8-Day Tour of Alta Guajira

5.0 (15 reviews) Caribbean Coast, Colombia
Duration8 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSpanish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

On this trip you will get to know the wonderful Wayú lands, accompanied by us, a traveling family that loves to share and show the beauty of Colombia, a unique experience driving an all-terrain vehicle.

What's included

  • Pre-hospital assistance and accident insurance
  • Contribution to the Wayúu community (informal tolls)
  • Professional audiovisual material of the adventure
  • Basic mechanical assistance on site.
  • Radiotelephone (on loan), if you don't have one.
  • Shared shower and toilet service during the stay in the hostels
  • Guided tours PNN Macuira, they are purchased on site at Natural Parks for $20 approx.
  • Souvenirs and unspecified expenses.

What to expect

Day 1: Uribia – Castilletes – Puerto Lopez
  1. 1h
    Our adventure begins in Uribia, La Guajira. We will leave towards Castilletes, it is the most complex route in terrain and distance, we will pass through the hill of the tit where you can take pictures.
  2. Pass by
    La Flor de la Guajira is a store in the middle of the arid desert that offers cold drinks and basic items to visitors.
    The tour of this day can be extended, so we suggest you bring enough hydration and snacks since the arrival time is planned around 4 PM but it can be extended.
    We will sleep in stilts.
  3. 3h
    We will pass by the police station, visiting the plateaus that give the area its name, then we will begin the journey towards Puerto López.
Day 2: Rest day in Puerto Lopez
  1. 2h
    This day we will rest from the trip on day 1, we will visit the ruins of Puerto Lopez, the meteorite and the beach.
  2. 30m
    The stone of Destiny, which in the Wayuu language is called Talawayuupana. It is the rock that decides people's lives, the talk is made about the myth and those who wish can try to cross the hole and give life to the myth.
Day 3: Puerto Lopez - Punta Espada - Nazareth
  1. 12h
    We will visit Punta Espada, where we will visit a typical Wayúu rancheria, the base of the army and the beach where we will have lunch, if possible we will visit the stone of destiny and we will head towards Nazareth
Day 4: Punta Espada - Nazareth
  1. 1 day
    We will make the journey from Punta Espada to Nazareth where we will have lunch, we will be able to see the offer of fabrics offered by the community and we will relax with a pool night.
  2. 6h · Admission ticket not included
    It is an oasis in the desert of La Guajira, there you can take the guided tours offered by the park for 20 dollars
Day 5: Nazareth - Puerto Estrella
  1. 1 day
    We will make the trip to Puerto Estrella and the rest of the day we will enjoy the beach and the ruins of the dam that gave life to the duck lagoon or Patomana next to an imposing dune.
Day 6: Puerto Estrella - Dunes of Taroa
  1. Dunas de Taroa
    2h
    We will make the journey from Puerto Estrella to Las Dunas de Taroa, we will enjoy the spectacular beauty of this place and the beach, where we can also do sandboarding (optional). After lunch and on the way to the hotel, we will play in the dunes with the cars.
  2. Punta Gallinas
    12h
    This day we will rest in Punta Gaillinas.
Day 7: Punta Gallinas Lighthouse
  1. 2h
    It is the northernmost point of South America, where we will do a photo session
  2. 2h
    We will visit Punta Aguja beach and we will have the rest of the day off, where those who wish can take the flamingo tour of Bahía Hondita (not included) or take a walk through this magical place.
  3. 2h
    Those who wish can take the flamingo tour of Bahía Hondita (not included) or take a walk through this magical place.
Day 8: Punta Gallinas - Uribia
  1. Pass by
    On the last day we will return from Punta Gallinas to Uribia, passing through Bahía Honda and Bahía Portete
  2. Pass by
    On the last day we will return from Punta Gallinas to Uribia, passing through Bahía Honda and Bahía Portete
  3. 3h
    We will pass through Cabo de la Vela where we will have lunch and visit El Pilón de Azucar, Playa Dorada, Playa Arcoíris, Ojo de Agua and El Faro.

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Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You must rent or have a 4x4 Vehicle
  • Fuel and official tolls are paid by the traveler.
  • Cranes, spare parts or workshop for the vehicles are paid by the traveler.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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