Exploring Seviaka: Indigenous Culture and River Tubing in Palomino
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Palomino
Embark on a cultural adventure in Palomino, Colombia, as you explore the Seviaka indigenous town, learn about their customs and beliefs, and enjoy a thrilling river tubing experience.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Palomino - La Guajira area is the perfect place to find all kind of wild and adventurous experiences. And, at the same time, is home to several ethnics that work to protect their territory and their legacy.

So what better plan than combining adventure and culture!

In this tour a guide will pick you up in a motorbike, which will be your transport for a part of the tour. Then, you will do a 3-hour hike across the surrounding forest of Palomino. Then you will get the Seviaka indigenous territory. Here, you will be able to talk, interact and listen to the mamo (the indigenous leader) about their customs. He will teach you the importance of medicinal plants, the meaning behind their beliefs, and the way they live.

After the experience, you will go to Palomino River to start the aquatic part of the tour. The guides will provide with the life jackets and floating tires. And you will be dragged downstream. Part of this will be in calm waters and another part will be down the river rapids.

What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off by motorbike
  • Comprehensive all-risk insurance
  • Admission to Seywiaka
  • Life jacket provided
  • Expert guidance by Gran Colombia Tours
  • Floating tire included
What's Not Included
  • Extra purchase
Additional Information

If you are an avid enthusiast of unearthing lesser-known gems of an area, this is your perfect destination. This expedition takes you to the offbeat Seviaka indigenous village. Experience the thrill of a motorcycle journey and engage in a conversation with a Kogui indigenous chieftain, where you will discover their cosmology, traditions, and faith. In addition to this cultural immersion, relish a tube ride down the vibrant Palomino River and its swiftly running rapids to revel in the enchanting scenery in a novel way.

  • A three-hour exploration amidst nature
  • The distinctive opportunity to learn and interact with the native inhabitants of the Seviaka village
  • An adventure on two wheels
  • River tubing experience
  • An informative session about medicinal herbs and indigenous faiths and traditions.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Bring comfortable shoes and water. Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
  • Be aware this tour is part walking and with the floating tires
  • Be aware that transport of this tour will be by motorbike
  • The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Location
Palomino
Cancellation Policy

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

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B4634aostefans
Dec 26, 2023
Beautiful Day! - It was great to pack three distinct but equally exciting activities into one day: hiking through the jungle, getting to meet and talk to an indigenous person, and finally, leisurely floating down the river. Plus, being picked up and dropped off on the back of a motorcycle, flying over bumpy dirt roads, is a little adventure in itself ... My guide, Jesus, did an excellent job explaining local culture, keeping me safe, and masterfully navigating the rapids by paddling with his sandals.
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X1337okricardor
Jul 20, 2023
Great hiking adventure - We had a great time. If you like hiking, that activity is going to be reallly existing. It takes some hours to go up to the indigenous village.
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