Guided Tour of 3 Days and 2 Nights in Alta Guajira with Accommodation
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Join a 3-day, 2-night guided tour in Alta Guajira. Immerse in Wayuu culture, enjoy astrology, craft weaving, and campfire stories. Book now!
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Cabo de La Vela

Salinas de Manaure - The Manaure Salt Flats, located in the La Guajira region, offer you an unforgettable experience when discovering the ancient art of salt extraction. This stunning landscape, dotted with crystalline salt pools, is testament to the ancestral skills of local communities who have perfected this craft over generations.

Your itinerary begins with a fascinating immersion in the salt extraction process, where you can observe up close how local workers carry out this meticulous work. From the crystallization of salt in the extensive salt flats to manual harvesting, each step reveals the deep connection between the land and the laborious hands that care for it.

Cabo de La Vela - After visiting the salt flats, they will make a technical stop in Uribia to buy snacks and go to the bathroom. You will leave for Cabo de La Vela, it will be a journey of approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, you will have lunch at the accommodation.

Playa Arcoiris - Bathing is not allowed in this place, but you will enjoy the beautiful rainbows that are created when the water hits the rocks.

Pilon de Azucar - The sugar pylon is a sacred site for the Wayuu community, you will have the option of hiking to the top or taking photos of this small mountain.

Playa Dorada - One of the most famous beaches in Cabo de La Vela, you will have space to enjoy the beach with calm waters and its beautiful yellow sand that gives it the famous name of “Playa Dorada”

Playa Ojo De Agua - An incredible place where you can appreciate the sunset while taking a bath on the beautiful beaches or appreciate the view at sunset.

Faro, Cabo de la Vela - The visit to this place can be optional, you can position yourself in agreement with the other travelers to see the sunset in this place, sometimes it is advisable to see it from Playa Ojo de Agua because when there are a lot of people the space is limited.

Punta Gallinas

Punta Gallinas - After a beautiful sunrise, you will have breakfast and then leave for Punta gallina, passing first through the Wind Farm, Bahía Portete, Bahía Honda where you will possibly have lunch or it could be later, Bahía Hondita, Dunas de Taroa where every year between March and May, a vast amount of dust from the Sahara Desert is brought by strong winds to increase the size of the dunes, meeting the imposing Caribbean Sea, then you will depart to the Mirador de Casares to enjoy the beautiful view of the bay, then you will go to the Punta Gallina Lighthouse, this being the northernmost point in all of South America, after being in this magical place, to end the day you will go to the accommodation to have dinner and rest.

Mayapo

Playas de Mayapo - Around 7 am you will leave the inn heading to the beaches of Mayapo. You will have time to enjoy Mayapo beach, one of the unmissable destinations on your trip to La Guajira. This area is ideal for practicing water sports as there are good winds, good waves and sandy beaches. In the middle of the afternoon and after a journey of approx. 40 minutes, you will arrive at your accommodation in Riohacha or continue your adventure.

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation 2 nights
  • Health insurance
Additional Information

Discover Alta Guajira on a unique trip! Immerse yourself in a multicultural experience. Meet travelers from all over the world while participating in fascinating cultural activities with the vibrant Wayuu community, you can enjoy their knowledge about astrology, learn from their craft weaving activities, share with your companions around a campfire listening to the history of the locals about their experiences. Experience the authenticity of Alta Guajira like never before!

  • The weather may not be suitable for babies
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Yulibanfernandop
Jun 9, 2024
Beautiful place to visit - Everything was very good and on time, excellent service, very attentive to tourists, beautiful areas to visit, recommended.
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Jeissonc156
May 15, 2024
Wonder of La Guajira, with excellent service - The views were incredible, excellent food, a very good driver, the companions are very friendly and all the hotels have a very good service
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470karinah
May 9, 2024
La Guajira in the best way. - The tour is incredible and everything was wonderful and the best driver took us is called Vladimir. Very long journey but worth it. Some incredible beaches and landscapes. An unforgettable experience.
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515sandramilenag
Apr 13, 2024
Guajira, trip full of emotions. - Truly an unmissable destination, spectacular views. Recommended tour to do with family and friends.
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J_lemon398454
Mar 31, 2024
We loved the experience, we recommend 100% - There were 2 of us and we had a great experience, the staff of the tourist company is nice and friendly and very cooperative, we were offered accommodation in a hotel connected to the office so that we would be close and not have to walk far on the day of departure, there was a Mexican restaurant with delicious food there in that same building where we had dinner the night before and breakfast the day of departure, during the tour the driver answered any questions and was attentive, the accommodation and food were also good, we enjoyed it a lot The tour and the views of incredible nature and we learned a lot from the cultural activities that they offered us, after the tour the staff collaborated a lot so that the rest of our trip after the Guajira continued well - we recommend this company 100%!!
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Jorgecj9724ev
Mar 30, 2024
Wonderful experience in Guajira, time made the most of - Super good experience, Nerio, a very attentive driver and excellent knowledge of Guajira and its customs, very good accommodation and food.
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Angie_guevara19
Mar 30, 2024
Guajira!! - A great experience, incredible landscapes. Good tour. The driver was very friendly. Very nice place to stay. I'm leaving happy
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Paolagc2514xy
Mar 30, 2024
Excellent - Excellent! I highly recommend it, the food is super exquisite, the attention from the guides. The recommendations, the accommodation.
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P2126rlelizabethm
Feb 25, 2024
Guajira Trip - Incredible views. Very good accommodations. It exceeded my expectations in many ways. The tour was very good and the food service was excellent.
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Davidgy6547ag
Feb 25, 2024
Recommended - The landscape was beautiful. Very beautiful beaches. Unfortunately, there is a lot of garbage on the road, the reality of plastic and its effects. They should start working with communities to avoid plastic.
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