Tatacoa Desert Day Trip
Description
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Neiva. From there, we'll drive to the Tatacoa Desert, just over an hour's drive from Neiva. Before reaching the desert, we'll stop in the small town of Villavieja and take a guided tour of its streets and the Paleontological Museum.
Then, it's finally time to enter the desert. We'll walk through its beautiful orange landscape, admiring the courage of the cactuses that dare to grow in this exceptionally arid terrain. We'll hike through the key points of the Tatacoa Desert: the Valley of the Ghosts, the Valley of the Xilopalos, the Strait of the Señoritas to name a few.
Along the way, we'll swim in a pool in the middle of the desert, where water brought directly from local springs will refresh and relax us. Afterwards, we'll replenish our strength while enjoying Colombian gastronomy.
In the afternoon, we'll approach the Cuzco Labyrinth, a winding path where mud formations up to 20 meters (65 feet) high serve as the labyrinth's walls. We'll walk through this unique landscape until late afternoon, at which point we'll sit down to enjoy the sunset.
At night, we'll head to the Astronomical Observatory to marvel at stars, planets, and constellations in a completely clear sky. With the help of expert astronomers, we'll gain a deeper understanding of celestial movements and truly get the most out of our stargazing experience.
Finally, we will accompany you back to your hotel in Neiva and we will end the tour after 13 hours of travel.
More Information
Duration
13 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide in English or Spanish depending on the option.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by minibus
English speaking guide
Food and drinks
Not included
Swimming in the pool: 10,000 COP (US$ 2.50) per person
Astronomical observation: 10,000 COP (US$ 2.50) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 36 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- The show represents local culture.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Green Vacation Colombia Travel
Corporate name: Yolima Peña Ñustes
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
