Desierto de la Tatacoa: paisajes y observación de estrellas.
About
Discover the Tatacoa Desert on a private tour from Bogotá. Explore its incredible red and gray landscapes, hike along unique trails, and enjoy a stargazing session with a bilingual guide. Safe transportation and flexible scheduling are included.
- Private experience
What to expect
Day 1: Desert and stars.2-night stay in a hostel, private room with air conditioning in the town of Villavieja. Breakfast
- 1We'll pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Bogotá and depart for the state of…We'll pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Bogotá and depart for the state of Huila on a journey of approximately 6 hours with breaks along the way. (You have different pick-up time options, depending on whether you prefer a day or night road trip and whether you want to arrive in town to rest a bit or go directly to the scheduled activities). 6 hrs Admission included
- 2Arrival at the nearest town to the Desert, Villavieja, Huila. Check-in at the hotel,…Arrival at the nearest town to the Desert, Villavieja, Huila. Check-in at the hotel, time to rest. 3 hrs Admission included
- 3We begin our tour in the first area of the desert: El Cuzco. A reddish, arid zone,…We begin our tour in the first area of the desert: El Cuzco. A reddish, arid zone, from where we will contemplate the landscape and take advantage of the perfect setting for taking photographs. 2 hrs Admission included
- 4Registration and entry to the La Tatacoa Municipal Astronomical Observatory. From this…Registration and entry to the La Tatacoa Municipal Astronomical Observatory. From this geographically privileged location, near the Earth's equator and free from light pollution, we can observe some of the 88 constellations while accompanied by a professional astronomer who will explain all the secrets of the celestial vault. 2 hrs Admission included
- 5We returned to the town of Villavieja. Free time.We returned to the town of Villavieja. Free time. 12 hrs Admission included
Day 2: Meet the locals, explore the desert.Two-night stay in a hostel, private room with air conditioning in the town of Villavieja. Breakfast
- 1Town tour. We will explore the town center of Villavieja, learning about the history…Town tour. We will explore the town center of Villavieja, learning about the history and customs of the locals. Then we will embark on a trip along the Magdalena River, which will allow us to discover part of the economy of its inhabitants and the fauna of the area. 2 hrs Admission included
- 2Return to the hotel, time for lunch and rest.Return to the hotel, time for lunch and rest. 2 hrs Admission included
- 3Valley of the Xilópalos. On an approximately three-hour hike, we will visit natural…Valley of the Xilópalos. On an approximately three-hour hike, we will visit natural areas such as Paso de la Culebra (Snake Pass), Valle de las Hermosas (Valley of the Beautiful Ones), and Paso de la Señorita (Miss Pass). 3 hrs Admission included
- 4Return to the town of Villavieja. Free time.Return to the town of Villavieja. Free time. 12 hrs Admission included
Day 3: Return to BogotáBreakfast
- 1- Check out of the hotel and begin our return to Bogotá. - Stop at a roadside…- Check out of the hotel and begin our return to Bogotá. - Stop at a roadside restaurant for lunch or a break. 8 hrs
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What’s included
- Private transportation
- Insurance policy
- Bilingual tour guide / host
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Entradas
- Two nights lodging
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Dinners
Before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
We will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation within the city limits of Bogotá. Outside of these limits, additional costs may apply.