Desierto de la Tatacoa: paisajes y observación de estrellas.

5.0
(12 reviews)
Bogotá, Colombia

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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 (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Entradas
Two nights lodging
Lunches
Drinks
Dinners

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Desert and stars.

    5 stops
  • 1
    Desierto de la Tatacoa

    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).

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Desierto de la Tatacoa

    Arrival at the nearest town to the Desert, Villavieja, Huila. Check-in at the hotel, time to rest.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Desierto de la Tatacoa

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Astronomical Observatory Tatacoa

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Desierto de la Tatacoa

    We returned to the town of Villavieja. Free time.

    12 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Meet the locals, explore the desert.

    4 stops
  • 6
    Desierto de la Tatacoa

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Desierto de la Tatacoa

    Return to the hotel, time for lunch and rest.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Desierto de la Tatacoa

    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).

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Desierto de la Tatacoa

    Return to the town of Villavieja. Free time.

    12 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Return to Bogotá

    1 stop
  • 10

    - Check out of the hotel and begin our return to Bogotá. - Stop at a roadside restaurant for lunch or a break.

    8 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Paraíso Travels

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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