Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert from Neiva

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About this activity

With Backpackers Neiva you will have a complete immersion in the beauty and diversity of the Tatacoa desert. From a walk along the Magdalena River to exploring natural reserves and valleys full of history, you will immerse yourself in the richness of this unique ecosystem.

Unforgettable Encounters with Nature: sighting of fauna such as turtles, birds, reptiles and iguanas, as well as the opportunity to explore rock formations, protected lagoons and the red and gray desert or valley of the xylopalos, provides close encounters with nature in its state purer and fascinating.

Contribution to Local Development and Culture: contribute to local development through community work and supporting the local economy. This adds additional value to the trip, generating a positive impact on local communities and their natural environment.

We conclude at the Astronomical Observatory, experts will guide you in the mysteries of the universe, and the most amazing phenomena in space

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Written guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Backpackers Neiva

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Travel insurance
Included: Traditional lunch from Huila. a protein, Meat, chicken or beef, A Flour: rice or potato, Salad and Drink

Not included

Not included: Entry and Use of the Hoyos or Natural Pool. Value 10 thousand pesos
Not included: Entrance to the Observatory. Value 10 thousand pesos

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min Admission included

This is the meeting point, we start at 8:00 am, space to meet the group, prepare what is necessary and a talk about the history of the Hostel, its facilities and an explanation and recommendations of the tour
Villavieja

1 h 10 min

Transportation from the city of Neiva to Villavieja.70 minutes

Tour of the town of Villavieja, its museum and its attractions. Know the history. 10 minutes.
Stop 3

20 min Admission included

Tour of the Magdalena River (the most important river in Colombia, sighting of its flora and fauna). 20 minutes
Desierto de la Tatacoa

30 min Admission included

Departure to the Backpackers and Travelers Neiva Natural Sanctuary within the desert (natural reserve where you will find squids, iguanas, birds and other flora and fauna)
Stop 5

2 h 20 min Admission included

Exit to the Valley of the Xilópalos (Trail where the remains of petrified wood called xylópalos are found, this valley is grayish in color due to its concentration of phosphorus and silica, capable of volcanic ash, since it was an area of volcanoes and torrential rivers in the middle Miocene epoch). transportation 30 minutes.

4 kilometer hiking route, mild difficulty. through the Valley of the Xilópalos. 110 minutes
Stop 6

one hour Admission included

Lunch. 1 hour. Including
Stop 7

2 h 15 min Admission not included

1:30 pm Exit to the pool (Activity not included, it is optional and will have a value of $10,000 COP). 30 minutes

2:00 pm Pool (Optional). Enter and enjoy the pool

105 minutes
Stop 8

2 hours Admission included

3:45 pm Departure to the red desert (Cusco is mainly characterized by its red and ocher colors, its contrasting green cacti and its labyrinthine topography. If you are lucky, you can even see wild animals such as snakes, scorpions, lizards, eagles and turtles) . 15 minutes.

4:00 pm Arrival at the red desert (4 kilometer walking tour). 105 minutes.
Stop 9

45 min Admission included

5:45 pm Mirador (You will see the sunset and you will be given a refreshing drink). 45 minutes.
Stop 10

2 h 30 min Admission not included

6:30 pm Departure to the observatory-Astronomy (Activity not included, it is optional and will have a value of $10,000 COP). 30 minutes

7:00 pm Observatory-Astronomy (Optional). entry, star viewing and astronomy. 120 minutes
Stop 11

one hour Admission included

9:00 pm Return to the city of Neiva. Arrival at Backpackers & travelers Hostel neiva. 1 hour