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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover the Tatacoa Desert on a private tour from Bogotá. Explore its incredible red and gray landscapes, hike along unique trails, and enjoy a stargazing session with a bilingual guide. Safe transportation and flexible scheduling are included.
What's included
Private transportation
Insurance policy
Bilingual tour guide / host
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Entradas
Two nights lodging
Lunches
Drinks
Dinners
What to expect
Day 1: Desert and stars.
Desierto de la Tatacoa
6h · Admission ticket included
We'll pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Bogotá and depart for the state of Huila on a journey of approximately 6 hours with breaks along the way. (You have different pick-up time options, depending on whether you prefer a day or night road trip and whether you want to arrive in town to rest a bit or go directly to the scheduled activities).
Desierto de la Tatacoa
3h · Admission ticket included
Arrival at the nearest town to the Desert, Villavieja, Huila. Check-in at the hotel, time to rest.
Desierto de la Tatacoa
2h · Admission ticket included
We begin our tour in the first area of the desert: El Cuzco. A reddish, arid zone, from where we will contemplate the landscape and take advantage of the perfect setting for taking photographs.
Astronomical Observatory Tatacoa
2h · Admission ticket included
Registration and entry to the La Tatacoa Municipal Astronomical Observatory. From this geographically privileged location, near the Earth's equator and free from light pollution, we can observe some of the 88 constellations while accompanied by a professional astronomer who will explain all the secrets of the celestial vault.
Desierto de la Tatacoa
12h · Admission ticket included
We returned to the town of Villavieja. Free time.
Day 2: Meet the locals, explore the desert.
Desierto de la Tatacoa
2h · Admission ticket included
Town tour. We will explore the town center of Villavieja, learning about the history and customs of the locals. Then we will embark on a trip along the Magdalena River, which will allow us to discover part of the economy of its inhabitants and the fauna of the area.
Desierto de la Tatacoa
2h · Admission ticket included
Return to the hotel, time for lunch and rest.
Desierto de la Tatacoa
3h · Admission ticket included
Valley of the Xilópalos. On an approximately three-hour hike, we will visit natural areas such as Paso de la Culebra (Snake Pass), Valle de las Hermosas (Valley of the Beautiful Ones), and Paso de la Señorita (Miss Pass).
Desierto de la Tatacoa
12h · Admission ticket included
Return to the town of Villavieja. Free time.
Day 3: Return to Bogotá
Villavieja
8h
- Check out of the hotel and begin our return to Bogotá.
- Stop at a roadside restaurant for lunch or a break.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation within the city limits of Bogotá. Outside of these limits, additional costs may apply.
Additional information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
