Private Tour at Tatacoa Desert from Bogotá.
Private Tour at Tatacoa Desert from Bogotá.
Get ready to discover one of the most spectacular natural wonders of Colombia: The Tatacoa desert. Considered the second most arid and extensive area in the country, Tatacoa desert awaits you to explore its sand labyrinths, its canyons and starry nights.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Desierto de la Tatacoa
4:00 a.m. We pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation from Bogotá and depart to the state of Huila on a journey of approximately 8 hours with several road breaks.
8 hoursDesierto de la Tatacoa
12:00 pm. Arrival to the nearest town to the Desert (15 km) Villavieja, Huila. Check-in at the hotel, time for lunch and rest.
3 hoursDesierto de la Tatacoa
4:00 p.m. We begin the tour through the first area of the desert: El Cuzco. Reddish arid zone, from there we will contemplate the sunset and take advantage of the perfect scenario to take pictures.
2 hoursAstronomical Observatory Tatacoa
6:30 pm. Registration and entrance to the municipal astronomical observatory of La Tatacoa. From this geographically privileged place, due to its location close to terrestrial Ecuador and lacking in light and addictive contamination, we can observe some of the 88 constellations while together with a professional astronomer who will explain all the secrets of the celestial vault.
2 hoursDesierto de la Tatacoa
Day 2: Meet the locals, explore the desert.
12 hoursDesierto de la Tatacoa
9:00 a.m. Town tour. We will visit the urban center of Villavieja learning about the history and customs of the locals, then we embark on a boat ride along the Magdalena River that will take us to discover part of the economy of its inhabitants and fauna of the area.
2 hoursDesierto de la Tatacoa
11:30 a.m. Return to the hotel, time for lunch and rest.
2 hoursDesierto de la Tatacoa
2 p.m. Valley of the Xilópalos. In a walk of approximately 3 hours, we will visit natural structures such as the ’Snake Pass’ or ’The Valley of the Beautiful’ ’.
3 hoursDesierto de la Tatacoa
Day 3: Return to Bogotá
12 hoursVillavieja
No accommodation included on this day.
8 hoursIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Accommodation
- Insurance policy
- Bilingual guide
- 3x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Entry/Admission - Astronomical Observatory Tatacoa
- Entry/Admission - Desierto de la Tatacoa
Not Included
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks.
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.