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Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert. Villavieja
Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert. Villavieja
Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert. Villavieja
Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert. Villavieja
Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert. Villavieja

Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert. Villavieja

By Backpackers Neiva
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,827 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

With Backpackers Neiva you will have a complete immersion in the beauty and diversity of the Tatacoa desert. From a walk along the Magdalena River to exploring natural reserves and valleys full of history, you will immerse yourself in the richness of this unique ecosystem.

Unforgettable Encounters with Nature: sighting of fauna such as turtles, birds, reptiles and iguanas, as well as the opportunity to explore rock formations, protected lagoons and the red and gray desert or valley of the xylopalos, provides close encounters with nature in its state purer and fascinating.

Contribution to Local Development and Culture: contribute to local development through community work and supporting the local economy. This adds additional value to the trip, generating a positive impact on local communities and their natural environment.

We conclude at the Astronomical Observatory, experts will guide you in the mysteries of the universe, and the most amazing phenomena in space

Activity location

  • Villavieja
    • Villavieja, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Villavieja
    • Villavieja, Colombia

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Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert. Villavieja
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 2,827.39 x 1 AdultP 2,827.39
Total
Price is P 2,827.39

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedinsurance policy
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional lunch from Huila. a protein, Meat, chicken or beef, A Flour: rice or potato, Salad and Drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry and Use of the Hoyos or Natural Pool. Value 10 thousand pesos
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance to the Observatory. Value 10 thousand pesos

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Villavieja
  • 10m
Tour of the town of Villavieja, its museum and its attractions. Know the history. 10 minutes.
Puerto Fluvial Malecon Ferri motos
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Tour of the Magdalena River (the most important river in Colombia, sighting of its flora and fauna). 20 minutes
Desierto de la Tatacoa
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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
Valle De Los Xilópalos
  • 2h 20m
  • Admission ticket included
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
Piscina Mineral
  • 2h 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
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
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
5:45 pm Mirador (You will see the sunset and you will be given a refreshing drink). 45 minutes.
Astronomical Observatory Astrosur
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVillavieja
    • Villavieja, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVillavieja
    • Villavieja, Colombia

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