Magic Guajira-Cape of the Sail & Punta Gallinas 4 Days and 3 Nights

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Dunes of Taroa — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Salinas de Manaure — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy a trip away from the ordinary, tour the Alta Guajira with a different approach, exclusive and charming experiences. What makes our expedition special and different:

1 - Exclusive Wayúu fabric workshop, where you will learn from the artisans themselves.

2 - Stay at Hostal Liwa Kashi in Riohacha, with a welcoming and authentic atmosphere.

3 - Tourism with impact: by booking, you support sustainable projects that benefit local communities. Therefore, you leave a positive impact with your visit.

Rather than an expedition, it is a transformative and unique experience. Book now and let La Guajira steal your breath with its charm and tradition.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: Expediciones Walekett

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Travel insurance during the expedition
Included: Breakfast
Included: 1 night at Liwa Kashi Hostel in Riohacha

Not included

Not included: Bed accommodation (in Cabo and Punta Gallinas) can be requested, but is an additional value
Not included: Boat service ONLY in case of heavy rain
Not included: Experience at a Wayuu Ranch : can be requested, but has additional value

Itinerary

Day 1 · From Riohacha to Cabo de la Vela

Mayapo

Passing by

At 09:25 the traveler can view the beaches of Mayapo and El Pájaro
Salinas de Manaure

40 min Admission included

At 10:05 will be the arrival in Salinas de Manaure and from 10:20 will begin the tour with local guide and the taking of photographs that will be until 10:45
Cabo de La Vela

2 hours

Around 12:30 will be the arrival at Cabo de la Vela, at 13:00 we will be located in the lodging to proceed to lunch at approximately 13:30
Playa Arcoiris

25 min

At 14:20 will be the departure from the Restaurant to rainbow beach, which we will arrive at 14:30 to appreciate the spectacle of the shock of waves that generate the effect of the rainbow where they proceed to take photographs and videos
Pilon de Azucar

1 h 30 min

Around 14:50 they will be leaving for the Sugar Pylon where they can climb to its top to observe the panorama and take pictures. Then they will take the swim on golden beach until 16:20
Playa Ojo De Agua

50 min

At about 16:30 will be the exit to Ojo de Agua beach where they will hike in the Turtleshell (a small "mountain" 5 minutes walk from the beach) to take pictures
Cabo de La Vela

30 min

Around 17:35 you will arrive at the Cape of Sail Lighthouse where you can appreciate a majestic sunset without equal. After sunset, approximately 18:00 will transfer to the accommodation to rest, dinner and overnight

Lunch on the first day will be in Cabo de la Vela at approximately 13:30 · Dinner will be taken at the lodging in Cabo de la Vela around 19:20

Accommodation is in a Wayuu-themed tourist inn and accommodation will be in a traditional chinchorro

Day 2 · Cabo de la Vela to Punta Gallinas, the Far North of South America

Parque Eolico

20 min

At 07:35 after breakfast you leave for the Wind Farm, where you will arrive at 08:30, where you will be a 10-20 minute photo stop.

♪ Depending on the season of the year you may stop by the wind farm or NOT ♪

♪ There's no tour or entrance, it's a photo stop near the park where you can appreciate the windmills ♪
Stop 2

20 min

Around 09:50 stop is made in Bahía Portete for a photo stop
Stop 3

1 h 30 min Admission included

About 11:15 will be the arrival at Bahia Honda, where you will take a break before lunch
Dunas de Taroa

2 hours

Around 12:50 you will be leaving to the Taroa Dunes and from 14:00 you will start the walk to take the bath on the beach until 16:00 when you will leave to the Punta Gallinas lighthouse
Faro De Punta Gallinas

1 h 35 min

Around 16:40 will be the arrival at the Punta Gallinas Lighthouse, where they will have a space to take photos with the lighthouse and to appreciate the sunset in the far north of Colombia
Stop 6

15 min

At 18:10 transfer to Bahia Hondita to arrive at the accommodation to rest, dinner and overnight

Breakfast will be in Cabo de la Vela, approximately 07:00 · Lunch will be at Bahia Honda at approximately 12:10 · Dinner will be in Bahia Hondita at approximately 19:15

Accommodation is in a Wayuu-themed tourist inn and accommodation will be in a traditional chinchorro

Day 3 · Punta Gallinas to Riohacha

Stop 1

20 min

At approximately 08:30 you will arrive at the Mirador de Casares where you can appreciate the shape of La Guajira and make a phenomenal photographic stop
Uribia

10 min

At noon a technical stop will be held in Uribia to fill the gasoline vehicle, whenever necessary
Playas de Mayapo

2 hours Admission included

Around 13:30 you will be arriving at the beaches of Mayapo or El Pájaro to lunch, rest and in case you arrive with plenty of time you could take a short time swimming on the beach
Riohacha

one hour

At approximately 15:40 you will be leaving for Riohacha to conclude the expedition. Arrival will be around 16:30 and the clients will be dropped off at their destination hotel or the agency office.

Breakfast in Bahia Hondita at 07:00 and then return to Riohacha · Lunch will be approximately 13:40 on the beaches of Mayapo/El Pájaro

Expedition includes one night at the Hostal Liwa Kashi, can be used when the client prefers

Day 4 · Riohacha, day off

Camellon de Riohacha

8 hours

You will have the space to visit Riohacha, the capital of La Guajira. In case you want to carry out an additional activity, we can coordinate it, having options such as: wayuu fabric workshop, city tour (on electric TukTuk), among others.

Any of these additional activities are extra value than the contracted plan, they are optional.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Guajira Premium Hotel
Balcones De La Quinta
Aqva Hostal
Hotel Tamaiti
Riohacha Airport
Casa Flor Hostel & Drinks
Ayenda Guajira Azul
Anajirawaa Hotel
Ayenda Elyamar V
Hotel Colonial
Hotel Don Felipe

and 9 more pickup points

The collection data will be requested from the booking holder, then we will send you the vehicle data and the driver-guide who will collect it. Punctuality is important so that the fulfillment of the itinerary is the best and they can enjoy quietly all the tourist attractions.

Using your ticket

With the collected data they will be sent a message via WhatsApp with the booking confirmation and the day before the vehicle and driver of the expedition will be notified

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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