Puerto Carreño Orinoco River and Kayak Expedition – 7 days
Paddle and navigate the Orinoco region from Puerto Carreño through Caño Dagua, Atures, Ventanas, Bojonawi and the Bita River on a seven-day expedition.
Expedition Highlights
Itinerary At a Glance
Puerto Carreño Airport - Puerto Carreño
Puerto Carreño
Puerto Carreño
Puerto Carreño
Puerto Carreño
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Puerto Carreño - Puerto Carreño Airport
Suitability & conditions
A practical overview of the pace, comfort, and conditions to expect on this journey.
Seasonality
Detailed Itinerary
Puerto Carreño Airport
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Transfer Puerto Carreño Airport → Caño Dagua
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Caño Dagua Introductory Kayak
Paddle clear water and white-sand sectors before camping on a beach. Routing depends on water conditions and local guidance, with time for careful observation along the way.
Puerto Carreño
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Cerro Dagua Sunrise Walk
Climb before dawn for sunrise over the river landscape. The pace stays flexible so we can follow bird activity, weather, and the quieter moments that often shape the session.
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Atures Rapids Boat and Petroglyph Visit
We travel by support boat to broad rapids and rock islands, some with petroglyphs. Routing depends on water conditions and local guidance, with time for careful observation along the way.
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Ventanas Rapids Kayak
Paddle among rounded rock formations and natural pools. Routing depends on water conditions and local guidance, with time for careful observation along the way.
Puerto Carreño
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Ventanas Labyrinth Kayak Route
Paddle the labyrinth route in the morning. Routing depends on water conditions and local guidance, with time for careful observation along the way.
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Ventanas Island Walk
We walk the island and use the late light for landscape photography. The pace stays flexible so we can follow bird activity, weather, and the quieter moments that often shape the session.
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Caño Negro and Caño Verde Boat Exploration
We travel upstream by support boat to the clear-water confluence. Routing depends on water conditions and local guidance, with time for careful observation along the way.
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Caño Negro Kayak Descent
Paddle downstream toward the Orinoco, with bird observation along the route. Routing depends on water conditions and local guidance, with time for careful observation along the way.
Puerto Carreño
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Orinoco Boat to Bojonawi Nature Reserve
We travel by river to the reserve. Routing depends on water conditions and local guidance, with time for careful observation along the way.
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Laguna El Pañuelo Walk
We walk the reserve lagoon before continuing upstream. The pace stays flexible so we can follow bird activity, weather, and the quieter moments that often shape the session.
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Bita River Navigation
We continue into the protected Bita watershed. Routing depends on water conditions and local guidance, with time for careful observation along the way.
Puerto Carreño
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Bita–Orinoco Confluence Kayak
Paddle the meeting of the two rivers. Routing depends on water conditions and local guidance, with time for careful observation along the way.
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Meta–Orinoco Confluence Dolphin Boat
We visit the confluence by support boat for possible river dolphins. Routing depends on water conditions and local guidance, with time for careful observation along the way.
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Cerro de la Bandera Panorama Walk
A late-afternoon walk reaches a panoramic viewpoint above Puerto Carreño. The pace stays flexible so we can follow bird activity, weather, and the quieter moments that often shape the session.
Puerto Carreño - Puerto Carreño Airport
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Puerto Carreño Market and Riverfront Walk
A free morning allows a local market and riverfront walk before departure. The pace remains flexible so the activity can follow local conditions and the rhythm of the place.
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Transfer Puerto Carreño → Puerto Carreño Airport
A few kind words
Colombia Photography Tour 2026
Top notch photographic experience for enthusiasts of nature, culture, and portraits. Tristan is well connected to the area and the local communities with a specialty in indigenous tribes and less-visited areas. Additionally, he is an excellent teacher and will provide incredibly helpful instruction on exposure, lighting, and composition. Our tour was incredibly well organized and ran on time, with full days of photography. I fully recommend Remote Expeditions for your photographic travels!
You are in good hands with Tristan!
Tristan does an amazing job at putting together a culturally rich experience. He also does a great job at adapting to his clients needs and interests. He responds well to feedback. He is both professional and personable. I feel as though I had the opportunity not only to photograph many different elements of Colombia, but that I truly experienced the country and its culture. Our adventure took us from birding in the mountains outside of Cali, to visiting remote indigenous tribes, to visiting active fishing villages, to learning about local and historical musicians and customs, to beautiful settings in the mountains and along the seashore.
I give Tristan the highest recommendation as a guide for Colombia.
Colombia Birding Tour
I visited Colombia with Tristan of Remote Expeditions and would highly recommend him. He put together a wonderful itinerary with great knowledge of the areas and attention to details to give us a wonderful sampling of the country. He is personally very gentle and fun by nature and you will return home feeling very happy and satisfied. Whatever your special interest is, I’m sure he can make an itinerary to exceed your goals.
The difference is in the details
Journeys shaped by experience
Every route is built from time spent in the field: knowing when to linger, when to move on, and which small details are worth noticing.
Room for the unexpected
The best moments are not always on the itinerary. We leave enough flexibility to follow a good conversation, an unusual sighting, or a changing landscape.
Local relationships that open doors
Our journeys are grounded in long-term relationships with people who know their home intimately and are proud to share it in their own way.
A small group, properly looked after
With only a few travellers, decisions remain personal. We can adapt the pace, answer questions, and make sure everyone feels part of the journey.
Extend your journey
Optional extensions and add-ons you may consider for your trip. Each can be added to your itinerary on request — just let me know.
