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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
If you want to know how diverse Colombia is, we invite you to explore a place that seems to be from another planet. On this 3-day trip, you can venture through the most important places in this region of Huila and appreciate its culture, traditions, heritage, customs, and much more. Visit the exotic landscapes of the Tataoca Desert, both its red and gray desert. Participate in a talk at the astronomical observatory and an observation experience. Also, visit the Paleontological Museum and the Totumo Museum. And finally, enjoy a canoe ride on the Magdalena River, the most important in the country. A whole adventure not to be missed!
Options
Pick-up in Neiva
From Neiva
Pickup included
Pick-up in Villavieja
From Villavieja
Pickup included
What's included
Breakfast
Private local guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in private transportation
Experiences included in the itinerary
All risk insurance
Two nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels in Villavieja
Breakfast on the first day
Lunches and dinners
Extra purchases
What to expect
Day 1: Cultural visit and astronomical observation
Villavieja
6h
In the afternoon of the first day, our local guide will pick you up at your hotel to start an interesting City Tour of Villavieja. Visit the Paleontological Museum, and the Museum Casa Artesanal del Totumo. Visit the most important places of Villavieja to learn about the traditions, customs, and history of the town.
At night visit the astronomical observatory and participate in a talk to learn from the astronomer about the constellations and stars. Participate in an observation experience through telescopes.
Day 2: Visit the Tatacoa Desert and the Magdalena river
Desierto de la Tatacoa
7h · Admission ticket included
On the morning of this day, take a motocanoa ride on the Magdalena River. The fishermen will tell you about the myths and legends of the region. The guide will explain about the fauna and flora that can be sighted. And if you want to relax a little, you can jump into the water and enjoy the river for a while.
In the afternoon, you will begin your hike through the exotic landscapes of this ecosystem. Visit the deserts of El Cusco, Los Hoyos, and the red zone of the desert. An ecosystem that seems to be from another planet.
Day 3: Finish your tour in Villavieja
Villavieja
3h
On the last day, you will enjoy your morning free until check-out time at your accommodation. This will be the end of an incomparable tour through this traditional and charming region of Colombia.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up our clients anywhere within, Neiva or Villavieja - hotels, hostels, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Benito Salas Airport.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Take into account that most of the experiences and tours of this trip are done by foot
You can choose from where to start the tour: Neiva or Villavieja
If any of the rides (arrival or departure) takes place in Neiva, please choose Neiva as the option.
Tour in alliance with local operator
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.
