8-Day Tour of Alta Guajira

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(14 reviews)

8 days (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Uribia – Castilletes – Puerto Lopez

    3 stops
  • 1

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Rest day in Puerto Lopez

    2 stops
  • 4

    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 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Puerto Lopez - Punta Espada - Nazareth

    1 stop
  • 6

    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

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Punta Espada - Nazareth

    2 stops
  • 7

    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.

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • 8

    It is an oasis in the desert of La Guajira, there you can take the guided tours offered by the park for 20 dollars

    6 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 5

    Nazareth - Puerto Estrella

    1 stop
  • 9

    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.

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Puerto Estrella - Dunes of Taroa

    2 stops
  • 10

    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 hours Admission ticket free
  • 11

    This day we will rest in Punta Gaillinas.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Punta Gallinas Lighthouse

    3 stops
  • 12

    It is the northernmost point of South America, where we will do a photo session

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 13

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 14

    Those who wish can take the flamingo tour of Bahía Hondita (not included) or take a walk through this magical place.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 8

    Punta Gallinas - Uribia

    3 stops
  • 15

    On the last day we will return from Punta Gallinas to Uribia, passing through Bahía Honda and Bahía Portete

    Admission ticket free
  • 16

    On the last day we will return from Punta Gallinas to Uribia, passing through Bahía Honda and Bahía Portete

    Admission ticket free
  • 17

    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.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Multi-day Tours
Cultural Tours
4WD Tours
Seasonal
Adventure Tours
Zombie

Cancellation Policy

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

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