3-Days Tatacoa Desert and Villavieja Tour

3 days Free cancellation Private tour

3-Days Tatacoa Desert and Villavieja Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

If you want to know how diverse Colombia is, we invite you to explore a place that seems to be from another planet. On this 3-day trip, you can venture through the most important places in this region of Huila and appreciate its culture, traditions, heritage, customs, and much more. Visit the exotic landscapes of the Tataoca Desert, both its red and gray desert. Participate in a talk at the astronomical observatory and an observation experience. Also, visit the Paleontological Museum and the Totumo Museum. And finally, enjoy a canoe ride on the Magdalena River, the most important in the country. A whole adventure not to be missed!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Gran Colombia Tours

Ages: Adults (4–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Breakfast
Included: Private local guide
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off in private transportation
Included: Experiences included in the itinerary
Included: All risk insurance
Included: Two nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels in Villavieja

Not included

Not included: Breakfast on the first day
Not included: Lunches and dinners
Not included: Extra purchases

Itinerary

Day 1 · Cultural visit and astronomical observation

Villavieja

6 hours

In the afternoon of the first day, our local guide will pick you up at your hotel to start an interesting City Tour of Villavieja. Visit the Paleontological Museum, and the Museum Casa Artesanal del Totumo. Visit the most important places of Villavieja to learn about the traditions, customs, and history of the town.

At night visit the astronomical observatory and participate in a talk to learn from the astronomer about the constellations and stars. Participate in an observation experience through telescopes.

Accommodation in 3-star hotels in Villavieja (Yararaka, Villaparaíso o Colonial, according to availability)

Day 2 · Visit the Tatacoa Desert and the Magdalena river

Desierto de la Tatacoa

7 hours Admission included

On the morning of this day, take a motocanoa ride on the Magdalena River. The fishermen will tell you about the myths and legends of the region. The guide will explain about the fauna and flora that can be sighted. And if you want to relax a little, you can jump into the water and enjoy the river for a while.

In the afternoon, you will begin your hike through the exotic landscapes of this ecosystem. Visit the deserts of El Cusco, Los Hoyos, and the red zone of the desert. An ecosystem that seems to be from another planet.

Accommodation in 3-star hotels in Villavieja (Yararaka, Villaparaíso o Colonial, according to availability)

Day 3 · Finish your tour in Villavieja

Villavieja

3 hours

On the last day, you will enjoy your morning free until check-out time at your accommodation. This will be the end of an incomparable tour through this traditional and charming region of Colombia.

Accommodation in 3-star hotels in Villavieja (Yararaka, Villaparaíso o Colonial, according to availability)

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

La Castanuela Urbano
Hotel Sion Real
Hotel San Juanero
Hotel Casa Xion
Hotel Villa Angel
Hotel Campestre La Isla
Ayenda Sion Real
Dreams Hostel
Hotel Casablanca
Hotel Santander Express
Hotel Casa Imperial
Hotel Saturno

and 47 more pickup points

We pick up our clients anywhere within, Neiva or Villavieja - hotels, hostels, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Benito Salas Airport.

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.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Take into account that most of the experiences and tours of this trip are done by foot
You can choose from where to start the tour: Neiva or Villavieja
If any of the rides (arrival or departure) takes place in Neiva, please choose Neiva as the option.
Tour in alliance with local operator