all the time, including species like, River Tyrannulet, Lesser Wagtail-Tyrant and even Rio Orinoco Spinetail.

Early explorers to the Orinoco included Sir Walter Raleigh and Alexander von Humboldt, the latter reporting extensively on the flora and fauna of the region, including details on the Sand-colored Nighthawk by George L. Armistead distinctly pink Amazon River Dolphins. These endangered dolphins remain fairly regular features along the waterways here where they are known for taking a remarkable variety of different fish as prey. Less commonly Giant River Otters are seen here too, and Collared Titi Monkeys are encountered at times as well.

We’ll take our time today, enjoy the scene and the birds, and hope we have a little luck too. We’ll see how we’re doing on time and birds and may either opt for more time on the river with a picnic lunch, or perhaps return to town for lunch at the hotel and then follow that with a late afternoon birding option.

Day 8: Return flight to Bogotá. Typically return flights to Bogotá are mid-morning, so we may enjoy a final bit of birding in the morning before we depart, but today is mostly set aside for travel. Once in Bogotá some may choose to remain in the airport, and await their final flights on home. Others may wish to remain for the night in Bogotá, and depart the next day for an adventure into the Llanos.

Special Notes: • Accommodations: Our hotel in Bogota is excellent, comfortable and has all the amenities of a modern hotel. Our hotel in Inírida is more along the lines of 2 or 2.5 star hotel. It is comfortable enough with good power, air-conditioned rooms, laundry service and variable wifi access, but it lacks hot water. • Food & Dietary Restrictions: The food is perhaps surprisingly high in quality (and quantity) and the staff are able to accommodate most dietary restrictions given some advance notice. • Weather: Bogota is higher and cooler, but Inírida is generally quite hot and humid with temperatures reaching the 90s F. Most of our birding is on foot, away from covered building or vehicles and so we can get caught out in the rain or even a sudden downpour. Having good lightweight raingear is advisable especially if you plan to carry a camera. • Pace & Rigor: Participants on this tour are advised to be fairly able-bodied to be able to enjoy the activities each day. Most hikes are on flat ground, but the heat & humidity combined with the time on foot can be quite tiring, and Spotted Puffbird by George L. Armistead

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getting in/out of canoes requires some fitness and nimbleness. When we visit the Cerros de Mavecure, if you wish to do some hiking up the cerro, expect it to be steep and strenuous, but this is not a required hike and just an option. Most mornings breakfast is at about 5:30am. Dinner is usually about 7pm, though 1-2 nights we remain out a little later to look for nightjars or other wildlife. Some days may feature a short afternoon siesta, while others are longer full days away from the hotel and involve significant time on foot. Though seldom do we hike more than 2-3 miles in a morning, as we search for birds we may remain in hot, humid areas, on foot at some length. Typically, there are no bathrooms while we are out in the field, and so field- style rest stops are the only option. There are often no Orange-breasted Falcon by George L. good areas to sit down and rest as we bird, and some Armistead guests may find it worthwhile to bring a folding stool they can easily hike with and use to rest occasionally. Mostly we are on flat even ground, but there are some uneven or muddy areas. Some days are we do more birding by boat. At times some able-bodiedness is required to get in and out of the motorized canoes we use, or to take a big step up from the canoe to a dock or vice-versa. • Pests: Biting insects are encountered and suffering a few itchy insect bites is probably to be expected. Being prepared for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitos is advisable, and in places it is possible we could encounter stinging ants or bee or wasp nests. While the fact that the forests here flood seasonally means that snakes are not encountered except rarely, venomous snakes are known to occur in the area. Wearing rubber knee length boots is helpful protection against some of these pests, and some who travel to this area may find it wise to pre-treat clothing with a strong insect repellant (prior to departure). • Luggage, packing & airline allowances: The airline servicing Inírida has rather low weight allowances for travelers. At the time of this writing checked bags had to be under 30 lbs, and carry-on bags had to be under 15lbs. (Travelers are permitted to carry one personal item as well). Due to these weight restrictions, it is important not to overpack. Dress is informal throughout the trip. It is hot and humid in Inírida, and so loose-fitting light clothing that you can layer will help you find comfort best. And this clothing is easiest to clean and fastest to dry. It is recommended to have a couple sets of field clothing that you can get dirty and clean upon return to the hotel, as well as a comfortable set of clothes for meals and gatherings around the hotel. Having one slightly warmer layer for around Bogota (fleece, and/or thermal layer) is good as the city is about 8800 feet above sea level and so cooler, and one such layer may conceivably be desirable at night in Inírida. Light, reliable raingear and rain covers for your backpack, daypack, and/or camera are advisable to have as well. Waterproof hiking boots, or rubber knee boots are the recommended footwear for the field as it can be wet or Wire-tailed Manakin by George L. Armistead

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Llanos Extension

Orinoco Goose by Jonathan Rossouw

Day 1: Arrival in Bogota. For those continuing onwards from the main tour, we shall have a group dinner this evening before transferring to our comfortable hotel in Bogota for a good night’s rest.

