• backpackers & travelers hostal neiva - desierto de la tatacoa - 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 - 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.
• Puerto Fluvial Malecon Ferri motos - Tour of the Magdalena River (the most important river in Colombia, sighting of its flora and fauna). 20 minutes
• Desierto de la Tatacoa - 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)
• Valle De Los Xilópalos - 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

• Valle De Los Xilópalos - Lunch. 1 hour. Including

• Piscina Mineral - 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

• Desierto Gris - 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.

• Las Ventanas Mirador - 5:45 pm Mirador (You will see the sunset and you will be given a refreshing drink). 45 minutes.

• Astronomical Observatory Astrosur - 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

• backpackers & travelers hostal neiva - desierto de la tatacoa - 9:00 pm Return to the city of Neiva. Arrival at Backpackers & travelers Hostel neiva. 1 hour

• Private transportation
• Travel insurance
• Lunch

• Entry and Use of the Hoyos or Natural Pool. Value 10 thousand pesos
• Entrance to the Observatory. Value 10 thousand pesos

With Backpackers Neiva, you’ll experience the full splendor and variety of the Tatacoa Desert. From strolling along the Magdalena River to discovering natural reserves and valleys steeped in history, you’ll dive deep into the richness of this unique ecosystem.

Unforgettable Encounters with Nature: Witness wildlife such as turtles, birds, reptiles, and iguanas, and explore rock formations, protected lagoons, and the red and gray desert or Valley of the Xylopalos. These adventures offer intimate and fascinating interactions with nature in its purest form.

Contribution to Local Development and Culture: Support local development through community work and by bolstering the local economy. This adds extra value to your trip, creating a positive impact on local communities and their natural surroundings.

We conclude at the Astronomical Observatory, where experts will guide you through the mysteries of the universe and the most astonishing phenomena in space.

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