4-Day Horseback Riding Safari in Eastern Plains of Casanare

Four days in the saddle across a working cattle ranch and nature reserve

A 4-day horseback riding safari in the Eastern Plains of Casanare combines riding, canoe trips through waterways, 4X4 wildlife tours and stays at a traditional llanero ranch. You spend mornings and afternoons on horseback or in a vehicle watching birds, mammals and reptiles across the reserve, with Creole meals, hammock rest and outdoor dinners included. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the experience, and pickup is arranged from your accommodation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Llanero Safari on horseback and hiking

• Reception with welcome snack
• Guided walk along ecological path
• Creole lunch and rest
• Four-hour horseback safari
• Dinner outdoors and rest

Day 2: Ride in Curiara, milking and 4X4 safari

• Morning milking experience
• Typical Creole breakfast
• Ride in the Curiara canoe
• 4X4 safari watching birds and fauna

Day 3: Handicrafts and herds day

• Creole breakfast
• Visit craft workshop
• Lunch
• Visit herds on horseback or 4X4

Day 4: Rest day in herd

• Creole breakfast
• Rest in hammocks

The experience

The ranch sits four generations deep in the Eastern Plains, and the first day sets the rhythm: after a welcome and a guided walk through the ecological path, you ride horseback for four hours across the reserve at sunset. The second day starts with the morning milking, a working ranch task, then moves to a canoe ride through the waterways and a 4X4 safari. The third day includes a craft workshop and more riding or driving through the herds. The fourth day is rest: breakfast, hammocks, and the option to move at your own pace before you leave.

Horseback riding anchors the experience, but it is not the only way you move through the landscape. The canoe trips take you through ravines and water channels where the wildlife changes: different birds, different light on the water. The 4X4 sections cover ground faster and let you cover more territory when the riding has been long. All three methods of travel are built into the days, so you are not in the saddle every hour.

Lodging is in rooms at the ranch itself, not a separate hotel. Meals are Creole cooking, typical to the region, served three times a day, with outdoor dinners and hammock time built in. The guide speaks Spanish and knows the herds and the land. All risk insurance is included, and pickup from your hotel or starting point is arranged.

What’s included

• Horseback riding across the reserve.
• canoe trips through waterways.
• 4X4 wildlife safaris.
• lodging in ranch rooms.
• Creole meals and refreshments.
• Spanish-speaking guide.
• pickup from your accommodation.
• all risk insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 29 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by El Encanto de Guanapalo Reserva Natural

Is this one for you?Pickup is arranged from wherever you are staying, so you do not need a car or a separate transfer to reach the ranch. The 4-day length lets you settle into the rhythm of the place. The first day is the hardest ride, and the remaining days mix riding, water travel and vehicle time so no single activity dominates.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What kind of wildlife will I see on the 4-day horseback riding safari?

The Eastern Plains reserve holds birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and fish. The guide points out species as you ride and drive, and the canoe sections through the waterways show a different set of animals than the open grassland. The sunset ride on the first day is when the larger fauna are most active.

Do I need horseback riding experience to book this safari?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The operator does not require prior riding experience, but four hours in the saddle on day one is the standard, so some comfort on a horse helps. The 4X4 and canoe sections on days two and three give your body a break from riding.

What is included in the 4-day package?

Horseback riding, canoe trips, 4X4 safaris, lodging at the ranch, all Creole meals, refreshments, a Spanish-speaking guide, pickup from your accommodation and all risk insurance are included. Cold and alcoholic beverages are not covered.

How does the schedule work across the four days?

Day one is a guided walk, Creole lunch, four-hour horseback ride and outdoor dinner. Day two starts with morning milking, includes a canoe ride and 4X4 safari. Day three has a craft workshop, lunch and riding or driving through the herds. Day four is a rest day with breakfast and hammock time before departure.

Where do I stay, and what are the rooms like?

You stay in rooms at the ranch itself, a typical llanero herd building. The ranch is a working cattle operation four generations old, so the setting is authentic to the region, not a resort. Hammocks are available during rest periods throughout the days.