La Guajira Desert 7-Day Tour

Description

Day 1: Riohacha - Manaure - Wayúu ranch

At 8:00 am we'll pick you up at the meeting point of your choice in Riohacha and take you to the beaches of Manaure. Surrounded by an incomparable natural setting, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch of fish and seafood dishes. What a delight!

In the afternoon, we'll visit a ranch to get a closer look at the traditions and lifestyle of the Wayúu, Colombia's largest indigenous group. We'll get to know their typical houses, and their distinctive clothing and learn about various aspects of their culture. We'll also learn about natural medicine and participate in the process of creating Wayúu handicrafts. 

We'll round off this first day with a bonfire on the beach and a delicious dinner at the accommodation in Manaure.

Day 2: Manaure - Los Flamencos Sanctuary - 'Ruta de la Sal'

On the second day of this tour through the best of La Guajira, we'll dedicate ourselves to discovering all that the white bride of Colombia has to offer. However first, we'll have a delicious breakfast to recharge our batteries! On our first stop of the day, we'll visit the salt piles of Manaure, renowned throughout the country for their majesty. 

Afterwards, we'll eat a delicious lunch and rest until we resume our adventure in the salt factory complex of Manaure. There we'll learn all about salt production while walking through a large part of the 4200 hectares dedicated to it. We'll learn all about it!

We'll then continue our tour with a drive to the Los Flamencos Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, just 30 minutes from Manaure. Upon arrival, we'll talk to you about all the charms of this protected area full of biodiversity. Before the end of the day, we'll do part of the Ruta de la Sal (Salt Route) and have a salt massage.

The excursion will end when we arrive at the accommodation in Manaure to have dinner and rest until the next day.

Day 3: Manaure - Cabo de la Vela

Our day will start at 8 am as we eat breakfast and make our way to Cabo de la Vela. On the way, we'll pass by Uribia which is the indigenous capital of Colombia.

Once we've arrived at Cabo de la Vela, we'll stop to eat and spend some time appreciating the combination of the desert and the sea on Pilón de Azúcar beach. We'll also climb up a small mountain to see a beautiful view of this desert area with the Caribbean in the background, you'll fall completely in love!

Finally, we'll go back to the accommodation in Cabo de la Vela for dinner and to rest up before the next fun-filled day!

Day 4: Cabo de la Vela - Punta Gallinas

After a hearty breakfast in Cabo de la Vela, we'll keep going on our journey and head to Punta Gallinas. On the way, we'll pass by fascinating places such as the Jepirachi wind farm, the Puerto Nuevo and Portete desert and the Bahía Honda and Bahía Hondita desert.

When we arrive at Punta Gallinas, we'll eat a tasty lunch to recharge our batteries before going to the famous Taroa dunes, a truly impressive place! We'll relax at this beautiful location before we visit the lighthouse of Punta Gallinas to watch the sunset over Punta Agujas beach.

After sunset, we'll return to the accommodation in Punta Gallinas to have dinner.

Day 5: Punta Gallinas - Nazareth

On the fifth day, after refuelling with breakfast in Punta Gallinas, we'll go to take a refreshing dip in one of the most fascinating places of La Guajia, Taroa Beach.

Our trip will continue to Nazareth, where we'll have a delicious lunch and spend the afternoon visiting the Macuira Natural National Park. This natural space, located in the extreme north of La Guajira, has a cloud forest ecosystem, unique in Colombia, which acts as a water regulator, a real oasis in the middle of the desert!

After seeing the charms of the natural park, we'll have dinner and rest in the hotel in Punta Gallinas until the next day.

Day 6: Nazareth

When we wake up we'll have an energizing breakfast to start the sixth day of our trip around La Guajira in Nazareth, a small town located in the extreme north of Colombia.

Throughout the day, we'll get to know the many charms of this beautiful oasis with its lush vegetation and crystal-clear waters. We'll get close to its impressive waterfalls, and then recharge our batteries with a delicious lunch.

Before finishing the route, we'll go to a place in the middle of the desert that you'll fall head over heels in love with! Finally, we'll eat dinner and rest until the next day in the accommodation in Nazareth.

Day 7: Nazareth - Riohacha

On the last day of this trip, after eating breakfast in Nazareth, we'll make our journey back to the meeting point in Riohacha, where our 7-day adventure will come to an end.

Accommodation

The tour includes 6 nights of full board accommodation in the following hotels:

• Manaure: Hotel Manaure Dorado or similar
• Cabo de la Vela: Restaurante y Hospedaje Glamar or similar
• Punta Gallinas: Hospedaje y Restaurante Alexandra or similar
• Nazareth: Hotel Mulamana or similar

Upon booking, you can also select between two types of sleeping arrangements in each of the hotels:

• Private or shared bedroom, depending on the availability of the accommodation
• Hammock, located on an outdoor terrace

Meeting point

Upon booking, you can select one of the following meeting points to start the tour:  

• Almirante Padilla International Airport
• Riohacha Terminal de Transportes