Tatacoa Desert
Get ready to know one of the most spectacular natural wonders of Colombia: The Tatacoa Desert.
Consider the second most arid and extensive area of the country, its name refers to the rattlesnakes, name attributed by the Spaniards to its arrival in 1538.
The Tatacoa Desert awaits you to discover its sand mazes, canyons and moon-like landscapes in the gray areas of the desert.
Itinerary
Day 1:
4:00 a.m. We pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation from Bogotá and depart to the state of Huila on a journey of approximately 8 hours with several road breaks.
12:00 p.m. Arrival to the nearest town to the Desert (15 km) Villavieja, Huila. Check-in at the hotel, time for lunch and rest.
4:00 p.m. We start walking by the first area of the desert: Cuzco. Reddish arid zone, from there we will contemplate the sunset and take advantage of the perfect scenario to take pictures.
6:30 p.m. Registration and entrance to the municipal astronomical observatory of La Tatacoa. From this geographically privileged place, due to its location close to terrestrial Ecuador and lacking of light pollution, we can observe some of the 88 constellations, alongside a professional astronomer who explains all the secrets of the celestial vault.
8:00 pm. We return to the town of Villavieja. Free time.
Day 2:
9:00 a.m. City tour / agro tour. Let’s tour the town of Villavieja learning about the history and customs of the locals, then we start the agro tour that will take us to discover the rural part and the sources of income of its inhabitants.
11:30 a.m. Return to the hotel, time for lunch and rest.
2:00 p.m. Valley of the Xilópalos. In a walk of approximately 3 hours, we’ll discover natural structures such as the "Paso de la Culebra" or "The Valley of the Beautiful".
5:00 pm. We return to the town of Villavieja. Free time.
Day 3:
10:00 a.m. Check-out and return to Bogotá.
1:00 p.m. Time for lunch on the road.
6:00 p.m. Return to your hotel or place of accommodation in Bogotá.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Includes:
✓ Guided live bilingual tour
✓ Roundtrip transportation with air conditioning
✓ Breakfast for each day
✓ All fees and taxesExcludes:
✗ Lunch
✗ Dinner
✗ Drinks
✗ TipsYOU SHOULD KNOW, YOU MUST CARRY
° Average weather 38°C / 41°C
° Id’s
° Comfortable clothes for warm weather
° Sunblock, hat or umbrella for sun protection°Sports shoes with good grip
°Swimsuit (optional)
Cancellation, Refund Policy and No-Show
1. To receive a full refund, travelers can cancel up to 24 hours before the departure date and 90% of the reservation deposit will be refunded.
2. In the case of non-presentation of the client to the trip, no refunds will be made.