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Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert. Villavieja

Location Colombia
$59
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Overview

The Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert offers a deep dive into the stunning landscape and rich history of this unique ecosystem. This full-day adventure includes exploration of natural reserves, encounters with diverse wildlife, and a visit to a renowned astronomical observatory.

  • 🌄 Tour of Villavieja, including a visit to its museum and key attractions to learn about local history (10 minutes).
  • 🌊 Journey along the Magdalena River, Colombia's most important river, with opportunities to sight its diverse flora and fauna (20 minutes).
  • 🦎 Departure to Backpackers Neiva's Natural Sanctuary in the Tatacoa Desert, home to iguanas, birds, and other unique wildlife (30 minutes).
  • 🌋 Visit the Valley of the Xilópalos, known for its petrified wood and fascinating geological history from volcanic activity (30 minutes transportation).
  • 🥾 Hike a 4-kilometer route through the Valley of the Xilópalos, featuring mild difficulty and breathtaking scenery (110 minutes).
  • 🏊‍♂️ Optional visit to the pool for an additional cost of $10,000 COP, allowing for a refreshing break (105 minutes).
  • 🌵 Departure to the red desert, characterized by its vibrant red and ocher colors and potential wildlife sightings (15 minutes).
  • 🌅 Walking tour of the red desert, where you can enjoy stunning landscapes and sunset views (105 minutes).
  • 🍹 Enjoy a refreshing drink at the Mirador while watching the sunset (45 minutes).
  • 🌌 Optional entry to the observatory for stargazing and astronomy insights for an additional cost of $10,000 COP (120 minutes).

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Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert. Villavieja
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours

  • Traditional lunch from Huila. a protein, Meat, chicken or beef, A Flour: rice or potato, Salad and Drink
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • insurance policy
  • Entrance to the Observatory. Value 10 thousand pesos
  • Entry and Use of the Hoyos or Natural Pool. Value 10 thousand pesos

  • Villavieja
    Tour of the town of Villavieja, its museum and its attractions. Know the history. 10 minutes.
  • 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 Backpackers Neiva's own Natural Sanctuary within the desert (natural reserve where you will find squibs, iguanas, birds and other flora and fauna). 30 minutes
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 5:45 pm Mirador (You will see the sunset and you will be given a refreshing drink). 45 minutes.
  • 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

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert. Villavieja

    Location Colombia
    $59
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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