Day 2: Flights to Yopal; transfer to Hato La Aurora, birding en route. We will take an early morning flight from Bogota to Yopal. Upon arrival, we have a fairly lengthy drive ahead of us, heading east, away from the base of the Andes and out onto the plains of the Llanos. We will make regular birding stops along the way, with the quality of birding increasing the further we travel. Commonly encountered species en route include Oriole Blackbird, Whistling Sunbittern by Matthew Matthiessen

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Heron, Horned Screamer, Purple Gallinule, Limpkin, Many-banded Aracari, Black-capped Donacobius and Orinoco Goose. To allow maximum flexibility, we will take a packed lunch.

We expect to arrive at Hato La Aurora in the mid-afternoon. After checking in, we will spend some time birding in the grounds where we may find Pale-headed Jacamar, White-bearded Flycatcher and Great Horned Owl.

Day 3: Hato la Aurora. We will leave very early this morning, and spend some time in Pale-headed Jacamar by George L. Armistead nearby forest patches trying to locate the elusive Razor-billed Curassow. Other species we may come across include Rusty-backed Spinetail and Boat-billed Heron. In the afternoon we will take a jeep safari across the Llanos looking for Jabiru, Yellowish Pipit, Orinoco Goose, Sharp-tailed, Scarlet, Green and Buff-necked Ibises, Sunbittern, Brazilian Teal, Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Azure Gallinule, Rufescent Tiger, Capped and Cocoi Herons, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood stork, Greater Ani, Anhinga, Lesser-Yellow-headed and King Vultures, White-tailed and Plumbeous Kites, Black-necked Stilt, Aplomado Falcon and Yellow-browed Tyrant and the prehistoric Hoatzin. We are also likely to see plenty of Capybara and White-tailed Deer, and could even get lucky with a Collared Peccary or a Puma. After dinner, we shall spend some time owling for Nacunda and Band-tailed Nighthawks.

Day 4: Cascabel and surrounds. We will spend the morning birding in the grounds and forest near the lodge. We hope to find Rufous-vented Chachalaca, Cinereous Becard, Rufous-fronted Thornbird, Masked Cardinal, Pale-eyed Pygmy Tyrant, Yellow-rumped Cacique, Double-banded Puffbird, Scaled Piculet, Little and Striped Cuckoos, Crane, White-tailed and Great-black Hawks, Pale-vented Pigeon, Scaled Dove, White-bearded Hermit, Blue-tailed and Glittering-throated Emeralds, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, Little, Spot-breasted, Crimson-crested and Lineated Woodpeckers, Yellow-crowned and Orange-winged Parrots, Brown-throated and Blue-crowned Parakeets, Black-crested and Barred Antshrikes, White-fringed Antwren, Straight- billed Woodcreeper, Pale-breasted Spinetail, Mouse-colored and Yellow Tyrannulets, Pale- tipped Inezia, Ochre-lored Flatbill, Bicolored, Buff-breasted and Rufous-breasted Wrens, Spectacled Thrush, Black-faced, Hooded and Burnished-buff Tanagers, Orange-fronted Yellow , Yellow-browed Sparrow, Purple- throated Euphonia and many other commoner species.

In the afternoon we will again visit more open areas where we may find Burrowing Owl, Double-striped Thick-knee, and Crested Bobwhite; and as dusk approaches, Nacunda and Horned Screamer by George L. Armistead

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Band-tailed Nighthawks, Pauraque and Common Potoo. We may try some night birding near the lodge which could produce Tropical Screech and Black-and-white Owls.

Day 5: Yopal to Bogota and depart. We will have a final morning boat trip which should produce Hoatzin, Yellow-billed and Large-billed Terns, Pied Lapwing, Ringed, Green and Amazon Kingfishers, Bat Falcon, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Violaceous Jay, White-winged Swallow and Chestnut-eared Aracari. We will then retrace our steps to Yopal, making birding stops en route before catching an evening flight back to Bogota, where this tour will conclude.

Special Notes: • Accommodations: Our hotel in Bogota is excellent, comfortable and has all the amenities of a modern hotel. Our hotel in the Llanos is more along the lines of 2 or 2.5 star hotel. It is comfortable enough with good power, and variable wifi access, but it lacks hot water. • Food & Dietary Restrictions: The food is perhaps surprisingly high in quality (and quantity) and the staff are able to accommodate most dietary restrictions given some advance notice. • Weather: Bogota is higher and cooler, but the Llanos is generally hot with temperatures reaching the 90s F. At times our birding is on foot, away from covered building or in semi-open vehicles and so we can get caught out in the rain or even a sudden downpour. Having good lightweight raingear is advisable especially if you plan to carry a camera. • Pace & Rigor: Participants on this tour are advised to be fairly able-bodied to be able to enjoy the activities each day. Most hikes are on flat ground, but the heat & humidity combined with the time on foot can be tiring, and getting in/out of off-road vehicles (motorized canoe, tractor-pulled vehicle, or open-backed 4x4 truck) requires some fitness and nimbleness. Most mornings breakfast is at about 5:30am. Dinner is usually about 7pm, though 1-2 nights we remain out a little later to look for nightjars or other wildlife. Some days may feature a short afternoon siesta, while others are longer full days away from the hotel and involve significant time on foot. Though seldom do we hike more than 2-3 miles in a morning, as we search for birds we may remain in hot, humid areas, on foot at some length. Typically, there are no bathrooms while we are out in the field, and so field-style rest stops are the only option. • Pests: Biting insects are encountered and suffering a few itchy insect bites is probably to be expected. Being prepared for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitos is advisable, and in places it is possible we could encounter stinging ants, or bees or wasps. While the fact that the forests here flood seasonally means that snakes are not encountered except rarely, venomous snakes are known to occur in the area. Wearing rubber knee length boots is helpful protection against some of these pests, and some who travel to this area may find it wise to pre-treat clothing with a strong insect repellant (prior to departure). • Luggage, packing & airline allowances: We encourage guests not to overpack. Dress is informal throughout the trip, and it is hot and humid in Inírida, and so loose-fitting light clothing that you can layer will help you find comfort best. This clothing is also easiest to clean and fastest to dry. It is recommended to have a couple sets of field clothing that you can get dirty and clean upon return to the hotel, as well as a comfortable set of clothes for meals and gatherings around the hotel. Having one slightly warmer layer for around Bogota (fleece, and/or thermal layer) is good as the city is about 8800 feet above sea level and so cooler, and one such layer may conceivably be desirable at night in the Llanos. Light, reliable raingear and rain covers for your backpack, daypack, and/or camera are advisable to have as well. Waterproof hiking boots, or rubber knee boots are the recommended footwear for the field (esp. in Nov/Dec) as it can be wet or muddy. Also having a pair of slip-ons, sandals or flip-flops for around the hotel may be useful. If it is a dry season (Feb/Mar) trail shoes might work for field outings, though these offer less protection against pests.

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FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Tour dates, prices, single supplement rates, approximate flight costs and spaces available for this tour are displayed on our website. Please see under IMPORTANT INFORMATION below.

This includes: • All meals from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 8 of the Inirida tour and from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 5 of the Llanos Extension; • Some soft drink with meals; • Bottled drinking water; • All lodgings; • Ground transportation; • Extra activities mentioned in the itinerary; • Reserve entrance fees; and • All guiding services (including tips for local guides and services.)

The tour fee does not include: • Visa fees; • ANY flights (see above); • All alcoholic and any additional beverages; • Special gratuities; and • Telephone calls, laundry and other items of a personal nature.

Single Supplement: The single supplement cost for this tour will be charged if you wish to have single accommodation. If RBL cannot provide you with a rooming partner for these nights although you choose to share, the single supplement will become applicable. We will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that a rooming partner is found if you do wish to share.

IMPORTANT NOTES: a) Due to constantly fluctuating exchange rates, we quote our tours in 4 currencies. The tour price is however fixed only in the currency printed in bold, and the actual cost in the other currencies listed will be adjusted according to prevailing exchange rates at the time of final invoicing (usually 4 months before the tour.) The same applies to approximate flight and single supplement rates, which are also quoted in the respective fixed currency. b) Rates are based upon group tariffs; if the tour does not have sufficient a small party supplement will have to be charged. c) Furthermore, these costs are subject to unforeseen increases in tour related costs and may have to be adjusted as a result. d) Lastly, we may be forced to change or alter the itinerary and / or the designated Rockjumper leader/s at short or no notice due to unforeseen circumstances; please be aware that we will attempt to adhere as close to the original program as possible.

Tipping: As noted above, gratuities (drivers, hotel staff, restaurants etc.) are included on this tour. However, this does NOT include your Rockjumper leader/s. If, therefore, you feel that he/they have given you excellent service, it is entirely appropriate to tip them.

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ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE DETAILS: This tour does not include ANY airfares. The Inirida tour will depart from El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá (IATA: BOG) on day 1 and, as this is an arrival day you are welcome to arrive at any time before 17:00 when we will gather for an introductory dinner. The tour will conclude after lunch on day 8 at the same airport.

The Llanos Extension, will begin on day 1 with a welcome dinner, please arrive in Bogota by 17:00 so as to have enough time to partake. We depart Bogota early on day 2 with a flight to Yopal. The extension will conclude in the late afternoon of day 5 at Bogotá International Airport. Please do not book your international departure flights before 19:00.

The above information in respect of arrivals and departures is a guide only. Precise arrival and departure information will be sent to you in your Tour Confirmation package once the tour has been officially confirmed. If you wish to arrive early and/or depart late and would like assistance in this regard, kindly contact the Rockjumper office.

FLIGHTS: Bogotá International Airport (IATA: BOG) is the main port of entry for international flights in Colombia. Please DO NOT book any flights until you have consulted the Rockjumper office for confirmation on the status of the tour.